1.0 Introduction

Card + PIN is an advanced feature that is supported on NXT, NXT-MSC and PXL controller types (when using a combination keypad and prox reader, such as the P-640H). The feature allows you to set the keypad to card + pin mode so that the cardholder must enter a PIN after they have presented a valid card. The card + PIN mode can be programmed to be operational only at certain times of day, or it can be set to this mode via a simple right-click command from the software.

The following steps explain how to setup Card + PIN using the PXL-500 controller type.

Note: When using the PXL controllers the maximum number of PIN digits you can use is 5.

2.0 Available Options

1. Dual Verification Time Schedule - The Dual Verification time schedule is assigned in the reader settings and determines when Card + PIN will be active. For example, if the assigned Dual Verification Schedule is Always then the keypad will always require a valid card read followed by the cardholder's PIN.
   
2. PIN Timeout (in Seconds) - The amount of time between the card presentation and the PIN being entered at the keypad (in seconds). If the PIN is not entered within this time period it will result in Access Denied - PIN Timeout and this event will appear in live events.
   
3. Lockout Duration (in Seconds) - The amount of time that the reader will be locked out for a cardholder that has consecutively entered the wrong PIN six times. For example, if the lockout duration is set to 120 seconds... if a valid card is presented and then the wrong PIN is entered 6 times the keypad will be locked out for that cardholder for a duration of 120 seconds. Once this time period has passed the cardholder will be able to gain access with their valid credential followed by their valid PIN.

3.0 Configure PIN Settings for the Borealis System

1. In Borealis, click on the the System Settings main menu option.
   
   
   
   
2. Use the PIN Settings Level drop-down list and set the PIN level to Per Cardholder or Per credential. If it is set to Per Credential and the cardholder has multiple credentials then each of those credentials can use a different PIN.
3. Decide whether the cardholders/credentials will require unique PINs.
4. Set the maximum number of PIN digits.
   
   
   
   
5. Click the SAVE buttons to save the settings.
6. You will see a message at the top of the screen that the PIN settings have been updated.

4.0 Enable Keypads on the PXL Site

1. The next step is to ensure the site has keypads enabled.
2. Click on the Sites menu item on the left.
   
   
   
   
3. The sites page may appear (you may have multiple sites).
4. Click on the Actions drop-down list on the right and select Edit.
   
   
   
   
5. Ensure the Enabled Keypads option is checked.
   
   

5.0 Enable Keypad Option on the Reader Settings

The next step is to enable the keypad option for any keypad readers on the system.

1. From the main menu on the left click on Hardware >> Readers.
2. The Readers screen will appear.
3. Place a check mark against the reader you wish to edit.
4. Click on the Actions drop-down menu on the right and select Edit.
   
   
   
   
5. The reader edit form will appear.
6. Place a check mark in the Enable Keypads option.
7. Set a Dual Verification Schedule to apply to the reader (this will determine when Card + PIN will be active).
8. Set a PIN Timeout value (or leave at the default of 10 seconds) - this determines how long the cardholder has to enter their PIN after presenting a valid credential.
9. Set a Lock Out Duration for the reader.
   
   
   
   
10. Save the reader settings.

6.0 Set the Card + PIN Reader Mode

The next step is to enable the reader mode on the specific readers/keypads.

1. From the Borealis main menu, click on Hardware >> Readers if you are not already on the readers screen.
2. Place a check mark against the reader that will be set to Card + PIN.
3. Click the Card + PIN button.
4. You will see a notification that the reader mode has been set to Card + PIN.
   
   
   
   
5. The controller will be updated automatically.