Service manual
Troubleshooting
B.A.S.I.S. V Service Manual 12–9
b. For a standard mortise lock, 
mounting plates are 
overtightened.
b. Loosen the mounting plates. See page 5–13.
c. For a standard cylindrical 
lock, chassis type is set to 
“mortise”.
c. Change the programming setting for chassis 
type to cylindrical.
d. For a standard cylindrical 
lock, the spindle may be faulty.
d. If you can hear the chassis cycling, replace 
the chassis. Contact your local BEST 
Representative for assistance.
e. For exit hardware trim, the 
locking plate is not properly 
positioned.
e. Reposition the locking plate. 
See page 10–20.
f. The trim or latchbolt is not 
properly aligned.
f. Realign the trim or latchbolt.
Green 
flashes
3 long 
tones
Granted 
after 
delay
Battery is low (warning). Change the battery pack. See page 11–4.
Red & 
green 
flashes
3 short 
tones
Denied Battery is very low (alarm). Change the battery pack. See page 11–4.
Green 
stays on
––– Denied Communication card was used. Wait 1 minute for the communications mode to 
automatically expire, or use any card again to 
turn off communications.
Red 
flashes
––– Denied a. Sounder is damaged. a. Replace the reader. 
For standard locks, see page 9–19. For exit 
hardware trim, see page 10–13.
b. Control electronics board is 
malfunctioning.
b. Replace the control electronics board.
For standard locks, see page 9–10. For exit 
hardware trim, see page 10–10.
c. Primary harness connection is 
damaged or loose.
c. Check the primary harness and replace the 
harness, if necessary. For standard locks, see 
page 9–7. For exit hardware trim, see 
page 10–9.
––– ––– Granted a. LEDs are damaged. a. Replace the reader.
For standard locks, see page 9–19. For exit 
hardware trim, see page 10–13.
b. Control electronics board is 
malfunctioning.
b. Replace the control electronics board. 
For standard locks, see page 9–10. For exit 
hardware trim, see page 10–10.
c. Smart card flex cable is 
broken.
c. Replace the smart card reader.
For standard locks, see page 9–22. For exit 
hardware trim, see page 10–14.
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