User’s Guide-English
Document Number: 83000-902-ENEN, Rev. A.1
HID Global Corporation
9292 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
Edge Solo User’s Guide
Copyright © 2007 HID Corporation. All rights reserved.
Revised: 08-22-2007
Contents
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1: Getting Started 1
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installing the Edge Solo Jumpstart Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessing the Edge Solo Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Enabling JavaScript in Your Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Understanding the Management Console Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Logging Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2: Setting Up Preferences 7
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Changing Your Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Defining How Information is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Changing the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3: Setting Up Schedules 9
Adding a Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Example Schedule 1: Shift That Has Split Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Example Schedule 2: Shift That Spans Midnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Adding Dates That Are Exceptions (Holidays or Special Days) . . . . . . . . . . .12
Changing a Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Assigning a Schedule to a Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Viewing a List of All Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Deleting a Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Downloading Schedules for Use in a Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Setting Up and Editing the Door Unlock Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4: Setting Up People Who Access the Door 19
Adding People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Changing a Person’s Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Assigning or Changing a Person’s Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Assigning or Changing a Person’s Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Assigning Multiple Schedules to a Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Viewing a List of All People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Removing People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Downloading People Information for Use in a Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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5: Setting Up Cards 27
Setting Up Card Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adding Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adding Cards Individually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adding a Card by Swiping It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Reassigning a Card to a Different Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Viewing a List of All Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Deleting Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Downloading Card Information for Use in a Spreadsheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6: Opening the Door and Monitoring Status 33
Letting Someone In the Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Unlocking and Relocking the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Stopping a Door Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Monitoring the Door Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Understanding the Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Viewing Recent Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Viewing All Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Exporting Events for Use in a Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
7: Downloading Reports 37
8: Backing Up and Restoring Your Edge Solo Data 39
Backing Up Your Edge Solo Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Restoring Your Edge Solo Data from a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
9: Updating Firmware 41
Managing Multiple Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
10: Troubleshooting 43
A: Event Reference 45
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Getting Started
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Edge Solo is a cost-effective, single-door access control solution. This solution permits
remote management and report generation using a web browser.
Edge Solo lets you set up and control access to your door. You set up the people who
need regular access to the door and assign them a card and schedule.You can also let
someone in, unlock the door, relock the door, and monitor all door activity.
The following sections describe how to get started with your Edge Solo:
• “About This Guide” on page 1
• “Installing the Edge Solo Jumpstart Shortcut” on page 2
• “Accessing the Edge Solo Management Console” on page 3
• “Logging Off” on page 5
• “Technical Support” on page 6
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About This Guide
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This guide describes how to use the Edge Solo to manage people, cards, and
schedules.
Conventions
This guide uses the following typographical conventions to help explain how to use
the Edge Solo.
Convention
Definition
Bold Words in bold show items to select or click, such as menu items, tabs,
or buttons.
Note Notes contain important information that may affect how you set up
Edge Solo.
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Installing the Edge Solo Jumpstart Shortcut
Installing the Edge Solo Jumpstart Shortcut
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Before you can access the Edge Solo management console to set up schedules, people,
and cards, Windows users need to install the Edge Solo Jumpstart shortcut. This
shortcut lets you access the Edge Solo management console using your local area
network.
Note: To install the Jumpstart shortcut, you need the Media Access Control (MAC)
address of your Edge Solo. Your installer put the MAC address on the Edge Solo
Quick Start card, or it is on the Edge Solo box. The MAC address is a unique number
that identifies your Edge Solo.
If you are using Linux or a Mac, you need to use a static IP address.
To download and install the Jumpstart shortcut:
1 Open your web browser.
2 In the field at the top of the browser window, enter the following:
www.hidcorp.com/SoloJumpstart.exe
3 Press Enter.
4 Use the run or open option to start the installation.
• If run or open is not an option, save the file to a folder. Using My
Computer on your Windows Desktop, navigate to where you downloaded
the file and double-click the SoloJumpstart.exe file.
• The Welcome window displays.
5 Click Next.
6 Enter the 12-character MAC address of your Edge Solo.
• Enter just the letters and numbers without any colons or other characters.
7 Click Next.
8 Select the shortcuts that will let you access Jumpstart.
• Be sure you know where you put the shortcuts.
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9 Click Next.
• Jumpstart installs and displays the successful installation window when it
is finished.
10 Click Finish.
• Now you can use the Jumpstart shortcut to access the Edge Solo
management console.
Accessing the Edge Solo Management Console
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The Edge Solo management console is where you set up and monitor your Edge Solo.
You access the management console using your web browser. Edge Solo supports the
following browsers:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0 or later
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• Mozilla Firefox, version 2.0 or later
Note: You must enable JavaScript in your browser. If it is not enabled, you will not be
able to display the Edge Solo management console. For information about how to
enable JavaScript, see “Enabling JavaScript in Your Browser” on page 4.
You must log in with the user name and password to access the management console.
The Edge Solo has a single user name and password for anyone who needs to manage
your system. The user name is: user. Be sure to enter it with the lower-case letter u.
The person who installed your Edge Solo set your password. If you do not have the
password, contact your installer.
More than one person can be logged in at a time.
To access the management console:
1 Using the shortcut you created when you installed Edge Solo Jumpstart, start
Jumpstart.
• The shortcut may be in one or more of the following locations:
• Start menu
• Windows Desktop
• Quick Launch bar
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Accessing the Edge Solo Management Console
• Internet Explorer Favorites
• Jumpstart opens your default browser and accesses your Edge Solo, then
the Login page displays.
2 In the User Name field, enter your user name.
• The user name is user and is case sensitive.
3 In the Password field, enter your password.
• Enter the password exactly the way the installer gave it to you. Passwords
are case sensitive and contain only letters and numbers. Refer to the Edge
Solo Quick Start for Customers card that your installer gave you.
4 Click OK.
• The Edge Solo management console page displays. The Home tab
automatically displays whenever you log in.
• For information about the management console page, see “Understanding
the Management Console Page” on page 5.
