Users

A user is a person programmed into the system with access control and alarm credentials. The user is then assigned access to programmed doors and functions of the system.

General

• First Name: The first name of the user
• Last Name: The last name of the user
• Display Name: The display name of the user as it appears on LCD and touchscreen keypads. This field prefills automatically based on the first/last names entered, but is limited to 16 characters and can be edited as required.
• Reporting ID: The code by which the user is reported to a monitoring station. ContactID, SIA, and ReportIP use this code.
• Default Language: Defines the language that applies to the user. Choose from English, Francais, Espanol, Estonian, or Italiano.
• Database ID: The unique ID used to identify the user when programming items from a touchscreen
• Phone Extension: If an entry station is integrated with the Protege WX system, users' phone extensions can be extracted if entered in this field.
• Company Name: The company name associated with the user

Access Cards

• PIN Code: Security PIN code the user logs on with
• Facility/Card Number: The security card and facility number for the user. Each user can have up to 8 facility/card codes.
• Add Card From Reader: Opens a new dialog window that picks up any raw card data recorded by the system (once the window has opened). Apply the card information (once displayed) to the user.

Start / End Times

• Start Date: Optional setting enabling you to set a start date for the user. For example, for an employee who starts work on a specific date
• Expiry Date: Optional setting enabling you to set an expiry date for the user. For example, for a contractor who finishes work on a specific date

Areas

• User Area: Optional setting enabling you to set an area for the user