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SwiftTec FAQ: How to setup VisitLogger with a Door Access Relay
Problem
You want to use the VisitLogger module to trigger a door access relay to release a door when a valid card is scanned.
Applies To
Solution
You will need:
- A valid licence
- A Club Membership and Door Release Control extension
licences
or - A MBS Master licence
- A Club Membership and Door Release Control extension
licences
- A compatible USB relay which can be obtained by contacting
us or purchasing one direct from
http://sigma-shop.com/product/67/usb-relay-controller-one-channel-pcb.html
or
http://sigma-shop.com/product/7/usb-relay-controller-one-channel-box.html
Connections
The USB Relay needs to be connected to a USB port of computer running the VIsit Logger module. The following diagram shows the connections:
The USB scanner and USB relay are connected directly to the computer. The door release mechanism would be powered externally and triggered via the relay.
Enabling in the Software
- Plug in the USB relay and make sure the drivers are loaded before continuing to the next step
- Run the setup tool
- Select the Devices tab
- Make sure the Use door release if available is ticked
- Click on the Select Device button
- Select the correct COM device from the dropdown list. The
rest of the settings are normally be left as they are.
- Press OK to select the chosen device
- The Code to lock and unlock are normally only changed when using devices with multiple relays.
- Press OK to save changes
- Select the Devices tab
- Run the VisitLogger module
- Open the Options Wizard by Right-clicking on the window and selecting Options
- Select the Use door release if available
- Press OK to save
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