Enabling JavaScript in Your Browser
If the management console page does not display properly, check that you have
JavaScript enabled in your browser. The exact location of this option may vary based
on the browser version you are using, but the steps below should help you find and
enable the option.
To enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer:
1 Select Tools > Internet Options.
2 Click the Security tab.
3 Click Custom Level.
4 Scroll down to the Scripting options.
5 Enable Active Scripting.
6 Click OK.
7 Click OK.
To enable JavaScript in Firefox:
1 Select Tools > Options.
2 Click the Content icon.
3 Select the Enable JavaScript option.
4 Click OK.
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Understanding the Management Console Page
The management console page gives you access to the things you can do to set up
your Edge Solo.
Click to unlock the
door; door stays
unlocked until you
relock it.
Status area
where you can
see the current
door status.
Click to let
someone in
the door now.
Dashboard that
displays on the
left side of every
page.
Click to stop an
alarm that is
currently sounding
or flashing.
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Tab contains advanced settings
for installers. If you have access,
be sure you understand the
settings before changing them.
Log of all recent events
related to door access,
alarms, and access attempts.
Tabs where you can view
lists of information and add,
edit, or delete information.
Shortcuts to common tasks
in the management console.
Logging Off
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When you are finished working with the Edge Solo, you should close your browser.
This logs you off.
You may want to stay logged in all day if you need to let people in the door or want to
monitor events. We recommend that you close your browser at the end of the day.
To lo g of f:
• Close your browser.
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Technical Support
Technical Support
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Technical support for your Edge Solo is available by telephone:
• North Americas—California, USA
• Telephone—(949) 598-1600
• Toll Free Number—(800) 237-7769
• Fax—(949) 598-1690
• South America—Mexico
• Telephone—+52 477 779 1492
• Fax—+52 477 779 1493
• Europe, Middle East, and Africa—Haverhill, England
• Telephone—+44 1440 714 850
• Fax—+44 1440 714 840
• Asia Pacific—Hong Kong
• Telephone—(852) 3160 9800
• Fax—(852) 3160 4809
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Setting Up Preferences
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You can set up the following:
• Password to access the management console
• Custom fields for setting up people
• Display formats for names, dates, and times
• Date and Time settings
Changing Your Password
You use a single password to manage your Edge Solo. More than one person can be
logged in at a time with the password.
To change your password:
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1 Click the Preferences text link.
• The Preferences page displays.
2 Click the Password text link.
• The Password page displays.
3 Enter the new password in both fields.
• The new password must be at least 6 characters long, but not more than
10 characters. Use only letters and numbers. We recommend making the
password difficult to guess by mixing numbers, lower case letters, and
upper case letters and not spelling an actual word.
4 Click Save.
Defining How Information is Displayed
You can define the way names, dates, and times are displayed within the Edge Solo
Management Console. You can also define two custom fields for storing information
about people. By default, these fields are called Custom 1 and Custom 2.
Use one or both of these fields for a department name or number, supervisor’s name,
or other information that you want to maintain for people who use this door.
If you do not want to use these fields, enter a few blank spaces in them.
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To de fin e the d isp lay s:
1 Click the Preferences text link.
• The Preferences page displays.
2 Click the Displays text link.
• The Displays page displays.
3 Use the list boxes to select the desired formats for names, date, and times.
4 In the first custom field, select the "Custom Heading 1" text and enter what
you want to call the field.
• You can enter up to 25 characters.
• If you do not want to use the field, enter a few blank spaces in the field.
5 If you want to define the second custom field, select the “Custom Heading 2”
text and enter what you want to call the field.
• You can enter up to 25 characters.
• If you do not want to use the field, enter a few blank spaces in the field.
6 Click Save.
• Names, dates, times, and headings for the custom fields will now display
when you view, enter or edit information.
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the following related to the time that the Edge Solo uses for events,
reports, and at the top of each management console page:
• Current date
• Current time
To change the date and time:
1 Click the Preferences text link.
• The Preferences page displays.
2 Click the Date and Time text link.
• The Date and Time page displays.
3 Set the current date and time, if needed.
4 Click Save.
• All time displays change to use the new settings. All events that occur
after the change will use the new settings. If you changed the time zone,
only new event times will reflect the new time zone.
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Setting Up Schedules
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Before anyone can use a card to access the door, you must set up at least one schedule
and assign a schedule to each person.
The Edge Solo comes with the following schedules already set up for your use:
• 24x7—Sunday through Saturday, 00:00 to 24:00.
• 8:00–17:00—Monday through Friday 08:00 to 17:00.
• 7:00–19:00—Monday through Friday 07:00 to 19:00, Saturday 08:00 to 12:00.
• 15:00–24:00—Monday through Friday 15:00 to 24:00, Saturday 15:00 to 19:00.
• 23:00–8:00—Sunday through Thursday 23:00 to 24:00, Monday through
Friday 00:00 to 08:00, Friday 23:00 to 24:00, Saturday 00:00 to 03:00.
You can use these schedules as they are or edit them to meet your needs. You can also
create your own schedules.
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If needed, you can also set a door unlock schedule. This is a special type of schedule
that automatically unlocks the door at a specific time and relocks the door at a
specific time.
The following sections describe how to set up schedules:
• “Adding a Schedule” on page 10
• “Changing a Schedule” on page 14
• “Assigning a Schedule to a Person” on page 14
• “Viewing a List of All Schedules” on page 15
• “Deleting a Schedule” on page 15
• “Downloading Schedules for Use in a Spreadsheet” on page 16
• “Setting Up and Editing the Door Unlock Schedule” on page 16
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Adding a Schedule
Adding a Schedule
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Before anyone can use a card to open the door, you must set up at least one schedule
and assign a schedule to each person.
A schedule controls the time of day people can access the door. You can have up to
eight schedules to accommodate different work hours.
When setting the times, take into account people who arrive before their normal
workday starts. For example, if people work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., people may begin
arriving at 7:45 a.m., or possibly earlier.
You can add holidays and other special days to any schedule. The holidays and
special days let you determine whether people using a schedule have access on those
special days.
