1HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Manual Version 2.x Release, 10/2002 Contents Hardware.....................................................................................................1 Communications Windows Distributor H2XCMDIW.........................................................1 Description.............................................................................................................1 Connections............................................................................................................1 Specifications.........................................................................................................2 Special Windows Distributor Uses........................................................................2 Portable Programmer............................................................................................................3 Description.............................................................................................................3 Connections............................................................................................................4 Maintenance...........................................................................................................4 Specifications.........................................................................................................5 Gemplus GemPC410 – External Smart Card Encoder.........................................................5 Description.............................................................................................................5 Connections............................................................................................................5 Specifications.........................................................................................................6 Online Revalidator................................................................................................................6 Description.............................................................................................................6 Connections............................................................................................................6 Specifications.........................................................................................................7 HTCOMBO Safe..................................................................................................................8 Operation................................................................................................................8 HT28 Lockset..............................................................................................9 Description...........................................................................................................................9 Light Indications.................................................................................................................10 Lock States.........................................................................................................................10 Office Mode.........................................................................................................10 Standard Mode.....................................................................................................10 Privacy Mode.......................................................................................................10 Modes of Operation............................................................................................................11 Normal Guest Room Mode..................................................................................11 Foyer ...................................................................................................................11 Selective ..............................................................................................................11 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................11 Diagnosis..............................................................................................................11 Debris in the Reader.............................................................................................11 Cleaning the Reader.............................................................................................11 Cleaning the Lock Body......................................................................................12 Specifications.....................................................................................................................12 HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information..........................................13 General Description............................................................................................................13 Differences Between HT24DOS and HT24W/HT28 Smart (v2.x)....................................13 File Descriptions.................................................................................................................14 …\Onity\HT28\....................................................................................................14 …\Onity\HT28\Data\...........................................................................................15 …\Onity\HT28\LocalDir\....................................................................................16 Contents • i System Limits.....................................................................................................................16 Creating Locking Plans......................................................................................................17 