PW6KIC vs Star Panel SNET Reader Behavior
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B.7  PW6KIC vs Star Panel SNET Reader Behavior
The reader is the most visible item to users of an access control system. Making the 
transition from a SEEP/CHIP panel to a PW-6000 IC panel with SNET reader support 
comes with different reader behavior. The following list provides an overview of the 
differences in SNET reader behavior between the PW6KIC and SEEP/CHIP panels.
Table 5  Configuration Options Using MSR Readers without Keypad
Event SEEP/CHIP Behavior PW6KIC Behavior
Door Forced Open The reader beeps 
continuously when the 
pre-alert is configured.
The reader does not beep on door 
forced open.
Door Held Open The reader beeps 
intermittently x seconds 
before a door held open 
alarm is raised. At the door 
held open time it beeps 
continuously until the door is 
closed.
The reader does not beep at all.
Reader + Keypad 
mode
The LED turns yellow 
awaiting PIN entry after card 
presentation.
The LED turns yellow awaiting 
PIN entry after card presentation.
Reader + Keypad 
mode
The LED turns yellow 
awaiting card presentation 
after entering PIN.
The LED turns yellow after first 
PIN digit entry. After entering the 
full PIN, the LED turns red 
awaiting card presentation.
Reader Offline Mode: 
Facility
Not a SEEP/CHIP feature
When the reader board loses 
communication to the PW6KIC, 
the reader board grants access to 
all cards. The LED mode is red 
and does not turn green. After 
some time, the LED turns off 
completely. Recommend using 
offline mode: LOCKED.
Reader Offline Mode: 
Unlocked
Not a SEEP/CHIP feature
Door unlocks, LED remains red.
Reader Offline Mode: 
Locked
Not a SEEP/CHIP feature
Door remains locked, LED 
remains red.
PIN only Mode
Keypad LED is red.
Keypad LED is yellow.