To add a schedule:
1 Click the Schedules tab.
• The Schedules tab displays, with a list of the existing schedules.
2 Click Add Schedule.
• The Add Schedule page displays.
3 In the Schedule Name field, enter a name for this schedule.
• You can enter up to 25 characters, including spaces.
• Give the schedule a name that you will easily recognize when you need to
assign a schedule.
4 If you need to set up each weekday with different times, click the Change to
show each weekday separately text link to add a row for each weekday, then
set the time for each day.
5 In the Monday - Friday row or in the row for each day, set the time that people
assigned to this schedule will have access, in the Time 1 column.
• If one of the autofill options meets your needs, select that option. The
times on the right will automatically populate.
• If you need to set up a split schedule, enter the split times in the Time 1
and Time 2 columns. You might need a split schedule if people need access
to the door from 8 a.m. to noon, no access from 12:01 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
then need access again from 1:01 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more
information, see “Example Schedule 1: Shift That Has Split Times” on
page 11.
• If you require more than two time blocks for Monday - Friday, click Add
Time 3 to add a new column.
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6 Set the access times for the Saturday and Sunday rows.
7 If you want holidays or other special days to have different access times or no
access, click Add Row for Special Day.
• For more information, see “Adding Dates That Are Exceptions (Holidays or
Special Days)” on page 12.
8 Click Save.
• You can now assign this schedule to a person.
Example Schedule 1: Shift That Has Split Times
A schedule with split times would accommodate a situation where people need access
to the door during certain times, but not other times in any given day. For example, if
people need access from 8 a.m. to noon, do not need access from 12:01 p.m. to
1:00 p.m., then need access again from 1:01 p.m.until 5:00 p.m.
The timeline below shows a split shift example.
Time 1—People
need access from
8 a.m. until 12 noon.
People do not need
access from12:01 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.
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Time 2—People
need access from
1:01 p.m. until 5 p.m.
8:00 a.m. 12 noon 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
To create a schedule for the split shift above, you would set the times in the schedule
as follows:
Days Time 1 Time 2
Monday through Friday 8:00 to 12:00 13:01 to 17:00
Note: People using the schedule above will not be able to enter the door between
12:01 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Be sure that this is what you intend.
If you need another time block, you can click Add Time 3 to add a third column to the
schedule.
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Example Schedule 2: Shift That Spans Midnight
A schedule that spans midnight would accommodate shifts that start one day and
end the next, for example, a third shift that starts at 11 p.m. and ends at 7 a.m.
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Adding a Schedule
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The timelines below show an example of a schedule that spans midnight.
Time 1—People
need access Sunday
night to start the
Sunday
shift.
11:59 p.m.
7:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. 12:00 midnight12:00 midnight
7:00 a.m.12:00 midnight
People do not need
access from 7:01 a.m.
to 10:59 p.m.
Time 2—People need
access each night to
start the shift.
Monday
through
Friday
Saturday
11:00 p.m.
Time 1—People need
access each night
during the shift.
Time 1—People need
access Saturday to
finish the shift.
To create a schedule for the shift above, you would set the times in the schedule as
follows:
Days Time 1 Time 2
Sunday 23:00 to 23:59
Monday through Friday 00:00 to 7:00 23:00 to 23:59
Saturday 00:00 to 7:00
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Adding Dates That Are Exceptions (Holidays or Special Days)
When you set up a schedule, you should consider whether you need to have different
access settings for holidays or other special days throughout the year. For example, if
your company observes U.S. holidays, consider whether to permit access on those
days.
If you want to permit access on holidays and special days, the same as you permit
access any other time, you do not need to do anything. However, if you want to limit
access on holidays and special days, you need to add a row to your schedule for each
special day.
To add dates that are exceptions:
1 From the schedule you are adding or editing, click Add Row for Special Day.
• A new row displays at the bottom of the schedule.
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2 In the new row, click the Change Date text link.
• The Add Special Day window displays.
3 Select the date you want one of the following ways:
• If you have already added a special day, select the day you want from the
Select a Special Day drop-down list.
• In the text box, click to use the pop-up calendar to select the date you
want.
4 Select whether you want this special day to repeat in future years.
• Add this date every year—Use if this special day occurs on the same date
every year, and you want it in this schedule every year.
• Add this date just this calendar year—Use if this is a one-time event or a
special day that does not occur on the same date each year.
5 In the Name field, enter a name for this special day.
• You can enter up to 20 characters, including spaces.
• Give the special day a name that clearly identifies it. If you do not enter a
name, the date will display in the schedule.
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6 Click Save.
• The schedule you started from displays.
7 In the Time 1 column, set the time that people assigned to this schedule will
have access on this special day.
• If you do not want people to have access on this special day, use the “No
access” option in the autofill area.
• If you need to set up a split schedule, enter the split times in the Time 1
and Time 2 columns. You might need a split schedule if people need access
to the door from 8 a.m. to noon, no access from 12:01 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
then need access again from 1:01 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more
information, see “Example Schedule 1: Shift That Has Split Times” on
page 11.
• If you require more than two time blocks for the special day, click Add
Time 3 to add a new column.
8 If you need additional holidays or special days, repeat steps 1 through 7 for
each special day.
9 Click Save.
• Changes to the schedule take effect immediately.
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Changing a Schedule
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You can change a schedule any time you need to adjust the access times, add or
remove a holiday, or make any other adjustments. You should review your schedules
at least once a year to check that they are correct and reflect holidays for the next
twelve months.
Note: Changing a schedule affects all people the schedule is assigned to.
To change a schedule:
1 Click the Schedules tab.
• The Schedules tab displays, with a list of the existing schedules.
2 Click the schedule you want to change.
• A pop-up menu displays.
3 Select Edit.
• The Edit Schedule page displays, with the schedule you selected.
4 Make the changes you need.
• For more information, see “Adding Dates That Are Exceptions (Holidays
or Special Days)” on page 12, “Example Schedule 1: Shift That Has Split
Times” on page 11, and “Example Schedule 2: Shift That Spans Midnight”
on page 11.
