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How do I set up a mantrap using the Rules Engine?
- Mihai Peteu (Unlicensed)
- Chad Fay
- Liz McFarland (Unlicensed)
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 A must close before door B can open, and door B must close before door A can open.
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 engine.
First, configure two generic inputs:
Go to https://control.openpath.com/login and log in. To access the European Alta Access, please go to https://control.eu.openpath.com/login.
Go to Devices > ACUs.
Click the ACU that contains door A, then click the Ports tab.
Select a contact or REX input that is unused by an entry and change it to a Generic Input.
Repeat these steps to create a generic input on the ACU that contains 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 A and door B).
Set the Triggered State to Locked - no entry.
Click Save.
Lastly, create four rules:
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.
To create Rule 1:
Go to Configurations > Rules.
Click Create Rule.
Enter a name and description for the rule.
In the Trigger section:
From the Type dropdown select Input.
From the Event dropdown, select Generic Input State Changed.
In the Conditions section:
Click Add Condition.
From the Type dropdown, select State Filter.
In the State to Match dropdown select High.
Click Add Condition again.
From the Type dropdown, select ACU Port Filter.
From the ACU To Match dropdown, select the ACU with Door A.
From the ACU Port To Match dropdown, select Door A's Generic Input.
In the Actions section:
From the Type dropdown select Lockdown.
From the Lockdown Plan dropdown, select the plan you created for Door A and Door B.
From the Lockdown Action dropdown, select Trigger Lockdown.
Click Save.
Your rule should look like the following:
To create Rule 2, repeat the steps for Rule 1 but change the following:
In the State to Match dropdown select Low.
From the Lockdown Action dropdown, select Revert Lockdown.
To create Rule 3, repeat the steps for Rule 1 but change the following:
From the ACU To Match dropdown, select the ACU with Door B.
From the ACU Port To Match dropdown, select Door B's Generic Input.
To create Rule 4, repeat the steps for Rule 1 but change the following:
In the State to Match dropdown select Low.
From the ACU To Match dropdown, select the ACU with Door B.
From the ACU Port To Match dropdown, select Door B's Generic Input.
From the Lockdown Action dropdown, select Revert Lockdown.