Access levels are assigned to users to determine what access they have within the Protege X place. A user's assigned access levels define which doors, areas, floors, elevator cars and keypad menus they are allowed to access, and when that access is valid.
Name
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Name: The name of the record in English.
English is the default system language for all records and is assumed to be the primary language.
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Name (Second Language): The name of the record as it appears within the Protege X user interface when the operator's Portal Settings display language is set to a language other than English.
When the operator's display language is set to any language other than English, all 'Second Language' values become the primary value, and the English versions are displayed as the 'Second Language' value.
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Notes: A free-text field which allows you to enter information specific to the record.
General
Location Group
Only available when LBAC Mode is enabled (see Using Location-Based Access Control (LBAC)).
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Location Group: Select the location group that this access level belongs to. Operators can only view and edit this access level if they have access to one of the same locations. In addition, the access level can only be assigned records which belong to those locations.
Configuration
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Operating Schedule: This schedule determines when the access level is valid. When the schedule is invalid, users will not be able to use any of the permissions that are granted by the access level.
Most individual features of an access level can also be controlled by a specific schedule without affecting any of the other permissions.
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Time to Activate Output: If any of the Activate Output options below are enabled the output/output group will be activated for the period set here.
This setting overrides the Activation time in Controller Records | Outputs | General.
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Enable Multi-badge Arming: Used in conjunction with the Reader Arming Mode (defined under Reader Expander settings) to enable a user to perform various operations when badging their card multiple times.
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Reader Access Activates Output: When this option is enabled, all outputs assigned in the Outputs or Output Groups section will be activated when a user gains access at a card reader using this access level.
The Activate Access Level Output option must be enabled for any reader expander port where this feature will be used (Controller Records | Reader Expanders | Reader 1/2).
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Keypad Access Activates Output: When this option is enabled, all outputs assigned in the Outputs or Output Groups section will be activated when a user logs in to a keypad using this access level.
The Activate Access Level Output option must be enabled for any keypad where this feature will be used (Controller Records | Keypads | Options 1).
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Activate Output Until Access Level Expiry: When this option is enabled, if an output is activated by the access level it will deactivate when the access level expires in the user record.
- This requires the user to use either the Reader Access Activates Output or Keypad Access Activates Output options above.
- This feature is useful for short-term access levels that are held by only a single user, such as in booking systems. For example, a user might be assigned access to a particular meeting room for an hour. When they first access the room all lights turn on (using Reader Access Activates Output above). When the access level expires, the lights turn off.
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Toggle Access Level Output: When this option is enabled the output state will be toggled whenever it is triggered by the access level. For example, if both Toggle Access Level Output and Reader Access Activates Output are activated, when a user badges their card at a reader for the first time the output will turn on. When they badge at the reader a second time the output will turn off.
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This also requires Reader Access Activates Output or Keypad Access Activates Output to be enabled.
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Commands
- This field is used to send programming commands to the device. It should only be used when specifically advised by ICT documentation or technical support.
Doors
This section defines the Doors the user has access to, the Schedule used, and the Access Direction (entry, exit, or both) in which the user can pass through the door.
- By default, the Schedule is set to Always, meaning access to the defined door is permitted at all times. When a schedule is assigned the door will only be accessible when the schedule is valid. For example, you may wish to limit employee access to an office building to office hours.
- By default, the Access Direction is set to Both (entry and exit). Some doors may be configured to permit access in one direction only.
Assigning Doors
- Click Add to select the doors to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more doors, then click Select.
- Specify the Schedule and/or Direction for each door as required.
Door Groups
This section defines the Door Groups the user has access to, the Schedule used, and the Access Direction (Entry, Exit, or Both) in which the user can pass through the doors.
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Include All Doors: Select this option to assign all doors in the location to this access level.
This option should be used with caution, as it provides unlimited access to all existing and new doors in the system. In many cases it is more secure to create a door group containing all current doors for this purpose.
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Door Groups: Assign selected door groups to this access level.
- By default, the Schedule is set to Always, meaning access to the defined door group is permitted at all times. When a schedule is assigned the doors will only be accessible when the schedule is valid. For example, you may wish to limit employee access to an office building to office hours.
- By default, the Access Direction is set to Both (entry and exit). Limiting the direction may be used, for example, in conjunction with the schedule to allow employees to exit a building but not enter it again after hours.
Assigning Door Groups
- Click Add to select the door groups to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more door groups, then click Select.
- Specify the Schedule and/or Direction for each door group as required.
Arming Area Groups
This section defines the Area Groups that the user is allowed to arm and the Schedule that is used.
If a user is permitted to disarm an area (Disarming Area Groups section), they will automatically be permitted to arm the area as well. However, permission to arm an area does not automatically grant permission to disarm that area.
