Holding Doors Open

When the system is holding a door open during the day, such as in the case of a public lobby door, the door is typically held open with a manual switch or by an automatic schedule.

If you configured the system to unlock during a specific time period and the security system is armed, then visitors could enter the building and trigger an alarm.

If traffic or weather delay employees from arriving to work on time, and the system unlocks the door, then visitors may be invited into the building before employees arrive.

When automatic scheduling is used, consider configuring the system to unlock or open the door:

1. When the security system is disarmed.
2. Within a designated time period.

3. After a supervisor or other responsible person has arrived to disarm the security system.

These considerations help the system to remain locked until all conditions are met.