HT24W / HT28 Smart

System User’s Manual _ V3.X

Release, 10/2009
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 Contacting Onity

Worldwide Headquarters
Atlanta GA, USA
Tel. +1 770 935 4228
+1 800 424 1433
[email protected]

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Tel. +61 293 160900
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Tel. +34 943 448 300
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North America
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International Sales
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International Technical Support

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system will meet your specific requirements. Additionally, this system has not been designed for use in life-critical situations and
must not be used for this purpose

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Documentation © 2003 Onity
Contents
Contacting Onity....................................................................................................................... II
Worldwide Headquarters............................................................................................ II
Asia / Pacific .............................................................................................................. II
Europe / Middle East / Africa..................................................................................... II
Latin America............................................................................................................. II
North America............................................................................................................ II
International Sales ...................................................................................................... II
International Technical Support ................................................................................. II

Introduction 1
Who is Onity.............................................................................................................................. 1
Problems with Metal Key Systems ............................................................................................ 1
Benefits of Onity Electronic Locking Systems.......................................................................... 1
About this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 2
What's New................................................................................................................................ 2

Software - HT24W / HT28 Smart 3

General....................................................................................................................................... 3
HT24W vs. HT28 Smart............................................................................................................ 3
HT24W........................................................................................................................ 3
HT28 Smart ................................................................................................................. 3
Reception Menu (F10) ............................................................................................................... 4
New Guest Check-In (F5) ........................................................................................... 4
Copy Guest (F6) .......................................................................................................... 7
Check-Out (F7)............................................................................................................ 9
Single Opening Card (F8) ......................................................................................... 10
Read a Card (F3) ....................................................................................................... 13
Erase a Card (F4)....................................................................................................... 14
Hotel Information (F2) .............................................................................................. 15
Groups ....................................................................................................................... 15
Peripheral Openings .................................................................................................. 15
Logout / Login (F9) ................................................................................................... 15
Exit ............................................................................................................................ 15
Masters Menu .......................................................................................................................... 15
Revalidation............................................................................................................... 15
Master Users (F11) .................................................................................................... 15
Master Canceling Card .............................................................................................. 15
Special Cards Menu................................................................................................................. 15
Encode Guest Canceling Card................................................................................... 15
Encode Blocking Card............................................................................................... 15
Encode Diagnostic Card ............................................................................................ 15
Encode Spare Cards................................................................................................... 15
Encode Safe Emergency Card ................................................................................... 15
Maintenance Menu .................................................................................................................. 15
Load Portable Programmer........................................................................................ 15
Peripheral Diagnosis.................................................................................................. 15
Station Diagnosis....................................................................................................... 15
Room Out of Service ................................................................................................. 15
Mastering Changes .................................................................................................... 15

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 Backup Data .............................................................................................................. 15
Emphasized Authorizations Data .............................................................................. 15
Move to Historic........................................................................................................ 15
Security Menu.......................................................................................................................... 15
System Auditor.......................................................................................................... 15
Lock Openings .......................................................................................................... 15
Door Transactions ..................................................................................................... 15
Card Activity Report ................................................................................................. 15
Lock Status Report .................................................................................................... 15
Operators ................................................................................................................... 15
Operator Levels Required.......................................................................................... 15
XPP Mastering .......................................................................................................... 15
Configuration........................................................................................................................... 15
Language ................................................................................................................... 15
Change Date and Time .............................................................................................. 15
Station Configuration ................................................................................................ 15
Change Encoder ........................................................................................................ 15
Config. Emergency Reval. ........................................................................................ 15
Check-Out Warning................................................................................................... 15
PMS Enabled............................................................................................................. 15
Show PMS Communications..................................................................................... 15

Hardware 15
Locks common features ........................................................................................................... 15
HT24W System Components .................................................................................................. 15
HT24 and Advance Magnetic Stripe Lockset............................................................ 15
Magnetic Cards.......................................................................................................... 15
HT24 Card Readers ................................................................................................... 15
Encoders .................................................................................................................... 15
HT28 Smart System Components............................................................................................ 15
HT28 and Advance Dual Technology Lockset.......................................................... 15
Smart Cards ............................................................................................................... 15
Smart Card Encoder .................................................................................................. 15
HT Proximity and Advance RFID System Components ......................................................... 15
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, information in this section is applicable to both HT
Proximity and Advance RFID configurations ......................................................................... 15
HTProx and Advance RFID Technology Lockset..................................................... 15
Modes of operation – HT and Advance locks.......................................................................... 15
General Components ............................................................................................................... 15
Portable Programmer................................................................................................. 15
Extended Portable Programmer (XPP)...................................................................... 15
Communications Distributor ..................................................................................... 15
Terminal Mode Encoders......................................................................................................... 15
Online Revalidator................................................................................................................... 15
Revalidator Options................................................................................................... 15
Using the Revalidator ................................................................................................ 15
Emergency Mode - Revalidator................................................................................. 15

Quick Reference Guide 15

Lockset Light Indications ........................................................................................................ 15
HT24W / HT28 Smart Software Icons .................................................................................... 15
HT24W / HT28 Smart Shortcut Function Keys....................................................................... 15
What to Do If … ...................................................................................................................... 15
A staff member has lost a master card ….................................................................. 15
Our PMS interface is down … .................................................................................. 15
Power is out and our encoders don't work … ............................................................ 15
A guest needs a late check-out time … ..................................................................... 15
Daylight Savings Time is next week … .................................................................... 15
We want to provide our own cards … ....................................................................... 15

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 We want to punch holes in our master cards to wear them on a chain … ................. 15
When should we replace our cards … ....................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 15
Guest card will not open the door – red light ............................................................ 15
Guest card will not open the door – flashing red light............................................... 15
Guest and staff cards will not open the door – flashing red and green lights ............ 15
Guest and staff cards will not open the door – solid green, flashing red light........... 15
Card has broken in lock............................................................................................. 15
The programmer will not turn on .............................................................................. 15
The programmer beeps, but the screen is blank......................................................... 15
The screen on our encoder is blank ........................................................................... 15
We get encoding errors when making cards.............................................................. 15
Our PMS says that Onity is not responding............................................................... 15

Appendix A – Import Users 15

Add User Command ................................................................................................................ 15

Glossary of Terms 15

Index 15

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Introduction

Who is Onity
Onity (formerly TESA Entry Systems), the leading global provider of electronic
locking systems, offers innovative technological solutions and services for the
Hospitality, Corporate, Education, Government and Marine markets. The
company’s ever-expanding family of electronic solutions today includes
electronic locks, related Smart card technology, in-room safes, closed-circuit
television (CCTV) security surveillance and Senercomm energy management
systems. Onity has R&D and manufacturing operations in Spain, Mexico and the
U.S., as well as an extensive sales and service network that spans more than 115
countries around the globe. With innovative solutions specially designed to meet
clients’ changing needs, Onity continues to provide real progress —
technological advancements in facility management and maintenance for
unparalleled convenience and time and cost savings.

Problems with Metal Key Systems

Traditional metal key lock systems are vulnerable in a variety of ways. A guest
may simply keep a key or have a copy made so that he can return to the room at
a later time. When keys are missing, the locks are often not re-keyed due to the
cost and time requirements. An experienced criminal can study several keys or
look inside the key cylinders and decode the key system, allowing him to create
a grand master key to the property.

Benefits of Onity Electronic Locking Systems

Onity locks do not require re-keying if a guest keeps a card. Each new guest card
issued automatically re-keys the lock to prevent access by the previous guests, so
your guests are secure. Additionally, the guest cards will expire at the date and
time designated during check-in. There are no mechanical parts able to be
decoded that will allow criminals into the rooms; the lock is unlocked only
through an encrypted code. Onity locks also store the most recent openings in
non-volatile memory, allowing the hotelier to know exactly who has been in the
room, and when.

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About this Manual
This manual is a guide to help you understand the Onity system, including locks,
software, and peripherals. The system is very flexible and can utilize traditional
magnetic stripe cards as well as the latest in smart card technology.
There are many smart cards available today. Onity has selected several cards
with features that most benefit the hospitality industry. These cards are detailed
later in this manual and are available from Onity.
Throughout this manual, the term 'smart card' will refer to any contact type
memory cards or microprocessor cards. Though there are many technical
differences between the types of available cards, the Onity system handles the
differences transparently to the user. In cases where the differences are notable,
detailed explanations will point out the differences.

What's New
Expanded system auditor records even more operations.
Audits retrieved from offline locks are stored in the database.
System now allows the system auditor, employee tracking, and lock audit
databases to be archived.
All reports can now be exported to XML format.
New user management features make controlling master keys even easier than
before. Included in these changes are the ability to import users, batch edit
users, delete users, and improved search capabilities.
With version 3, the extended portable programmer (XPP) can be used which
increases productivity and security, and has features not available in the standard
portable programmer.
Enables the use of the full functionality of the HT22M encoder, which can
encode on all three tracks of the magnetic stripe keycard as well as encoding
smart cards using the same encoding deck.

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General
The HT24W / HT28 Smart system is a revolutionary step in locking systems.
The following sections will take you step by step through all of the features and
functions of the software. Some features are only available in the HT28 Smart
system that uses smart cards.
• In this manual, the Smart only features will be indicated with this symbol in the
Available only with left-hand margin.
HT28 Smart!
Designed for keyboard use! • The front desk functions that are used most frequently have been designed so
that the operator can quickly complete the process without requiring the mouse.
The keyboard image shown to the left indicates the functions designed for
keyboard use.

HT24W vs. HT28 Smart

This manual applies to the software and hardware that makes up the HT24W and
HT28 Smart systems. The systems are identical in many ways, but there are
several important differences.

HT24W
The HT24W system uses Windows based software to manage and control the
HT24 series magnetic stripe locks.

HT28 Smart
The HT28 Smart system uses Windows based software to manage and control
HT28 dual technology, smart card and magnetic stripe, locks. There are several
features in the software that can only be used with HT28 locks and smart cards.
The primary feature difference is that card transactions can be stored on the
smart card.

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Reception Menu (F10)

The Reception Menu includes the most frequently used functions, including New
Guest Check-In, Copy Guest and Check-Out. Many functions on the Reception
Menu have been designed to be used without the use of a mouse. Although a
mouse can be used in these functions, the operations will be completed more
quickly by using only the keyboard.
The primary functions of the Reception Menu can be accessed from the main
screen through the Hot Buttons. These buttons are shown in the figure below.
For quick access to the full Reception Menu, press the F10 key.

New Guest Check-In (F5)

This function is used when a new guest is to be checked into a room. When the
new card is used in the lock, the card of the previous guest will automatically be
New Guest Check-In canceled.
The New Guest Check-In function of the system allows you to make guest cards
Designed for keyboard use! that will work in up to four guestroom doors, depending on the type of encoder
used to make the card. The HT24 motorized encoder can encode up to four
rooms. Manual insertion encoders can encode a maximum of three rooms on
one card. As an example, if a family checked into the hotel, and the parents
requested one room for themselves and another room for the children, the cards
can be made to work in both locks.

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 To check in a new guest, perform the following steps:
1. From the Reception Menu, click on New Guest (Check-In), press
F5, or click on the New Guest Check-In Tool.
2. Enter a room number, and press the ENTER key. The cursor will
move to the next Room field in the display, and allow you to enter
a second room number. By pressing the F2 key, you can select a
room from a pick screen that shows vacant, occupied and out of
service rooms. Simply use the ARROW keys to select a room from
this list and press the SPACE BAR or double click with the mouse
to confirm.

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 3. The cursor will move to the next Room field in the display and
allow you to enter another room number, or select from the list. If
you do not want to add another room to the card, press ENTER
again. Repeat this step until you have entered all of the rooms you
want to encode on this card. When you are finished entering all of
the rooms, press the ENTER key again to continue to
authorizations.
4. If your property is using Emphasized Authorizations to promote the
sale of amenities such as the use of an in-room safe, a message box
will appear asking you to confirm this authorization. To select the
authorization, press the SPACE BAR and press the ENTER key to
continue.

5. If your property offers optional authorizations for other amenities,

such as access to the pool or covered parking, you will be given the
opportunity to either grant or deny the use of these items, as shown
below:

Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to navigate through the list of

available authorizations. By pressing the SPACE BAR you can
grant or deny each authorization and press the ENTER key to
continue to the length of stay.
6. Once the authorizations section is completed, the cursor will move
to the area of the screen to enter the number of nights the guest will
be staying.

Type a number or use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to set the

number of nights for the stay and press the ENTER key.
7. If your property uses a starting date on guest cards, the cursor will
highlight the start date. The default start date is today. You can
use the number pad to set the starting date of the card. To change
the starting time, press the TAB key to move the cursor to the time
and use the number keys to change the time. Press ENTER to
continue to the Expiration date and time.
8. The software will convert the number of nights into the expiration
date. You may make any changes you wish to the check-out date
and time by using the number keys to enter the new hour, day,
month or year. Press ENTER to continue to Track 1 and 2 data.
9. If you are using magnetic cards and a motorized encoder, you are
able to encode information on tracks 1 and 2 of your card. This
information is not needed to operate the Onity locks, but is
commonly used for Point Of Sale (POS) systems. Track 1 data can
contain letters or numbers and track 2 data can contain only
numbers.
10. The last thing to do before encoding your cards is to tell the
software how many cards your guest will need. You can type the
number or use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys. When you are ready
to encode the cards, press the ENTER key.

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 A message will appear on the screen instructing you to insert the
card. When encoding is complete, a message will instruct you to
take the card.

If more than one card was requested, the screen will repeat the
prompts until all of the requested cards are made. When you are
finished making cards, select another function, or press the F9 key
to log out of the system.

Copy Guest (F6)

This function is used to encode extra cards for an occupied guestroom after the initial
check-in procedure. These cards will not affect the use of the existing guest card.
Copy Guest
Designed for keyboard use!

WARNING: Never make a copy of a guest card if the guest has LOST their
card. Make a NEW GUEST CARD to void out a lost card.

To encode a copy of a guest card, perform the following steps:

1. Select Copy Guest from the Reception Menu, press F6, or click on
the Copy Guest Tool.
2. Enter a room number, and press the ENTER key. The cursor will
move to the next Room field in the display, and allow you to enter
a second room number. By pressing the F2 key, you can select a
room from a pick screen that shows vacant, occupied and out of
service rooms. Simply use the ARROW keys to select a room from
this list and press the SPACE BAR or double click with the mouse

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 to confirm.

3. The cursor will move to the next Room field in the display and
allow you to enter another room number, or select from the list. If
you do not want to add another room to the card, press ENTER
again. Repeat this step until you have entered all of the rooms you
want to encode on this card. When you are finished entering all of
the rooms, press the ENTER key again to continue to
authorizations.
4. If your property is using Emphasized Authorizations to promote the
sale of amenities such as the use of an in-room safe, a message box
will appear asking you to confirm this authorization. To select the
authorization, press the SPACE BAR and press the ENTER key to
continue.

5. If your property offers optional authorizations for other amenities,

such as access to the pool or covered parking, you will be given the
opportunity to either grant or deny the use of these items, as shown
below:

Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to navigate through the list of

available authorizations. By pressing the SPACE BAR you can
grant or deny each authorization and press the ENTER key to
continue to the length of stay.
6. Once the authorizations section is completed, the cursor will move
to the area of the screen to enter the number of nights the guest will
be staying.

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 Type a number or use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to set the
number of nights for the stay and press the ENTER key.
7. If your property uses a starting date on guest cards, the cursor will
highlight the start date. The default start date is today. You can
use the number pad to set the starting date of the card. To change
the starting time, press the TAB key to move the cursor to the time
and use the number keys to change the time. Press ENTER to
continue to the Expiration date and time.
8. The software will convert the number of nights into the expiration
date. You may make any changes you wish to the check-out date
and time by using the number keys to enter the new hour, day,
month or year. Press ENTER to continue to Track 1 and 2 data.
9. If you are using magnetic cards and a motorized encoder, you are
able to encode information on tracks 1 and 2 of your card. This
information is not needed to operate the Onity locks, but is
commonly used for Point Of Sale (POS) systems. Track 1 data can
contain letters or numbers and track 2 data can contain only
numbers.
10. The last thing to do before encoding your cards is to tell the
software how many cards your guest will need. You can type the
number or use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys. When you are ready
to encode the cards, press the ENTER key.

A message will appear on the screen instructing you to insert the

card. When encoding is complete, a message will instruct you to
take the card.

If more than one card was requested, the screen will repeat the
prompts until all of the requested cards are made. When you are
finished making cards, select another function, or press the F9 key
to log out of the system.
Note: The original and 4 copies can be uniquely identified in the audit record
of the lock. If you encode more than 5 cards, the audit report will indicate that
a 'Redundant Card' was used.

Check-Out (F7)
The Check-Out function is used at the end of a guest's stay to indicate that the room
is now vacant and available for use by a new guest.
Check-Out

Designed for keyboard use!

To check a guest out of a room, perform the following steps:

1. Select Check-Out from the Reception menu, press the F7 key or
click on the Check-Out Tool.
2. The screen will prompt you to enter the room number for the guest
to be Checked-Out. Type in the room number or select it from the
list.

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 3. Once the room number has been selected, press the ENTER key to
complete the operation.
4. When the Check-Out is complete, select another function or press
F9 to log out.

Single Opening Card (F8)

This function is used to make a card that will work in a guestroom lock only once.
The single opening card is commonly used by the hotelier to allow a guest to
Single Opening Card preview a room, or to allow a vendor to place an item inside of a room. Once the
Designed for keyboard use! card is used in the lock, it is no longer valid. A maximum of four Single Opening
Cards may be made for a single guestroom between new guest Check-Ins.

