Protege GX Module Integration
When the entry station is connected to your Protege GX system network, you can program the entry station to
activate controllable devices, such as doors, elevator floors, lighting and climate control.
Users can then enter the PIN assigned to them in Protege GX, either into the numeric keypad of the touchscreen or
into their phone during a call with the entry station, to activate the programmed functions.
Protege GX module integration requires configuration of
Directory Integration
User PIN Operation
To unlock a door and activate any other functionality programmed for the entry station output, the user simply
needs to enter their PIN, either into the numeric keypad of the entry station touchscreen or into their phone during
a call with the entry station.
Depending on your system configuration, PIN entry can trigger multiple functions. Entering a PIN will always
trigger
all
programmed functions.
Via Phone Call
To activate programmed functions while on a phone call with the entry station, simply enter your
PIN
into your
phone's keypad, then press
*
to send.
If you have mistyped your PIN and want to start over, press
#
to clear the PIN field.
On the Touchscreen
1.
Navigate to the
Directory
page on the entry station.
2.
Press
Login
.
3.
Enter your
PIN
and press enter.
Providing Protege GX User Access
Only users who have been assigned the necessary credentials will be able to unlock a door or elevator floor via the
entry station. The user must be assigned a valid PIN, along with the necessary access level to be granted the
requested access.
1.
To provide a Protege GX user with the credential access to activate the entry station output control, navigate
to
Users | Users
and select a user that requires this access.
2.
In the
PIN
section, ensure that the user has a
PIN
code assigned.
If providing access for an elevator service, PINs used to unlock floor access
must
be
5
digits in length.
3.
Select the
Access Levels
tab and click
Add
.
4.
Select the appropriate access level(s) for the user's required access, then click
OK
.
5.
Click
Save
.
Door Control
Door control is achieved by adding the entry station as a
keypad
and configuring the desired functionality,
including assigning the necessary door and access level requirements.
Configuring the Entry Station in Protege GX
The following instructions describe how to add the entry station to Protege GX as a keypad. This enables door
control using keypad programming.
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