Sleep mode, Low battery warning, Low power mode – Paxton Net2 PaxLock - Scandic User Manual

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The PaxLock is a standalone unit and stays asleep while there is no user activity. The Net2 server cannot wake

up the unit. If the PIR is activated or the front button is pressed, it powers up the reader circuits in readiness

for a token read. Should nothing occur within 3 seconds, the unit will go back to sleep.

If a token is read, then the PaxLock moves into full operation. The token number is checked against the stored

database and access is granted or denied as per a standard Net2 control unit.

The PaxLock now sends this data via its Net2Air bridge connection to the Net2 server software. If any updates

need to be sent to the unit, including changes to the user data, these are transmitted back. The unit will then

go back to sleep waiting for further activity.

After 1 hour of inactivity, the PaxLock will send a heartbeat to the Net2 PC which responds with any updates.

This keeps the PaxLock updated even when there is no activity at the door and maximises battery life.

Sleep mode

As the battery voltage falls the unit will update the Net2 server with its battery condition. This voltage level is

displayed as a coloured battery icon alongside the door in the Doors screen. When the batteries approach the

end of their life an event is sent to Net2.

Using Net2 Trigger and Actions, an email or text message can be sent to a staff member or engineer to

schedule a battery change.

Low battery warning

During the 1 hour sleep period, any changes made at the PC will not be received. If an immediate

update is required, the unit must be woken up by pressing the front button or presenting a user card.

Where a door is held unlocked by software, it will still receive updates every hour. To force an

immediate update, the unit must by activated by pressing the front button. A card can then be

presented to initiate the update request.

Low Power mode is available as a global setting in the Net2 server configuration utility or on individual Doors

screens. It is very useful for units that require low activity but have a high rate of passing traffic (e.g. corridor).

In low power mode the PaxLock must be woken up by pressing the front button. This ensures that incidental

handle or PIR activity does not cause an unnecessary drain on battery power or communications activity.

If woken, the PaxLock will initiate a transmission if it has been asleep for more than 1 hour. It will always initiate

an update every six hours.

Low power mode

The access control unit connects to the Net2 system using Paxton Net2Air proprietary wireless technology

through a Net2Air bridge.