Paxton PROXIMITY encoding system - Manual (Page 5)

Disable all users By default, all user cards are valid at the door. There are some situations where this
is not desirable, for example, a secure area where only one or two users must be
allowed access. Present the ‘Disable all users’ card to block every card from that door.
The enrolment card+ is then used to re-enrol individual users that will be granted
access to the door. (see Re-enrolling a barred user card) Use this card with care! Its
use cannot be undone by showing the card again. A system reset by an installer would
be required.
Zone card
Green, Amber & Red
Paxton user cards can be created in three colours which are used to define the access
where only cards of that specific colour can go. The readers have a row of three
LED’s, one red, one amber and one green. Normally, all will be lit. If the colour of
user card matches the colour of a lit LED, that user card is granted access through the
door.
For example, if a green zone card is presented to a reader, it will switch off the green
LED and green users will be barred from that door. Presenting the green zone card
again will switch the LED on again and allow green users.
Fail open release card Used to set the lock output on a compact system. A fail closed release, where power
is only applied to unlocked the door, is the default setting for a compact system. A
fail open release (mag lock) requires power to keep it locked. Presenting this card
will toggle the reader default between fail closed and fail open. A fail open lock will
ensure that the door will release (fail safe) in the event of a total power loss and is a
requirement for a fire door.
Other function cards This software contains additional function cards that may not be required for your
specific application. Check with our technical helpline if you have any questions about
these function cards.
Operator tokens
Instead of password protecting the software, the Proximity encoding system uses operator tokens to identify
authorised users.
To register an operator token:
1. Click Operator tokens on the shortcut menu.
2. Double click New Operator Token.
3. Enter a description for the card and click OK.
4. In future, a valid operator token must be presented before the software will allow access.
Operator tokens are defined on a per site basis so different operators can be assigned to different sites.
IMPORTANT: If an Operator token has been assigned and then it is lost and was the only one created, the
software database for that site cannot be opened again !!.
Bar site code This card is used on systems that use more than one card pack. If you use the
‘Disable all users’ card, you will block every card pack and would then need to re-enrol
all the card packs not being barred.
By using the ‘Bar site code’ card, you can modify users access on a single card pack
and just bar and re-enrol the cards from a single pack (site code).