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Access Control System Designer

The Access Control System Designer can be used to determine the correct equipment for a customer. For more information about using the Access Control System Designer, see Frequently asked questions.

Note: The Power Budget provided in the Access Control System Designer calculates the maximum budget, not the required amount of power based on the devices selected.

Frequently asked questions

The Access Control System Designer can be accessed above or by visiting Access Control System Designer.

To use the Access Control System Designer:
  1. In Controller, click Add to select the desired controller.
     
    Note: Click Help next to any devices to learn more.
     
  2. In Expansions, click Add to select the desired expansions (if applicable).
  3. In Power Supply, click Add to select the desired power supply.
  4. In Enclosure, click Add to select the desired size for the enclosure.
  5. In Readers, click Add to select the desired readers.
  6. In Locks, click Add to select the desired locks.

Note: Click Delete to remove all hardware from the system.

To create an additional system, click Add System.

Note: To create a duplicate of a system, click Duplicate next to the name of the existing system.

A list of parts for a created system is available using the Access Control Designer Tool.

To view a parts list for the system:
  1. In Add Devices, click to expand Export options.
  2. Click View parts list.

Note: Click Download CSV to download the parts list as a .csv file or click Print to print the list.

 

A wiring schematic for a created system can be viewed by clicking Wiring next to the name of the system. Additionally, a wiring schematic can be generated and printed using the Access Control Designer Tool.

To generate a wiring guide for the system:
  1. In Add Devices, click to expand Export options.
  2. Click Generate Guides.

 

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