200 Kaba Ilco Lodging Access Control System
Chapter 8: Interfaces
8.1 PMS Interface
In PMS mode, the Property Management System feeds information on the guest's
keycard requirements directly to the FDU. For information on configuring the PMS
interface, please consult the PMS installer. The PMS should be connected to the FDU
using Serial Port A.
Data Comments
Guest Name If supported by the PMS software. The guest name is
especially useful when an FDU is shared by more than
one PMS terminal, avoiding any confusion as to which
keycard is being encoded.
Room Number Including all necessary doors for Adjoining Suites or
Common Door Suites, if supported.
New or Duplicate
Check out Date and Time
Guest Common
Areas
If supported by the PMS software and also if enabled
in the FDU features.
Salesman's Lockout If supported by the PMS software and also if enabled
in the FDU features.
Folio Number If supported by the PMS software and also if enabled
in the FDU features.
Number of Keycards
Authorization
Number
If supported by the PMS software. When available, the
Authorization Keycard is not required to encode Guest
Keycards.
Table 8.1: Information provided by the PMS to the FDU for encoding Guest keycards
The operator first uses the PMS to register the guest. By using the PMS, the operator is
assured that the rooms requested are available, and is able to make use of all the functions
such as billing and record keeping that are part of the PMS.
When all information is entered in the PMS, the operator simply swipes their
Authorization keycard in the FDU, and follows the instructions on the screen to make the
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