Configure Device Actions for Access Event

You can set the linkage actions of an access control device or elevator control device for the device's events, so that when a specific event occurs, the device can execute actions such as capturing a picture, recording video footage, triggering alarm output, triggering buzzer, arming/disarming zones, locking/unlocking access points, etc.

Note:

This feature requires device support. Parameters vary with different device types and models.

  1. On the top, select Device.
  2. Select Device and Server > Access Control Device or Device and Server > Elevator Control Device on the left.
  3. Click in the Operation column to enter the configuration page of a device.
  4. Click Add in the Linkage section.
  5. Configure event source.
    1. Select Event Linkage as the linkage type.
    2. Select an event type from the Event Type drop-down list and then select a specific event.
      Note:

      • If you select Alarm Input Event, you need to select an alarm input.

      • If you select Door Event, you need to select an access point.

      • If you select Card Reader Event, you need to select a card reader.

  6. Configure linkage target.
    Buzzing
    Buzzer on Controller
    ON

    Turn on the buzzer on the access controller when the specified event is triggered.

    OFF

    Turn off the buzzer on the access controller when the specified event is triggered.

    No Linkage

    Disable the linkage action.

    Buzzer on Reader
    ON

    Turn on the buzzer on the card reader when the specified event is triggered.

    OFF

    Turn off the buzzer on the card reader when the specified event is triggered.

    No Linkage

    Disable the linkage action.

    Capture/Recording
    Capture

    Enable the device's linked camera to capture a picture when the specified event is triggered.

    Recording

    Enable the device's linked camera to record video footage when the specified event is triggered.

    Alarm Output
    ON

    Trigger the alarm output when the specified event is triggered.

    OFF

    Stop the alarm output when the specified event is triggered.

    No Linkage

    Disable the linkage action.

    Zone
    ON

    Arm the zone when the specified event is triggered.

    OFF

    Disarm the zone when the specified event is triggered.

    No Linkage

    Disable the linkage action.

    Access Point
    Unlock

    Unlock the access point (door or barrier) when the specified event is triggered.

    Lock

    Lock the access point when the specified event is triggered.

    Remain Unlocked

    The access point will remain unlocked when the specified event is triggered.

    Remain Locked

    The access point will remain locked when the specified event is triggered.

    No Linkage

    Disable the linkage action.

    Floor
    Temporary Access

    Grant access to the floor for a limited time when the specified event is triggered.

    Access with Credential

    Grant access to the floor if the user presents valid credentials when the specified event is triggered.

    Free Access

    Grant access to the floor indefinitely when the specified event is triggered.

    Access Forbidden

    Deny access to the floor indefinitely when the specified event is triggered.

    No Linkage

    Disable the linkage action.

  7. Click Save to add the linkage.
  8. Optional: Perform further operations on linkages.
    Option Description

    Delete a Linkage

    Click to delete the linkage.

    Delete All Linkages

    Click Delete All to delete all linkages.

    Edit Linkage

    Click to edit the linkage.