User's Manual

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Terminal Mode Encoders
Terminals are HT22 encoders that are able to perform basic reception operations
without a PC workstation. All terminals are connected back to the main server PC
through the HTCOM network, just like standard encoders and other online devices.
The 25-button keypad on the HT22 is used when the unit is in terminal mode to
perform common front desk operations. Menus allow the operator to select the
desired function and “Hot Keys” provide quick access to the most common front
desk operations: New Guest Check-In, Copy Guest, Check Out and Read. A Single
Opening Card can also be made by using a menu system. The following paragraphs
will explain the steps necessary to perform each of these tasks. To access any of
these functions, you must enter your user password. This is the same password used
to access the software.
New Guest Check-In Using Terminal Mode
1. Enter a room number and press the DOWN ARROW. You may enter
another room if this key is to open multiple guestroom locks. A card
can have as many as 3 rooms on it. When you have entered all of the
rooms, press the DOWN ARROW again to continue.
2. If your hotel is using authorizations, the screen will prompt you to grant
or deny access for each one. To grant access, press the green ENTER
button. To deny access, press the red CLR button. Continue this until
all authorizations have been completed.
3. The screen will now prompt you to enter the number of nights this
guest will be staying. You may change the default by using the number
pad. Press ENTER when the screen shows the correct number of
nights.
4. The unit will calculate the expiration date based on the number of
nights you entered. Check this to make sure it is correct. You may use
the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys and the number pad to make changes.
Press ENTER when it is correct.
5. Now, you must enter the number of cards you wish to issue to this
guest. To change the default, use the number pad. Press ENTER when
you are ready to encode cards.
6. The screen will prompt you to insert and remove each card. If there is
an error in the encoding process, the screen will let you know to re-
insert the card.
Copy Guest using Terminal Mode
The steps to make an additional card for a guest are exactly the same as for a new
guest. Refer to the New Guest Check-In procedure above.
WARNING: Never make a copy for a guest who has lost a room card. Always
perform a New Guest Check-In to void the lost card.