The default or scheduled reader mode can be overridden.
- View lock details or, from the device tree, select on the lock. 
- Select Set an Override. 
- On the Override Reader Mode screen, select the Override Mode. 
- Select the Override Behavior: - Until manually released - The selected reader mode applies until a user releases the reader from the override or an action that is configured by a controller rule triggers the change. 
- For a limited time - The selected reader mode applies for a specified time. Specify the duration by selecting it from the Duration drop-down or entering a custom Release Date and Release Time. The maximum duration is 7 days. 
 
- Select Apply. When the reader mode has been overridden, the reader status will indicate "Reader mode overridden" in the device tree, reader details screen, and dashboard. 
- To manually change the reader mode from the override to its normal operating mode, select Release Override. 
Related Topic
Configure scheduled lock modes
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