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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 modeDescription
      ClosedAccess is closed for all
      Card onlyAccess granted by access card
      PIN or cardAccess granted by access card or PIN code
      Card and PINAccess granted by access card and PIN code
      OpenedAccess is opened for all
      Facility codeAccess 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:

    ParameterParameter setting methodDescription
    Time of door closing, sEnter the value in the fieldTime of opening in seconds
    Time of door holding, sEnter the value in the fieldTime period in seconds during which door is to be closed. Otherwise, the Door holding message will be triggered
    Alternative time of door closing, sEnter the value in the fieldAlternative time of opening in seconds. It is in use by special command (from card, using macro or script)
    Alternative time of door holding, sEnter the value in the fieldAlternative 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:

    ParameterParameter setting methodDescription
    Make decision on access locallySet the checkboxYes – the AIM module makes an access decision without the AAN central controller
    Warning before alarmSet the checkboxYes – trigger warning before alarm
    Entrance by two cardsSet the checkboxYes – passage through the reader is performed by two cards
    Sound notification while door unblockingSet the checkboxYes – sound signal of reader while unblocking the door
    Disable second door in binding modeSet the checkboxYes – block the reader working for exit from secured areas
    Disable only bounded reader while blockingSet the checkbox

    Yes – only bounded reader are blocked while locking signal

    No – all readers are blocked

    Use "soft" APBSet the checkboxYes – antipassback is available, but the corresponding mistake will be specified in message
    Use cards buffering while passageSet the checkboxYes – write access cards to the AIM while passage
    Mode of additional relaySelect 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:

    ParameterParameter setting methodDescription
    Allow impulse resetSet the checkboxYes – impulse reset enabled
    Do not use full time of door closingSet the checkboxYes – lock after door closing
    Do not use exit buttonSet the checkboxYes – disable exit button
    Use AUX as sensor of door openingSet the checkboxYes – use additional AUX sensor of AIM module as sensor for door opening
    Do not wait for access cycleSet 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 Configure AIM SC controller).

  8. Click the Apply (8) button.

The AIM SC reader is now configured.

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