5 Click Save.
• Changes to the schedule take effect immediately.
Assigning a Schedule to a Person
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After you set up a schedule, you can assign it to a person and assign a card to the
person. You can start by either setting up the card or the person. For more
information see “Assigning or Changing a Person’s Schedule” on page 23.
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Viewing a List of All Schedules
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You can view a list of all schedules by clicking the Schedules tab. The following
sections describe what you can do from the schedule list:
• “Adding a Schedule” on page 10
• “Changing a Schedule” on page 14
• “Deleting a Schedule” on page 15
• “Setting Up and Editing the Door Unlock Schedule” on page 16
Deleting a Schedule
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You can delete a schedule if you no longer need it.
Note: You cannot delete a schedule that is assigned to one or more people. You must
first assign each person to a different schedule, then delete the schedule.
To delete a schedule:
1 Click the Schedules tab.
• The Schedules tab displays, with a list of the existing schedules.
2 Click the schedule you want to delete.
• A pop-up menu displays.
3 Select Delete.
• The Confirm window displays.
4 Click Delete.
• People assigned to this schedule will no longer have access until you
assign a new schedule to them.
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Downloading Schedules for Use in a Spreadsheet
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You can download schedule information and import that information into a
spreadsheet. For more information, see “Downloading Reports” on page 37.
Setting Up and Editing the Door Unlock Schedule
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If needed, you can set up a separate schedule to automatically unlock the door. When
the door is unlocked using this method, anyone can come in during the unlocked
times.
If you do not want your door to unlock automatically, you do not need to set up the
door unlock schedule.
Note: Be careful when using the door unlock schedule. The door will unlock
according to this schedule, even if your workplace is closed due to weather or other
unforeseen circumstances.
To set up the door unlock schedule:
1 Click the Schedules tab.
• The Schedules tab displays, with a list of existing schedules.
2 Click the Door Unlock Schedule text link.
• The Door Unlock Schedule page displays.
3 In the Schedule Name field, enter a name for this schedule.
• You can enter up to 25 characters, including spaces.
• Give the schedule a name that clearly shows it is the door unlock schedule.
4 In the row for each day, set the time that the door will automatically unlock,
in the Time 1 column.
• If one of the autofill options meets your needs, select that option. The
times on the right will automatically populate.
• If you need to set up Monday through Friday with the same times, click
the Collapse Monday - Friday text link to add a single row for Monday
through Friday.
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• If you need to set up a split schedule, enter the split times in the Time 1
and Time 2 columns. You might need a split schedule to unlock the door
from 8 a.m. to noon, lock it from 12:01 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., then unlock again
from 1:01 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, see “Example
Schedule 1: Shift That Has Split Times” on page 11.
• If you require more than two time blocks for Monday - Friday, click Add
Time 3 to add a new column.
5 Set the unlock times for the Saturday and Sunday rows.
6 If you want holidays or other special days to use different unlock times, click
Add Row for Special Day.
• For more information, see “Adding Dates That Are Exceptions (Holidays or
Special Days)” on page 12.
7 Click Save.
• The door will now unlock and relock automatically based on this schedule.
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Setting Up People Who Access the Door
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You can set up people who need to access the door any time, even if you are not ready
to assign them a card or schedule yet. However, for people to actually access the door,
they do need a card and schedule assigned to them.
The following sections describe how to set up people:
• “Adding People” on page 19
• “Changing a Person’s Information” on page 21
• “Assigning or Changing a Person’s Card” on page 22
• “Assigning or Changing a Person’s Schedule” on page 23
• “Viewing a List of All People” on page 24
• “Removing People” on page 25
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• “Downloading People Information for Use in a Spreadsheet” on page 25
Adding People
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You must add each person who needs to access the door and assign the person a card
and schedule. Each person can have one or more cards and one or more schedules.
You can assign the schedule and card when you add a person, as described below. For
more information about schedules, see “Adding a Schedule” on page 10.
To add a person:
1 Click the People tab.
• The People tab displays, with the fields to add a person.
2 In the First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name fields, enter the person’s
name.
• You can enter up to 20 characters in each field. These fields are required.
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3 Enter information into the additional fields, if needed.
• You can enter up to the following number of characters in each field:
• Middle Initial—1
• Email Address—30 (in the format name@company.com)
• Phone Number—20 (use any format you want)
• Custom fields—25
• The additional fields are informational and are not required. The two
fields below the Last Name field are custom fields that you can set up to
record information you want, such as department or supervisor. For
information about setting up these custom fields, see “Defining How
Information is Displayed” on page 7.
4 Select the Needs Extra Time option for this person:
• Yes—This person needs more time to open the door, perhaps because the
person uses a wheelchair or crutches. Your installer set the extra time
that controls how long the door will stay unlocked.
• No—This person does not need more time to open the door. Your installer
set the standard time that controls how long the door will stay unlocked.
5 From the “Do you want to assign a card now?” drop-down list, select the
option you want:
• Yes, assign card—Select if you have a card for this person and you are
ready to assign the card to this person now. Additional fields display below
to assign the card. Continue with the steps below.
• Not at this time—Select if you do not want to assign the card now. The
system saves the information, and you can continue with step 8. For
information about assigning a card later, see “Assigning or Changing a
Person’s Card” on page 22.
6 From the Existing Card drop-down list, select the option you want:
• Choose Existing Card—Select if you have already added cards, and you
have one or more cards that are not yet assigned to a person.
• New Card—Select if you need to add a card now.
• You must have the correct card format already set up.
• If you do not have a card format that corresponds to the card you want
to assign, you need to set up the card format. For more information,
see “Setting Up Card Formats” on page 27.
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7 Assign the card by following the steps below based on your selection.
If you selected Choose Existing Card If you selected New Card
• A list of unassigned cards displays.
1 Click the card you want to assign to
this person.
2 Select the expiration option for this
card:
• No—This card will not expire.
• Yes, expires on—This card will
expire and no longer work after
midnight on the date selected.
