User`s guide
128  Guardall Director V4.74 User's Guide  21-0381E v4.7.4 
the facility, but access is not granted until a valid 
escort's card is also presented. 
To Block a Visitor from Using LCD Keypads: Locate 
them in the 'Users' screen, and ensure their PIN is 
blank. 
Type of Cards that can Escort Visitors
: This can be 
changed as desired (the present setting is shown on-
screen in blue). Related Topics
: Under "Account-
Wide Panel Settings", look for "Setup", then 
"Escort-Required Mode". 
Turnstile set for Antipassback
: To allow the escort to 
badge again to gain entry, the reader must be set for 
'turnstile' operation. Related Setting: Under "Reader 
1 & 2 Settings for a Door", look for  Special , then 
Turnstile. 
Escort/Dual-Custody for Readers
: Escort mode is also 
supported for all cards at specific readers. "Visitor" 
cards are denied access at readers set for "Dual 
Custody". Related Topics
: Look for "Reader Mode" 
in the reader configuration section for doors and/or 
elevators (lifts). 
Misc
: The 'visitor' setting is not available for escorts 
(and vice-versa). As well, do not select "Master 
Override" (previous/above)--as this will override the 
visitor/escort feature. 
- Wandering Patient: Sets associated users to 
be tracked as they approach exterior doors, or 
other areas of concern. 
With this type of 'user', the 'access token' will typically 
be a wireless wristband (with appropriate detection in 
door frames). 
When the patient approaches, an alarm can be 
triggered, and the door can optionally lock as they 
approach. Related Topic: Under "Doors, Readers, 
and Related Settings", look for  Special , then 
Detect Wandering Patient. 
- Reset Door Alarm: Provides associated staff 
members with the authority to cancel a 
'Wandering Patient' alarm by presenting their 
(applicable/compatible) token at the specific 
door. 
- Panic Token: This designates associated user 
'access tokens' as being a panic / duress 
indication (instead of an access request). 
In this case, the applicable 'access tokens' will 
typically be separate wireless (RF) pushbuttons (with 
appropriate detectors in the required areas). This is 
typically used for areas such as parking garages. 
- Group Number and Group Mode: Similar to 
'Door Class'. Users can enter only at readers for 
which their group number assigned here 
supports the one set in each reader's 
configuration. 
Equality: Associated users will be able to enter at 
readers set to the same group number as assigned 
here. 
Greater than or equal to
: Users will be able to enter 
if their group number assigned here is greater than 
or equal to that as set at each specific reader. 
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 Access Schedule  
Note: Any three defined schedules can be assigned 
throughout each authority (plus "Always" or "Never"). 
Per a Schedule
 or 'Always': The area's schedule must 
also be in effect unless either "Emergency Off" authority 
is also provided (previous), or the area is set to "Allow 
Out of Schedule Opens". Never
: Blocks the applicable 
ability. 
Tip: In the selections, "In Schedule" means during the 
selected schedule, and "Out of Schedule" means after-
hours (i.e., outside of the selected schedule). 
To define a schedule, refer to "Schedules for User 
Access and Area Automation". 
- Token Disarm - Level: Sets the arming-level 
(Off or Stay) for an 'Auto-Disarm' when a user 
associated with this authority gains entry to this 
area. Choices also allow having this depend on 
whether the event occurs during vs. outside of a 
chosen schedule. 
- Token Disarm - Areas: Pertaining to an 'Auto-
Disarm' (when a user associated with this 
authority gains entry to this area), this sets 
whether all areas in the authority will be 
disarmed, or only the one being entered. 
Choices also allow having this depend on 
whether the event occurs during vs. outside of a 
chosen schedule. 
The auto-disarm feature will occur only for areas set to 
"Auto Disarm On Valid Token" during certain times. 
Details
: Configuration, Areas, Scheduling. 
 Areas and Related Settings 
- Door Commands: Determines if and when 
associated users will be able to command doors 
in applicable areas through LCD-keypads or this 
software. 
Elevators/Lifts and Floors: This selection applies to 
elevator (lift) and floor control as well (if applicable). 
- Door Class A/B/C Schedule: Determines if 
and when applicable users will be able to enter 
at readers set to allow access for any of these 
door classes during certain times. 
Door class restrictions can also be customized for 
individual readers. Related Topics
:  "Enable Class 
Checking", and "[Class Map]" in the reader 
configuration section for doors and/or elevators (lifts). 










