Configure AIM SC reader

The AIM SC reader is configured on the settings panel of the Apollo AIM SC Reader object. This object is created on the basis of the Apollo AIM SC object.

To configure the AIM SC reader, do the following:

1. From the Number drop-down list (1), select the reader's address.
   
2. Set the Activate checkbox (2) to activate the AIM SC reader.
3. In the Modes group (3), configure the reader operation modes:

   1. From the Initial drop-down list select the mode of reader operation while connection establishing.

      Operation mode	Description
      Closed	Access is closed for all
      Only card	Access granted by access card
      PIN or card	Access granted by access card or PIN code
      Card and PIN	Access granted by access card and PIN code
      Opened	Access is opened for all
      Facility code	Access is granted by facility code

   2. From the Independent drop-down, list select the mode of reader operation while losing the connection.
   3. Set the Use initial mode checkbox if it's required to switch to initial mode after writing of configuration.

4. In the Time group (4), set the time parameters of the reader:

   Parameter	Parameter setting method	Description
   Time of door closing, s	Enter the value in the field	Time of opening in seconds
   Time of door holding, s	Enter the value in the field	Time period in seconds during which door is to be closed. Otherwise, the Door holding message will be triggered
   Alternative time of door closing, s	Enter the value in the field	Alternative time of opening in seconds. It is in use by special command (from card, using macro or script)
   Alternative time of door holding, s	Enter the value in the field	Alternative time period in seconds during which door is to be closed. Otherwise, the Door holding message will be triggered. It is in use by special command (from card, using macro or script)

5. In the Advanced settings group (5), set the additional reader parameters:

   Parameter	Parameter setting method	Description
   Make decision on access locally	Set the checkbox	Yes—the AIM module makes an access decision without the AAN central controller
   Warning before alarm	Set the checkbox	Yes—trigger warning before alarm
   Entrance by two cards	Set the checkbox	Yes—passage through the reader is performed by two cards
   Sound notification while door unblocking	Set the checkbox	Yes—sound signal of reader while unblocking the door
   Disable second door in binding mode	Set the checkbox	Yes—block the reader working for exit from secured areas
   Disable only bounded reader while blocking	Set the checkbox	Yes—only bounded reader are blocked while locking signal No—all readers are blocked
   Use "soft" APB	Set the checkbox	Yes—antipassback is available, but the corresponding mistake will be specified in message
   Use cards buffering while passage	Set the checkbox	Yes—write access cards to the AIM while passage
   Mode of additional relay	Select the value from the list	Disabled—mode of additional relay is disabled Enabled—mode of additional relay is enabled

6. In the Basic settings group (6), set the basic parameters of the reader:

   Parameter	Parameter setting method	Description
   Allow impulse reset	Set the checkbox	Yes—impulse reset enabled
   Do not use full time of door closing	Set the checkbox	Yes—lock after door closing
   Do not use exit button	Set the checkbox	Yes—disable exit button
   Use AUX as sensor of door opening	Set the checkbox	Yes—use additional AUX sensor of AIM module as sensor for door opening
   Do not wait for access cycle	Set the checkbox	Yes—passage is performed after making an access decision No—passage is performed after triggering a sensor of door opening

7. In the Regions group (7):
   1. From the Entrance to drop-down list, select the Region object corresponding to the area on the side of exit through this reader.

   2. From the Exit from drop-down list, select the Region object corresponding to the area on the side of entrance through this reader.

      Note

      In order to be able to select partitions, it is necessary to bind these partitions in the Matching of regions group on the settings panel of the Apollo AIM SC object (see Configuring the AIM SC controller).

8. Click the Apply (8) button.

The AIM SC reader is now configured.