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Beacon Time — The default Beacon Time for a reader is one minute; however,
you can manually input a different value anywhere from 10 seconds to 1 day. Keep
in mind, the more frequent the beacon time, the more battery power used.
Note For best results, it is recommended that beacon time be set to no lower than 1
minute.
Default Operate Time — The Default Operate time is three seconds. You can
manually enter a different value as needed.
Default Shunt Time — The Default Shunt Time is three seconds. You can manually
enter a different value as needed. This feature is useful for readers that will be
used to accommodate wheelchairs or other equipment that may need additional
time to get through the door before the alarm is triggered.
Operate Delay — This feature is useful during situations where, for example, a
guard may want a chance to visually confirm the identity of the user before ac-
cess is granted.
Shunt Delay — This feature is useful when the users accessing this reader typi-
cally need more time to pass through the door after it unlocks; such as, someone
in a wheelchair or someone who will move equipment through the doorway.
Statistics Update Interval — Manually enter the desired reader polling time.
Wiegand Device — Define if applicable.
First Card Unlock Authority — The reader requires authority to leave the door
unlocked when in an ‘unlock with ID’ access mode.
Card Formats Assignments — Assign card formats to the reader.
Assigning Reader Channels
Perform the following steps to assign reader channels.
1 In the Reader tab, select the desired reader within the Segment Tree.
2 In the Reader Properties sheet, under the Configuration category, click in the
Assigned to Channels field. The ellipsis button appears at the far right of the
field.
3 Click the ellipsis button to display the Channel Selection for the Reader.