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Include All Areas: Select this option to permit arming of all areas in the place to this access level.
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Arming Area Groups: Assign selected arming area groups to this access level.
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By default, the Schedule is set to Always, meaning arming of the defined area group is permitted at all times. When a schedule is assigned the areas can only be armed when the schedule is valid.
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Assigning Arming Area Groups
- Click Add to select the arming area groups to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more area groups, then click Select.
- Specify the Schedule for each area group as required.
Disarming Area Groups
This section defines the Area Groups that the user is allowed to disarm and the Schedule that is used.
If a user is permitted to disarm an area (Disarming Area Groups section), they will automatically be permitted to arm the area as well. However, permission to arm an area does not automatically grant permission to disarm that area.
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Include All Areas: Select this option to permit disarming and arming of all areas in the place to this access level.
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Disarming Area Groups: Assign selected disarming area groups to this access level.
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By default, the Schedule is set to Always, meaning disarming of the defined area group is permitted at all times. When a schedule is assigned the areas can only be disarmed when the schedule is valid.
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Assigning Disarming Area Groups
- Click Add to select the arming area groups to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more area groups, then click Select.
- Specify the Schedule for each area group as required.
Floors
This section defines the Floors that the user has access to and the Schedule that is used.
- By default, the Schedule is set to Always, meaning access to the defined floors is permitted at all times. When a schedule is assigned the floor will only be accessible when the schedule is valid.
Assigning Floors
- Click Add to select the floors to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more floors, then click Select.
- Specify the Schedule for each floor as required.
Floor Groups
This section defines the Floor Groups the user has access to and the Schedule that is used.
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Include All Floors: Select this option to assign all floors in the place to this access level.
This option should be used with caution, as it provides unlimited access to all existing and new floors in the system. In many cases it is more secure to create a floor group containing all current floors for this purpose.
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Floor Groups: Assign selected floor groups to this access level.
- By default, the Schedule is set to Always, meaning access to the defined floor group is permitted at all times. When a schedule is assigned the floors will only be accessible when the schedule is valid.
Assigning Floor Groups
- Click Add to select the floor groups to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more floor groups, then click Select.
- Specify the Schedule for each floor group as required.
Elevator Groups
This section defines the Elevator Groups that the user has access to and the Schedule that is used.
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Include All Elevators: Select this option to assign all elevators in the place to this access level.
This option should be used with caution, as it provides unlimited access to all existing and new elevators in the system. In many cases it is more secure to create an elevator group containing all current elevators for this purpose.
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Elevator Groups: Assign selected elevator groups to this access level.
- By default, the Schedule is set to Always, meaning access to the defined elevator group is permitted at all times. When a schedule is assigned the elevators will only be accessible when the schedule is valid.
Assigning Elevator Groups
- Click Add to select the elevator groups to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more elevator groups, then click Select.
- Specify the Schedule for each elevator group as required.
Menu Groups
This section defines the Menu Group that the user has access to. Menu groups determine which menus the user has access to at a keypad.
Only one menu group should be assigned to each access level. Multiple menu groups will cause unexpected results.
Assigning a Menu Group
- Click Add to select the menu group to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) only one menu group, then click Select.
- If more than one menu group is assigned, Delete the additional groups.
Outputs
This section defines the Outputs that are associated with this access level. These outputs can be automatically activated or toggled when users access readers or log in to keypads.
The following options must also be configured:
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To activate outputs when the user accesses a door:
- Reader Access Activates Output (General section)
- Activate Access Level Output (Controller Records | Reader Expanders | Reader 1/2)
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To activate outputs when the user logs in to a keypad:
- Keypad Access Activates Output (General section)
- Activate Access Level Output (Controller Records | Keypads | Options 1)
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General options:
- Time to Activate Output (General section)
- Activate Output Until Access Level Expiry (General section)
- Toggle Access Level Output (General section)
Assigning Outputs
- Click Add to select the outputs to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more outputs, then click Select.
Output Groups
This section allows you to assign an Output Group to this access level. The outputs in this group can be automatically activated or toggled when users access readers or log in to keypads.
The following options must also be configured:
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To activate outputs when the user accesses a door:
- Reader Access Activates Output (General section)
- Activate Access Level Output (Controller Records | Reader Expanders | Reader 1/2)
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To activate outputs when the user logs in to a keypad:
- Keypad Access Activates Output (General section)
- Activate Access Level Output (Controller Records | Keypads | Options 1)
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General options:
- Time to Activate Output (General section)
- Activate Output Until Access Level Expiry (General section)
- Toggle Access Level Output (General section)
Assigning Output Groups
- Click Add to select the output groups to include for the access level.
- Select (highlight) one or more output groups, then click Select.