User's Manual

138 • Glossary of Terms Onity HT24W / HT28 Smart
Panic Retraction
The ability to retract both the deadbolt and the latch on a lockset by simply using the
lever handle or knob.
PMS
Property Management System - A computer system used by hotels to control and
monitor the operation of the property such as reservations, billing and guest
reception.
Revalidation
A system used to effectively manage master card holders that reduces the
inconvenience associated with lost cards and the staff members who carry the cards.
RFID
RFID refers to Mifare ISO 14443A cards. They are contactless cards that use the
RFID signal from the lock card reader to read the id of the card.
Smart Card
A general term used in this manual to refer to any contact type memory card or
microprocessor card.
Terminal Mode Encoders
Onity encoders that can be used to encode and read guest cards without being
controlled by the PMS or a Onity computer. Room number and other information is
entered by using the keypad of the encoder.