User's Manual

Onity HT24W / HT28 Smart Hardware • 101
ADVANCE RFID Off-line readers
Off-line readers are stand-alone units that do not require connections to a central
computer. The off-line readers do require a 12-volt DC power supply to operate. The
off-line reader acts as a switch to control an electrical locking device, such as an
electric strike, magnetic lock, automatic door, or gate operator. In all other regards,
the off-line reader behaves like the stand-alone lock. The off-line reader can operate
in three modes – Standard mode, Selective mode, and Foyer mode.
• Standard Guestroom Mode / Suite Mode
The reader is declared as a door to a single room or suite. The reader
will only open to master cards or cards made specifically for its room
designation and will store the last 500 events.
• Selective Mode
The reader will recognize the individual codes for up to 1000 cards. If
there are 250 cards or less with access assigned, the reader will record
the last 500 events. If there are more than 250 cards, then no audit trail
will be kept by the reader.
• Foyer Mode
The reader is declared as a common entrance door for a section of the
property. The reader will check the card for valid site data, proper
authorizations (if any), valid time shift, and expiration date. If the card
meets these criteria, then the reader will allow access to the property.
Off-line readers can be set up to perform actions automatically. At pre-specified
times, the reader may lock and unlock the door it controls. As an example, the reader
may be programmed to unlock the lobby doors at 6:00a.m. and lock the lobby doors
at 11:00p.m. Cards with the office attribute may also be used to toggle the off-line
reader from locked to unlocked, and back again.