User's Manual

Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
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Notes extended unlock The extra period of time the lock will unlock when
an authorized credential with extended unlock privi-
leges is presented.
facility code Part of the access control information that can be
encoded to a credential. This information, usually
numerical, is unique to a group of credentials. 
Usually this feature is used to authenticate a creden-
tial to a particular organization.
guest A feature that enables you to add and delete card-
holders to and from a lock without having to go out
to a lock to reprogram it.
input A hardware connection point used for status report-
ing of a particular sensor.
intelligent system
controller (ISC)
See access panel.
issue code Part of the access control information contained on
a credential that allows reuse of the badge ID when
a credential is lost, damaged, or stolen. Usually one
or two digits in length, this code increments forward
when creating a new credential. Access is granted
only when the badge ID and the issue code match
the current database information.
look ahead An offline feature where a higher issue code for a
particular badge ID knocks out the same badge ID
with a lower issue code from an offline lock when
the badge ID with higher issue code is presented to
the lock.
mortise A lock chassis that installs into a mortised cavity in
the edge of a door.
output An B.A.S.I.S.on-board relay or switch that is config-
urable to follow the status of an input, system con-
dition, or a time zone.
passage mode The ability to double present an authorized creden-
tial within the strike time to unlock an opening. The
lock is returned to its original status by a second,
double presentation of an authorized credential.
PDA Personal Digital Assistant.