To make a single opening card, perform the following steps:

1. From the Reception Menu, click on Single Opening Card, press F8,
or click on the Single Opening Card Tool
2. Enter a room number, and press the ENTER key. The cursor will
move to the next Room field in the display, and allow you to enter
a second room number. By pressing the F2 key, you can select a
room from a pick screen that shows vacant, occupied and out of
service rooms. Simply use the ARROW keys to select a room from
this list and press the SPACE BAR or double click with the mouse

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 to confirm.

3. Note: Unlike other cards, a single opening card can only be

encoded for one room.
4. If your property is using Emphasized Authorizations to promote the
sale of amenities such as the use of an in-room safe, a message box
will appear asking you to confirm this authorization. To select the
authorization, press the SPACE BAR and press the ENTER key to
continue.

5. If your property offers optional authorizations for other amenities,

such as access to the pool or covered parking, you will be given the
opportunity to either grant or deny the use of these items, as shown
below:

Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to navigate through the list of

available authorizations. By pressing the SPACE BAR you can
grant or deny each authorization and press the ENTER key to
continue to the length of stay.
6. Once the authorizations section is completed, the cursor will move
to the area of the screen to enter the number of nights the guest will
be staying.

Type a number or use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to set the

number of nights for the stay and press the ENTER key.
7. If your property uses a starting date on guest cards, the cursor will
highlight the start date. The default start date is today. You can

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 use the number pad to set the starting date of the card. To change
the starting time, press the TAB key to move the cursor to the time
and use the number keys to change the time. Press ENTER to
continue to the Expiration date and time.
8. The software will convert the number of nights into the expiration
date. You may make any changes you wish to the check-out date
and time by using the number keys to enter the new hour, day,
month or year. Press ENTER to continue to Track 1 and 2 data.
9. If you are using magnetic cards and a motorized encoder, you are
able to encode information on tracks 1 and 2 of your card. This
information is not needed to operate the Onity locks, but is
commonly used for Point Of Sale (POS) systems. Track 1 data can
contain letters or numbers and track 2 data can contain only
numbers.
When you are ready to encode the card, press the ENTER key.

A message will appear on the screen instructing you to insert the card. When
encoding is complete, a message will instruct you to take the card. When you
are finished making the card, select another function, or press the F9 key to log
out of the system.

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 Read a Card (F3)
This function is used to identify an unknown card and to examine the information
encoded on the card.
Read a Card
Designed for Keyboard Use!

To read a card, perform the following steps:

1. From the Reception menu, click Read, press the F3 key, or click on
the Read Card Tool.
2. The screen will prompt you to insert the card. Insert and remove
the card in the encoder.
3. Once the card has been read, the screen will display all of the guest
information encoded on the card, such as the authorizations and the
expiration date and time. In the example in the figure above, the
card is for room 256 and 258, and it is the original card (not a
copy). The card was authorized to operate the guestroom safe,
garage, pool, and the concierge lounge. This card will not override
guest privacy or the blocking card, and it cannot place a door into
office mode. The card will expire at 3:00 p.m. on June 17, 1999
and was encoded by Sally on June 12 at 3:30 PM.

You may read another card by pressing the READ button located in
the bottom left of the window. When you are finished reading
cards, press the ESCAPE key and select another function, or press
the F9 key to log out of the system.

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 Erase a Card (F4)
This function will read a card, erase it, and check out the room if the card is still
valid. Use this function if a group of cards is left at the front desk by the guests or the
Erase a Card housekeeping staff for Check-Out. This feature can be used to enhance the hotel’s
Designed for Keyboard Use! Express Check-Out function.

To use the Read and Erase a Card function, perform the following steps:
1. From the Reception menu click Erase Card, press F4, or click on
the Erase Card Tool.
2. The screen will prompt you to insert the card.
3. Once the card has been read, the screen will display all of the guest
information encoded on the card, such as the authorizations and the
expiration date and time. In the example in the figure above, the
card is for room 256 and 258, and it is the original card (not a
copy). The card was authorized to operate the guestroom safe,
garage, pool, and the concierge lounge. This card will not override
guest privacy or the blocking card, and it cannot place a door into
office mode. The card will expire at 3:00 p.m. on June 17, 1999
and was encoded by Sally on June 12 at 3:30 PM.
4. If you wish to erase the card, click on the Erase button at the
bottom of the window. The screen will prompt you to insert and
remove the card. Insert and remove the card in the encoder. Once
this is done, the card is now erased and may be re-used in the
system at any time.

After a card is erased, the system will ask you if you wish to
perform a Check-Out for this room. If you select yes, the room
will appear vacant in the rooms list and can be used again. After a
Check-Out, you can read another card, press ESCAPE and select
another function, or log out of the system by pressing F9.

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 If you do not want to erase the card, press ESCAPE or click the
eject button at the bottom of the window.
5. You may read another card by pressing the READ button located in
the bottom left of the window. When you are finished reading
cards, press the ESCAPE key and select another function, or press
the F9 key to log out of the system.

Hotel Information (F2)

This function allows the property to display the status and availability of all
guestrooms. This screen also shows the attributes of the last cards encoded for
the room, including authorizations, starting date and expiration date.

To view the State of Rooms, click State of Rooms from the Reception menu, or
press the F2 key.

Room List Tab

The Hotel Information window is divided into three (3) tabs. The leftmost tab
shows the list of rooms in a table with columns for important information about
each room. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to navigate through the rooms.
To rapidly move through the table, you can use the PAGE UP/DOWN, or click
on the slider to the right of the table. You can also use the Search button to jump
directly to a room if you know the room number.

The information includes the authorizations encoded on the cards, when the
room was last Checked-In, when the cards expire, how many valid cards are
encoded for the room, if the guests are a part of a group, and if the room has
been placed out of service or is occupied. Occupied rooms appear in blue and
rooms that are out of service appear in red. To see even more details about the
highlighted room, click on the center tab labeled ‘Room Details’ or press
ALT+D.

Tip: You can use the filters to You can use the filtering boxes on the right of the Room List tab if you want to
limit the rooms in the list. limit the rooms you see by certain criteria. For example, you may wish to view
Note that the Search button only the rooms that are occupied. Or, perhaps you wish to see a list of rooms that
cannot find a room that is need to be updated with the portable programmer. The state column of the table
hidden by a filter. will show the reason a room needs updating.

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 Room Details Tab

The Room Details tab shows all of the information from the room list table as
well as the starting date, if any single opening cards have been encoded, what
type of lock hardware is installed, and which mastering scheme is being used.
Multiple mastering schemes are optional, so your property may not display this
information.
Navigation Buttons If you wish to see details of other rooms, you can return to the room list or use the
navigation buttons at the bottom of the window. From left to right, the buttons
perform the following task: view the first room in the list, view the previous room in
the list, view the next room in the list, view the last room in the list.

Additional Information Tab

The right tab of this window shows general information about yourproperty. At
times, it may be useful to know the number of guests that have access to a
particular amenity. The Additional Information tab shows each of the
authorizations declared for your property and how many valid guest cards are

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 encoded with access to these authorizations. This tab also shows a chart with the
percentage occupancy and the percentage of rooms that are out of service.
When you have finished viewing the room information, click the close button at
the bottom of the window, or press the ESCAPE key.

Groups
This function provides a convenient method of encoding cards for a large group of
guests in advance so that the group is not delayed by this operation when they arrive.
Groups Group cards are encoded with a special code so that the new group cards do not
cancel current cards, and group cards will not affect the ability to replace lost cards
of current guests.
To manage groups, select Groups from the Reception menu or click on the
Groups Tool.

Tip: Make Group cards in There are several steps necessary to successfully manage groups of guests. First, a
advance so large groups don’t group must be created and given a name. Attributes and rooms must be assigned.
have to wait when they arrive. Then, the cards must be encoded. Finally, once the group arrives at your property,
everything is ready for Check-In.

Creating New Groups

New Group Button

To create a New Group, follow these steps:

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 1. Click the New button.
2. The New Group window is where you will enter all of the group
information. The first piece of information that you should enter is
a group name. If you make your group names meaningful, it will
help to manage them later. Once you have entered the group name,
press ENTER to continue.

If you are using Emphasized Authorizations, message boxes will

appear prompting you to promote these amenities. Press the
SPACE bar or click the check box to select access to this amenity.
After the Emphasized Authorizations are finished, you can select
any standard authorizations the guests may need. Press ENTER
when you are finished selecting authorizations.
3. Now it is time to enter the number of nights this group will be
staying at your property. Set the Starting Date to the expected
arrival date of this group. By checking the starting date, you can be
sure that any group cards made in advance will not work until the
day the group is expected to arrive.

Once the starting date is set, the expiration date will automatically
be calculated based on the number of nights you selected. You can
always manually set the expiration date, if you prefer.
4. Press ENTER when you have finished entering the dates.
5. To select the rooms for the group, click on the Select Rooms button
or press ALT+E. When the room list appears, you can select
individual rooms by Double Clicking or pressing the SPACE bar.
6. To select several rooms, hold the left mouse button and drag the
mouse to create a rectangular block of rooms. Press the SPACE
bar to select the highlighted rooms. Selected rooms will be colored
red.

There are a few rules to be aware of when selecting rooms.

• If a room is out of service, you will be warned, but you will be
allowed to proceed.

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 • If the room has been reserved by another group that has not
arrived yet, you are not allowed to select these rooms for a
new group.
• If the room is currently occupied by a regular guest, it is OK to
select this room for a group. When the group arrives and is
Checked-In, all other guest cards will be voided.
7. When you are finished selecting rooms, click on the OK button. If
you are not sure which rooms you want to select, click on the
Cancel button.
After you have selected rooms click the OK button to save the group. If you
choose not to select rooms now, save the group now and come back later to
select the rooms. If you decide not to finish creating this group, click the Cancel
button.

Modifying Groups
Modify Group Button To modify an existing group, select a group from the list and click the Modify
button or Double Click the group.
The steps to modify an existing group are exactly the same as creating a new one.
Any detail of the group can be modified until you encode the first card for the
group. Refer to the steps for creating a new group to see details about group
features.

Encoding Group Cards

Encode Group Card Button Cards can be encoded well in advance of Check-In so large groups of guests are not
inconvenienced by having to wait for cards. Since you will not be handing the cards
to the guest right after encoding, you must take care to keep the cards organized.
Place the cards in marked envelopes or sleeves when you encode them. The time
you take to stay organized now will prevent you from upsetting guests who are using
the wrong card in the door.
Remember that once the first
card for a group is encoded,
the group can no longer be
modified.

Follow these steps to encode the cards for this group.

1. Select the group from the list and click on the Encode button. A
screen will appear with a list of the rooms assigned to this group.
Each room has a box beside it that indicates if cards have been
encoded for this room. To help you stay organized, the rooms are
listed in order. There is no way to encode cards out of order.
2. Enter the number of cards to make for this room. The default is
one card. If you make multiple cards for a room, the next room in
the list will go back to the default of one card. Press the ENTER
key until the screen appears prompting you to insert a card.
3. Insert and remove the card in the encoder.

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 Continue encoding cards until all of the rooms in the list have check marks
beside them. All of the cards do not have to be encoded at one time, but they
must be encoded before the group can Check-In.

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 Group Check-In
Group Check-In Button The Group Check-In process is very important. Remember that pre-encoding group
cards will not affect your ability to make new guest cards for a room because groups
use a special ‘Advanced’ code. If group cards are given to guests without
performing the Check-In operation, you may disrupt the encoding system and
subsequent guest cards will fail to operate the guest room locks.
Note: Always remember to perform the Check-In operation at the time
the cards are given to the guests.
If you find that you have cards that do not operate the guest room locks because
you have accidentally given group cards to guests without performing the
Check-In operation, simply Check-In the group to realign the HT24 system.
New guest cards must be made for any subsequent guest who is having card
troubles.
Follow these steps to Check-In a group:
1. Select a group from the list.
2. Click the Check-In button. If all cards have been encoded, you will
get a confirmation message. If you have not encoded cards for all
of the assigned rooms, a message will appear on the screen telling
you that some of the cards have not been encoded. Encode all the
cards and try the Check-In process again.

Group Check-Out
Group Check-Out Button The Group Check-Out process is a simple operation to help organize your list of
groups. When a group leaves or cancels before arrival, there is no need to keep the
group in your list. The Check-Out process removes the group from the list and
clears the occupied status of the rooms in the Rooms List.
You can Check-Out any group at any time. The cards do not need to be
encoded, and the group does not need to be Checked-In. This can be useful if a
group cancels a stay before arrival.
To Check-Out a group, perform the following steps:
1. Select a group from the list.
2. Click the Check-Out button. A confirmation box will appear on
the screen; therefore, you can’t accidentally Check-Out a group.
Click Yes to finish the Check-Out operation.
After the Check-Out another message box will appear confirming the success of
the operation.

Automatic Group Function Reminders

Automatic Group Function When you log on to the software, the system will check to see if there are any
Execution Button operations that need to be performed. If there are any operations pending, a
window will appear with a list of all these operations. To perform these
operations, select one and click the Execute button. You will receive
confirmation that the operation was completed.

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 If you prefer not to perform the operation, click the Close button or press the
ESCAPE key. You will be prompted every time you log in until the operation is
performed.
Operations that will prompt the reminder screen include:
• Check-In a group that has all cards encoded and the starting date is
today. Remember to double check the Starting Date of your groups
before you begin encoding cards. Once you encode a single card,
this information cannot be changed.
• Check-Out a group that has expired. If cards were encoded with a
date that has passed and the group has not been checked out, the
group will be listed in the reminder list.

Peripheral Openings
The purpose of the Peripheral Openings window is to allow a quick and easy way
to see the number of times a particular guest used a particular door or amenity.
Peripheral Openings For example, you may wish to have front desk operators examine this list at
Check-Out and charge the guest based on the number of trips to the sauna.
The Peripheral Openings function will display or print the openings from any on-
line card reader, a door whose auditor has been collected by the portable
programmer, or an insertion identifier.
To view this list, select Peripheral Openings from the Reception Menu, or click
the Peripheral Openings Tool.
The Peripheral Openings List will not include invalid access attempts. If you
wish to view the full audit recorded in an on-line reader, including invalid
attempts, select Door Transactions from the Security menu.

Filtering the Peripheral Openings Report

Follow these steps to set up the definition of the openings you wish to see:
1. Select Peripheral Openings from the Reception Menu, or click on
the Peripheral Openings Tool.

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 2. Using the date filter, you can limit the openings you see to only
those in the time frame that interests you. The default dates are the
beginning of this year and today, but you can set these limits to any
dates you choose. Type a date or use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys
to change the dates to limit your search. Only those openings that
fall between the dates will be shown.
3. The Function Filter can further limit your search to only those
openings that interest you. You can view all openings, only the
openings for a particular guest room card, special operations, or
openings of a particular master card. Special operations include the
use of the Exit Button, Spare Cards, Programming Cards,
Canceling Cards, and other operations that might interest you.
4. When you are satisfied with your filter criteria, click the OK button
to view the openings. If the list of openings does not contain the
event you were searching for, you can modify your filter at any
time. To reset all the filters back to the default, click the Reset
button.

The Openings List

Valid uses of an entrance
reader appear in black, and
valid uses of an exit reader
are in green.

The openings list is a table showing all of the openings from the selected
peripherals or doors that match your filter criteria. The table shows the date,
time, and which card was used.
The table shows the openings in Real Time. This means that if someone uses
their card in an online peripheral, you will see a record of the opening within
moments of the actual event. The system will scan the peripheral every few
seconds and any new openings will be added to the bottom of the list. If your list
is long, you may wish to turn this feature off while you look at your list so that
the list is not changing. To turn off the Real Time feature, click the check box at
the top of the window so that there is no check in the box.
Navigation Buttons With the Real Time feature turned off, you can use the special navigation buttons to
move to the first record at the top of the list, to the previous record, to the next
record, or to the last record at the bottom of the list.
To print your list, click on the Print button at the top of the window.

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 Logout / Login (F9)
Designed for keyboard use! This function logs the current operator out of the system and locks the system so that
an operator must enter a valid password before any new function can be performed.
Workstations, terminal encoders and other on-line devices will still function properly
while no one is logged in to the software on the server.
When logged out, this function key is used to login an operator. Simply press F9 and
enter your password to log into the system.
To logout of the software, press the F9 key or select Logout from the Reception
Menu.

Exit
This function logs the current operator out and closes the software. PC
workstations will still function properly if this function is performed on the
server, but terminal encoders and the PMS interface are shut down.

Task List
If there is a task running in an encoder, such as a PMS command waiting for the
desk clerk to perform the operation, the system will display them before you exit
the software. You can complete these tasks or discard them. This warning is to
prevent you from accidentally losing information or commands from the PMS

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Masters Menu

Managing master cards is one of the most important tools to keeping tight
security at any facility. A lost master card is dangerous because it can open
many, if not all, of the doors at a facility. There are three features of the Onity
system that reduce the risk of a lost master card – sequential encoding, master
canceling cards, and expiration dates.
• Sequential encoding means that an old card is locked out by using
any new card in a lock. This is the same principle that works with
the guest cards.
• Master canceling cards will also lock out a lost master card. To be
sure that a lost master cannot be used, make a canceling card and
dip it in all the locks and readers. The canceling card will not
unlock the doors, it will only cancel the appropriate master type.
• The expiration date is an easy way to limit the risk of a lost master.
If a master expires in a few hours you may feel that a notification
to all employees and a watchful eye will get you through those
hours.
The software makes managing masters simple and allows various levels of risk
management. This section explains all of the details about managing master
cards, master users and the security of your facility.