General.................................................................................................................18 Configuration.......................................................................................................18 Lock Hardware Configuration.............................................................................23 Calendar...............................................................................................................24 Time Tables..........................................................................................................25 Masters.................................................................................................................26 Locks....................................................................................................................27 Keying .................................................................................................................30 Peripherals............................................................................................................33 Cards....................................................................................................................35 Flags.....................................................................................................................37 PMS Interface.....................................................................................................................41 TCP/IP..................................................................................................................41 HTCOM Device Communication.......................................................................................41 IPCOM Device Communication........................................................................................41 Software Tools....................................................................................................................42 Data Menu – Restore Tables................................................................................42 Data Menu – Test Database Integrity..................................................................42 Data Menu – Pack Tables....................................................................................42 Restore Codes......................................................................................................43 Restore Backup....................................................................................................43 Load HT22...........................................................................................................43 Parameters for Special Configurations...............................................................................44 /D directory name.................................................................................................44 /Snumber..............................................................................................................44 /NOVERIFY........................................................................................................44 /REVALIDATOR................................................................................................44 /NOREVAL.........................................................................................................44 ii Contents • Hardware Communications Windows Distributor H2XCMDIW Description The H2XCMDIW Win Dist is used to convert standard RS232 (19200 baud) from a PC to the proprietary Onity HTCOM RS485 network of devices. The unit is powered by an external 12VDC transformer and has three (3) LED indicators. The LED labeled POWER is lit whenever the unit is powered. The LED labeled IN flashes when a packet of information is received from the PC. The LED labeled OUT flashes whenever an HTCOM packet is received from a Onity device. Connections 1 Hardware • but we can use the standard protocol to our advantage to use other devices to extend the HTCOM network in ways that were never possible before. Power indicator To the PC The PC is connected to the rear of the Communications Distributor using a standard NULL Modem cable. DB9F HTCOM connector for PP cable 7. Also on the rear of the unit is a 5 conductor terminal connection for a repeater. Special Windows Distributor Uses Because the Windows distributor can convert the proprietary HTCOM protocol to standard RS232. etc. Weight: 1. as the existing HT24 repeater works on both HT24DOS and HT24W / HT28 Smart systems. the Windows distributor communicates at 19200 baud using standard RS232. HTCOM indicator 8. This distance may be increased by using special equipment such as repeaters. Case Material: Black ABS. This connection is usually to the PC. If you need to make your own cable with DB9 connector. Dimensions: 2" x 6" x 6 1/4". Specifications Display: Three (3) red LED’s.1. To the HTCOM Network Onity HTCOM devices can be connected with standard HTCOM cables to the Win Distributor through either of the female DB9 connectors. 6. DB9M RS232 input from PC 3. off-the-shelf device. The HTCOM network uses a proprietary adaptation of the RS485 communications protocol. Hardware •2 . Devices. There is no new repeater required for the HT24W / HT28 Smart system. such as wall readers.0 lb. RS232 indicator 9. Operating Voltage:12 volts DC. DB9F HTCOM cable connector 5. Terminal connector for wall readers. This means that the HTCOM network can only exist with proper wiring and within the 4500 foot distance limit. 