
Operation
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AC-x32 Series Installation and Programming Manual
4.2
Modes of Operation
The controllers have three modes of operation:
4.2.1
Normal Mode
The Mode LED is green
Normal Mode is the default mode. In Normal mode, the door is
locked until a Primary code is presented to the controller. Special
codes such as “Open Code” and “Auxiliary Code” are active in
Normal mode (see Sections
4.2.2
Bypass Mode
The Mode LED is orange
In Bypass mode, access to the premises is dependent on whether the
controller's Lock Strike Relay is programmed for Fail Safe Operation or
for Fail Secure Operation.
When the Lock Strike Relay is programmed for Fail Secure Operation,
the door is locked until the doorbell button is pressed. When the Lock
Strike Relay is programmed for Fail Safe Operation, the door is
constantly unlocked.
4.2.3
Secure Mode
The Mode LED is red
Only Secure and Master Users can access the premises during the
Secure Mode. A Secure User must enter a Primary and a Secondary
code to gain entry. After entering the Primary code, the Door LED
flashes green for 10 seconds, during which time the Secondary code
must be entered. A Master User only needs to present the proximity
card or enter the PIN code once to gain entry.
Mode
Door
Green
Mode
Door
Orange
Mode
Door
Red