Revalidation
Revalidation is a new feature in the system that allows you to manage your
master users simply and effectively while maintaining the security of your
facility. This section will explain the basic philosophy of revalidation and the
flexibility it offers. First we will briefly discuss the traditional method of
managing master cards.
Traditionally, master cards are encoded with an expiration date that will allow
the card to operate for several months. If a card is lost it poses a significant
threat because the card can enter all or nearly all of the doors in a hotel. To
prevent an incident the management must cancel the card using a master
canceling card in all of the Onity locks and by encoding new master cards for all
users who hold that type of card. For example, if a housekeeping master (HK) is
lost, a canceling card should be used in all of the locks, and all staff members
who carry an HK master card must be located to have their cards re-encoded.
This process is time consuming and inconvenient because all of the users must
be found and their cards updated or they will be locked out of the guest rooms.
To reduce some of the logistical problems you could issue daily cards to your
staff. These cards would work for only one day and then they expire. This
reduces some of the problems because everyone gets a new card at the same time
each day, but someone must encode all of those cards.
Suppose that each employee encoded their own card each day – automatically.
That is what the revalidation system does. Every day when an employee arrives
for work he inserts his card into the revalidation unit which reads the card and
identifies the user. If the user is still employed, the card is re-encoded, or
revalidated, to operate for one more day. If a card is lost it can be canceled as
usual and the new information automatically gets encoded on the proper cards
the next morning.

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 With the flexibility of the revalidation system you can set the cards to work for a
week at a time or only a few hours. The choice is yours. Revalidating more
frequently obviously offers more security, but it may also be more inconvenient
for your staff. Revalidating daily at the beginning of the work day is a
compromise that does not cause much inconvenience and maintains a very high
level of security.
Revalidation is not only about expiration dates and security. Because the users
must update their cards on a regular basis, the revalidation system provides a
simple way to distribute information about assignments, schedules, or special
events. This is also a convenient way to change an employee's shift or other
attributes such as office mode.
The following sections will provide details about how to set up the parameters
for revalidation. See page 85 for additional information.
Note: The parameters for revalidation can be different for each master user.

Master Users (F11)

The Master Users List is a table that shows many of the attributes of your master
users and the cards they hold. From this screen, you can perform all of the
Master Users functions necessary to manage all of your master card holders. These functions,
create, modify, encode, update and cancel, are accessed with the buttons at the
bottom of the screen.
To view this list, Select Master Users List from the Masters menu or click the
Master Users List Tool to open the Masters window.

Master Users List Details

The Master User list provides an overview of the parameters assigned to every
master user. This section explains each field in the list.
• ID – The software assigns each master an ID number for easy
reference.
• User Name – This field should hold the name of the person who
has been issued a card. It is this name that is displayed in the lock
audit report to indicate who has entered a room.

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 • User Type – The user type field indicates the function and locking
plan of the master user. For example, a GM template typically has
access to all or most of the doors on a property, while a Floor
Master template will only have access to doors on one floor.
• Up-to-date – If a master user has been modified since the time the
card was encoded, the card is not considered up-to-date. The next
time the card is revalidated, the card will be encoded with the new
parameters. An X indicates that the card is up-to-date.
• Enabled – An X indicates that this master user is allowed to
revalidate if there is an X in this column.
• Authorization – All authorizations that are granted to this master
user are listed in this column.
• Date Encoded – This is the most recent date that a card has been
issued to this user.
• Expiration Date – The card will no longer operate the locks after
this date.
• Copy – The number of copies of that have been made for this user.

User Toolbar

When the main Users screen is displayed, there are several icons available which
allow for quick navigation to a specific task. They are briefly explained now,
and covered in detail in the pages that follow.

• New – Used to create a new user.

• Edit – Used to Edit an existing user.

• Cancel / Reactivate – Used to cancel an active user, or

reactivate a previously canceled user.

• Encode – Used to encode a user card.

• View – Used to view the details of a user without the ability

to change any details.

• Enable / Disable – Used to enable or disable the ability of a

user to revalidate.

• Delete / Undelete – Used to delete a user, or undelete a

previously deleted user.

• Update – Enters the revalidation screen to allow users to

update their cards at the computer.

• Batch Edit – Allows the modification of several users at the

same time.

• Print – Used to print the user list.

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 • Filter – Used to filter the user list.

• Find – Used to search for a user.

• Mastering – Shows the keying information for a user.

Filter – How to Show Only a Few Master Users

The filter screen allows you to select which masters appear in the Master Users
List. If you have a lot of master users you may find that this is a handy tool. For
example, you can use the filter to see which users have expired cards, or cards
that need to be re-encoded because of a change in a shift or some other
parameter.
Note: The top of the master users list will indicate if a filter is being applied.

Find – How to Search for a Specific User

To save time searching for a specific user, use the Find icon. Click on the icon,
then type in the full user name, or a portion of the name and click the ‘Find First’
button. If there is more than one match, click the ‘Find Next’ button to go to the
next match. You can also perform exact match and case sensitive searches by
checking the appropriate boxes.

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 Mastering – Which Doors Can This Card Enter?
It is challenging to remember which master cards can access which doors,
especially in larger hotels. To easily see which doors a master card can enter,
simply highlight a master user on the Master Users list and click the Mastering
button.

If the list of doors is lengthy, you can check a particular door by typing it in the
text box and clicking the Search button. If this master can enter that door, the
list will jump to that door and highlight it. A message will be shown if this
master cannot open that door.

New – Create New Master Users

When new employees come in to work to fill new positions, you need to create new
master users. These users will have access to doors based on the template you
choose for them.
The New Master screen is divided into two tabs – General and Revalidation.
The General tab contains the standard master user information such as card type,
shift, and other attributes. The Revalidation tab allows you to set and manage
the revalidation attributes for this user. Each user can have different revalidation
attributes.

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 General Tab

1. Enter the name of this user. Entering the full and correct name will
help you to find this user in the list in the future when you need to
encode a new card or cancel this user.
2. The Master Template determines where this master card can be
used. For example, a master template called 2nd FLOOR HM,
would be used to access guest rooms and housekeeping closets on
the second floor.
3. Now you must select a shift for this Master User. The shift limits
the time that a card will work in the locks to a specific time
window. Enter shift number 0 to allow 24 hour access or refer to
your property paperwork to select the appropriate shift number for
this user.
4. Next, you can choose if this Master User has certain special
privileges. To select a privilege, click the appropriate option
button or press the space bar when the option is hi-lighted. All
special privileges are explained below.
• Override Privacy – This privilege allows the card to enter
guest rooms even if a guest has activated the privacy indicator.
• With Office Function – This privilege allows the Master User
to place certain doors into Office Mode so that they remain
unlocked.
• Override Blocking – This privilege allows the master card to
enter a room that has been blocked by the Blocking Card.
5. Now, select any authorizations that this user will have.
Authorizations allow access to amenity areas, such as pools or
exercise facilities.

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 6. Next, choose a time at which point the user card will be active.
This option will only appear if you are using user card activation
dates.
7. Finally, if you want the master card to expire make sure the Use
Expiration Date box is checked and the date is the way you want it.
By default, the card will expire in one day.
Note: Onity recommends that you encode all master cards with an expiration
date. This can be the best way to reduce the threat of a lost card.
Revalidation Tab
The Revalidation tab contains the settings for using the revalidation system. If
you are not using this system in your facility the information on this tab is not
important.

1. The PIN information section applies when the master user uses a
revalidation terminal. If your facility is not using the revalidation
function, leave the PIN Information section completely blank.
• PIN – This is the Personal Identification Number that may be
required for the user to use a re-validation terminal.
• Ask PIN to revalidate card – If this box is checked, the user
will be required to enter the PIN to use the re-validation
terminal.
• User MUST modify PIN – This box indicates that a user must
change his or her PIN during the next use of the revalidator.
• User CAN modify PIN – If this box is checked, the user has
the option to change his or her PIN during the next
revalidation session.
2. The Revalidation Information section contains parameters used to
determine when the card will expire and what will happen when the
card is encoded again.

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 • Increment – This field is used in the revalidation process. It
indicates the length of time the expiration date of a card will be
extended the next time it is revalidated.
• If the increment is set in days or months the card always
expires at the same time of day. If the expiration time set on
the general information tab is set to 6 PM for example, it does
not matter if a user revalidates at 8 AM or 3 PM. The card will
always expire at 6 PM.
• If the increment is set in hours, the revalidator acts as a
'recharger' and the card is encoded so that it will expire in X
hours. If the setting is 24 hours, a user revalidating at 8 AM
will extend her expiration until tomorrow at 8 AM.
Note: All expiration times are on the hour. When the card is
revalidated, the time is rounded to the nearest hour. For
example, when the revalidation increment is set to 1 hour and a
card is revalidated at 9:15, the new expiration time will be 10:00.
If the card is revalidated at 9:45, the new expiration time will be
11:00.
• Expiration Date – The expiration date encoded on the current
master card is displayed below the Increment field. Use this
information to determine when a lost card will expire.
• Next Expiration Date – This would be the expiration date if the
master user revalidated her card right now.
• Enable revalidation – If this check box is not checked, the
master user is not allowed to revalidate the card. This is
commonly used to temporarily prevent a user from using the
card. To permanently prevent usage, cancel the master.
Note: Even though revalidation has been disabled for a user, the card
will operate normally until it expires.
• Revalidation Shift – If you wish, you can limit the time of day
that the master users can revalidate their cards. To do this,
simply enter the beginning and end times that they are allowed
to revalidate. By default, these times are set to 00:00 and
24:00 so users can revalidate at any time.
3. Message for the user – This section is again used in the revalidation
system. You can enter a message in this section that will be
displayed to the master user each time the card is revalidated, for
the number of times indicated. The message text can be printed
from the revalidation terminals with the printer option enabled.
4. When you have finished making all of your selections, click the
OK button at the bottom of the window. If you choose not to finish
creating this user, click the Cancel button.

Import Users
It is possible to import users into the system using a plain text file. Refer to
Appendix A for details on this function.

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 Modify – Edit Master User Data
From time to time, you may wish to change the shift, authorizations, or other
attributes of a master user. You may modify the attributes of a Master User at any
Note: Changes do not take effect
time. The steps and the screen to modify a user are exactly the same as those to
until the card is encoded or
create a user.
updated.
Because most of the master user attributes are stored on the card, most changes will
not take effect until you encode a new card for this user.

Batch Edit – Master User Data

To modify the data of more than one user at the same time, use the Batch Edit
function.
Note: Be very careful using this function. Improper use will cause
undesired results
To use the Batch Edit function, choose Batch Edit from the Tools menu of the
Users screen or click on the Batch Edit icon.

Select the users you wish to edit. To select multiple users in the list, hold down
the CTRL key and click on the desired users. To select a range of users, click on
the first user in the range, then hold down the SHIFT key and click on the last
user on the range. When you have selected the desired users, click the single
arrow key.
To select all the users of a particular master type, click on the Select button in
the Master section.

Now choose the desired master type to select all the users that carry that master
card.

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 The selected users will be moved to the list box on the right side of the screen.
Click OK to continue.

Now select the options you wish to change and set the parameters of that option.
Remember, this change will be made to all the users selected. When finished,
click OK to accept the changes.

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 Cancel – Disable Master Cards
There are many reasons you may wish to cancel a master card. The most
common reason is a lost card. When a card is lost, you need to cancel the lost
card in the guest room locks. There are three ways to do this.
• Let the card expire. To check the expiration date of a lost card, highlight the
master user in the list and click the View button. The expiration date is on the
Revalidation tab.
• Cancel the lost card and create new master cards that lock out the lost card.
• Encode a canceling card and use it in all of the locks. See the next section for
details about canceling cards.
Hint: All canceled master cards Canceling a master affects every user that has this type of master card. Let us
are shown in RED in the Master say, for example, that Sandra, a GM type master card holder, loses her card and
Users List. you wish to cancel it. Follow these steps:
1. Highlight the lost master card in the list – in this example, Sandra.
2. Click the Cancel button.
3. Answer Yes to confirm that you wish to cancel this user.
A name in red letters indicates that she is canceled in the systems and no new
cards can be made for her. But to cancel her in the locks, either a GM card with the
updated code or the master canceling card must be inserted in the locks. You must
update the cards for all of the other GM type master users, or one of them might
get locked out of a room. Use the Update function to re-encode the other GM
master cards with the new code. If you are using the revalidation system, the cards
will be updated the next time they are revalidated.
Since Sandra lost her card and is still an employee, she needs a new card to
continue working. You must re-activate her to encode a new card.

1. Highlight Sandra in the list and click the Cancel/Reactivate button to

reactivate the user.

2. Use the Encode button to make a new card for her.

Encode – Create or Copy Master Cards

When you create new master users or re-activate canceled users, a new card must
be made. Simply highlight the user and click the Encode button to make a card for
a new or re-activated user.
If your system allows copies of master cards, you can use the Encode button to
make copies. Note that copies of master cards make it impossible to tell which
card has been in a room, because all copies are assigned to the same user.
Never make a copy of a Master card that was lost. Always cancel the user,
re-activate and issue new cards. Master copies are exact duplicates and
cannot be individually identified.

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 Update – Encode Master Cards With New Data
The Update function is a simple way to bring existing cards up-to-date with any
attribute changes or a new expiration date. The following steps explain how the
update function operates.
1. Click the Update button.
2. Press any key to begin.
3. Insert and remove the card. If you are using smart cards, insert the card and
leave it in. This step reads the information on the card to see if there are any
changes.
4. If you require a PIN, you must enter the correct PIN when prompted.
5. If the card is not up-to-date, insert the card again to re-encode the card with the
new data.
6. If there is a message for the user, it is displayed along with a list of the new data.

View – Show Master User Data

It may be useful for some operators to be able to see the attributes given to a master
user, but not be able to make changes. For example, anyone could answer "When
does my card expire?", but only a few operators could actually change that attribute.
The View screen allows operators to see everything about a master user, but no
changes can be made.

Disable/Enable – Deny/Allow Card Updates

If you disable a master user, that user will not be allowed to revalidate the card.
Disabling a master user does not prevent you from encoding cards or making
privilege modifications.
You may want to disable a user if you want the user to see a manager before he is
able to revalidate.

Delete - Remove a User from the List

To remove unneeded users from the list, highlight the canceled user and click on
the Delete icon. This will remove the user from the view. If necessary, you can
recover a deleted user. First select ‘View Deleted Users’ from the View menu.
Highlight the user to be undeleted and click the Delete icon to reinstate the user.

Note: Deleted users are not actually removed from the database. This is done to
keep the integrity of the lock audit reports. If you reach the limit of users
allowed in the system (5,000) you will be prompted to overwrite a deleted user
the next time a new user is added.

Master Canceling Card

This function is used to cancel a lost master card in the locks. When a master is
lost, cancel the master user in the Master Users List (F11) and then encode a
master canceling card for that type of master. Insert the master canceling card
into each lock that can be accessed by the lost master. Once the master card is
canceled in the locks, you must modify the master user that was canceled to
reinstate the master user, then re-encode the master cards for all cardholders with
that type of master. If using revalidation, users cards not canceled will be re-
encoded upon revalidation. The lower portion of the screen will indicate which
master users need new cards.

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 To encode a master canceling card, select Master Canceling Card from the
Masters menu. Select a master template from the list. The lower list will show
all the active users holding a copy of the master. All of these people will need a
new card once you encode and use the canceling card. If these users revalidate
their cards, they will be encoded automatically – unless the master user has been
canceled in the Master Users List.
When you have selected the master you want to cancel, click the Encode Card
button.

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Special Cards Menu

Encode Guest Canceling Card

This function is used to encode a guest canceling card. The guest canceling card is
a card with a special code that will lock the current guest card out of a guestroom
Encode Guest lock. Once the guest canceling card has been used in a lock, the guest must receive
Canceling Card a new guest card in order to get into the room.
To encode a guest canceling card, perform the following steps:
1. Select Encode Guest Canceling Card from the Special Cards menu
or click on the Canceling Card Tool.
2. The screen will prompt you to decide if the code of the card should
be changed, or if a copy of the existing code should be used. Make
a selection by clicking one of the option buttons and press the
ENTER key or click the OK button.

Using a guest cancelling card with a new code in a lock will void
any previous guest cancelling cards
3. You will be prompted to insert a card into the encoder. When you
have finished encoding the card, your canceling card is ready to
use.
4. Insert this card into any guest room lock where you wish to
invalidate the cards of the current guest.

Encode Blocking Card

This function is used to encode a blocking card. The blocking card is used to take a
room out of service for an off season or to seal a room after a criminal incident.
Encode Blocking Card When a blocking card is used in a lock, no other card will operate that lock, unless
it has the blocking override privilege. Typically, only high level master cards have
the blocking override privilege. The lock is restored to normal operation by using
the blocking card a second time in the lock.
1. Select Encode Blocking Card from the Special Cards menu or click
on the Blocking Card Tool.
2. The screen will prompt you to decide if the code of the card should
be changed or if a copy of the existing code should be used. Make
a selection by clicking one of the option buttons and press the
ENTER key or click the OK button.

Using a blocking card with a new code in a lock will void any
previous blocking cards
3. You will be prompted to insert a card into the encoder. When you
have finished encoding the card, your blocking card is ready to use.

Encode Diagnostic Card

This function is used to encode a Diagnostic Card. The diagnostic card is a card
that is used to check the batteries and read head of a lock. The card is encoded
with a low magnetic level and a special code that the locks will recognize. The

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 lock will respond with a quick green light if it is functioning normally, a solid
green light and flashing red light if the batteries are low, or a delayed red light if
the read head is inoperative. The diagnostic card will not open any doors.
To encode a diagnostic card, perform the following steps:
1. Select Encode Blocking Card from the Special Cards menu.
2. You will be prompted to insert a card into the encoder. When you
have finished encoding the card, your diagnostic card is ready to
use.

Encode Spare Cards

Remember that when you This function is used to encode Spare Cards. Spare Cards are used in conjunction
need the Spare Cards or a with the programming cards to allow new guests to check in to a room in the event
Programming Card urgently, that the front desk card issuing system is completely down. The spare cards must be
you will not be able to pre-encoded and stored in a safe place that is accessible to the front desk staff in the
encode them. event of an emergency, such as a power outage. Spare cards are not assigned to a
room until the programming card is used. Continue reading for further operating
instructions.
Remember that when you need the Spare Cards or a Programming Card
urgently, you will not be able to encode them.