12VDC Power Input 2. This 9600 baud communications protocol cannot be retransmitted or converted by any known. Terminal connector for repeater 4. use A to pin 3 and B to pin 2. there is enough flexibility to solve almost any Onity network problem. Unlike previous Onity communications distributors. that require a twowire HTCOM connection must connect to the AB connector on the rear of the unit. so Onity simply used the existing equipment. Portable Programmer Description The Onity Portable Programmer is used to transfer data between the main computer and the electronic locks. but is solves a problem that previously could not be solved. the property had two buildings separated by a great distance and the only existing link between buildings was over fiber optic cable. The other encoders are at the front desk in another building. The diagram below is a real example of using protocol conversion to accomplish a networking challenge. In this example. This solution is an expensive one. A local encoder is connected to encode master cards. This means that a string of Onity encoders can be placed at a remote check-in point using an existing LAN or WAN. The property had the necessary equipment to transfer RS232 over the fiber. The Onity server was connected to the PMS server in the computer room.There are many devices on the market today to convert RS232 to Ethernet. 3 Hardware • . use the cursors to select the proper door information from the list. Connection to PC Connections To the Lock Connect the Portable Programmer (PP) to a lock or offline reader by inserting the PP plug into the jack on the bottom of the lock or reader. The PP uses four (4) AA alkaline batteries. The batteries will last for 50 hours of operation. Connection to Onity Locks 2. To the Computer Connect the Portable Programmer (PP) to the computer using the 9-pin connector on the top of the PP and a standard Onity HTCOM cable. Turn the programmer on. and use the menu button to select an option. This cable may be plugged directly into the PP connector on the front of the Onity Communications Distributor. the PP will Hardware •4 .1. Maintenance The only maintenance required on the Portable Programmer is changing the batteries when they are low. To extend battery life. If required. and press the TX key to initiate communications. Display: 2 x 16 character LCD. Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct polarity. Slide the battery cover up to expose the batteries for maintenance. Specifications User Interface: Membrane keypad. The encoder controls the Onity HTCOM communication with the PC and monitors the status of the Gemplus encoder. Memory Capacity: 128K RAM available for storage of data. When the batteries are removed from the PP. Case Material: Black ABS. A 5VDC power connection is required to operate the GemPC410 encoder. Gemplus GemPC410 – External Smart Card Encoder Description The Gemplus GemPC410 External smart card Encoder is used to read and write information to the smart cards used in the Onity HT28 Smart System.RS232 connector on the rear of an HT22i encoder. Weight: . It has a PS/2 connector for this purpose. Connections The GemPC410 encoder is connected to the PC/PMS . Dimensions: 7-1/2” x 4” x 1-7/8”. The LED flashes every second when powered and is lit continually until the card is removed after a read/write operation. Simply reload the PP from the computer to begin normal operation. without batteries.70 lb. Polarity markings can be found at each battery position. . The green LED on the top of the unit is the only indication used by the GEMPC410. Operating Voltage: 6VDC supplied by 4 AA Alkaline batteries. with batteries.automatically turn itself off after 30 seconds of inactivity. Hardware • 5 . The battery compartment is located on the back of the PP. the PP will lose all of the information recorded in its memory.92 lb. This is connected in the same way the Gemplus External Smart Card Encoder power connection is made.) The Gemplus Smart Card DB9 connection is made to #3 in the diagram below. the connections to the HTCOM network are the same. This HTCOM connection is made by connecting 18/2 Shielded Cable to the AB connection of the HT22i. (See #2 in diagram below). If using the smart card version. Regardless of the type of encoding device. Each staff card holder can be required to "recharge" his or her key at a management defined interval by using the Online Revalidator. a separate 5VDC 1A power transformer must be added to power the smart reader/writer. Hardware •6 . Connections The operating component of the Online Revalidator is an HT22i encoder.Specifications Display: One (1) green LED Case Material: White ABS with detachable base Dimensions: 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 5/8” Weight: . The Online Revalidator comes in either a Magnetic Stripe version or a Smart Card version. (See previous section. Operating Voltage: 5VDC MAX Online Revalidator Description The Online Revalidator provides a way to securely manage staff cards. This cable may need to be Plenum rated as well. Power is supplied by a 12VDC 1.2A power transformer. This encoder will either have the magnetic stripe card reader/writer or be modified to hold a Gemplus GEMPC410 smart card reader/writer.30 lb. Surface 14-5/16" x 9-9/16" x 3-13/16" – Flush Mounted Weight: 12. Flush Mounted Operating Voltage:12VDC HT22i and 5VDC Gemplus Smart Card Encoder 7 Hardware • . HTCOM Connection 2.4 lb.4 lb. Not Used With This System 3.1. Not Used With This System Specifications Display: Case Material: Dimensions: Mounted 7x20 character LCD Aluminum and Steel 14-5/16" x 9-9/16" x 4-1/2" . 9. On/Off Switch 8. Surface Mounted. Strain Relief 6. HTCOM Connection – AB Format 7. HTCOM Connection 9. RS232 Connection 4. 