A mantrap is an access control configuration that consists of interlocking doors, commonly used in banks, airports, and other high-security areas. In this setup, Door door A must close before Door door B can open, and Door door B must close before Door door A can open.
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Note: To set up a mantrap configuration in Avigilon Alta, you'll need to create a Lockdown plan and a handful of rules available with the basic Rules Enginerules engine. |
First, configure two generic inputs:
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Go to Devices > ACUs.
Click the ACU that contains Door door A, then click the Ports tab.
Select a Contact contact or REX input that is unused by an entry and change it to a Generic Input.
Note: This input must physically connect to a contact sensor on Door A.
Repeat these steps to create a Generic Input generic input on the ACU that contains Door door B (this may be the same ACU).
To ensure proper functionality, contact sensors must be configured for each entry point of doors A and B, in addition to the generic inputs. For the mantrap setup, the wires connecting to the generic inputs must be connected in parallel with the contact sensors.
Second, create a Lockdown Plan:
Go to Sites > Lockdown Plans.
Click Create Lockdown Plan.
Select the Zone(s) to be used in the mantrap (Door door A and Door door B).
Set the Triggered State to Locked - no entry.
Click Save.
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Rule 1 - Door A in High State triggers the Lockdown Plan associated with Door A and Door B.
Rule 2 - Door A in Low State reverts the Lockdown Plan associated with Door A and Door B.
Rule 3 - Door B in High State triggers the Lockdown Plan associated with Door A and Door B.
Rule 4 - Door B in Low State reverts the Lockdown Plan associated with Door A and Door B.
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