Encoding Programming and Spare Cards

The programming card is used to enable the spare cards in the locks in the event
that the front desk card issuing system is completely down. It is very important
to keep the programming cards and spare cards together in a safe place that is
accessible to the front desk staff in the event of an emergency, such as an
extended power failure in the hotel.
To encode programming and spare cards, perform the following steps:
1. Select Encode Spare Cards from the Special Cards menu.
2. You must decide if you need to encode new programming cards or
if you only need spare cards. To encode programming cards, click
on the check box and enter the number of cards in the appropriate
field. Make as many copies as you think you will need because
making new programming cards invalidates any existing
programming cards.
3. Then enter the number of spare cards you want to encode and press
the ENTER key or click the OK button.
4. You will be prompted to encode programming cards first. When
you have encoded all the programming cards you selected, you will
be prompted to encode the spare cards.

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 Using the Spare Card System
Allowing a guest into a room is a very simple process. Once the spare card is
assigned to the door, the guest can continue using the spare card until a new
guest card is encoded for this guest or the next guest, or until a guest canceling
card is used.
To assign the Spare Card, a hotel employee, such as a bellman, must walk with
the guest to the proper room. The employee will insert and remove the
Programming Card. At this point, the Green and Red lights will both be on. The
lock is now programmed to accept a Spare Card. The employee then inserts the
Spare Card into the lock. If the Spare Card is accepted, only the Green light will
be on. At this point, the lock is now ready to use this Spare Card.
If a guest is staying in multiple rooms or a suite, all of the locks can be
programmed to accept the same Spare Card.
Note: You cannot program a lock to accept more than one Spare Card.

Encode Safe Emergency Card

This function allows you to make a temporary master card that will work in
conjunction with an existing guest card to open an HTCombo Model guestroom
safe in the event that the guest has forgotten the PIN for the safe. Once the safe is
opened this way, the guest must be given a new guest card, and the guest must
enter a new PIN to use the safe.
To encode a Safe Emergency card perform the following steps:
1. Select Safe Emergency from the Special Cards menu.
2. You will be asked to confirm that you really wish to encode a Safe
Emergency Card. Press the ENTER key or click the OK button to
confirm.
3. Next, you will be prompted to insert a card in the encoder. When
encoding is finished, your Safe Emergency Card is ready to use.

Using the Safe Emergency Card

In the event that a guest forgets the PIN for a guestroom safe, simply accompany
the guest to the guestroom.
1. Insert the Safe Emergency card into the safe. The green and red
lights should illuminate.
2. While the lights are on, insert the guest card into the safe and the
safe will open.
3. Issue a new guest card and the guest can enter a new PIN and
continue using the safe normally.

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Maintenance Menu

The Maintenance Menu provides the most useful functions for monitoring and
maintaining the software and locks.

Load Portable Programmer

This function is used to transfer current data to the Portable Programmer (PP), or to
the Extended Portable Programmer (XPP). This device is then used to update the
Load Portable data in the stand-alone locks.
Programmer
When you select this options, you will be asked to select the type of programmer
to load.

Choose the appropriate option and then click OK.

Portable Programmer (PP)

To load the PP with current data from the front desk console, perform the
following steps:
4. Connect the Portable Programmer and turn it on. See the System
Components section of this manual for details about connecting the
Portable Programmer.

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 5. Select Load Portable Programmer from the Maintenance menu or
click on the Load Portable Programmer tool and choose Regular
Programmer.
6. Before you load data into the programmer, you must decide what
data you need to load. You can choose one of three choices. To
select one, click on the option button beside your choice.
• All Doors – Loads data for all of the stand alone Onity locks
for your hotel, or as much data as the Portable Programmer can
hold.
• Select Doors – Loads only the data for the doors you select.
This option can save you time if you only need to visit a few
doors. Click on the Select Doors button to pick from the list.
• Doors Needing Updates – Loads data for any doors that need
updating. Doors can need updates because of changes in
mastering schemes, changed master, blocking, or
programming card codes, or time changes.
7. The PP can be loaded with timetable and code information or only
timetable data. For example, if you only need to set the time in the
locks, for Daylight Savings Time or after changing batteries you
only need timetable data.
8. If you want to be able to open doors with the PP, select this option.
If selected, you must enter a four-digit password. This password
may be different every time you load the programmer. The
password is used to protect the Open function of the portable
programmer from being used by someone else should the PP be
lost or stolen. Use the number keys to enter a password which you
will use to unlock doors and press the ENTER key or click OK.
9. Loading the PP can take a few moments, so wait until the system
confirms that the PP is loaded before you disconnect it from the
computer.

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 Extended Portable Programmer (XPP) – No XPP
Operators

To load the XPP with current data from the front desk console, perform the
following steps:
1. Connect the XPP and turn it on. See the System Components
section of this manual for details about connecting the Extended
Portable Programmer.
2. Select Load Portable Programmer from the Maintenance menu or
click on the Load Portable Programmer tool and choose Extended
Portable Programmer.
3. Before you load data into the programmer, you must decide what
data you need to load. You can choose one of three choices. To
select one, click on the option button beside your choice.
• All Doors – Loads data for all of the stand alone Onity locks
for your hotel, or as much data as the Portable Programmer can
hold.
• Select Doors – Loads only the data for the doors you select.
This option can save you time if you only need to visit a few
doors. Click on the Select Doors button to pick from the list.
• Doors Needing Updates – Loads data for any doors that need
updating. Doors can need updates because of changes in
mastering schemes, changed master, blocking, or
programming card codes, or time changes.
4. Now select the functions that the XPP will be allowed to perform.
The choices are as follows:
• Update Locks – Allows locks to be updated by the XPP

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 • Initialize Locks – Allows locks to be initialized by the XPP
• Modifies State of Locks – This feature will allow the XPP user
to change the state of a lock, such as setting a lock to office
mode. This feature is not active as of the writing of this
manual.
• Clear Data of XPP – Allows the XPP user to delete locking
plan information from the XPP. It is advisable to clear the
XPP data when you have finished using it. Doing so will
protect the property in the event the XPP is lost of stolen.
• Read Openings – Allows the XPP user to collect openings
reports from the locks.
• See Openings – Allows the XPP user to see the openings
reports on the XPP display.
• Open Locks – Allows the XPP user to open locks.
• Open All Locks – If the XPP is loaded with a selection of
rooms only, the XPP will still be able to open all the locks if
this option is selected.
• Auxiliary Lock 1 – Allows the XPP to open the Auxiliary lock
for a room, typically the in room safe if using HTCombo safes.
5. If you have selected the Open function, you must enter a four-digit
password. This password may be different every time you load the
programmer. The password is used to protect the Open function of
the XPP from being used by unauthorized persons should the XPP
be lost or stolen. Use the number keys to enter a password which
you will use to unlock doors and press the ENTER key or click
OK.
6. Loading the PP can take a few moments, so wait until the system
confirms that the PP is loaded before you disconnect it from the
computer.

Extended Portable Programmer (XPP) – With Operators

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 If your system has set up XPP operators, you will have to option to load all
operators, or select the operators to load from the list.

If you do not intend to view Simpley select the operators you wish to load and click OK. Now, choose whether
lock openings directly on or not you want to be able to view lock openings reports directly on the XPP. If you
the XPP, deselect the View do not choose to view the openings, the xpp will load faster because it does not need
Openings check box. This to load user names. Click the Load button to load the XPP. The functionality of the
will decrease the time it operator is given when the operator is set up. See Operators on page 15 for details
takes to load the XPP. on setting up XPP operators.

Peripheral Diagnosis
This function is used to establish and monitor communications with all on-line
devices. There are four functions within the peripherals screen – Address, Change
Peripheral Diagnosis Mode, Update, and Make it local. These three functions are used to keep the data
current and determine the operating parameters in the on-line devices. The
peripherals that may be connected to the System include insertion and motorized
encoders, guest card identifiers, revalidators, and on-line card readers.
The main peripherals window maintains a list of these units and their current
status. The list shows the peripheral name, type, address, communication status,
and the computer that the device is attached to. To open the peripherals window,
select Peripheral Diagnostics from the Maintenance menu, or click on the
Peripheral Diagnostics Tool.

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 The Address field shows the address of the device, and shows some visual
information about the device. First, there is a light that will show either Red,
Yellow, or Green. A Red light indicates that the device is offline, a yellow light
indicates that the device is connected to a different computer, and a Green light
indicates that the device is connected to the local computer and is
communicating properly. Next is a visual reference to the type of device:
Encoder , Wallreader , or Card Identifier .

Addressing a Peripheral
This function is used to establish communications between the system and the
peripheral the first time it is connected.
To initialize a peripheral device, perform the following steps:
1. Prepare one unit to be initialized. Consult your unit’s technical
manual for instructions on proper wiring and preparations for
initialization. There should be a message in the diagnostic
messages box showing that there is one peripheral asking for an
address.
2. Select the peripheral from the list that corresponds to the unit you
just cleared. Click on the Address Peripheral button at the bottom
of the window.
3. If you are addressing an identifier, you will see a screen asking you
to enter the identifier password. This password prevents
unauthorized people from reading the information encoded on
guest and master cards. Press ESCAPE to load the Identifier
without a password.

Updating a Peripheral
This function is used to transfer the current console data into an on-line reader
or identifier.
To update an on-line card reader or identifier, select a peripheral from the list
and click the Update Peripheral button. Updating can take a few moments for
larger hotels, so be patient.

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 Changing the Mode of an Encoder
This function is used to change the operational mode of the HT22 or HT24i
terminal encoders between Regular Encoder mode and Terminal Encoder mode
(for a description of these modes, see the section on Terminal Operation). It is
also used to set a device as a revalidator. This is useful in a system controlled by
a PMS if the PMS is not working properly. The hotel may change the encoders
to Terminal Encoder mode and continue to make cards on the terminal encoders
until the PMS is back on-line. Then they simply change back to the Regular
Encoder mode to operate with the PMS.
To change the operating mode of a workstation, select an encoder from the list
and click Change Prog.. In the type column of the list, regular encoders will be
listed as Reader/Writer and terminal encoders will be listed as Terminal.

Making the Encoder Local

There is a feature in the software that allows online devices like encoders and
wall readers to be connected to any Onity computer. Encoders connected to a
workstation computer can be terminal encoders or PMS controlled encoders. In
previous systems, a workstation computer could only control one encoder.
If an online device is connected to a workstation computer, it must be declared in
the peripheral diagnostic screen from the workstation. All of the devices are
listed on the screen, and the computer that controls the is listed in the right-hand
column. Simply highlight any encoder in the list and click Make It Local to
transfer control to this computer.
Note: This feature is optional and it may not be active in your installation.
This feature is useful in installations that have several large check-in areas with
multiple encoders. It can be less expensive to place a PC in each location than to
provide the cabling necessary to control all of the devices from the server
computer.

Station Diagnosis

The Station Diagnosis screen shows a list of all Onity computers. The list shows
which operator is logged in, the network address, if the station is communication
with its encoders, and the name of the computer. This information can be
helpful when troubleshooting problems.

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 When Onity technicians are making changes to the system, to add new doors for
example, the server must be the only computer accessing the files. This tool is
useful for determining which stations, if any, are logged in to the system.

Room Out of Service

This function is used to take a guestroom lock out of service for an indefinite
period of time. When the room is marked as Out of Service, cards cannot be
encoded for that guestroom. Once the room is placed back in service, cards may
once again be issued for that room. Taking a room out of service does not affect
the operation of the guestroom lock itself. Master cards will still operate the
lock, allowing renovations or repairs during the out of service period.

To take a room Out of Service or return a room to active service, perform the
following steps:
1. Select Rooms Out Of Service from the Maintenance menu.
2. You can use the ARROWS or the mouse to select a room. To take
a room out of service or to bring it back into service, Double Click
or press the SPACE bar. To select rooms in a rectangular block,
hold down the left mouse button or hold down the SHIFT key and
press the SPACE bar to toggle.
3. Press the ENTER key or click OK for the changes to take affect.

Mastering Changes
Your hotel may have different mastering schemes set up. Having different
schemes allows you to change the way your guest and master cards operate the
locks. It is easiest to understand the way mastering schemes work with a good
example.
Example:
If you occasionally have important visitors at your hotel, you may wish to have a
mastering scheme that only allows guest keys and emergency keys to operate the
guestroom lock.
You may also wish to lock rooms down if they are out of service such that only
the maintenance staff can enter the room.
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 A. Standard – Guest cards and master cards function normally.
B. VIP – Guest cards and the EK card are the only functioning cards.
C. Maintenance – Maintenance master cards are the only cards that
operate the lock.
You can have a maximum of 3 different mastering schemes and you can switch
between these modes of operation at any time without requiring any action from
Onity. The schemes must be set up by Onity before they are available. If you do
not have mastering schemes set up and you would like to have this feature, call
Onity.

To make a mastering change, follow these steps:

1. Select Mastering Changes from the Maintenance menu.
2. The Mastering Changes window shows all of the rooms in the hotel
and the current scheme for each room. The three schemes are
labeled A, B, and C and the description of each can be found in the
legend at the bottom of the window.

You can use the ARROWS or the mouse to select a room. To

change the mastering scheme, Double Click, press the SPACE bar,
or press the letter of the scheme. To select rooms in a rectangular
block, hold down the left mouse button or hold down the SHIFT
key and press the SPACE bar to toggle.
3. Press the ENTER key or click OK for the changes to take affect.
4. You will be asked to confirm that you really want to make the
changes. Click OK to confirm.
5. To inform the locks of the changes, you must load the PP with the
new information and update each lock. A message box will appear
asking if you want to load the PP at this time. If you say no, the
changes will not occur until you update the locks.
Note: You must update the locks with the PP before any changes will take
affect.

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 Backup Data
The Onity system requires many data files to function properly. If these files are
ever corrupted by a hardware failure of the computer system or some other anomaly,
Backup Data
it is important to have a recent backup copy of the data files. The software has a
built-in function to make it easy to maintain these files.

Onity recommends that you back up your data files every day to maintain the
performance of the system.

To use the Backup function, follow these steps.

1. Select Backup Data from the Maintenance menu or click on the
Backup Tool.
2. You can choose the directory that you want to put the backup file
in by clicking the Browse button, or you can use the default
directory. If you want to copy the files to a floppy disk, select 3½
Floppy from the browse list. Regularly scheduled backups to a
floppy disk are highly recommended to prevent unnecessary down-
time in the event of a computer failure.
3. You can elect not to copy the system auditor in your backup
because this file can get very large over time. If you are copying to
a floppy disk, you probably don’t want to check this box because
this file can grow very large and ,may require several floppy disks.
4. When you have selected the directory, click the Copy button to
initiate the Backup process. The process may take a few moments
and the system will notify you when it is finished.

Emphasized Authorizations Data

The sale of certain amenities provided by your hotel through the use of special
authorizations, called Emphasized Authorizations, can be tracked by the Onity
system. You can generate reports of ‘per day’ usage of these amenities based on
Check-In and Check-Out dates.

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 Generating Reports

To generate an Emphasized Authorization report, follow these instructions.

1. Select Emphasized Authorizations from the Maintenance menu.
2. Select one authorization from the list of Emphasized
Authorizations for your hotel.
3. Select the month and year of the data for the report.
4. Press the ENTER key or click OK.

What it Means

The Emphasized Authorization report contains enough information to accurately

track the usage of an amenity on a ‘per day’ basis. Each line in the report shows:
• The Check-In date and time.
• The operator that ‘sold’ the amenity during the Check-In process.
• The room number of the card with the specified authorization.
• The expiration date and time of the card.
• The total number of nights the card was valid for the amenity.
If a guest leaves before the expiration date on the card, it is important to perform
the Check-Out operation. This will credit the guest for any unused nights. Early
Check-Outs will be designated in red by a negative number of nights in the
report.

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 The report can be printed or saved to a file so that it can be imported into another
system or examined at a later time.

Move to Historic

If desired, certain auditor databases can be archived to text files by using the
Move to Historic feature. This will not only move the records to a text file, it
will also erase those records from the live database.
Select Move to Historic, then the type of data to move to historic.

Select the destination folder and name the file, then select the cut off date for
moving the data. All records previous to the data entered will be archived and
deleted from the live database.
Once a record has been moved to historic, it can still be viewed by selecting
View Historic from the Maintenance Menu; however, there is no indexing or
filtering capability on this data.

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Security Menu

The Security Menu contains the functions most helpful in monitoring and
maintaining the security of the system and locks.

System Auditor
This function is used to view the transactions that have occurred on the computers.
The system records all the transactions that have occurred in the system, who made
System Auditor them, and when they were made. These transactions may be viewed on the screen, or
printed out.
To view the System Auditor, click the System Auditor Tool.

System Auditor Filter

To generate an audit report, perform the following steps:

1. Select System Auditor from the Security menu or click on the
System Auditor Tool.
2. The software has the ability to show you only the audits you wish
to see. To select audits from a particular time period, enter the
dates in the Date Filter section. The default dates will show you
the whole history of your system.
3. The Operator Filter section allows you to view the audits from a
particular system operator.
• All Operators shows you the operations performed by any
operator, current or deleted, on your system.