12VDC Power Input 5. This key may contain an optional authorization that may be required to operate the safe. the safe must be opened by management using either the safe master card or the Portable Programmer. The card is provided in English. Upon insertion of the card both the green and red LED’s illuminate. the guest card will not operate the safe. Instructions for using the safe are provided in the form of a large cardboard card suitable for wall mounting and a decal affixed to the outside of the door of the safe. To operate the safe the guest inserts the room key into the safe reader. Operation Upon arrival at the hotel the guest receives a new room key. Should the guest arrive in the room and discover that the safe is locked. enter the code number. It is operated by a user selectable 4 digit code entered by each new user of the safe. To unlock the safe again. The guest should enter any random 4 digit code number. Upon arrival to the room the guest opens the door as usual. Under these conditions.HTCOMBO Safe The Onity HTCOMBO guest room safe is designed to provide in room storage of guest valuables. The guest card is not used to operate the safe. Both LED’s will flash rapidly for 1 second. Hardware •8 . Spanish. it is only used to program the code number for a new guest. and German. French. The safe is designed to resist forced entry attacks using common hand tools. then go out. The guest should close the door and enter the code again to confirm the code and lock the safe. (The safe MUST be unlocked). Rear View 2. Card Insertion Slot 8. 1. Light Indicators 7. Battery Access Cover 9. Portable Programmer Connection 11. Back Cover Screws 9 HT28 Lockset • . The lock can open to as many as 250 different cards identifying each card individually in a 500 record audit trail. Clear Button 6. Front View 4. Spindle 13. Battery Access Cover Screw 10. Escutcheon Screws 14.HT28 Lockset Description The Onity HT28 lock is stand-alone dual technology lock that can read smart cards and high or low coercivity magnetic stripe cards. Privacy Indicator Connection 5. Side View 3. Mounting Posts 12. the lock will read the card and the green light will blink slowly until the card is removed. Green Light with Flashing Red Light – Low battery indication. Note: For Smart Cards. The LEDs located to the immediate left of the card slot will display one of the following indications: • Green Light – Valid Opening. Alternating Red and Green Lights – Privacy indication or card out of shift. only certain cards with a special ‘Privacy Override’ attribute can unlock the door. or it is scheduled to automatically relock. Delayed Red Light (Illuminates six seconds after card insertion) – Card not encoded or incorrectly inserted. if the lock is configured not to open until the card is removed. Flashing Red Light – Blocked. Card may have expired. The lock will remain in this mode until it is double dipped by another authorized card. been voided by a new guest card.Light Indications To operate the guestroom lock. When the card is removed from the lock following the second insertion the green light will flash indicating the mode change. Cards without this attribute will invoke an alternating green and red light as described in the previous section. Standard Mode This is the normal operation of the lock. or may be for a different room. • • • • • • • Red Light – Invalid Attempt. An authorized card that is not yet expired and is within its shift can unlock the door. The act of inserting the card twice is known as ‘double dipping’. Flashing Green and Red Lights – This is the indication when using a canceling card. Privacy Mode If the privacy indicator on the inside of the lock is activated. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •10 . insert and remove the card. Flashing Green Light – Office Mode. Operate the handle to gain access to the room. Lock States Office Mode The lock can enter Office Mode (free passage – no card required) automatically at scheduled times or by inserting an authorized card twice in immediate succession. poor quality cards. the card must have the proper site code. the correct card code. the PP will display the reason for the denial. In this mode. If an invalid card is inserted. the reader can be easily disassembled. salt and other elements build up and may cause the magnetic read head or the smart HT28 Lockset • 11 . a selective lock is a freely keyable lock that can accept as many as 250 users with an audit trail. any applicable authorization. To gain access. if this collection area becomes full of debris and the card insertion path is blocked. any applicable authorization. the card must have the proper site code.Modes of Operation Normal Guest Room Mode The standard operation of an HT28 lock is normal guest room mode. Essentially. Cleaning the Reader Over time. Remove the four screws labeled 13 in the diagram above to remove the reader cover and clean out the collection area. Selective The selective lock is a combination of corridor and back-ofhouse locks found in HT24DOS systems. within the activation and expiration date. a single guest card code is allowed to enter along with any selected master cards. the correct card code. Debris in the Reader If small debris should be inserted into the card slot it will most likely fall through the insertion path into a collection area. within the activation and expiration date. This test will check the functionality of the privacy and card detection switches and the battery level. To gain access. To gain access. Guest room keys and staff cards can be set to have access in the locking plan. dust. and within the activation and expiration date. However. any applicable authorization. Note: You can encode cards and make copies and one-shot cards for a selective lock. the card must have the proper site code. Foyer A foyer lock does not keep an audit trail or card codes. or 500 users without. Maintenance Diagnosis The TEST function of the portable programmer should be used to properly diagnose any Onity lock. In extreme cases. The problem can easily be solved by using ‘reader cleaning cards. polishes or abrasive materials on the lock will damage the finish. there can be a noticeable loss in performance.5 lb. Cleaning the Lock Body The only safe and effective way to clean the body of the lock is with a wet cloth. Operating Voltage: 6VDC supplied by 4 AA Alkaline batteries. Operating Temperature: -40° . Specifications Display: One (1) green LED. One (1) red LED Dimensions: 11-1/8” x 2-3/4” x 2” Weight: 6.’ Cleaning the readers once or twice per year will prevent this build up in most cases.card contacts in the lock to read poorly. thinners. The use of solvents. Some Onity locks undergo a varnishing process over the finish that will be severely damaged by products mentioned above.167 ° F Humidity: Up to 95% without condensation HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •12 . This manual will not assume any prior knowledge of the HT24DOS system. Multi-tasking communications – Load the portable programmer without interrupting PMS or other activity. The smart cards can maintain a record of locks that have granted access to the card. IPCOM communications network allows workstation PCs to control multiple encoders or other devices. HT28 Smart can be used with HT24 locks and magnetic cards or the new HT28 locks which can read magnetic and a variety of smart cards. The features of the system are largely the same as HT24DOS with a few additions made possible by the power of modern software and hardware.x) HT24W / HT28 Smart adds a few new features to the hotel management system. Differences Between HT24DOS and HT24W/HT28 Smart (v2.HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information General Description HT24W / HT28 Smart is the first Windows based hotel management software from Onity. Three day types – HT22 has this feature. • The ability to use smart cards as well as magnetic cards – HT28 locks only. Loading of Daylight Savings Time information into the locks. • • • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 13 . The following list highlights the major enhancements. This is used as reference only and may not be a complete list. cnt – this file is the contents of the on-line help system. Paradox databases have the file extension . One of these files is required for each language used. any changes to one table may affect others. and some general comments about their purpose. Support.txt. _isreg32. Includes any loaded languages.bmp – This bitmap file is displayed while the software loads and checks the status of the database tables.txt – this is a plain text file used by the English on-line help file that provides the proper contact information for the end user.exe – this executable provides tools that can diagnose and fix corrupted files. _deisreg. If the index files are missing. • • • • • • • • • • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •14 . This program includes the user software and the system build/modification software.txt. HT24W / HT28 Smart will require the tools program to recreate the indexes.xx – this file is a plain text file that contains all of the messages displayed in the software. Sales. …\Onity\HT28\ • HT28. This combination provides a robust platform with an established history. Because the tables are relational.File Descriptions HT24W / HT28 Smart is written in Delphi and uses relational Paradox database tables. The following is a list of files. Be aware of this when deleting or copying files. Ht28. The file extension is used to identify the language.isu – required file used by Delphi Messages.hlp – this on-line help file contains all of the information provided in the users manual.dll – this library is used by HT28. Mensa.exe – this is the primary executable file for the software.isr – required file used by Delphi DeIsL1.px. HT28. This file must be changed to reflect the proper contact information for the customer.exe tutil32. Returns.db and require an index file with the extension . their location. Ht28.dll – this library provides utilities specifically for the software to operate with other Onity equipment.db/px – this database contains all of the messages displayed in the program. Tools. px – contains the list of assigned master cards Mastuser.db/.db/.db/.px – contains the related locks information Locks.px – contains information about the site.px – contains the list of peripherals defined during system build Planperi.db/.db/.px – contains the list of shifts and automatic changes defined for each day type and time table System.px – contains information about new codes for the encoders Operator.px – contains the list of operators and related information Perifs.db/.px – contains the access list for each lock Levels.db/. authorization names.px – contains the list of locks defined during system build Locktype.px – contains the list of rooms assigned to the current groups Keying.db/.db/px – contains the day types and holidays for all years established during system build Configur.db/.db/.db/.px – contains information about the PC workstations Newcod.db/.px – contains the PIN level required to access each menu item Lockaux.db/.px – contains data used internally to track available codes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 15 .db/px – contains the system audit records Calendar.db/.