Select the expiration date you
want.
3 Click Save.
4 Continue with the steps below.
• Additional fields display to add a
new card.
1 From the Assign a Format drop-
down list, select the card format that
corresponds to the card you want to
assign.
2 In the Card Number field, enter the
number of the card you want to
assign.
3 Select the expiration option for this
card:
• No—This card will not expire.
• Yes, expires on—This card will
expire and no longer work after
midnight on the date selected.
Select the expiration date you
want.
4 Click Save.
5 Continue with the steps below.
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8 From the “Do you want to add a schedule now?” drop-down list, select the
option you want:
• Choose Existing Schedule—Select if you have already set up a schedule,
and you want to assign it now, then click the schedule you want to assign
to this person. The system saves the information, and you are done.
• Not at this time—Select if you do not want to assign a schedule to this card
now. The system saves the information, and you are done. For information
about assigning a schedule, see “Assigning or Changing a Person’s
Schedule” on page 23.
Changing a Person’s Information
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After you add a person, you can change the person’s information, as needed.
To change a person’s information:
1 Click the People tab.
• The People tab displays, with the fields to add a person.
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2 Click the View List text link.
• A list of the people you have set up displays.
3 Click the person whose information you want to change.
• A pop-up menu displays.
4 Select View.
• The Edit Person page displays, with the person’s information.
5 Click Edit.
6 Edit the person’s information as needed.
7 Click Save.
• If you need to delete, edit, or assign an additional card, click the
appropriate button.
• If you need to change, remove, or assign an additional schedule, click the
appropriate button.
Assigning or Changing a Person’s Card
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For a person already in the system, you can do the following related to cards:
• Assign a card for the first time
• Assign a different card
• Assign an additional card
To assign or change a person’s card:
1 Click the People tab.
• The People tab displays, with the fields to add a person.
2 Click the View List text link.
• A list of the people you have set up displays.
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3 Click the person whose information you want to change.
• A pop-up menu displays.
4 Select View.
5 Edit the card information, as needed.
• Once a card is created, only the expiration date can be changed.
Assigning or Changing a Person’s Schedule
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For a person already in the system, you can do the following related to schedules:
• Assign a schedule for the first time (see the steps below)
• Assign a different schedule (see the steps below)
• Assign an additional schedule (see “Assigning Multiple Schedules to a Person”
on page 24)
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To assign or change a person’s schedule:
1 Click the People tab.
• The People tab displays, with the fields to add a person.
2 Click the View List text link.
• A list of the people you have set up displays.
3 Click the person whose information you want to change.
• A pop-up menu displays.
4 Select View.
• The Edit Person page displays.
5 In the Schedule Name area, do one of the following, depending on what you
need to do.
• To remove the currently assigned schedule, click Remove Assignment.
This will remove the schedule from the person.
• To assign the person another schedule, click Assign Additional
Schedule.
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Viewing a List of All People
Assigning Multiple Schedules to a Person
After you set up the person and assign a schedule, you can assign additional
schedules to the person.
To assign multiple schedules to a person:
1 Click the People tab.
• The People tab displays.
2 Click the View List text link.
• A list of the people you have set up displays.
3 Click the person whose schedule you want to assign.
• A pop-up menu displays.
4 Select View.
• The Edit Person page displays.
5 In the Schedule Name area, click Assign Additional Schedule.
• The Choose Schedule window displays with a list of existing schedules.
6 Select the additional schedule that you want to assign.
• The person will have access based on the settings in any of the assigned
schedules. For example, if one assigned schedule permits access on
Saturday and another assigned schedule does not, the person will have
access on Saturday.
Viewing a List of All People
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You can view a list of all people you have added to the system.
To view a list of people:
1 Access the management console.
• For more information, see “Accessing the Edge Solo Management Console”
on page 3.
2 Click the People tab.
• The People tab displays, with the fields to add a person.
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3 Click the View List text link.
• A list of the people you have set up displays. You can view or change any of
the information in the list by clicking text in the list and selecting an
option from the pop-up menu.
Removing People
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If a person leaves the company, moves to a different department, or no longer needs
access to the door, you can remove the person from the system.
To re mov e a person :
1 Click the People tab.
• The People tab displays, with the fields to add a person.
2 Click the View List text link.
• A list of the people you have set up displays.
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3 Click the name of the person you want to remove.
• A pop-up menu displays.
4 Select Delete.
• The Confirm window displays.
5 Select the options you want.
6 Click Confirm.
Downloading People Information for Use in a Spreadsheet
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You can download the people information and import it into a spreadsheet. For more
information, see “Downloading Reports” on page 37. The report may take up to an
hour to create.
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Setting Up Cards
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You can set up cards for use, even if you are not ready to assign them to a person yet.
However, for anyone to actually access the door with a card, you need to assign a card
and schedule to a person.
Note: Before you add a card, you must set up the format for your type of cards. For
more information, see “Setting Up Card Formats” on page 27.
The following sections describe how to set up cards:
• “Setting Up Card Formats” on page 27
• “Adding Cards” on page 29
• “Reassigning a Card to a Different Person” on page 31
• “Viewing a List of All Cards” on page 32
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• “Deleting Cards” on page 32
• “Downloading Card Information for Use in a Spreadsheet” on page 32
Setting Up Card Formats
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Before you add a card, you must set up the format for your type of card. When you set
up the format, you assign the format a name, select the correct format template, and
enter the code your installer gave you for each type of card.
Each type of card may use a different format to store information on the card. The
format your cards use is listed on the box of cards. The Edge Solo accepts the
following formats:
• Corporate 1000
• H10301 Standard 26-bit
• H10304 HID Managed 37-bit
• H10302 Open 37-bit
Each type of card has a company ID code or facility code listed on the box. Be sure you
have this code.
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Most likely, you have only one type of card, but it is possible to have more than one
type for use with your Edge Solo.
Note: We recommend writing the name you assign to a box of cards on the box. This
way, you will know which cards use the format that you set up.
To set up a card format:
1 Click the Cards/PINs tab.
• The Cards/PINs tab displays.