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 • Specific Operator will show only the operations performed by
one particular operator selected from the pick list.
• PMS shows any operations performed as a result of a Property
Management System request.
• Onity Maintenance shows any operations performed while a
Onity trainer or technician is logged into your system.
• Deleted Operators shows any actions performed by operators
who are no longer active in your system. This allows you to
immediately secure your system and analyze the auditor at a
later time.
4. With the Function Filter, you can view only the operations you
wish to see. For example, you may only wish to view the system
history for room 101.
• All Functions will show any operation made on the system.
• Specific Guest Room will show only operations regarding a
particular guest room, selected from the pick list.
• Special Operations shows operations that are not related to
guestrooms, such as encoding a programming card. Select a
specific operation from the pick list.
• Master Cards shows operations regarding any master card
function. Note that changing a generic master code and
encoding master canceling cards must be viewed with the
Special Operations option.
5. The Encoder Filter will allow you to view the transactions of a
specific workstation, terminal, or PMS encoder.
• All encoders will show transactions regardless of location.
• At Workstation PC - will show any transactions at a specific
workstation computer, selected from the pick list.
• At Terminal - will show any operations performed at a specific
HT22i or HT24i terminal encoder, selected from the pick list.
• By the PMS on encoder - will show operations of a specific
PMS encoder, selected from the pick list.
6. When all of your filters are selected, click the OK button and the
software will combine all of your criteria and display a report.

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 System Auditor Report

The System Auditor Report shows all of the transactions that matched the
criteria set up in the Filters window. If the list does not contain the information
you are looking for, you can adjust the filter at any time by clicking the Filter
button.
The report shows the date, time, operator, operation, and location of each
transaction. If the transaction is a New Guest Check-In or a Guest Copy, the
Details button will show all the attributes of the card, including expiration date,
authorizations, and special privileges encoded on the card.
Note: If you need to scroll You can view a Real Time report of transactions if you check the Real Time check
through a long list, turn the box. As soon as a transaction takes place that fits your Filter criteria, an entry will
Real Time feature off. appear at the bottom of the list. The list will refresh every few seconds even if there
are no new events. After each refresh, the last transaction will be selected.

Lock Openings
This function is used to display or print the audit trail from a guestroom lock or
off-line card reader. This data is retrieved from the locks using the portable

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To view the openings of a lock, follow these steps:

1. Connect the portable programmer and turn it on.
2. Select Lock Openings from the Security menu.
3. A list will appear with all of the locks that have been read by the
PP. If you read a lock more than once, there will be two entries in
this list. Select one entry and press ENTER or click the Read
button.
4. Now a window will appear with all of the recorded events from the
lock you selected. You can view the whole list on screen or print it
for inspection.
To view the openings record of another lock, click the Close button and return to
Step 3 above.

Door Transactions
This function is used to display or print the audit trail from an on-line card reader
or a lock whose auditor has been retrieved by the portable programmer. The
audit trail of the on-line reader will include both valid access entries and invalid
access attempts.

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 Filtering the Door Transactions Report

Filter Icon
Follow these steps to set up the definition of the openings you wish to see:
1. Select Door Transactions from the Security Menu. Then select the
Filter button
2. Use the drop down box next to Door to select the door or doors you
would like to see..
3. Using the date filter, you can limit the openings you see to only
those in the time frame that interests you.
4. The Function Filter can further limit your search to only those
openings that interest you. You can view all openings, only the
openings for a particular guest room, special operations, or
openings of a particular master card. Special operations include the
use of the Exit Button, Spare Cards, Programming Cards,
Canceling Cards, and other operations that might interest you. All
available options are included in the selection list.
5. Select whether you want to show all transactions, only openings, or
only events. Events include cards denied for many reasons. You
can select which types of events you want to see by checking the
boxes to the right of the screen.
6. When you are satisfied with your filter criteria, click the OK button
to view the openings. If the list of openings does not contain the
event you were searching for, you can modify your filter at any
time. To reset all the filters back to the default, click the Reset
button.

The Openings List

The openings list is a table showing all of the openings from the selected
peripheral that match your filter criteria. The table shows the date, time, and
which card was used.

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 The table shows the openings in Real Time. This means that if someone uses
their card in this peripheral, you will see a record of the opening within moments
of the actual event. The system will scan the peripheral every few seconds, and
any new openings will be added to the bottom of the list. If your list is long, you
may wish to turn this feature off while you look at your list so that the list is not
changing. To turn off the Real Time feature, click the check box at the top of the
window so that there is no check in the box.
Navigation Buttons With the Real Time feature turned off, you can use the special navigation buttons to
move to the first record at the top of the list, to the previous record, to the next
record, or to the last record at the bottom of the list.
To print your list, click on the Print button at the top of the window.

Card Activity Report

When smart cards are used by guests or staff in an HT28 smart lock, the lock can
write information onto the smart card after each use. This is one of the most
Card Activity Report
powerful features of the HT28 smart locks. This information can be very useful in
recognizing problems in the locks or with the cardholders. The information includes
which doors the card has been used to open, when those doors were opened, and if
Available only with those doors had low batteries or other maintenance issues.
HT28 Smart! To see a report of all the collected card information select Card Activity Report from
the Security Menu or click the tool.

Filtering the Card Activity Report

The card activity report can be filtered to show only the data that is interesting to
you. You can view the activity of a particular master user, or the traffic through
a particular door, or any combination. The report can also be filtered by date so
that you get exactly what you want to see.

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 The Report – What It Means

The Card Activity report shows a lot of useful data. Perhaps the most interesting
is the time and date that a user unlocked a door. This data is shown with the
user's name and the type of master card they used, the door name, and a lock
status indicator. If the lock status indicator shows 'Changed' you can view
details of the parameters stored inside the lock memory.

Lock Status Detail

The lock status indicator will show if anything has changed in the parameters
stored inside the lock. If all parameters are normal there are no details to show.
Each parameter is explained below.
• Office Mode status – reports whether the lock is in office mode or
not.
• Blocked status – reports whether the door has been blocked with
the blocking card
• Battery status – reports if the battery level is good.
• Code status - reports whether the card that was used has a new code
or the same code. When a lost master card is replaced, the new
card gets a new code.

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 • Guest status – reports whether a guest canceling card has been used
in the lock, if a spare card is currently being used, if a suite card is
being used, or if a normal guest card is being used.

Other Options – Real Time

If you are using several revalidation units around your property, the system
continually checks for updates from the devices. Each time an update occurs the
new information is placed at the bottom of the list.
If you want to scroll through the list be sure the Real Time box is unchecked so
your data will not be changing while you are browsing through it.

Other Options – Count

By clicking the Count button you can see the number of records that matched
your filter criteria.

Lock Status Report

The lock status report will show you the most recent information about the locks in
Available only with your hotel based on the collection of all of the data on the smart cards carried by the
HT28 Smart! master users or guests.
Although in most cases you only need to see the most recently collected
information, this report will show you up to 9 records per lock. For example,
you may want to view more than one record to know if you have had low battery
indications for several days.

The report displays the following information:

• Room number
• Office function status
• Blocking card status
• Battery level
• Guest status - reports whether a guest canceling card has been used
in the lock, if a spare card is currently being used, if a suite card is
being used, or if a normal guest card is being used.

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 • Reading Date – this is the most recent opening known to the
system.

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 Filtering the Lock Status Report

You can use this filter to view only the records with certain features, such as low
battery or only reports from this morning.
To narrow the view, check one or more of the filter boxes. Then select the
records you want to see from the list boxes on the right side of the screen. If a
check box is unchecked, the report will show all records for that category.

Unknown Rooms
Unknown button In some cases there may be rooms that do not appear in the list so their status is
unknown. Maybe the rooms did not fit the filter criteria, or maybe the room is not
accessed very often and there is no reading in the system. If you want to see the
rooms that do not appear in the list, simply press the Unknown button.

Operators
This function is used to enter system operators, XPP operators, their passwords,
and their access levels into the system.

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 Adding Operators

To add a new operator to the system, perform the following steps:

1. Select Operators from the Security menu.
2. Click the Append button at the bottom of the Operators window.
3. Enter the operator’s name in the appropriate. Each operator must
have a unique operator name because this name is recorded in the
System Auditor.
4. Enter a password for this operator. Each operator must have a
unique password. If you enter a password that matches an existing
password you will get an error message.
5. Select the type of operator to setup. If this operator will have
access to the system, choose System operator. If this operator will
be an XPP user, choose XPP operator. If this user will be both a
system and an XPP operator, choose System and XPP Operator.
6. Next, choose the Access level and Language for this operator.
7. If this operator is an XPP operator, choose the appropriate XPP
group and select the XPP functions this operator will have access
to.
8. Click OK when finished.

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 Modifying Operators
Click the Modify button to change the attributes of an existing operator. The
steps to change attributes are the same as those to add a new operator.

Deleting Operators
To delete an operator, select Operators List from the Security menu. Select an
operator from the list and click the Delete button. You cannot delete operators
that have the same level as you or a higher level. You may only delete operators
with a level lower than your own.

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 Operator Levels Required
There are nine levels Operators in the system are only allowed to access certain menu items or functions.
available, but in the US most This control is managed by the level of the operator and the level of the function.
properties only use five. The level required to use each function can be customized by the hotel management.
To view or modify the operator levels required to perform functions, select
Levels Required from the security menu. Every function is listed with the current
level required to access it. The functions are listed in the order they appear on the
menus starting with the Reception menu and working down and then across.
Also included in the list are some function buttons that are not in menus. Create
New Master is an example of one of these function button items. To change the
level required to use a feature, simply highlight the feature and type a new
number between 1 and 9.

XPP Mastering

Select the XPP Mastering menu option to set up XPP groups. Doing this will
allow you to set up XPP operators that only have access to a certain group of
rooms.
To set up an XPP group, select XPP Mastering from the Security Menu, then
click the Insert button.

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 On this screen, key in the Name of the group and a description in the appropriate
fields. Next, select the rooms that belong to this group and click the right arrow
button. These selection buttons are described below:

• Use this button to select a single room, or to select all of the

highlighted rooms.

• Use this button to select all rooms.

• Use this button to deselect a single room, or to deselect all of

the highlighted rooms.

• Use this button to deselect all rooms.

Once the XPP groups have been configured, you can assign XPP operators to a
specific group.

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Configuration

Language
The language option allows the system operator to view messages and screen
text in any of the loaded languages. To change the language of the system,
simply select the Language option from the configuration screen and pick a
language from the list. If a required language is not loaded with your system,
contact a Onity representative to check the list of available languages.

Change Date and Time

The locks in the system and most computers will adjust automatically for
Daylight Savings Time, but occasionally it may be necessary to update the time
on your computer. The Change Date and Time function will allow you to make
updates without exiting the system. Onity recommends that only high level
operators have access to this function because an incorrect time could prevent
cards from opening doors or prevent a PMS system from making cards at Check-
In.

Station Configuration
There are a few parameters that must be set for your system to function properly.
These parameters can be adjusted by using the Station Configuration selection
on the Configuration Menu.

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 • Auto Log-Off – This option lets you choose whether the system
will log users out after a certain period of not being used. If the
Enable Auto Log-Off check box is selected, the system will lock
the screen after the number of minutes entered in the box below.
• HTCOM Communication Port – This is the serial port that the
system uses to control any encoders, PPs or other online
peripherals. Encoding cards is impossible if this parameter is set
wrong.
• PMS Communications Port – This setting defines how the PMS is
connected to the Onity system. The port type setting defines if the
connection is through an RS232 serial connection or through
TCP/IP over an Ethernet connection. If the connection is serial, the
port and baud rate must be set to match the settings of the PMS
system. If the setting is Ethernet, the PMS system will need to
know the port setting in order to communicate properly.
• XPP Communication Port – This is the serial port that the system
uses to communicate with the XPP. In addition to selecting the
port, also select the XPP Baud Rate. Typically, this is set to
115200.

Change Encoder
There is a feature in the software that allows online devices like encoders and
wall readers to be connected to any Onity computer. Encoders connected to a

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 workstation computer can be terminal encoders or PMS controlled encoders. In
previous systems, a workstation computer could only control one encoder.
If using this system, you must declare which encoder each workstation will use
locally. Choose Change Encoder from the Configuration Menu, and select the
encoder to be used by the local workstation.

This encoder will be used when making keys from the workstation.

Config. Emergency Reval.

If your system uses the online revalidators, it is necessary to configure the way
these revalidators will operate in case of a system failure causing a loss of
communication between the PC and the revalidator.

To parameters that must be set are:

• Emergency Password – This is the password that must be entered at
the revalidator to enter emergency mode in the case of a loss of
communication with the PC. This password can be up to 8 alpha-
numeric characters long.
• Expiration Date Increment – If it is necessary to use the
revalidators in emergency mode, all users will use the same date
increment. Choose an increment that works best for your property.
This increment can be a number of hours or a number of days.
• PIN – Finally, you must decide if users will be required to enter
their PIN when operating in emergency mode.
Once communication with the PC has been reestablished, the revalidators will
automatically exit emergency mode and begin working as normal. If you have
disabled any users manually on the revalidators, you must do so again on the PC,
as these changes do not automatically update the PC.

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 Note: It is imperative that the Emergency Password be remembered.
There is no alternative way to enter emergency revalidation if the password
is forgotten, and your user keys will have no way of being updated.

Check-Out Warning
The system can warn you if you are about to perform a New Guest Check-In for
a room that has not Checked-Out. If you would like to use this feature, select
Check-Out Warning on the configuration Menu. If the feature is active, there
will be a check mark next to the menu item. To deactivate the feature, click
again and the check mark will disappear.

PMS Enabled
If your hotel has a Property Management System that is interfacing to Onity, the
PMS Enabled item on the Configuration menu must be checked. To change the
setting, simply click on the menu item.

Show PMS Communications

When troubleshooting a connection with a PMS, it is often useful to see the data
that flows between the systems. The Show PMS Communications window does
this. All of the valid commands that the system receives and all of the responses
it sends to the PMS are displayed here.

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Hardware

Locks common features

Automatic Code Change

The most important feature of the Onity electronic lock is that it changes its code
automatically for each new guest that checks into the room. Each new guest card
used in a lock will automatically void the previous guest card.
In a similar manner, the lock will also accept a new master card. Any new master
card used in a lock will automatically void the previous master card.

Battery Operation
Onity locks are powered by 4 AA size alkaline batteries. These batteries are
expected to last between 2 and 4 years, depending on a number of factors.
Factors that can shorten battery life are:
• The freshness of the batteries when they are purchased.
• The number of transactions per day.
• Extreme cold weather.
• Battery quality.
Onity recommends the use of major brand batteries in the locks, such as
Energizer, Duracell, and Panasonic batteries. In installations where the lock will
be subjected to extremely cold temperatures, use 4 AA size Lithium batteries.
Both Alkaline and Lithium batteries may be purchased through Onity.
A low battery indication is given to staff cards for approximately one month
prior to the batteries being completely dead. The hand-held Portable Programmer
can also be used to check the level of the batteries.

Audit Trail
Onity locks use non-volatile memory to store a record of the most recent
openings. The Onity HT24 and Advance Mag. lock records the last 500
openings. This means that the locks will not lose the audit trail, even if the
batteries are removed. Reading the lock will produce a list of all cards used in
the lock and the date and time they were used.

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 Real Time Clock
The Onity lock circuitry contains a "real time" clock. This means that the lock is
able to determine if a card should be admitted based not only on the code of the
card, but also the date and time.

Daylight Savings Time Change

With the software, Onity locks can be loaded to automatically change for
Daylight Savings Time. The lock will remember the date of the next change.
This means that the lock must be loaded twice each year with the date of the next
change.

Panic Operation
Onity locks feature panic retraction of the deadbolt from inside the guestroom.
Operation of the lever from inside the guestroom retracts both the deadbolt and
the latch, fulfilling the requirements of various building codes, life safety codes,
and the ADA.

HT24W System Components

HT24 and Advance Magnetic Stripe Lockset

Magnetic Cards

The standard Onity magnetic keycard is an ISO standard three-track, low-

coercivity, flush mount magnetic stripe keycard. The card complies with the
ABA requirements for keycard dimensions and materials. The Onity information

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 is encoded on track three in an encrypted and proprietary format, leaving tracks
one and two open for use in another system, such as a point-of-sale system.
The card is re-usable. When the card is re-encoded with new information, the
previous information is destroyed, much like taping over an old movie on
videotape.
If the card becomes dirty, scratched, or cracked, you must discard it. Dirty cards
can contaminate the heads in the locks and encoding equipment which will result
in those units requiring more maintenance. Scratched cards may not operate
reliably. Cracked cards might break off inside the locks or encoding equipment,
again requiring immediate maintenance and causing inconvenience to your
guests.
Replacement keycards are available from Onity in both a generic format and
with custom graphics. Replacement keycards may also be purchased from
another vendor who can guarantee adherence to the ISO standards and the
quality of the card. As a benchmark indicator of keycard vendors, Onity rejects
cards from over 90% of the keycard vendors because of poor quality.

Card Care – Magnetic Card

Magnetic cards can be re-used many times without affecting the card. There are
a few precautions that can extend the life of the cards even further.
• Make sure the cards are clean. This is very important because dirt
and grime can scratch the surface of the magnetic stripe affecting
the ability of the lock to read the information. Dirty cards can also
cause damage to the reader of the lock and the encoding
equipment.
• Make sure the cards are flat. The lock cannot read a card that has
been folded or creased.
• Keep the cards away from magnets. Because the information is
encoded on a magnetic stripe, magnets can destroy the data. Direct
contact with a small refrigerator magnet will erase all or part of a
card.

In some instances powerful motors, such as the kind that drive

some elevators, can damage cards that are stored nearby.
• Throw away worn out cards. Eventually any card will become
worn out. The magnetic material will become thin and the
information cannot be properly encoded on the card.

HT24 Card Readers

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 HT24 Off-line readers
Off-line readers are stand-alone units that do not require connections to a central
computer. The off-line readers do require a 12-volt DC power supply to operate.
The off-line reader acts as a switch to control an electrical locking device, such
as an electric strike, magnetic lock, automatic door, or gate operator. In all other
regards, the off-line reader behaves like the stand-alone lock.
Off-line readers can be set up to perform actions automatically. At pre-specified
times, the reader may lock and unlock the door it controls. As an example, the
reader may be programmed to unlock the lobby doors at 6:00a.m. and lock the
lobby doors at 11:00p.m. Cards with the office attribute may also be used to
toggle the off-line reader from locked to unlocked, and back again.

