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Master
Function
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Introduction
The master function allows you to keep a passcode and a Tag Key as the
master passcode and master Tag Key that cannot be deleted or changed
without the master passcode. This
is
extremely useful
in
those situations
where a manager must manage multiple
AP501 door locks. For instance,
an
apartment management company may use the master passcode to ensure
entry into each apartment while allowing the tenants to register their own
"User" passcodes and Tag Keys.
In
this case, the tenants' passcodes and Tag
Keys would
be
called User passcodes and User Tag Keys while the
management's would
be
called master passcode and master Tag Key.
Your
AP501 Advanced Protection digital door lock
is
manufactured with the
parts and software required for the master function but the master function
is
initially deactivated.
In
ordinary residential use, we do not recommend using
the master function for the inherent risk of losing the master passcode and
master Tag Key.
In
fact, if you use the master function and forget the master
passcode, there
is
no
way to uncover the missing master passcode. (On the
other hand, if you lose a master Tag Key, you can register a new master Tag
Key using the master passcode .)
To activate
th
e master function on your
AP501
door lock, you can refer
to
Activating the Master Function section below. Please keep
in
mind that
in
ordinary residential use, you get all of the benefits of AP501 without ever
needing the master function. The master function is mainly for those situations
with multiple
AP501 installations to manage.
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