Digilock NEXT Sola3 Touch RFID Product Manual

Product Guide

Touch RFID

Key Managed

Shared Use Functionality

Sola locks with a touch RFID interface are operated by an RFID credential or by an ADA compliant User Key. Manager Keys provide
management access and external power. Programming is accomplished via a Programming Key unique to the lock system.

Lock Orientation - Views

Key Slot

Handle

Vertical

User Credentials

User Key

SOLA can be installed vertically or horizontally for left or right handed confi guration.

Reader

Horizontal with Handle on the Left

Key Button

LED Usage Indicator

Horizontal with Handle on the Right

RFID Card

Keys

Operates the lock

Overrides user access

Allows access for management inspection

Provides external power

Assigns user credential

Sets lock functionality

1

Up to 25 Manager Keys may be programmed to a lock. 21 Programming Key allowed per lock group.

RFID

CARD

RFID Adhesive
Label

User Key

●●●

Manager Key

RFID Keyfob

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RFID Wristband

Programming Key

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Key Insertion

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Touch RFID

Key Managed

Shared Use Functionality

VerticalHorizontal - Handle on Left Horizontal - Handle on Right

Handle Positions

90º

Locked

180º

90º Counter-Clockwise
to unlock

OR

Locked

90º Clockwise
to unlock

Locked

2

180º Counter-Clockwise
to unlock

OR

Locked

180º Clockwise
to unlock

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Touch RFID

Key Managed

Shared Use Functionality

Setup

Locks are shipped with factory default settings (only operates by pressing `). Each lock must be set up to operate with a Programming
Key and Manager Keys.

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Insert the Programming Key.
A two-tone beep will be heard

and the LED will fl ash.

While the LED is fl ashing, insert
one Manager Key at a time.

A two-tone beep will be heard for
each Manager Key programmed.

While the LED is fl ashing, insert
the Programming Key.

A two-tone beep will be heard
and the LED will turn off.

Programming Instructions

Express Register Manager Keys

The Programming Key can quickly program multiple locks to operate with the same Manager Keys.

1

Go to a lock already programmed to operate with the Manager Keys.
Touch and hold
5 seconds followed by 2 sets of two-tone beeps after 10 seconds)
then release.

The LED will flash.

`

for 10 seconds (a two-tone beep will be heard after

2

While the LED is fl ashing, insert the Programming Key.
A two-tone beep will be heard and the LED will turn off.

Repeat above steps for each lock
or follow instructions to Express
Register Manager Keys to setup
all locks.

3

At each lock to be programmed, insert the Programming Key.
A two-tone beep will be heard and the LED will fl ash once to indicate

successful registration.

*The Programming Key will continue to function in Express Registration mode until it is used to operate a lock.

4

To end Express Registration mode:*
Go to any programmed lock.
Press ` then insert the Programming Key.

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Programming Instructions

Add Manager Keys

Manager Keys can be programmed to the locks at any time.

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Touch RFID

Key Managed

Shared Use Functionality

Go to a lock requiring additional
Manager Keys.

Touch and hold ` for 5 seconds
(a two-tone beep will be heard
after 5 seconds) then release.

The LED will fl ash.

While the LED is fl ashing, insert
the Programming Key.

A two-tone beep will be heard.

While the LED is fl ashing, insert
each additional Manager Key one
at a time.

A two-tone beep will be heard for
each Manager Key programmed.

Replace Keys

The locks must be reprogrammed to prevent the lost/stolen keys from operating a lock.

1

To replace the Programming Key:

Note the order or serial number (found on the lock’s rear).

2

Contact Digilock Support to purchase a replacement Programming Key.

Insert the Programming Key.
A two-tone beep will be heard

and the LED will turn off.
Repeat above steps for each lock

or follow instructions to Express
Register Manager Keys to quickly
program multiple locks to operate
with the same Manager Keys.

1a 1b

To replace the Manager Keys:

Collect all remaining and replacement Manager Keys.
Go to any lock operated by the lost/stolen Manager Keys. Touch and

hold ` for 5 seconds (a two-tone beep will be heard after 5 seconds)
then release.

The LED will flash.

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2a 2b

While the LED is fl ashing, insert the Programming Key.
A two-tone beep will be heard.
Insert the Programming Key again.
Three sets of two-tone beeps will be heard and the LED will turn off. All

previously programmed Manager Keys will be erased.
Follow instructions to Add Manager Keys to program the remaining and

replacement Manager Keys to the locks.

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RFID

CARD

RFID

CARD

Touch RFID

Key Managed

Shared Use Functionality

Operating Instructions - In Shared Use Functionality

In shared use functionality, the user presents an RFID credential or inserts any User Key to lock and the same User RFID Credential or User
Key to unlock. Once unlocked, the locker is available for a different user.

1a 1b 2a 2b

Operate with a User RFID Credential

To lock: Close the door. Touch ` then present an RFID credential, then

turn the handle to the locked position.

To unlock: Touch ` then present the same RFID credential, then turn

the handle to the unlocked position. Open the door.

1a 1b

Operate with a User Key

To lock: Close the door. Insert any User Key then turn the handle to the

locked position.

2a 2b

To unlock: Insert the same User Key then turn the handle to the

unlocked position. Open the door.

1a 1b 2a 2b

Operate with a Manager Key

To unlock: Insert a valid Manager Key then turn the handle to the

unlocked position. Open the door.

To relock: Close the door. Insert a valid Manager Key then turn the

handle to the locked position.*

* If a valid Manager Key is used to relock, the previous user credential will continue to operate the lock.

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Touch RFID

Key Managed

Shared Use Functionality

Support

Low Battery Indicator

After locking or unlocking, the lock emits two sets of three beeps indicating that the batteries are low. Replace the batteries.

Does not Unlock with the User RFID Credential or User Key

The lock does not recognize the User RFID Credential or User Key. For immediate access, operate with a valid Manager Key.

Does not Operate with a Manager Key

The lock does not recognize the Manager Key. Follow instructions to Add Manager Keys to program the Manager Key to the lock. For
immediate access, operate with another valid Manager Key.

Does not Operate with the Programming Key

The lock does not recognize the Programming Key. If the Programming Key has been replaced, operate with the Replacement
Programming Key. Contact Digilock support for additional assistance.

No Audible Feedback when ` is Pressed

The batteries may need to be replaced. For immediate access, operate with a valid Manager Key.

It is not necessary to uninstall the lock from the door.

Battery Replacement

b

c

In case of battery failure, operate with a valid Manager Key.

a

a. Remove the screw and the battery cover.
b. Replace the four premium AA batteries.
c. Replace battery cover and screw.

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