
7
Using Access Cards
NOTE: This section only applies to systems that have card readers and the PC6820 access
control module installed. Talk to your installer for information regarding the access control
capabilities of your system.
If your system has access control capabilities, instruct your users on the use of their access
cards. All four types of users may use access cards.
Using Your Access Card
To gain access to an area via a door with an access card reader, present your access card
to the reader. Depending on the type of reader, this may mean "swiping" your card
through the reader, or just holding your card in front of the reader. The system will either
grant or deny you access to the protected area, depending on how your card has been
programmed.
Most access card readers will have a status light. This light will indicate your access status
once the card is presented. The light will appear according to the following conditions:
• Steady red light: The door is locked.
• Steady green light: The door is unlocked.
• Slowly flashing from red to green: The area is turned on.
• Flashing from red to green twice per second: The reader is waiting for a second card
to be swiped.
• Flashing from red to green three times per second: Access is denied.
Some access card readers also have audible indicators which beep under certain conditions.
The reader may beep when an access control door has been left open too long, or when
a door has been forced open.
Turning Areas On and Off Using an Access Card
You may be able to automatically turn your areas on and off using your access card. Ask
your installer if this feature has been enabled.
To turn an area on using an access card, ensure that the area is secured. Close all protected
doors and cease movement in areas covered by motion detectors. Swipe the access card
in the reader. Push the “Arm” button. The exit delay will begin.
To turn an area off, present the access card to the reader. The area may turn off, if the
system allows. If disarming is granted, the door will unlock. When you open the door, the
system will turn the area off.
To program access cards for your users, please see section 6.
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