Cards

Location: Main Menu > Access Control > Cards

Overview

The Cards section in Drawbridge is used to create, manage, and assign credentials (cards or key fobs) to cardholders. Each card represents a unique credential that is presented at a reader to grant or deny access based on assigned permissions.

Cards are linked to Cardholders and assigned Access Levels, which determine where and when access is allowed.

Key Features

•Create and manage individual credentials

•Assign cards to cardholders

•Configure activation and expiration dates

•Support for PIN codes (if required)

•Assign multiple access levels per card

•Batch creation for large card sets

•Advanced options such as anti-passback exemptions and extended access

Creating a New Card

1.Navigate to Access Control > Cards

2.Click Add Card (upper left)

3.Enter the required information:

oCard Number – The credential number printed or encoded on the card

oCard Set – The group/format the card belongs to

oPIN Code (optional)

4.Configure card settings:

oActive On – Start date/time for the card

oExpires – Set expiration (or leave as Never)

5.Assign the card:

oSelect a Cardholder in the Assigned To field

6.Click Save

Card Settings Explained

•Passback Exempt

oIgnores Anti-Passback rules (used in Area tracking systems)

•PIN Exempt

oAllows access without requiring a PIN when dual authentication is enabled

•Extended Access

oGrants longer unlock times at doors (useful for maintenance or ADA access)

•Communication User

oForces communication with certain wireless locksets (IN120/IN220 only)

•Permanent Credential

oPrevents the card from being overwritten in locksets with limited storage

Assigning Access Levels

Each card must have at least one Access Level to function.

To assign:

1.Open the card record

2.Go to the Access Level Memberships tab

3.Click Add

4.Select the desired Access Level

5.Set Effective Dates (if needed)

Batch Card Creation

To create multiple cards at once:

1.Navigate to Cards

2.Click Create Batch

3.Enter:

oStarting Card Number

oNumber of Cards

oCard Set and other settings

4.Click Save

Best Practice:

•Limit batches to 100 cards at a time for optimal performance

Editing or Deleting Cards

•Click any card in the list to edit details

•Modify fields as needed and click Save

•Use the delete option (if available) to remove unused cards