MC16 Operating Manual 09.01.2020
Access Zones
Access Zone represents an area with Access Points which are designated as Entry Points and Exit Points.
Optionally the zone can also include Internal Points. When users identify at Entry Point then their presence
in the zone is registered by the system and they can be granted access at Internal Points if they are
assigned with proper Authorisations. When users identify at Exit Point then they are removed from zone
register.
Access Zone can be used to enforce additional control of users movement including anti-passback,
neighbouring zones, occupancy limits and group occupancy limits (MC16-AZC). More information on these
functionalities is given in AN004 and AN031 application notes.
Area General
Text box Name – enables to name the zone.
Option Group Occupancy Limits – when enabled then group occupancy limits can be defined. The option
is available only for MC16-AZC controllers.
Text box LCD Message – enables to specify zone’s name which will be used on display.
Parameter Keypad Shortcut – enables to select key which will correspond to the zone when interactive
options are applied.
Text box Description – enables to enter custom description for the zone.
Area Occupancy Count
Parameter Upper Limit – specifies maximal number of users inside Access Zone. When the limit is reached
then users are denied access at Entry Point(s). The limit does not apply to Access Credentials with Master
exemption and occupancy exemptions.
Parameter Lower Limit – specifies minimal number of users inside Access Zone. When the limit is reached
then users are denied access at Exit Point(s). The limit does not apply to Access Credentials with Master
exemption and occupancy exemptions.
Parameter Upper Limit (Prealarm) – specifies the number of users inside Access Zone which will trigger
prealarm with output function [247] or [249].
Parameter Lower Limit (Prealarm) – specifies the number of users inside Access Zone which will trigger
prealarm with output function [248] or [250].
Parameter Occupancy Reset Schedule – enables assignment of schedule to specify when occupancy
register is cleared. It requires earlier defining of General Purpose Momentary type Schedule.
Area Anti-passback
Parameter APB Mode – specifies type of anti-passback for Access Zone. In general perspective Anti-
passback (APB) prevents users from entering particular Access Zone again until they exit such zone thus
preventing use of the same Access Credential by more than one user. Available values:
None – APB is disabled.
Hard Anti-passback – access is denied when APB rules are not followed and such violation is
registered in the system.
Soft Anti-passback – access is not denied when APB rules are not followed but such violation is
registered in the system.
Parameter APB Timeout [min] – specifies expiry time for APB rule. When the time specified by the
parameter elapses from the latest use of Authentication Factor then such factor can be used again without
violating APB rules.
Parameter APB Activity Schedule – enables assignment of schedule to specify when APB rules are
effective. It requires earlier defining of General Purpose Maintained type Schedule.
Parameter APB Reset Schedule – enables assignment of schedule to specify when APB register is
cleared. It requires earlier defining of General Purpose Momentary type Schedule.
Area Neighboring Options
Option Do not allow to enter this zone from not neighboring zone – when the option is enabled then
user is denied access at Entry Point(s) of Access Zone if user’s current zone is not neighboring to the zone
which user attempts to enter. Zones are configured as neighboring by configuration of Access Points. If
particular Access Point is configured as Entry Point to zone A and at the same such Access Point is
configured as Exit Point from zone B than both zones are neighboring. Neighboring options can be used to
restrict and enforce user movement routes in premises.
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