Scheduled Commands
Location: Main Menu > Monitor/Command > Scheduled Commands
Scheduled Commands allow you to automatically command hardware (doors, readers, outputs, etc.) based on a defined schedule.
They are commonly used to unlock doors during business hours, activate outputs, or change reader modes at specific times.
Overview
A Scheduled Command consists of three main components:
•Device – The hardware object to be controlled
•Command – The action to perform
•Schedule – The time period when the command should occur
Edit Scheduled Command
Scheduled Commands eliminate the need for manual daily actions.
Creating a Scheduled Command
•Click Create New (upper left).
•Complete the following fields:
Step 1 – Select the Device
•Choose the hardware object you want to control.
•Available commands will change depending on the selected device.
Step 2 – Select the Command
Examples include:
•Unlock
•Lock
•Change reader mode
•Activate output
•Deactivate output
Step 3 – Assign a Schedule
•Open the Schedules tab.
•Click Add.
•Select the desired Schedule.
•Click OK.
•Save the Scheduled Command.
The command will now execute automatically according to the assigned schedule.
Editing a Scheduled Command
1.Click the name of the Scheduled Command from the list.
2.Modify:
oDevice
oCommand
oSchedule
oExceptions (if needed)
3.Click Save.
Location within Scheduled Command: Exceptions Tab
Exceptions allow you to temporarily modify a Scheduled Command for a specific date.
To add an Exception:
1.Open the Scheduled Command.
2.Click the Exceptions tab.
3.Click Add.
4.Select:
oDate
oTime range
oException Type
Exception Types
Add to Schedules
Adds additional active time beyond the normal schedule.
Example:
Normal unlock time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Add exception: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Result: Door unlocks 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM on that date.
Override Schedules
Replaces the normal schedule for the selected date.
Example:
Normal unlock time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Override exception: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Result: Door unlocks only from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on that date.
Important: When using Override, you must define the entire active time for that date.