HT24 On-line readers

On-line readers are devices that are connected to the front desk main console for
instantaneous update and audit capability. Each reader is connected to a
controller, which in turn is connected through the Onity HTCOM network to the
front desk main console. All Check-In and Check-Out information is
immediately relayed to the reader, so that access privileges can be granted or
denied on a minute-by-minute basis.
The on-line reader acts as a switch to control an electrical locking device, such
as an electric strike, magnetic lock, automatic door, or gate operator. If the
locking device requires 12VDC power, and draws less than one Amp of current,
the internal power supply of the reader control unit may be used to power the
locking device.
The on-line reader has a much larger capacity for data than the stand-alone locks.
The on-line reader can recognize the codes for up to 8000 rooms and masters,
and will store the last 8000 openings. If communication with the front desk
console is interrupted, the on-line controller continues operating normally with
the last access data received from the front desk console. Once communications
are restored, the front desk console will update the on-line reader with any
changes made during the interruption.
The on-line reader has a feature called anti-passback. This feature allows
connection of a second reader to the controller. The second reader is used to
record exits. Anti-passback only allows cards to re-enter an area if the card was
used to exit the area. As an example, if an on-line reader was used to control the
gates in a parking deck, users may freely enter the deck the first time. Once they
use their card to exit the deck, they may re-enter at a later time. However, if they
were to enter the deck, then give the card to a friend to allow them to park in the
deck, the card will not allow the second entry, because no exit has been
recorded. This feature is optional; it is not active unless requested at the time of
setup.

Encoders
Encoders are used to create working guestroom and master cards for your Onity
locks. They can operate with a Property Management system or directly from
the software. There are several varieties of encoder available from Onity, each
with different features, but they all serve the same basic purpose.

HT22 Encoder
The HT22i insertion encoder is a single-track manual insertion encoder. No
information can be encoded on track 1 or 2. When used with the HT24W/HT28
system, the HT22i insertion encoder is controlled directly by a PC or through
HTCOM in a PMS network. In addition, the HT22i can use the onboard display
and keypad to function as a terminal on the HTCOM network. From an HT22i
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 directly with only one PC acting as the server. Refer to the section of this
manual about Terminals for details.
The HT22M has an internal 3-track motorized encoding deck with integrated
smart card encoder. This deck is capable of encoding HICO, LOCO, and Smart
cards. This encoder can encode information on all 3 tracks of a magnetic stripe
card when connected to the PC based system.

HT22 Display and keypad

The display on the HT22 encoder provides instructions and messages to the front
desk operator. The eight-line display is back-lit when messages are displayed
for easy viewing. The characters on the display can be made lighter or darker by
adjusting the contrast knob under the left rear ledge of the unit.

HT22 Connections
The DB9 connectors (8 and 9) are used to connect the encoder to the
communication distributor through the HTCOM network
.

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 1. Not Used With This System 6. On/Off Switch
2. HTCOM Connection – AB Format 7. Not Used With This System
3. Firmware Update Connection 8. HTCOM Connection
4. 12VDC Power Input 9. HTCOM Connection
5. Strain Relief

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HT28 Smart System Components

HT28 and Advance Dual Technology Lockset

Smart Cards
In addition to traditional magnetic stripe cards, the HT28 and Advance Dual
lockset will read and write to microprocessor cards and memory cards. Smart
cards can store a great deal more data than magnetic stripe cards, and magnets or
small scratches that will destroy the information on a magnetic card cannot
damage smart cards.
A variety of smart cards are available on the market today and all of them have
different features and capabilities. The Onity HT28 Smart system can work with
several different types of smart cards and memory cards – each with its own
features and costs. The section below offers a brief description of the cards
offered and approved by Onity.

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 Memory Cards
Memory cards, like magnetic cards, can be freely written or read. Data on the
card is not password protected. Because of the lack of special security features,
memory cards are usually less expensive than microprocessor cards. It is for this
reason that memory cards should only be used for guest cards, NEVER for staff
cards.

Microprocessor Cards
Microprocessor cards are really 'smart' cards. They are equipped with a tiny
microprocessor chip that can perform fairly complicated tasks such as password
protection and data encryption. Microprocessor cards can typically handle a
much larger amount of data than memory cards. Microprocessor cards are the
only cards that should be used for staff cards.

Card Care – Smart Card

Smart cards have the benefit of having powerful electronics in a convenient
package, and they should last for many uses. However, cards may become
damaged quickly without proper care. A smart card is a small computer and
needs to be treated with reasonable care.
• Make sure the cards are clean. Dirt and grime can scratch the gold
colored contacts on the card. If the readers and encoders cannot
make proper contact with the card, no data can be transferred.
• Make sure the cards are flat. The contacts of the card can become
loose or completely separated from the plastic if the cards are bent
excessively. . For example, storing the card in an overstuffed wallet
and then sitting on the wallet will cause damage over time.
• Keep the cards away from static electricity. Although the internal
electronics of smart cards are well protected from the elements,
there is a chance that static electricity will damage the card. This
is, after all, a very tiny computer inside the card.
• Do not keep the smart card on a key chain with metal keys. The
metal keys may damage the chip by constantly rubbing against it.
• If the card is used constantly throughout the day, consider the use
of a neck lanyard with a plastic pouch for the card. This will keep
the card close and handy for quick use, and also protect it at the
same time.

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 • Educate the cardholder. Each cardholder needs to be educated on
the proper care of the smart card to avoid misuse and damage to the
card.
Note: Magnets cannot damage or erase smart cards.

Smart Card Encoder

If using the HT22M encoder, there is no need for additional equipment to encode
the Smart Cards.

Encoding Smart Cards

Smart cards can hold a very large amount of data, so the encoding process is
longer than with magnetic cards. The security features used by microprocessor
cards can also lengthen the encoding time. Overall, the time to encode a smart
card is still only a few seconds.
Because of the memory structure of smart cards, brand new cards require an
initialization process to claim an area of memory for use by Onity. This process,
called personalization, may take a few seconds.
If using the HT22M encoder, the process for encoding the smart card is the same
as for encoding the magnetic stripe cards. Insert the smart card into the encoding
deck of the HT22M with the chip facing up.

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HT Proximity and Advance RFID System Components
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, information in this section is applicable to both HT Proximity
and Advance RFID configurations

HTProx and Advance RFID Technology Lockset

Light & Audible Indications

The HT Prox and Advance RFID provides feedback to the user with red and
green LEDs. The possible light indications are:
• Solid Green + Beep – Valid Opening
• Solid Green and Flashing Red – Low Batteries. This indication is
typically only given to Master users.
• Alternating Red and Green + Beep – Privacy indication or card out of
shift.
• Flashing Red – Blocked lock.
• Solid Green + No Beep – End of Blocking Mode
• Flashing Green + Double Beep – Office (Free access) mode.
• Red + Double Beep– Unable to read key.

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 • Solid Green and Solid Red – Program card has been used to set the
lock into Spare card programming mode.
• Blinking Red and Blinking Green together – Canceling card used

Keycards & Tokens

The HTProx system uses contactless memory keycards and tokens which follow
the ISO 14443-B standard. Advance RFID uses MiFare-compliant encoding
technologies, which follow ISO 14443-A standard, and is compatible with
Ultralight, 1K, and 4K cards. In the current release, no “write back” feature is
available for the keycard to track usage.
To use the key, touch the center of the card or token to the top center of the lock
reader and wait for the green light and beep. Then depress the lever to enter the
room.

Up to 3 rooms can be encoded on the key with full functionality. It is possible to

encode a key with 4 rooms, but other features must not be added, such as
activation date and authorizations. The software will notify you if you try to
encode a key with too much information.

HT22iP Encoder (HT Proximity Only)

The HT22iP encoder has the capability of encoding both Magnetic Stripe
keycards and Proximity cards and tokens. This encoder can either be part of a
computer based system (HT24W, HT28, EntryFlex) or a stand alone system
(HT22).

For standard operating details, refer to your system user manual. The
information in this document only covers the features related to the HT Prox
product.

Encoder Setup (HT22iP only, HT Proximity Only)

To setup the encoder to allow both magnetic stripe and proximity encoding, do
the following:
• Press and hold the ‘Exit’ button for 5 seconds to enter the setup menu.
• Arrow down to ‘Card Tech. #1’ and press ‘Enter’

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 • Select ‘Mag. Stripe’ and press enter
• Arrow down to ‘Card Tech. #2’ and press ‘Enter’
• Select ‘Prox.’ and press ‘Enter’
• Press the ‘Exit’ button to leave the setup menu
The encoder is now setup for both magnetic stripe and proximity encoding.

Proximity Only Setup (HT22iP only, HT Proximity Only)

If the facility only uses the Proximity locks, the magnetic stripe encoding can be
disabled. Do the following to setup the encoder for proximity only encoding:
• Press and hold the ‘Exit’ button for 5 seconds to enter the setup menu.
• Arrow down to ‘Card Tech. #1’ and press ‘Enter’
• Select ‘Prox.’ and press enter
• Arrow down to ‘Card Tech. #2’ and press ‘Enter’
• Select ‘CLR=None’ and press ‘Enter’
• Press the ‘Exit’ button to leave the setup menu
The encoder is now setup for proximity encoding only. If you are using a
computer based system, you should select proximity only for your card
technology.

Encoding Keys
Refer to your system user manual for detailed instructions on encoding, as this
manual only deals with the actual presenting of the key to the encoder.

Magnetic Stripe Encoding (HT22iP only, HT

Proximity Only)
When prompted for magnetic stripe encoding, insert the keycard into the slot of
the encoder, then remove the keycard. If an error occurs, the encoder will beep
and display the error message. If the encoding is valid, no error beep is given
and the card is ready for use.

Proximity Encoding
When prompted for proximity encoding, present the proximity card or token to
the Prox Logo on the encoder. When the encoder is ready to encode a proximity
key, it will begin to beep. Present the card at the logo point shown below. The
encoder will emit a louder beep when the encoding has been completed.

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 HT22P Encoder (Advance RFID Only)
The HT22P encoder is used specifically with Advance RFID cards and tokens,
and is NOT compatible with HT Proximity systems. The encoder cannot encode
HT Prox cards or be used at HT Prox installations. This encoder must be used in
conjunction with a computer based system (HT28) and is not to be used as a
stand alone system .
Physically, the HT22P encoder can be distinguished from the HT22iP by the
lack of a card insertion slot.

Encoder Setup
Do the following to setup the encoder for Advance RFID encoding:
• Press and hold the ‘Exit’ button for 5 seconds to enter the setup menu
• Arrow down to ‘Card Tech. #1’ and press ‘Enter’
• Select ‘Prox.’ and press enter
• Arrow down to ‘Card Tech. #2’ and press ‘Enter’
• Select ‘CLR=None’ and press ‘Enter’
• Press the ‘Exit’ button to leave the setup menu
The encoder is now setup for Advance RFID encoding. See section above for
information on how to encode proximity cards.

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Modes of operation – HT and Advance locks

ƒ Standard Mode – When the lock is in standard mode, a valid key is required to
gain access to the lock.
• Office (Free) Mode – The locks may be configured to allow Office (or Free)
access. When in this mode, no key is needed to gain access as the lock
remains in the unlocked position. The locks may be placed in and out of
office mode in two ways:
Present certain authorized cards twice
Automatically Note: Only cards that are valid for the lock AND have the
office mode override may be used to put the lock in and out of office mode.
• Blocked Mode – When a blocking card is presented to the lock, the Red LED
will start flashing and the lock will enter blocking mode. When a lock is
blocked, no guest keys, and only certain master users, will be allow access to the
lock. To exit the blocking mode, present the blocking card again to the lock.
The Green LED will flash once to indicate that the blocking has been removed.
• Privacy Mode – When the privacy switch is engaged, typically when the
deadbolt is engaged, only valid keys with the privacy override will be able to
access the room. Caution: If you use a key that has privacy override, no
indication will be given that the lock is in fact in privacy mode.

General Components

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 Portable Programmer

The Portable Programmer, commonly called the PP, is used to carry information
between the lock and the front desk equipment. It can also be used to open a
guestroom and to test the operation of a lock.
When the locks are first installed, the PP is used to initialize each lock to a
particular room number, load its table of room codes, and set the internal clock.
Note: Since the PP can be used to unlock a door, it should be secured when
not in use.
If you are unable to secure the PP, remove and reinstall one battery after use.
This will clear the memory and require that the PP be connected to the console
before it can be used again. Connection to the console requires a management
level password; therefore, proper security is maintained.

Batteries – Portable Programmer

The PP uses 4 AA batteries which are expected to provide about 50 hours of use.
If the display is not visible, the batteries must be replaced.

Connecting the PP to the Lock

The PP is connected to the lock with the plug on the attached cable. On the
bottom of the lock, to the right, you will see a hole (called a jack). Insert the end
of the cable (the plug) into the jack. Before you connect the PP to the lock,
however, you may first need to connect it to the console. This generally depends
upon the operation you wish to perform. In fact, the PP may inform you if it
needs to be connected to the console first. The reasons for this will become clear
as you read further in this section.

Connecting the PP to the Front Desk System

The PP is connected to the front desk system with a DB9 male cable. Plug one end
of the cable into the connector on the PP. Plug the other end of the cable into the
connector on the front of the Communication Distributor labeled PP. The connector
will only go in one way. Refer to the sections called Lock Openings for the steps
required to perform each specific operation

Portable Programmer Buttons

ON/CLR (red)

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 The ON/CLR key turns the PP on. It also is used to clear or abort an
operation and return to the menu.
OFF
The OFF key turns the PP off. The PP will turn itself off after about 30
seconds of inactivity.
MENU
The MENU key selects the various menu choices. Each time you press the
MENU key it will advance to show you the next menu choice.
TX (green)
The TX key is the "transmit" or "GO" button. It is used to start the
communication with the lock once the correct menu selection has been
made.
UP & DOWN ARROWS
The UP / DOWN ARROW keys scroll through the options within a menu
choice. For example, if you have used the MENU key to select the
UPDATE menu, then the UP / DOWN ARROW keys will allow you to
select the proper door to be updated.

Portable Programmer Menu Options

UPDATE Option
Update is used to make the data in the lock match the data in the front desk
console. You will update a lock for the following reasons:
• Twice each year to load the daylight savings time information.
• If you change the code of a Programming Card, a Canceling Card,
or a Blocking Card.
• If a change is made to the locking plan such as adding new doors or
new master cards.
Update will also notify a lock if a master card has been changed.
To update the information in a lock, you must first download the data from the
front desk computer to the PP.
After the PP is loaded with data, go to the door that is being updated and follow
these steps:
1. Plug the PP into the lock.
2. Press the ON/CLR key to turn on the PP.
3. Press the MENU key until UPDATE appears.
4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the desired room. (see
note)
5. Press the green TX key.
6. Unplug the PP when it is finished.

READ Openings Option

The lock contains an audit trail of the last 100 openings. To view this audit trail
you must use the READ OPENINGS function of the PP.
To read a lock, follow these steps:
1. Go to the desired door and connect the PP.

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 2. Turn the PP on and select READ OPENINGS by pressing the
MENU key.
3. Press the green TX key.
4. Unplug the PP and take it to the front desk console.
5. Refer to the section on Lock Openings to print this report.
NOTE: You may read the openings of more than one lock. You will be allowed
to select which lock openings to print at the front desk
console.
TEST Option
The TEST function will test most functions of the lock, including the batteries,
the electronics, and the handle switches. It will also indicate the reason a card
was rejected in a lock. A good time to test each lock is during the time change
that occurs twice each year, since you are at the door with the PP.
To test each lock, follow these steps:
1. Connect the PP to the lock, turn it on and select TEST with the
MENU key.
2. Press the green TX key. This will show you the room number of
this lock, the lock type and version, the door number and will test
the red and green lights.
3. Press the TX key again, this will show the date and time in the lock
and test the batteries. You should see "Batteries OK". If not,
replace
the batteries.
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 Press the TX key again and operate the outside handle, the
deadbolt, and insert a card. For each of these operations you should
see a message that indicates that the corresponding switch in the
lock was activated. If you do NOT see a message for any of these
operations, or if the message remains on the screen after you have
completed the operation, the lock needs to be repaired.
5. Press the TX key again. If your lock has a keyboard, press the
buttons. The character you press should be displayed.
6. Press the TX key again. You will see “MAN. DATE” and the
manufacturing date of the lock electronics.
7. Disconnect the PP.
8. Insert and remove the Diagnostic Card. You should see a green
light. Go to the next door.
NOTE: It is a good idea to use the Diagnostic Card during this test. You will
need a card anyway to perform the card switch test and the Diagnostic Card
can be used for this purpose.
NOTE: The TEST function may also be used to indicate why a card was
rejected by the lock. Simply connect the PP to the lock, select the TEST
function, and insert the card in the lock. The PP will display the reason the
card was rejected.
INITIALIZE Option
The INITIALIZE function is generally used the first time a lock is installed. It
establishes the room number for the lock and loads all the lock data. You should
only use this function if you have replaced a lock on a door.
To initialize a lock, follow these steps:
1. Turn the PP ON and select INITIALIZE with the MENU key.
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the room number. Make
certain to select the CORRECT room number.
3. Press the green TX key.
4. Disconnect the PP when it is finished.
This lock is now initialized. Make a guest card for the lock and test it. Also, be
sure to test the master card(s).

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 OPEN Option
The OPEN function can be used to unlock a door that will not respond to a guest
card or any master cards. It will even open a door that has missing or dead
batteries.
To OPEN a door with the PP, follow these steps:
1. Connect the PP to the lock and turn it ON.
2. Select OPEN by pressing the MENU button.
3. The message "Access Code:" will be displayed on the screen. Press
the UP arrow key to find the first digit of the code, and then press
the TX key. Press the UP arrow key again to find the second digit,
and press the TX key. Repeat this procedure for digits 3 and 4.
Upon entering the fourth digit, the PP will display "Transmitting"
and the lock should open.
Just like an Emergency key, the OPEN function will unlock a door that is locked
with the deadbolt. For this reason the PP should be secured when not in use. If
you cannot secure the PP, remove and reinstall one battery after each use. This
will require that you connect the PP to the console load the programmer prior to
performing the three steps above.

