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1 - OVERVIEW OF SYSTEM OPERATION
The Horizon system is one of the most flexible access control systems in existence today. It's user-
friendly design also makes it one of the easiest to use. This section gives you an overview of how the system
operates.
The Horizon system is capable of carrying out the following functions:
1. VISITOR ENTRY
The Horizon system can store, recall, and dial the telephone numbers of your building's occupants
and respond to signals from their telephones to unlock a door or activate a gate operator (or any
other device you wish). A visitor is instructed to find the occupant's name on the system and will
display one name at a time at the visitor's request. When the code is entered, the system will dial
the associated telephone number. If the occupant answers the call, they can take one of four
actions by dialing a number on their telephone (the system recognizes signals from their
telephones using tone dialing only, except for action (A), which can also be initiated by a
rotary/pulse dial telephone):
A) a "9" will activate relay 1 to open a door or gate. The message "ACCESS GRANTED -
PLEASE ENTER NOW" will show on the display, and a short tone burst will be emitted.
B) a "5" will activate relay 2 to open a door or to turn on whatever device is controlled by this
relay (if relay 2 is set for control).
C) a "
✱
" will hang-up the Horizon system without allowing entry.
D) a "#" will extend the "call-time" (you can perform this action as often as you like in a
conversation).
2. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL/OCCUPANT ENTRY
The Horizon system can be used to control the access of people who are authorized to be inside
the building/complex with the use of entry codes. These 4-digit codes can be given to each
occupant, service person, etc. or these codes can be limited to a few, or no, people. Each person
enters their code on the keypad on the system's faceplate. If the code is valid, relay 1 will activate
and the entrance will be unlocked/opened. A series of invalid codes (you set the number) within a
3-minute period will disable this function for 3 minutes. The rest of the system's capabilities will
continue to operate. This function is known as "strikes-and-out".
3. ACCESS FOR POST OFFICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Conditions are included in the system to make sure that the post office and fire department can
gain access to your facility without having to contact anyone to let them in. These will be hooked
up by your installer and the relevant agency, if needed.
4. DIRECT OPERATOR CONTROL OF RELAYS
- SEE PAGE 16.
5. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS -
SEE PAGE 18.
A number of special functions are available. Please refer to page 18 to see if any of the special
functions apply to your application.
Summary of Contents for HORIZON
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