Chapter 9
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Kaba Ilco Lodging Access Control System
9.2.7
Choose the Appropriate Time-outs for the FDUs
This is the time after each transaction during which the FDU remains authorized to make
more keycards. A time-out from zero to twenty minutes may be selected.
Front Desk Units that are shared by several operators should have a time-out of zero.
Otherwise, the FDU remains open for long intervals during which time several
individuals are making keycards, but all keycards carry the Authorization number of one
person. A zero time-out should also be set if operators must leave their stations frequently
during the check-in process.
The FDU time-out is a convenience and it should not be allowed to diminish the security
of the system. If operators are leaving Front Desk Units unattended in the authorized
state, the time-outs should be set to zero. If it becomes necessary to encode a large
number of keycards in succession, the time-out can be temporarily increased using a
General Manager Authorization, and then reset to zero for normal operation.
NOTE: A user can return the FDU to the unauthorized state by pressing <
>
repeatedly, until the FDU display reads “KABA”.
Don’t forget to set the timeout for PMS Interface Mode, in addition to the
"Between Keycards" and "Between Keystrokes" timeouts
(see section 3.6
part 9 – FDU Time-outs)
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9.2.8
Handle Returned Keycards Appropriately
If a guest returns one copy of a keycard for which they still hold other valid copies, re-
encode the keycard as a Battery Test keycard in order to erase the information it contains.
Returned Staff keycards should be signed in and kept in a secure location. By reading the
Staff Keycard an audit record of returned Staff keycards can be generated.
Destroy keycards that are discarded due to wear and tear by cutting them into pieces.
Damaged or worn keycards may still work intermittently in the lock until they expire or
are cancelled by a more recent New keycard or a Reset keycard. Destroying the worn
keycard prevents illicit use, and even prevents unauthorized persons from posing as
guests or staff in possession of a keycard.
9.3
General Safety and Security
9.3.1
General Manager Authorization and Emergency Keycard Availability
Have a valid General Manager Authorization and a valid Emergency keycard available
at all times.
The Emergency keycard is the fastest means to open a deadbolted room and any other
door in an emergency, with another option being the mechanical override. An Emergency
keycard should always be available to authorized personnel.
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