Extended Portable Programmer (XPP)

The Extended Portable Programmer (XPP) performs the same task as the
standard Portable Programmer, but has features that the standard PP does not
have. These include the ability to set up Operators to use the XPP, Allow or
disallow various functions based on operator level or at the time of loading,
greatly increased capacity, and the ability to load via directly connecting to the
serial port of the computer which allows for faster loading of the unit.

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 Batteries – Extended Portable Programmer
The uses 4 AA rechargeable batteries (Nickel – Metal-hydride NiMH). To
charge the unit, plug in a 12VDC power supply to the connector on the top of the
unit. There are 2 charging modes:
• Fast Charge – When the XPP is inactive and the batteries charge in
about 1 hour. The green LED is illuminated when the XPP is in
Fast Charge.
• Maintenance Mode Charge (Slow Charge) – When the XPP is
active and the power supply is plugged in.

XPP Connections
The XPP connects to the HT28 System via the PC serial port using a DB9F –
DB9F serial cable. It can also be connected to a USB port using a USB – RS232
adapter (sold separately). Plug one end of the connector into the PC serial port
and the other into the 9 pin connector of the XPP.
The XPP can also be connected to the HTCOM when used in Standard PP
emulation mode. This is done using the DB9M – DB15F cable supplied with the
unit. The DB9M connector is connected to the PP connection of the
Communication Distributor and the DB15F connector to the 15 pin connection
on the XPP. Note: When used in this mode, the extended features are not
available.
The XPP is connected to the lock with the XPP to Lock communication cable
(DB15F – 2.1mm Barrel connector). Plug the DB15F connector into the 15 pin
connector of the XPP and the barrel connector into the PP Jack of the lock.

XPP Keypad

The XPP has an easy to use and easy to understand keypad. The function of the
keys is described below:

• Use to power the XPP on.

• Alpha Numeric keys, used to enter letters or numbers.

• The Enter key is used to complete a transaction, select an

item in a list, or answer YES to a choice on the screen.

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 • The Exit key is used to cancel a transaction, or to answer
NO to a choice on the screen.

• The four arrow keys are used to scroll through the menu
options and selection lists on the XPP

XPP Soft Keys

The four keys at the top of the XPP keypad are called Soft Keys. The
functionality of these soft keys changes based on the menu or option that is
currently selected. On the screen above these soft keys, the current function is
displayed.

XPP Menu Options

Update Lock
Update is used to make the data in the lock match the data in the front desk
console. You will update a lock for the following reasons:
• Twice each year to load the daylight savings time information.
• If you change the code of a Programming Card, a Canceling Card,
or a Blocking Card.
• If a change is made to the locking plan such as adding new doors or
new master cards.
Update will also notify a lock if a master card has been changed.
To update the information in a lock, you must first download the data from the
front desk computer to the PP.
After the XPP is loaded with data, go to the door that is being updated and
follow these steps:
1. Plug the XPP into the lock using the XPP to Lock cable.
2. Press the ON key to turn on the XPP.
3. Enter your password if using XPP operators.
4. Select Update Lock and press Enter.
5. Press the green Enter key again. It is not necessary to choose a
room number at this point because the XPP will read the number
from the lock.
6. Unplug the XPP when it is finished.
Initialize Lock
The INITIALIZE function is generally used the first time a lock is installed. It
establishes the room number for the lock and loads all the lock data. You should
only use this function if you have replaced a lock on a door.
To initialize a lock, follow these steps:
1. Turn the XPP ON, enter password if applicable, and select
INITIALIZE with using the arrow key and press Enter.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the room number. Make certain to
select the CORRECT room number.
3. Press the green Enter key.
4. Disconnect the XPP when it is finished.

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 This lock is now initialized. Make a guest card for the lock and test it. Also, be
sure to test the master card(s).

Read Openings
To view the audit trail of a lock or safe, you must use the READ OPENINGS
function of the XPP.
To read a lock, follow these steps:
1. Go to the desired door and connect the PP.
2. Turn the PP on, enter password if applicaable, and select READ
OPENINGS by using the arrow keys.
3. Press the green Enter key.
4. Unplug the PP and take it to the Onity computer to view the
openings on the computer. You can also view the openings
directly on the screen of the XPP, using the Show openings
options.
5. Refer to the section on Lock Openings to print this report.
NOTE: You may read the openings of more than one lock. You will be allowed
to select which lock openings to print at the front desk
console.
Show Openings
After reading the openings of a lock, it is possible to view those openings
directly on the XPP by selecting the show openings function. If there are
multiple openings reports in the XPP, select the desired report and press Enter to
view.
Test Option
The TEST function will test most functions of the lock, including the batteries,
the electronics, and the handle switches. It will also indicate the reason a card
was rejected in a lock. A good time to test each lock is during the time change
that occurs twice each year, since you are at the door with the PP.
To test each lock, follow these steps:
1. Connect the XPP to the lock, turn it on, enter password if
applicable, and select Test Lock using the arrow keys.
2. Press the green Enter key. This will show you the room number of
this lock, the lock type and version, the door number and will test
the red and green lights.
3. Press the Enter key again, this will show the date and time in the
lock and test the batteries. You should see "Batteries OK". If not,
replace the batteries.
4.

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 Press the Enter key again and operate the outside handle, the
deadbolt, and insert a card. For each of these operations you should
see a message that indicates that the corresponding switch in the
lock was activated. If you do NOT see a message for any of these
operations, or if the message remains on the screen after you have
completed the operation, the lock needs to be repaired.
5. Press the Enter key again. If your lock has a keyboard, press the
buttons. The character you press should be displayed.
6. Press the Enter key again. You will see “MAN. DATE” and the
manufacturing date of the lock electronics.
7. Disconnect the XPP.
8. Insert and remove the Diagnostic Card. You should see a green
light. Go to the next door.
NOTE: It is a good idea to use the Diagnostic Card during this test. You will
need a card anyway to perform the card switch test and the Diagnostic Card
can be used for this purpose.
NOTE: The TEST function may also be used to indicate why a card was
rejected by the lock. Simply connect the PP to the lock, select the TEST
function, and insert the card in the lock. The PP will display the reason the
card was rejected.

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 Open Lock
The OPEN function can be used to unlock a door that will not respond to a guest
card or any master cards. It will even open a door that has missing or dead
batteries.
To OPEN a door with the XPP, follow these steps:
1. Connect the XPP to the lock and turn it ON.
2. Enter your password if applicable.
3. Select Open Lock using the arrow keys and press Enter.
4. If you are not using XPP operators, The message "Access Code:"
will be displayed on the screen. Enter the Access code that was
loaded into the XPP when the it was loaded from the computer,
then press Enter.
Power the Lock
In the event that the batteries are dead in a lock, the XPP can be used to power
the lock, which will allow you to use a keycard to open the lock. To do this,
follow these steps:
1. Connect the XPP to the lock and turn it on.
2. Enter your password if applicable.
3. Select Power the Lock using the arrow keys and press Enter.
4. Use a valid key to open the lock.
Use of this function would typically be by XPP operators who do not have
access to the Open function.
Clear Locking Plan
When finished using the XPP, it is recommended that you use the Clear Locking
Plan function to delete the information in the XPP. This should be done to
protect the property in the event the XPP is lost or stolen. To clear the locking
plan, follow these steps:
1. Turn the XPP on and enter your password if applicable.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Clear Locking Plan and press Enter.
3. Press Enter again to answer yes to the question ‘Are you sure?’.
4. All information about the locks will be erased from the unit. The
test function and the power the lock function are still available to
use.

Communications Distributor
The communications distributor is one of the most important pieces of the Onity
system. Without it you cannot load the Portable Programmer or encode cards.
The communications distributor converts signals from the serial port of a
computer to a secure proprietary communications network called HTCOM.

HTCOM Network
The HTCOM network has a total distance limit of 4500 feet. That is the entire
distance from the communications distributor to the very last device on the

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 network. This distance limitation can be extended by using repeaters in the
network. If you require online devices with cable distances over 4500 feet,
contact Onity technical support for assistance in configuring your HTCOM
network.

Connections and Light Indications – Comm. Distributor

The following picture shows all of the connections of the distributor. It also
shows the location of lights that may be useful in troubleshooting HTCOM
network problems. When the distributor has power, the power LED should be
on and steady. When the distributor is connected to the PC and the software is
running properly, the LED labeled IN should be flashing rapidly. When the
HTCOM network is active and devices are connected properly, the OUT LED
should also be flashing rapidly.

1. Power – 12VDC 6. Portable Programmer Connection

2. PC Connection 7. HTCOM OUT LED
3. Repeater Connection 8. HTCOM IN LED
4. HTCOM Output – DB9 connection 9. Power LED
5. HTCOM Output – 2-wire terminal block

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Terminal Mode Encoders
Terminals are HT22 encoders that are able to perform basic reception operations
without a PC workstation. All terminals are connected back to the main server
PC through the HTCOM network, just like standard encoders and other online
devices.
The 25-button keypad on the HT22 is used when the unit is in terminal mode to
perform common front desk operations. Menus allow the operator to select the
desired function and “Hot Keys” provide quick access to the most common front
desk operations: New Guest Check-In, Copy Guest, Check Out and Read. A
Single Opening Card can also be made by using a menu system. The following
paragraphs will explain the steps necessary to perform each of these tasks. To
access any of these functions, you must enter your user password. This is the
same password used to access the software.

New Guest Check-In Using Terminal Mode

1. Enter a room number and press the DOWN ARROW. You may
enter another room if this key is to open multiple guestroom locks.
A card can have as many as 3 rooms on it. When you have entered
all of the rooms, press the DOWN ARROW again to continue.
2. If your hotel is using authorizations, the screen will prompt you to
grant or deny access for each one. To grant access, press the green
ENTER button. To deny access, press the red CLR button.
Continue this until all authorizations have been completed.
3. The screen will now prompt you to enter the number of nights this
guest will be staying. You may change the default by using the
number pad. Press ENTER when the screen shows the correct
number of nights.
4. The unit will calculate the expiration date based on the number of
nights you entered. Check this to make sure it is correct. You may
use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys and the number pad to make
changes. Press ENTER when it is correct.
5. Now, you must enter the number of cards you wish to issue to this
guest. To change the default, use the number pad. Press ENTER
when you are ready to encode cards.
6. The screen will prompt you to insert and remove each card. If
there is an error in the encoding process, the screen will let you
know to re-insert the card.

Copy Guest using Terminal Mode

The steps to make an additional card for a guest are exactly the same as for a
new guest. Refer to the New Guest Check-In procedure above.
WARNING: Never make a copy for a guest who has lost a room card. Always
perform a New Guest Check-In to void the lost card.

Check-Out using Terminal Mode

To check a guest out of the hotel and mark the room as vacant, follow this one
step procedure. Using the number pad, enter the room number you wish to
Check-Out, then press ENTER. The screen will inform you when the operation
is complete.

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 Read Card using Terminal Mode
To read a card, press the READ hot key at the top of the keypad. The screen will
prompt you to insert a card. When you do this, the information about the card
will be displayed on the screen. Reading Master cards and special cards will not
give you any information except that it is a master or special card.

Single Opening Card using Terminal Mode

1. To access the Single Opening Card operation, press the MENU
button. Press the DOWN ARROW until Single Opening Card is
highlighted and press ENTER.
2. Enter a room number to check the guest into and press the DOWN
ARROW. You may only make a Single Opening Card for one
guest room.
3. If your hotel is using authorizations, the screen will prompt you to
grant or deny access for each one. To grant access, press the green
ENTER button. To deny access, press the red CLR button.
Continue this until all authorizations have been completed.
4. The screen will now prompt you to enter the number of nights this
guest will be staying. You may change the default by using the
number pad. Press ENTER when the screen shows the correct
number of nights.
5. The unit will calculate the expiration date based on the number of
nights you entered. Check this to make sure it is correct. You may
use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW keys and the number pad to make
changes. Press ENTER when it is correct.
6. The screen will prompt you to insert and remove a card. If there is
an error in the encoding process, the screen will let you know to re-
insert the card.

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Online Revalidator
The Onity Revalidator provides a way to securely manage staff cards following a
very simple philosophy. If each master card is encoded to expire in six months,
the risk associated with a lost master card is large. Each master card of that type,
Housekeeping masters for example, must be re-encoded with a new code to lock
out the lost card. This could involve many cardholders and could be very
inconvenient.
However, if each master card expires at the end of each shift, the risk associated
with a lost master card is reduced, especially if the lost master card is reported at
the end of the day.
To easily manage cards that expire daily a system is needed to extend the
expiration date of master cards without inconveniencing security personnel or
managers. This is the beauty of the revalidation system. Each morning, master
users simply perform a quick operation at a revalidation device and the master
cards are extended for another day.
The revalidation system can be used for much more than just extending the
expiration date on the master cards. You can also change any master user
parameter, such as shift or authorizations, and office mode or privacy override
attributes. You can also use this system as a communications tool to get
messages to your staff such as weekly schedules, daily task lists, benefits updates
or a simple birthday greeting.
If you are using smart cards with card activity reporting, the revalidation process
can be an extremely effective way of retrieving usage reports and information
about lock problems such as low batteries.

Revalidator Options
There are many options available when using the revalidation system. Most
options can be different for each master user and the options are enabled on the
Revalidation tab of the Master Users screen.

PIN – Personal Identification Number

Because the revalidation station may be in an unattended area and master cards
can have access to a large number of guest rooms and other secure areas, you
may decide that extra protection is required to be sure that the system is secure.
To add some extra security to the revalidation system, you can require that
master users enter a 4-digit personal identification number to ensure that the
person revalidating the card is actually the staff member assigned to that card.
Each master user can have a unique PIN that you assign, or you can allow the
master user to change the PIN whenever they revalidate. You could even require
that a staff member change their PIN the next time he or she revalidates the
master card.
For detailed instructions on setting these features, please refer to the Master User
screen described earlier in this manual.

Revalidation Increment
The revalidation increment is the length of time the expiration date of the card
can be extended when it is revalidated. The highest level of security is achieved
with the shortest revalidation increment. However, this could be very
inconvenient for your staff, so the option is left for management to decide for
each specific card holder.

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 The revalidation increment can be in hours or days, and the operation of the
system is slightly different depending on this setting.
• Hours
With the revalidation increment in hours, master cards are "recharged" with the
Use revalidation increments
number of hours you set. That is, the new expiration time is based on the time
in hours to "recharge" the
the card is revalidated.
master cards.
For example, the increment is set for 8 hours and a master user revalidates at
2:30 PM. The expiration date of that card would be extended to 10:30 PM
regardless of the expiration date on the card. If the staff member revalidates
again at 4:00 PM, the expiration would be extended to midnight.
• Days
If the revalidation increment is set in days, the card will always expire at the
Use revalidation increments
same time, only the expiration date will change. It does not matter what time
in days to maintain consistent
the card is revalidated.
expiration times.
For example, the increment is set for 1 day and a master card is set to expire at
7:00 Tuesday evening. If the staff member revalidates at 4:30 PM on Tuesday
the expiration date will be extended to 7:00 PM on Wednesday. If the staff
member revalidates again at 8:00 PM, the expiration date is not changed, as it is
already set for the next day.

Note: We recommend that you set the revalidation increment less than or
equal to the shift that a card holder works. For example, if a card holder
works an 8 hour shift, the revalidation increment should be set to 8 hours or
less.

Enable Revalidation
You can prevent a master user from revalidating his card by simply disabling the
revalidation option. For example, you may need to speak with the staff member
or there may be a disciplinary reason to prevent revalidation. Whatever the case,
the card cannot be revalidated until you change this setting.

Revalidation Shift
The revalidation shift can be used to limit the time of day a master user can
revalidate his/her master card. This can be a useful tool to prevent large groups
of staff members from trying to use the revalidation station at the same time. It
can also allow you to maintain a tighter level of security over the master cards
carried by your staff.

Messages for Users

Because your staff members must revalidate their master cards frequently, the
revalidation system can be a very useful communications tool. You can provide
room lists for your housekeepers, or task lists for your maintenance personnel.
There are many reasons you may wish to get some information to your
employees.
Messages for each master user are entered in the Master Users screen on the
Revalidation tab. Messages can be up to 1,000 characters long including spaces.
Remember though that the on-line revalidation station has a small screen, so
long messages may be difficult to communicate.
Users can print messages when they revalidate if revalidator unit is attached to
any standard parallel printer or the special revalidator printer available from
Onity as an option.

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 Using the Revalidator
From the staff member's point of view, the revalidation process is very simple
and quick. In its idle state, the revalidator will display "Press any Key".
• To revalidate a master key, first press any key on the revalidator.
• The revalidator will then prompt the user to insert the card. If
using a magnetic stripe key, the stripe on the key should be facing
upward and on the left side of the keycard as you insert the
keycard. If using a smart card, the chip should be facing down as
you insert the keycard into the slot.

• Once the card has been inserted, do not remove the card until the
display prompts you to do so. If using a smart card, this process
may take a few seconds for the system to recover the card activity
information.
• If a message has been entered for this user, the screen will beep and
prompt the user to press enter to see the message. The message
will be displayed on the screen.

• If the optional printer component is installed, the user may press

the star key (*) to print the message.

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 The following list gives a description of the revalidation process.
1. Read the card. The first step in the process is to identify the card
and check the attributes of the master user.
2. Recover card activity information. If the card is a smart card, the
system will recover card activity and lock status reports.
3. Encode new information onto the card. New information includes
extended expiration date and any attribute changes.
4. Display messages. If there is a message for this user it is displayed
now. The user can scroll through a long message and print it out if
an optional printer is connected.