…\Onity\HT28\Data\ • • Auditor.px – contains the list of master users established by the customer Network.db/.db/. such as system code.db/.px – contains the list of all defined hardware types Masters. Confreva.px – contains the current list of groups Grrooms. etc.db/.px – contains the access list for any online devices including readers and identifiers Semaphor.px – contains data used to prevent the modification of some databases by different users at the same time Shifts.db/px – contains the parameters for the Emergency mode of the revalidator Group. This information is used by the local PC and the server to keep control of the database tables when there are multiple users. 8 automatic changes per day Automatic changes and shifts can be set to behave differently according to 3 day types.net – used by the database engine to maintain control of the databases *. HT24 and HT28 locks will automatically adjust to one DST change.3 HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •16 . With over 250 users no audits are stored. System Limits The following is a list of limits of the HT24W / HT28 Smart system and the HT28 locks. *. Motorized encoders can encode tracks 1 and 2 100 8 Automatic Lock/Unlock Day Types Yes 3 Daylight Savings Time Yes Dial Up Support Encoded Track Yes 1. With 15 users.db/. These amenities require the authorization to be encoded on the card. the HT28 can store 500 audits.ht2 – this ASCII text file contains all of the flags to customize the features of the system Pdoxusrs.• Timechan. pool.y* .index files used by the database engine to manage the data more quickly. • • • • …\Onity\HT28\LocalDir\ The localdir folder contains information about the PC that is used in network systems. the card must be authorized and within the activation and expiration period. The lock must be loaded 2 times each year to maintain the correct date of the next DST change.px – contains the dates of Daylight Savings Time changes established during system build Timetabl. Through pcAnywhere Locks read track 3. in addition.px – contains the list of timetable names Flags. elevators.2. 15 audits with 100 users Used to access amenities such as concierge floors.x*. etc.db/. Do not try to manipulate these files – in doing so you could cause irreparable damage to the Onity databases. Audits (HT28 lock) Audits (HT24 lock) Authorizations 500/00 With 250 users or less. Operators Multiple Cards 200. Note: Loading more than 15 masters into each lock requires more memory and reduces the number of locks a PP can store. Selectable at time of setup. System Audit Max. Off-line wall readers On-line wall readers Passwords PMS Interface Yes Yes 8 char Yes 1200-19. 4 room max with motorized or smart card.00 0 6000 No Limit Yes 3 room max for insertion mag-stripe encoders. However. Power Back-up Suites Safes Temporary Masters Time Shifts Time Tables UPS Yes HT Combo None 8 200 Creating Locking Plans Creating locking plans in the HT24W / HT28 Smart system is very similar to previous Onity systems.for other purposes Expiration Date Expiration Time Group preencoding Selective lock limit Initial Date/Time Master Types per Lock Yes Yes Yes None Yes Up to 250 Selectable at time on encoding The HT28 lock can accept up to 250 master types.200 baud through RS232 serial Also available through Ethernet using TCP/IP Note: Protocol packets are the same regardless of connection type. this manual HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 17 . Default is 90 days.000 with software revision Selectable at time of encoding Selectable at time of encoding Max. Locks Max. Up to 10. This hidden area is only accessible with a level 9 password or the maintenance password – the MODIfication menu opens this portion of the software.options and technologies. general . If workstations are running the software and a user tries to enter the MODIfications menu. site code. Because of the ability to completely change the system. a message will appear stating that the databases could not be opened in exclusive mode. When appropriate. General In the HT24W / HT28 Smart System. The modification screen is menu driven in a fashion similar to MODI2 for HT24DOS systems. The level 9 password does not have complete access to all data. any and all PC workstations must be out of the software in order to enter the MODIfications menu. Some screens have multiple views which can be accessed through a tabbed form. Each view will be discussed thoroughly below. etc. such as site code. This information includes such data as the site name.will provide enough information that a technician with no experience with other Onity systems will be able to prepare a locking plan. Configuration The configuration screen is where the most basic information is entered. hidden area of the software. but is allowed to make general locking plan changes. This screen is divided into 3 tabs. locking plan and other modifications are accomplished through a built-in. emphasized authorization assignments. authorization labels. references will be made to other systems so that experienced users will have direct explanation of the differences and enhancements of HT24W / HT28 Smart. