CISA AP3 UNIKA is the key associating the AP3 mechanical system, patented and with duplicates only obtainable from CISA and CISA Solution Partners, with a new key bow equipped with a transponder, which can open electronic access control devices.
With AP3 UNIKA you can combine AP3 master key systems and electronical systems.
As regards the mechanical part, the AP3 UNIKA keys are provided arranged to open the doors with mechanical devices (cylinders, padlocks, ...) according to the agreed specification.
Each key is identified with a code marked on the neck of the key.
As regards the electronic part, the AP3 UNIKA keys are provided with any initialization.
For these reasons, the AP3 UNIKA keys are listed in the key list with the status "Undetermined".
To program an AP3 UNIKA key for the first time you must specify the code marked on the neck of the key in order to properly associate the electronic part with the mechanical part.
UNIKA keys are all listed in the Key List. Those you have not yet programmed are in a Undetermined status.
Click on the Keys tab. Look for the line corresponding to the UNIKA key to program. The code is marked on the metal part of the key.
To look for a key:
It opens the Key info window. Click on Program card button.
It starts a wizard.
To start, fill the code marked on the metallic part of the UNIKA key in the Key code field..
When you are done, click on Next.
Select the doors you need to open. When you are done, click on Next.
Change the Validity end date according to your needs: the key will open the selected doors until 23:59 of that date, after it will be necessary to reprogram it.
You can register to those who you deliver a key in User field, choosing the name from the list.
If you have a lot of person in the list, you can restrict the serch typing part of the name.
If the person is not in the list, you can add it clicking on +.
When you are done, click on Next.
Place the UNIKA key to be programmed on the reader and wait: the program verifies that the key is correct, then automatically proceeds writing. At this stage it is important not to remove the key from the reader.
When writing is done, the Summary is displayed.
If you have technical problems, you can see the page I cannot read/write a card
During programming you can choose some advanced options.
You can define which days of the week and at which time shifts the key is enabled to open.
At step 2 – Configuration, click on Days and times in which the key can be used. In the example, we choose from Monday to Friday.
For schedules, you can set up to two shifts. For example: 8: 00-12: 45, 15: 30-18: 45
Note:
The PRIVACY is a feature that some electronic locks have. It is designed for hotels' guests that, once inside their room, can prevent the door opening by the service staff: you can activate it simply pressing the PRIVACY button on the inside of the lock.
When you program a card, with the "Override PRIVACY" option you can decide if a card can ignore the PRIVACY function (it is important for the manager which can open in case of emergency). Usually, in a hotel, service staff cards don't override the PRIVACY, while manager's and guests' cards can override.
Note: make sure that your electronic lock supports this feature.