Emergency Mode - Revalidator

If the revalidator loses communication with the main Onity server, the
revalidation process can continue in Emergency Mode. When this happens, the
system has fewer features and is intended to maintain active master cards until
the connection can be re-established.
To maintain the security of the revalidation system, a revalidation station will
not enter Emergency mode without a password.

Configuring Emergency Mode of the Revalidator

In order to use emergency mode, it must first be set up in the Onity software.
From the Configuration Menu, select Config. Emergency Reval. Enter the
password that must be used to set an encoder into emergency mode. You must
also choose the Expiration Date increment that will be used while in emergency
mode, as all masters are extended for the same revalidation increment. If a PIN
is required, check the box labled "Ask PIN to revalidate" and the user must enter
a PIN in order to revalidate.
Note: It is very important to remember the password that is set up in this
step. Without this password, it will be impossible to use the Revalidator if
communication is lost.

Revalidator Emergency Menu

Being in Emergency Mode does not prevent you from disabling revalidation for
users or changing the revalidation parameters. When the revalidation station is
in Emergency Mode, press the MENU button and enter the Emergency mode
password.
The menu has several options and allows you to modify the expiration
increment, the PIN Required option, manage users, and set the date and time.
To disable revalidation for a user, highlight the Mast. Users option and press
ENTER. Scroll through the list until you find the user you are looking for.
Press the * button to enable or disable revalidation for this user. Enabled users
are marked "OK”, and disabled users are marked "off."
Any changes made during Emergency Mode should be made identically at all
revalidation stations. When the connection to the main Onity server is re-
established, highlight Quit Emerg. Mode on the menu and press ENTER.

Revalidator Emergency Mode Limitations

In emergency mode, all users have the same revalidation increment and PIN
required attribute. Also, card activity and lock status reports are not collected
because there is no connection to the main Onity server. When Emergency
Mode ends, all functions will return to the previous settings.

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Quick Reference Guide

Lockset Light Indications

• Green Light – Valid Opening. Operate the handle to gain access to
the room.
• Red Light – Invalid Attempt. Card may have expired, been voided
by a new guest card, or may be for a different room.
• Alternating Red and Green Lights – Privacy indication or card out
of shift.
• Flashing Red Light – Blocked.
• Flashing Green Light – Office Mode.
• Delayed Red Light (Illuminates six seconds after card insertion) –
Card not encoded or incorrectly inserted.
• Green Light with Flashing Red Light – Low battery indication.
• Flashing Green and Red Lights – A Canceling card has been used
for this guest or master card.

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HT24W / HT28 Smart Software Icons

• - New Guest Check-In

• - Guest Copy

• - Check-Out

• - Single Opening Card

• - Read Card

• - Erase Card

• - Groups

• - Peripheral Openings

• - Master Users

• - Encode Canceling Card

• - Encode Blocking Card

• - Portable Programmer

• - Peripheral Diagnostics

• - Back Up Data

• - System Audit

• - Card Activity Report

HT24W / HT28 Smart Shortcut Function Keys

These keys can be pressed from the main screen any time an operator is logged
in to quickly access the most frequently used functions. Some functions may not
be available to all operators because their password level does not allow access
to the operation.

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 • F1 - Help
• F2 - Rooms List
• F3 - Read Card
• F4 - Erase a Card
• F5 - New Guest Check-In
• F6 - Guest Copy
• F7 - Check-Out
• F8 - Single Opening Card
• F9 - Logout
• F10 - Reception Menu
• F11 - Master Users

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What to Do If …
The following section provides a quick reference answering common questions
concerning the system. The answers to these questions provide step by step
instructions to solve the problems and may refer you to other sections of this
manual for more details on a particular step.

A staff member has lost a master card …

If a staff member has lost a master card you need to make sure that the card
cannot be used if found. There are several options described in the Master cards
section of this manual.
The most secure way to lock out a lost master card is to follow these steps.
• Enter the Master Users List (F11)
• Highlight the lost master user in the list
• Click the Cancel button at the bottom of the screen
• Answer Yes to confirm that you wish to cancel this user
• Select Master Canceling Card from the Masters Menu
• Highlight the type of master that was lost, GM for example.
The master user that list the card will be displayed in the lower
section of the screen
• Click the Encode button to make the card.
• Use this card in any lock that the lost master card could open.
• If the staff member needs a new card, you can re-enable (or un-
cancel) her.
• Highlight the name in the Master Users List and click the
Modify button.
• Click OK on the Modify screen and answer Yes to re-enable.
• Now you can make a new card for the staff member.
Note: Any other cardholders of this type (GM in the previous example) will be
locked out of the doors by the canceling card. These users need to update their
cards with new information. This can be done at a revalidation unit or at a
Onity computer.

Our PMS interface is down …

If you have multiple encoders that are normally controlled by the PMS you can
easily convert them to operate as terminal mode encoders. Go to the Peripheral
Diagnostics option on the Maintenance Menu. Use the Change Mode feature to
change the PMS encoders to terminal mode encoders. Then, operators can log
into the terminals with their normal operator password. Once logged in, they can
encode guest keys, make copies, read cards and perform other functions that will
keep the front desk operational until the PMS is back online.
There is an entire section in this manual dedicated to explaining the operation of
terminal mode encoders.
Note: Motorized encoders cannot be used as terminals because they do not
have keypads or displays.

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 Power is out and our encoders don't work …
Although all Onity encoders have battery backup, except for the motorized
encoder, if the power goes out for an extended period of time the encoders may
stop working. If this happens, you can still get new guests into their rooms by
using the Spare Card system. The Spare Cards will operate the guest rooms until
you are able to issue new cards to the guest.
Note: Spare Cards and Programming Cards must be prepared in advance
because you will not be able to make them when you need to use them.
To review the use of the Spare Card system and how to prepare for a power
outage, refer to the section of this manual titled Using the Spare Card System.

A guest needs a late check-out time …

Typically, the expiration time on the card is shortly after your standard check-out
time. If a guest needs to stay for a late check-out you should make a copy for
that room and adjust the expiration time to be long enough for the guest's needs.

Daylight Savings Time is next week …

Planning for Daylight Savings Time changes does not only involve changing the
time on your front desk console. This is the time to make sure all of your
systems are set to the correct time and date and are functioning normally. The
following list will help guide you at this time:
1. Your Onity computer may adjust for daylight savings time
automatically. If it does not, you can manually adjust the time in
your Onity front desk system. Refer to the section of this manual
titled Change Date and Time for step by step instructions on this
procedure. A message box may automatically pop up to confirm
the time change. If you have a PMS interface, make sure to
change the time on both systems.
2. Load the Portable Programmer. Refer to the section of this manual
titled Load Portable Programmer for step by step instructions on
this procedure.
3. If the dates of the time change are set up in your system, the locks
will automatically make the time adjustment on the correct day.
The locks must be updated within the six months prior to a time
change to be loaded with the proper information.

We want to provide our own cards …

Onity rejects over 90% of the Technical Support recommends purchasing magnetic stripe cards from Onity. Onity
magnetic keycard vendors uses only the highest quality mag-stripe cards available. Onity’s quality requirements
who submit samples. are so strict that over 90% of the vendors who apply to supply cards through Onity
fail to meet the requirements.
Because it is impossible for Onity locks to work with all varieties of smart cards
they are only available through Onity. Our smart cards are pre-configured by the
manufacturer with special information that is required for operation.

We want to punch holes in our master cards to

wear them on a chain …
The trick with punching a hole in the card is picking a non-vital area for the hole.
Place the card in front of you with the graphic facing you, just like you would

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 insert it into a lock. Punch the hole within ½ inch of the top right corner of the
card.

When should we replace our cards …

When the cards become scratched, or the plastic can be seen through the
magnetic stripe, they should be replaced. It is important to note that many times,
the leading edge of the magnetic stripe will wear before the rest of the stripe. If
you have a question, compare the card to a new card. If the stripe has receded
from the edge, replace it.

Troubleshooting

Guest card will not open the door – red light

A quick red light indicates that the lock has properly read the card, and made an
informed decision to reject the card. Begin by using the READ function of the
front desk console. Most problems of this nature begin with the encoding
process. As a final step, you may proceed to the door with the guest card and the
Portable Programmer. Use the following checklist to assist you:
1. Read the card. What is the expiration date and time? Has the card
expired?
2. Was the card made for the proper room number?
3. Has another guest been checked into the same room, voiding the
original guest card?
4. Take the Portable Programmer to the door. Connect the PP to the
lock, turn it on, and press the MENU key until the word Test
appears on the display. Do not push any buttons. Insert the guest
card in the lock. The PP will display the reason that the card does
not work in the lock.

Guest card will not open the door – flashing red

light
This means that the lock was blocked with a blocking card. Assign the guest to
another room or use the blocking card again to unblock the lock.

Guest and staff cards will not open the door –

flashing red and green lights
A flashing red and green indicator means the privacy indication has been
activated. Since this is only accomplished from inside the room, the room is
probably occupied. If you know for a fact that the room is not occupied, use the
PP to test the function of the privacy indicator. If the indicator is faulty, replace
the lock.

Guest and staff cards will not open the door –

solid green, flashing red light
This is the low battery indication for the lock. The lock has two levels of low
battery detection:

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 1. A warning level indicating that the batteries are weak but the lock
remains operational. This indication is typically displayed to staff
cards only.
2. A low battery shut down level indicating that the batteries may be
too weak for the lock to function properly. This indication is
displayed to any valid card.
Replace the batteries in the lock with fresh AA Alkaline batteries.

Card has broken in lock

Use the point of a knife and pry the broken card up from the slot. When the card
is removed, make a new card for the guest. If the card cannot be removed from
the lock, use the Portable Programmer to open the door, and then replace the
lock.

The programmer will not turn on

The Portable Programmer runs on 4 AA Alkaline batteries, which are good for
about 50 hours of usage. If the unit will not turn on, make sure that the batteries
are fully seated in the battery compartment. If they are, then replace the batteries.

The programmer beeps, but the screen is blank

Replace the batteries in the Portable Programmer.

The screen on our encoder is blank

Make sure that the power cord is plugged in and the unit is turned on. Double-
check your power by installing 6 AA Alkaline batteries in the encoder and
checking all of the functions.

We get encoding errors when making cards

Make sure that the cards are not worn or dirty. The front desk area of a hotel is a
very busy area, and debris can build up around the encoders. Make sure the card
slot is free of debris by gently blowing air through the slot. If the problem
persists, purchase cleaning cards from Onity, and use one in the encoding slot.

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 Our PMS says that Onity is not responding
The most common problem with the PMS interface is the inability to make keys.
Some of these issues relate to the PMS companies and how they code the
software, but the vast majority of these issues can be solved using common
sense. If the PMS appears to be operating normally, and the Onity system
appears to be operating normally, but the two systems are not working together,
check the following items:
1. Make sure the PMS interface cable is fully connected to the back of
the Onity server. If the connector is installed at an angle, straighten
it so that all of the pins may make contact.
2. Make sure the PMS interface cable is fully connected to the PMS
terminals. If there is also an intermediate connection, make sure it
is fully connected.
3. Make sure that the Onity server is not running a process that will
temporarily halt PMS communications, such as viewing the
Peripheral Diagnostic screen.
4. Make sure that the PMS server is not running a process that will
temporarily halt communications, like a batch reporting process.
Make sure the baud rate settings for the two systems are set the same. Consult
your PMS manuals for the proper settings, and refer to the section of this manual
titled Station Configuration to set the Onity baud rate.
If the PMS connection is through Ethernet, be sure the Port Number is set
properly in both systems.

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Appendix A – Import Users

Add User Command

It is possible to import users into the system using a plain text file. Each line of
this file contains a command to execute. The lines that begin with character “#”
are considered comments.
The message itself has two fields: the command and the command parameters or
fields. The command is the first character of the line and must be separated from
the fields by a space character. Spaces at the beginning or end of a line are
disregarded.
Separators delimit every field within the message. The separator is the comma
character represented as ‘,’ in this document. If a field is missing, its separators
will still be part of the message.
If a comma is to be present within a given field, e.g. user names (Smith, John),
the field is enclosed in double quotes.
Each command that cannot be executed correctly will create an error line.
Following is the format of the import command (note the ‘_’ character represents
a space):

Command Description
A Adds a new user to the database.

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Format:
A Name,Type,Mast,P,O,B,Shift,Aut,Dexp,Texp,Tinc,Inc,Pin,Apin,Mpin,Cpin,Rev,RS,NID,Dep,C,Dact,
Tact

The data fields may contain data conforming to the following specifications. Refer to Add/Edit
Users for more information on these fields.

FieldDescription Mandatory Comments

Name User Name * User name
Type Type of User * H – Hotel users
Mast Master Code * Must be the name of an existing master
P Privacity 0 – No; 1 – Yes
O Office 0 – No; 1 – Yes
B Block 0 – No; 1 – Yes
ShiftShift From 0 to 8
Aut Authoriza A string with the numbers of the assigned authorisations
Dexp Date A string with the expiration date for the user in format
Expiration YYYYMMDD.
TExp Time Time of expiration from 0 to 23
Expiration
Tinc Type 0 – None;
Increment 1 – Hours
2 – Days
3 – Months
Inc Increment Depends on the type of increment
Pin Pin A number from 1 to 9999
Apin AskPin 0 – No; 1 – Yes
Mpin Must Modify 0 – No; 1 – Yes
Pin
Cpin User Can 0 – No; 1 – Yes
Modify Pin
Rev User can be 0 – No; 1 – Yes
Revalidated
RS Revalidation Format : HH:MM-HH:MM
Shift Including the “:” and the “-“
NID Number Id This field is not used for this system
Dep Department This field is not used for this system
C CardNumber This field is not used for this system
DAct Date A string with the activation date for the user in format
Activation YYYYMMDD. If a user has activation date, it must have an
expiration date.
TAct Time Time of activation from 0 to 23
Activation

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Glossary of Terms

Amenity
An item or service that a hotel offers to some guests but not to all guests. There
may be a charge for the use of this service. Concierge lounges, guestroom safes
and fitness centers are some common amenities.

Grand Master Key

In a conventional metal key system the grand master key will open every door in
the system.

HTCOM
The proprietary communications network between Onity computers and
peripheral devices like encoders, revalidators and on-line readers.

ISO
International Standards Organization - This group defines standards such as
magnetic card encoding. Onity Motorized encoders can encode magnetic tracks
1 and 2 with ISO information.

Memory Card
A smart card with memory that can be written or read without requiring a
password.

Microprocessor Card
A type of smart card with built in data security features such as encryption and
password protection.

Office Function
The ability of a lock to be unlocked for unrestricted access. This may be
accomplished by using an authorized card or automatically at predefined times.
The lock will remain in office mode until manually or automatically changed
back into standard mode.

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 Panic Retraction
The ability to retract both the deadbolt and the latch on a lockset by simply using
the lever handle or knob.

PMS
Property Management System - A computer system used by hotels to control and
monitor the operation of the property such as reservations, billing and guest
reception.

Revalidation
A system used to effectively manage master card holders that reduces the
inconvenience associated with lost cards and the staff members who carry the
cards.

Smart Card
A general term used in this manual to refer to any contact type memory card or
microprocessor card.

Terminal Mode Encoders

Onity encoders that can be used to encode and read guest cards without being
controlled by the PMS or a Onity computer. Room number and other
information is entered by using the keypad of the encoder.

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 Guest and staff cards will not open the door - solid
green, flashing red light 115
Guest card will not open the door - flashing red light
114
Guest card will not open the door - red light 114

Index H
Hotel Information (F2) 16
HT24 Card Readers 80
HT24 Magnetic Stripe Lockset 77
HT24W 3
HT28 Dual Technology Lockset 85
HT28 Smart 3

L
A
Language 72
A guest needs a late check-out time … 113
Load Portable Programmer 43
A staff member has lost a master card … 112
Lock Openings 60
Lock Status Report 65
B Logout / Login (F9) 25
Backup Data 53
M
C Magnetic Cards 79
Master Canceling Card 38
Card Activity Report 63
Master Users (F11) 27
Card has broken in lock 115
Mastering Changes 51
Change Date and Time 72
Move to Historic 55
Change Encoder 74
Check-Out (F7) 10
Check-Out Warning 75 N
Communications Distributor 100
New Guest Check-In (F5) 4
Config. Emergency Reval. 74
Copy Guest (F6) 7
O
D Operator Levels Required 70
Operators 67
Daylight Savings Time is next week … 113
Our PMS interface is down … 112
Door Transactions 60
Our PMS says that Onity is not responding 116

E P
Emergency Mode - Revalidator 107
Peripheral Diagnosis 48
Emphasized Authorizations Data 53
Peripheral Openings 23
Encode Blocking Card 40
PMS Enabled 75
Encode Diagnostic Card 41
Portable Programmer 91
Encode Guest Canceling Card 40
Power is out and our encoders don't work … 113
Encode Safe Emergency Card 42
Encode Spare Cards 41
Encoders 81 R
Erase a Card (F4) 15 Read a Card (F3) 14
Exit 25 Revalidation 26
Extended Portable Programmer (XPP) 95 Revalidator Options 104
Room Out of Service 50
G
Groups 18 S
Guest and staff cards will not open the door - flashing Show PMS Communications 75
red and green lights 114 Single Opening Card (F8) 11

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Smart Card Encoder 88
Smart Cards 87
Station Configuration 72
Station Diagnosis 50
System Auditor 57

T
The programmer beeps, but the screen is blank 115
The programmer will not turn on 115
The screen on our encoder is blank 115

U
Using the Revalidator 106

W
We get encoding errors when making cards 115
We want to provide our own cards … 113
We want to punch holes in our master cards to wear
them on a chain … 114
When should we replace our cards … 114

X
XPP Mastering 70

118 • Index HT24W / HT28 Smart System User’s Manual