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Programming an Access Event from the NessRP Rules Engine
When an access credential (card, fob,) is read by a reader attached to a Keypad or M1KAM the Control immediately scans each of it's
programmed User Codes looking for a match to the code string. If a match is found the control will produce an appropriate action
based on the authorization options for that particular User Code. For example:
If the ARM option is enabled for that User Code the control will attempt to arm the area (partition).
If the DISARM option is enabled for that User Code the control will disarm the area (partition).
If the ACCESS option is enabled for that User Code the control will log an Access event and then scan for any Rules that may contain
an Access event. IMPORTANT: No outputs or action will take place beyond the logging UNLESS a Whenever/And/Then rule has
been written to tell the control what it is supposed to do. See the paragraph below concerning Whenever/And/Then Rules.
NOTE:
It is possible for an access credential to Disarm the Control and unlock (Access) the door at the same time provided
the User Options for DISARM and ACCESS are both enabled.
Whenever/And/Then Rules
As mentioned above, an ACCESS event flag does not actually do anything (other than log) unless there has been a Whenever/And/
Then Rule written to tell the control what it is suppose to do. Rules are written using the ElkRP Programming Software. An Access
event can be used to create virtually any desired reaction. i.e., turn on an output, a light, close/open a relay, etc. The following is an
example of a rule designed to turn an output ON for 10 seconds whenever a valid credential (card, fob, iButton) is presented and
verified by the control. The output might be wired to a door locking device which could unlock the door for 10 seconds.
WHENEVER ACCESS 'Keypad Name' (KP 2) IS TRIGGERED
THEN TURN Output 194 ON FOR 10 SECS
NOTE: NessRP will always use the reference of "KP" (for Keypad) followed by an address number (2 in this case) even if the
actual device at this address happens to be an M1KAM Access Module. The actual Keypad Name can be custom programmed
to a more descriptive identity such as "Employee Entry" to help keeps things organized.
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