NANOQUEST USER GUIDE
Issue 02
4-1
Basic Operation
4.
As described in Section 3, both User and Auxiliary cards can be used to gain entry through a door
protected by NanoQuest. A third way to release the door lock is by pressing the ‘Request to Exit’
button (if one is connected). A ‘Request to Exit’ button is normally used where it is necessary for entry
to a controlled area to be via the use of valid proximity cards but there is no need to control the exit
from the controlled area. The button would therefore be located inside the controlled area.
When the NanoQuest is in its normal operation mode (i.e. LED is continuously glowing red), the door
lock can be released as follows:
Description
Action
Indication
Final State
Present a User or Auxiliary card
to the unit or press the ‘Request
to Exit’ button.
If the card is valid for this door
(or if the Request to Exit button
is pressed), the NanoQuest will
beep and the door will unlock for
the ‘Door Open (Strike) Time’.
The LED will glow green while
the door is unlocked. The unit will
then return to normal operation.
If the card is not valid for this
door, the unit will output a long
error tone, the LED will turn
off briefly and the door will not
unlock. The unit will then return to
normal operation.
or
or
Valid Card:
x1
while door is
unlocked
Invalid Card:
x1
x1
Door Open (Strike) Time
4.1
The time period during which the door remains unlocked when either the ‘Request to Exit’ button
is pressed or an authorised card is presented is known as the ‘Door Open’ or ‘Strike’ time. A new
NanoQuest will have the Strike time set to three seconds, which is suitable for most installations.
There may be situations however, where a shorter Strike time may be desirable. For example, when a
NanoQuest is used in conjunction with a turnstile, a Strike time of 500ms may be required. There may
also be circumstances where a longer strike time is required. For example, where a door is used by
physically disabled people or people carrying goods.
Setting the Door Open (Strike) Time
The Strike time can be set to between one to ten seconds (in one second increments) or to 500ms
where a very short strike time is necessary (to control a turnstile, for example). The time should be set
to the most suitable value according to the particular installation.
When setting the Strike time, ensure that sufficient time is allowed for authorised staff to open the
door but try to avoid using an excessive Strike time, thereby minimising the possibility of unauthorised