2 Click the Card Formats text link.
• The Card Formats page displays.
3 Click Add Format.
4 From the “Which template do you want to use?” drop-down list, select the
format template that corresponds to the box of cards you are setting up.
• The format the cards use is listed on the box.
5 In the Name Your Custom Format box, enter a name for the format.
• You can enter up 20 characters, including spaces.
• Be sure you will be able to associate this name with the box of cards you
are setting up. We recommend writing the name on the box of cards and
making the name something that relates to the cards like the color or
brand.
6 If needed, enter the company ID or facility code for the card type.
• The appropriate field displays, if needed.
• This code is listed on the box. Some card types have a company ID, and
other types have a facility code.
7 Click Save
• You can now add cards to the system that use this format.
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Adding Cards
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When you add a card, you can assign the card to a person, or you can assign it later.
You can add cards to the system the following ways:
• Add cards individually—Use to add one or more cards that are not numbered
sequentially. See “Adding Cards Individually” on page 29.
• Add by swiping—Use to add one or more cards after swiping them. See
“Adding a Card by Swiping It” on page 30.
Adding Cards Individually
You must add each card that people will use to access the door. You can assign a card
to only one person, but each person can have one or more cards.
Before you add a card, you must set up the format for your cards. For more
information, see “Setting Up Card Formats” on page 27.
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Note: Before a person can use a card to access the door, you must set up at least one
schedule and assign the schedule to the person. For more information, see “Adding a
Schedule” on page 10 and “Assigning or Changing a Person’s Schedule” on page 23.
If you do not know the card format, you can add the card by swiping. For more
information, see “Adding a Card by Swiping It” on page 30.
To add a card:
1 Click the Cards/PINs tab.
• The Cards/PINs tab displays.
2 Click the Add text link.
• The Add Card page displays.
3 From the Assign a Format drop-down list, select the card format that
corresponds to the type of card you want to assign.
• You cannot change the card format after you save this card. If you select
the wrong format, you must delete the card and add the card again.
• For more information, see “Setting Up Card Formats” on page 27.
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4 In the Card Number field, enter the number of the card you want to add.
• The card number is on the back of the card. You can use the cross
reference list that came in the box of cards to help determine which
number is the unique card number.
• You cannot edit the card number after you save this card. If you find an
error in the card number, you must delete the card and add the card again.
5 Select the expiration option for this card:
• No—This card will not expire.
• Yes, expires on—This card will expire and no longer work after midnight
on the date selected. Select the expiration date you want.
6 Click Save.
Adding a Card by Swiping It
You can add one or more cards by swiping them. Using this method, the system
automatically captures the card number.
To add a card by swiping it:
1 At the card reader, swipe the card.
2 Access the management console.
• For more information, see “Accessing the Edge Solo Management Console”
on page 3.
3 In the Recent Events list on the left side of the page, click the Add text link
next to the first message that says: Denied Access-Card Not Found.
• The event displays a few seconds after you swipe the card.
• The Add Card page displays, with the card number filled in. The card
format should be automatically set to Raw Hexadecimal.
4 If Raw Hexadecimal is not set as the card format, select that option.
5 Select the expiration option for this card:
• No—This card will not expire.
• Yes, expires on—This card will expire and no longer work after midnight
on the date selected. Select the expiration date you want.
6 Click Save.
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Reassigning a Card to a Different Person
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You can also reassign a card to another person, if the original person no longer needs
the card.
To reassign a card to a person:
1 Click the Cards/PINs tab.
• The Cards/PINs tab displays, with a list of the cards you have set up.
2 Click the card you want to reassign.
• A pop-up menu displays.
3 Select Edit.
• The Edit Card page displays.
4 Click the Edit text link next to the person the card is assigned to.
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• Edit Person page displays.
5 In the card area, click Remove Assignment.
• The confirmation window displays asking if you want to remove
assignment of this card.
6 Click Confirm.
• The card is no longer assigned and is available for reassignment. The Edit
Person page displays.
7 Click the View List text link.
• A list of the people you have set up displays.
8 Click the person you want to assign the card to.
• A pop-up menu displays.
9 Select View.
• Edit Person page displays.
10 In the card area, click the Assign an Additional Card text link.
• The Choose Card window displays with a list of available cards.
11 Select the card you want to assign.
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Viewing a List of All Cards
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You can view a list of all the cards you have added to the system.
To view a list of cards:
1 Click the Cards/PINs tab.
• The Cards/PINs list displays.
Deleting Cards
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If a card is no longer needed, you can delete the card from the system. You can add
the card again if you need to.
If you want to assign the card to another person, see “Reassigning a Card to a
Different Person” on page 31.
To de let e a c ard:
1 Click the Cards/PINs tab.
• The Cards/PINs list displays.
2 Click the card you want to delete.
• A pop-up menu displays.
3 Select Delete.
• The Delete Card confirmation window displays with options.
4 Select the options you want if applicable.
5 Click Confirm.
Downloading Card Information for Use in a Spreadsheet
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You can download card information and import it into a spreadsheet. For more
information, see “Downloading Reports” on page 37. The report may take up to an
hour to create.
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Opening the Door and Monitoring Status
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The following sections describe how you can unlock and monitor the door from the
Edge Solo management console:
• “Letting Someone In the Door” on page 33
• “Unlocking and Relocking the Door” on page 34
• “Stopping a Door Alarm” on page 34
• “Monitoring the Door Status” on page 34
• “Viewing Recent Events” on page 35
• “Exporting Events for Use in a Spreadsheet” on page 36
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Letting Someone In the Door
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If the door is locked and someone needs access, you can “buzz” the person in from the
management console. This unlocks the door for a few seconds, based on how your
installer set up your Advanced Settings.
To let someone in the door:
1 In the dashboard, click Grant Access.
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Unlocking and Relocking the Door
Unlocking and Relocking the Door
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If the door is locked and someone needs extra time to enter or needs to make several
trips, you can unlock the door from the management console.
