How to configure a Mantrap entry/exit

A Mantrap entrance, also known as an airlock-style entrance or security vestibule, is a series of interconnected doors that allow for additional security and control of the flow of people. A mantrap is normally in place to ensure that only the person who requested access is allowed access to and from the secured area.

Before beginning the configuration of a Mantrap at a location, you will need to ensure the following items have been installed or configured:

• A reader installed on each side of the Inner door
• A reader installed on each side of the outer door
• A Door Position Sensor (DPS) is mounted at each door
• Each Primary Reader/Door must have the DPS option enabled in Configuration

Setting up the rules

Configuring the System Event rules for a ManTrap can initially seem complex, but is relatively straightforward. 

To start creating the rules for a Mantrp, tap/click System Events from the Customer Dashboard.

For this tutorial, we will go through each System Event Rule required for the function of the Mantrap.

Rule 1: For the System Event Rule that ensures that the inner door remains locked while the outer door is open, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the Plus symbol in the System Events window's lower right corner.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Trigger' and select 'On Open'.
5. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Action' and select 'Lockdown On'.
6. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Source Devices', select the Outer door, and tap/click the Add button.
7. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Target Devices', select the Inner door, and tap/click the Add button.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the upper corner of the window to finalize the System Event Rule.

Rule 2: For the System Event Rule that ensures that the inner door can be unlocked while the outer door is closed, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the Plus symbol in the System Events window's lower right corner.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Trigger' and select 'On Close'.
5. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Action' and select 'Lockdown Off'.
6. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Source Devices', select the Outer door, and tap/click the Add button.
7. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Target Devices', select the Inner door, and tap/click the Add button.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the upper corner of the window to finalize the System Event Rule.

Rule 3: For the System Event Rule that ensures that the outer door remains locked while the inner door is open, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the Plus symbol in the System Events window's lower right corner.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Trigger' and select 'On Open'.
5. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Action' and select 'Lockdown On'.
6. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Source Devices', select the Inner door, and tap/click the Add button.
7. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Target Devices', select the Outer door, and tap/click the Add button.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the upper corner of the window to finalize the System Event Rule.

Rule 4: For the System Event Rule that ensures that the outer door can be unlocked while the inner door is closed, follow the steps below.

1. Tap/click the Plus symbol in the System Events window's lower right corner.
2. Name the System Event Rule appropriately for the Door and Reader and select an appropriate Partition if required.
3. Configure the appropriate Schedule for the System Event Rule. This schedule must be the same for all System Event Rules associated with the Mantrap.
4. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Trigger' and select 'On Close'.
5. Under Action, tap/click the field under 'Action' and select 'Lockdown Off'.
6. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Source Devices', select the Outer door, and tap/click the Add button.
7. Tap/click the yellow plus icon next to 'Target Devices', select the Inner door, and tap/click the Add button.
8. Tap/click the Save button in the upper corner of the window to finalize the System Event Rule.