CASTLE S SERIES CONTROLLER – TECHNICAL OPERATION GUIDE
Special Purpose Time Zone
CASTLE-S has special TimeZone, namely:
a. Door #1 to Door #8 Auto Lock Release TimeZone
b. Door #1 to Door #8 Local PIN Mode TimeZone
c. Door #1 to Door #8 Card + PIN Mode TimeZone
d. Pin Mode TimeZone
e. General Purpose Output TimeZone
f. Sensor / Alarm Arm TimeZone
a. Door #1 to Door #8 Auto Lock Release TimeZone
The Automatic Lock Release Time Zone can be programmed to lock or unlock the electric door
for certain time periods. One of these features is to unlock the office main door during office
hours. After office hours, the door will be locked and users will need to swipe their cards to
enter the office.
b. Door #1 to Door #8 Local PIN Mode Time Zone
Each door (Door #1 to Door #8) can be set to its own PIN number separately. There are two sets
of PIN number to be set into each reader. The Local PIN Mode Time Zone is used to specify the
time periods when the user will need to enter the PIN number for the specify door to access the
door. Outside the PIN Mode TimeZone, the user will not allowed to use the PIN to enter the
premises.
c. Door #1 to Door #8 Card + PIN Mode TimeZone
The Card + PIN Mode TimeZone is used to specify the time periods when the users will need to
swipe their cards AND enter the PIN numbers. Outside the CARD + PIN Mode TimeZone, the
user will only need to swipe their card to gain entry. PIN entry is not required.
d. PIN Mode TimeZone
This is a Common PIN number set in the controller. All the readers are sharing this PIN number.
The PIN Mode TimeZone is used to specify the time periods when the user can enter the secure
area by entering a PIN number. Outside the PIN Mode TimeZone, the user will not allowed to
use the PIN to enter the premises.
e. General Purpose Output TimeZone
This is a relay output that can be used for general purposes. It can be used for controlling the
lighting or ventilation systems. It can be turned ON/OFF manually or by TimeZone controlled
(Use an external relay with higher ampere).
f. Sensor / Alarm Arm TimeZone
Sensor / Alarm Arm TimeZone is used to automatically arm and disarm the alarm system. This
feature is useful for automatically arming the alarm system after office hours and disarming
during office hours. Manual arming and disarming is also possible by entering a 6-digit
arming/disarming password at the readers.
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