Note: This unlocks the door
To unlock and relock the door:
1 In the dashboard, click Unlock Door.
• The door unlocks and stays unlocked until you relock it. The button
changes from Unlock Door to Lock Door.
2 When you are ready to relock the door, click Lock Door.
until you relock the door
.
Stopping a Door Alarm
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If you have an alarm device, such as a light, bell, or horn, connected to your system,
the alarm device will activate when certain events occur. Your installer set up the
events that trigger the alarm device, but they may include someone holding the door
open too long or someone forcing the door.
When an event triggers the alarm, the Alarm Status displays the Alarm icon ,
and the Stop Alarm button in the dashboard becomes active, so you can turn off the
alarm device.
To stop the door alarm:
1 In the dashboard, click Stop Alarm.
• The alarm device turns off and the Stop Alarm button is no longer
available (turns gray). If the alarm was caused by the door being open, the
alarm is re-enabled after the door closes.
Monitoring the Door Status
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You can monitor the door status in the following ways:
• Status icons in the dashboard
• Recent events in the dashboard
• All events on the Reports tab
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Opening the Door and Monitoring Status
Understanding the Status Icons
The status icons in the dashboard on the left side of the management console page,
have the following states:
• Door status
• Locked
• Unlocked
• Updating status
• Alarm status
• No alarm
• Alarm
• Updating status
Viewing Recent Events
Events track activities related to the Edge Solo, including when the system denies
access, grants access, and detects an attempt to force the door.
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The dashboard on the left side of the management console lists the 100 most recent
Edge Solo events, with the most recent event first.
To view recent events:
1 In the dashboard, view the recent events.
• Scroll through the list, as needed.
• To view all events, click the View All text link. For more information, see
“Viewing All Events” on page 35.
Viewing All Events
Events track activities related to the Edge Solo, including when the system denies
access, grants access, and detects an attempt to force the door.
You can view the last 5,000 events.
To view all events:
1 In the dashboard, click the View All text link.
• The Reports tab displays, with the last 5,000 events available.
2 Click the numbered page links to view additional pages.
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Exporting Events for Use in a Spreadsheet
Exporting Events for Use in a Spreadsheet
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You can download all of the events related to your Edge Solo and import them into a
spreadsheet. The system stores the last 5,000 events. For more information, see
“Downloading Reports” on page 37. The report may take up to an hour to create.
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Downloading Reports
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You can download the following types of information stored in your Edge Solo:
• People
• Cards
• Events
• List of schedules
• Special days
• All user data (in XML format)
The file you download is formatted as a comma-separated values (CSV) file that you
can import into a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel. You can then use the
spreadsheet to sort the information or print reports.
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Note: Reports containing people, cards, events, or user data may take up to an hour
to create.
To download reports:
1 Click the Reports tab.
• The Reports tab displays.
2 Click the text link for the report you want.
• The report is generated.
• When complete, your browser uses its standard download process.
• You can now import the file into a spreadsheet program.
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Backing Up and Restoring Your
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Edge Solo Data
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You should periodically back up your Edge Solo data. You may need to restore data
from your backup if you need replace your Edge Solo and when you upgrade to
another product.
The following sections describe how to back up and restore your data:
• “Backing Up Your Edge Solo Data” on page 39
• “Restoring Your Edge Solo Data from a Backup” on page 40
Backing Up Your Edge Solo Data
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You should periodically back up your Edge Solo data. You may need to restore data
from your backup if you need to replace your Edge Solo.
. . .
Note: The backup process may take up to an hour to complete.
The backup process stores a file with your data on your computer’s or a network hard
drive.
To back up your data:
1 Click the Utilities tab.
2 Click Backup Now.
• The backup file is generated
• When complete, your browser uses its standard download process.
3 Save the file as you would other downloaded files.
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Restoring Your Edge Solo Data from a Backup
Restoring Your Edge Solo Data from a Backup
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You may need to restore data from your backup if you need to replace your Edge Solo.
Note: The restore process may take up to an hour to complete.
The restore process uses a backup file that you previously created with your Edge
Solo data.
Note: You must back up your Edge Solo data before you can restore it. For more
information, see “Backing Up Your Edge Solo Data” on page 39.
To restore your data:
1 Click the Utilities tab.
2 Click Browse to navigate to the backup file on your hard drive or a network
drive.
3 Select the backup file and click Open.
4 Click Restore Now.
• The management console page will notify you when the process is
complete.
• You must log in again to continue working with the Edge Solo
management console.
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Updating Firmware
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Periodically, updates to your Edge Solo firmware may be available. Firmware is the
“software” inside the Edge Solo that makes it work.
The email message will include a link to download the file from a web site.
To update your firmware:
1 Click the Utilities tab.
2 In the Firmware Update area, click Browse to navigate to the update file.
3 Select the update file and click Open.
4 Click Update Now.
• The update can take up to seven minutes to complete.
• The management console page will close.
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5 Use the Edge Solo Jumpstart to access the Edge Solo management console
and log in again.
• For more information, see “Accessing the Edge Solo Management Console”
on page 3.
Managing Multiple Doors
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Edge Solo can be converted to become part of a larger, host-based security system,
available through HID development partners. This range of solutions offers both
options available for purchase or fully managed solutions available on a monthly fee
basis. Benefits of this upgrade include comprehensive management of schedules,
people, and cardholders across multiple doors and facilities, as well as comprehensive
alarm monitoring, video surveillance, and reporting.
For more information: http://www.hidcorp.com/EdgePartners
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Managing Multiple Doors
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Troubleshooting
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The table below includes common troubleshooting information that may help you
resolve a problem before calling your installer.
Symptom Solution
You cannot contact the Edge Solo
device with your browser.
The status icons in the Dashboard
display question marks, and the
event list says “No recent event.”
Someone is attempting to access
the door outside the scheduled
times.
You do not know the format of a
card you want to add.
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Attempt to reconnect to the device using the Jumpstart
shortcut.
Check your network connections on your PC and on the Edge
Solo device.
