To override the current door mode:

  1. View the node reader details.
  2. From the reader details screen, select Override Door Mode, and then select the Door mode.
  3. Select Apply to save the door mode setting.

When a door mode is changed, the "Door Mode Changed - Credential" or "Door Mode Changed - Unlocked" event is displayed in the Dashboard event feed and on the reader details screen under Events

Door Modes

  • Credential: This is the default door mode during which the door remains locked, and a credential is required to unlock the door. The door remains in a locked state until it is unlocked for a scheduled unlock or double card read. When the schedule is no longer active, the reader returns to the default mode.
  • Unlocked: During this mode, the door is unlocked and remains unlocked until it returns to Credential mode when a scheduled unlock expires or a double card read occurs. 
  • Credential - Permanent: The door remains in Credential mode with or without a schedule, and during an active threat level or normal operation.
  • Unlocked - Permanent: The door remains in Unlocked mode with or without a schedule, and during an active threat level or normal operation.

Related Topics

Configure node readers

Node double card presentation

Issue a credential to a person

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