The card reader is not communicating with the management
console software. One of the following is causing the problem:
• Someone is updating the card reader’s firmware or
restoring data. Wait until the process is complete, then
log back in.
• Your local area network is not working properly. Contact
your network administrator.
• Someone else is logged in and is actively working with
people, card, or schedule information. Wait until that
person finishes.
Determine if that person has a legitimate need to access the
door at different times. If yes, assign a different schedule or
edit the existing schedule. For more information, see
“Assigning or Changing a Person’s Schedule” on page 23. If
no, let the person know the hours that are appropriate to
access the door.
Swipe the card to add it. For more information, see “Adding a
Card by Swiping It” on page 30.
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You see an error that says after
adding a card:
Activity saveCredential: This
card/PIN already exists. Please
check the data and try again.
NOTE: You cannot add the same
card by both swiping and entering
the card number. Cards added
using a format could be a duplicate
of a card added as “Raw
Hexadecimal.” Error: 19
SO_CONSTRAINT; Source: Data
Storage
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The card already exists in the system. You cannot add the
same card more than once.
If you were entering the card number, try again to make sure
you entered the number correctly. If you receive the same
error, the card already exists in the system.
If the card was added previously by swiping, you will not see
the same card number as you see printed on the card itself.
When you add a card by swiping, the card number is in raw
hexadecimal format, which means the numeric value looks
different.
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Event Reference
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The list below defines all possible Edge Solo events. The events in red display in red
in the management console.
Event Descriptions
Granted Access Door unlocked for the person listed.
Granted Access-Manual Door unlocked when someone clicked Grant Access
in the management console.
Granted Access-Extended Time Door unlocked for the person listed, using the extra
time setting.
Denied Access-Card Not Found Door did not unlock. This card is not set up.
Denied Access-Schedule Door did not unlock for the person listed. The person
tried to access the door outside the assigned schedule
times.
Denied Access-Card Expired Door did not unlock. The card has expired.
Denied Access-Unassigned Card Door did not unlock. The card has been set up, but it
is not assigned to anyone.
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A
Time Set Someone changed the time setting in the
management console.
Door Unlocked Someone clicked Unlock Door in the management
console.
Door Locked Someone clicked Lock Door in the management
console.
Door Unlocked-Scheduled Door unlocked by the door unlock schedule
Door Locked-Scheduled Door locked by the door unlock schedule
Alarm Acknowledged Someone acknowledged alerts from the management
console.
Door Forced Alarm Someone forced the door open.
Door Held Alarm Someone held the door open beyond the set time.
Tamper Switch Alarm Someone tampered with the card reader or its
enclosure.
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Index
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A
accessing the Edge Solo management console 3
adding
cards
29
cards by swiping 30
cards individually 29
people 19
schedules 10
alarm, stopping 34
assigning
cards to people
multiple schedules to people 24
B
backing up Edge Solo data 39
browsers
enabling JavaScript in
supported 3
buzzing someone in the door 33
C
card formats, setting up 27
cards
adding
adding by swiping 30
adding individually 29
assigning to people 22, 31
deleting 32
reassigning to people 31
setting up 27
viewing a list of 32
changing
card assignment for people
information for people 21
schedule assignment for people 23
schedules 14
the time display 8
conventions, typographic 1
29
31
4
22
people 25
schedules 15
display of information, defining 7
door
locking
setting to unlock automatically 16
stopping the alarm 34
unlocking 33, 34
downloading
events
reports 37
E
Edge Solo
accessing the management console
backing up data 39
restoring data 40
troubleshooting 43
updating firmware 41
editing
information for people
schedules 14
enabling, JavaScript in your browser 4
events
downloading
exporting to a spreadsheet 36
list of all possible 45
viewing all 35
viewing recent 35
example schedules
shift spanning midnight
split shift 11
exiting the management console 5
F
Firefox, enabling JavaScript in 4
firmware, updating 41
formats, setting up for cards 27
34
36
21
36
11
3
D
dashboard
described 5
status icons 35
viewing recent events 35
data
backing up
restoring 40
date, changing 8
default schedules 9
defining how information is displayed 7
deleting
cards 32
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G
Grant Access button 33
H
holidays, adding to a schedule 12
I
Installer Settings tab 5
Internet Explorer, enabling JavaScript in 4
J
JavaScript, enabling in your browser 4
L
Lock Door button 34
locking the door 34
logging off the management console 5
M
management console
accessing
3
browsers supported 3
changing the password for 7
logging off 5
password for 3
understanding the main page 5
user name for 3
P
password
changing
7
for the management console 3
people
adding
19
adding a card 22
assigning a card 22, 31
assigning a schedule 23
assigning multiple schedules to 24
changing card assignment 22
changing information for 21
changing schedule assignment 23
removing 25
setting up 19
viewing a list of 24
preferences
defining how information is displayed
displays 7
management console password 7
setting up 7
time display 8
R
reassigning
cards to people
31
relocking the door 34
removing, people 25
reports
downloading 37
exporting events for a spreadsheet 36
exporting for a spreadsheet 37
viewing all events 35
restoring Edge Solo data 40
setting up 9
setting up a door unlock 16
viewing a list of 15
setting up
a door unlock schedule
16
card formats 27
cards 27
people 19
preferences 7
schedules 9
shift spanning midnight, example schedule 11
special days, adding to a schedule 12
split shift, example schedule 11
spreadsheet
exporting events to
36
exporting reports to 37
status icons 35
stopping the door alarm 34
T
time displays, changing 8
time zone, changing 8
time, changing 8
troubleshooting 43
turning off the door alarm 34
typographic conventions 1
U
Unlock Door button 34
unlocking
the door automatically
16
the door now 33, 34
7
updating firmware 41
user name, for the management console 3
V
viewing
a list of all cards
32
a list of all people 24
a list of all schedules 15
all events 35
recent events 35
S
schedules
adding 10
adding holidays 12
adding special days 12
assigning multiple to people 24
assigning to a person 23
changing 14
default 9
deleting 15
example shift spanning midnight 11
example split shift 11
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