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •18 . Be aware that increasing HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • • • • • 19 . Edition – shows the number of modifications that have been made to the locking plan. With HT28 locks. but is important for maintaining the system. Hotel Name – defines the name of the property. but is important for maintaining the system. this number is 15 (see “System Limits” on page 16). Onity Maintenance – password that allows Onity technicians to make modifications and have access to all features and functions of the software. this number is 250. System Code – uniquely identifies each property and prevents cards from other properties from opening the locks.General Tab • • • Date Last Edit – shows the date of the last modification to the locking plan files. This information is not displayed. Address – defines the address of the property. This information is not displayed. Maximum number of codes per lock – defines the largest number of general master types and individual master users allowed through the lock. With HT24 locks. • Description – displayed on new guest and guest copy screens to allow the operator to select the privileges to grant Emphasized – records are kept of the 'sale' of each emphasized authorization. Locks may require specific authorizations to allow access. • • Options Tab HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •20 . The record includes the operator. Authorizations – up to 8 auxiliary privileges can be granted with authorizations. • Application language – the default language for MODIfications screens and when the software is entered with the maintenance password. If guests check out early. Do not make this number any larger than is absolutely necessary. date of transaction.this number may use memory otherwise used for keeping audit records. a negative entry is made in this record. number of days on the card and authorization number. The number of locks that can be loaded into a Portable Programmer depends on the number of masters in each lock. x of the software. Example. floor. Groups cannot have a start date unless the Use Initial Date box is checked • • • • • • • Expiration Date – Disabled – no expiration dates are used in this system Enabled – expiration dates are allowed. but not required Obligatory – expiration dates are required on all cards Expiration Time – the default time that the card will expire Number of Nights – the default duration of the card HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 21 . day) – selects whether dates are in US (month/day) or European (day/month) format. location. encoded at 8:15. • Check-In hour – initial time starts at the top of the hour before that card was encoded. Lock's custom fields – These fields can hold information like building number. Start time = 8:00 Specific Hour – all cards start at the time indicated in the default box Initial by default – the time cards will begin to work if the specific time option is selected • • • Note: In versions 1.• Dates in USA format (month. The information can only be seen from the MODIfication screens. Dates – • Use Initial Date – selects if and how an initial date is used when encoding cards. etc. lock finish. If you select the Chip option there are some important details that must be set on the Cards menu. The Cards menu does not appear if the system is mag-stripe only. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •22 .Technology Tab Check the box for any card technology that will be used in the system. This prevents unauthorized users from following an authorized user through the door while it remains unlocked. Close when lever released – the lock will automatically detect when the lever is used and lock itself. Guest card codes look ahead – the number of future authorized codes the lock will recognize for any user. If a new key is made for a user. The ID is used in the lock list to identify the hardware. • • • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 23 . Low battery indication to guests – determines if low battery indications are shown to the guests. This prevents a guest from accidentally leaving a card in the lock. Name of lock – description of the hardware type Opening Delay – the number of seconds the lock will remain open after a valid card is used Opening only on withdrawn card – the lock will unlock only after a valid card is removed from the card slot. the lock recognizes the new code as being in its lookahead and the code is advanced.Lock Hardware Configuration • • • • Lock Hardware – identification of this type. Master card codes look ahead – the number of future master card codes the lock will recognize for any master user. Group cards default to ½ the lookahead to prevent group cards from locking out other guests. Calendar The calendar in HT24W / HT28 Smart consists of 3 day types. then click the button to change the DST date. HT24 and HT28 locks are loaded with the date of the next DST change. but the update change does not need to be on the day of the DST change. This change will happen automatically on the appropriate day. Reset DST Dates – clears all DST dates for the current year.Select Day – select a date on the calendar. With this software. • Day of DST Forward . choose the option to make all days like work days. If the property is not using shifts or automatic changes. • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •24 . The software will automatically establish the DST dates for each established year based on Windows settings. This means that the locks must still be updated 2 times per year. then click the button to change the DST date. The calendar also sets the dates for Daylight Savings time.Select Day – select a date on the calendar. Day types affect the shifts and automatic changes of the locks. Day of DST Backward . but as this shift depends on the table. the access will change from one lock to another. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 25 .Time Tables Timetables establish the hours that cardholders are allowed to enter certain doors as well as the possible automatic changes the lock can be programmed with. The system can handle up to 200 different timetables. Each cardholder can be assigned one of eight shifts (or no shift) and each door can be assigned to a timetable. A guest can have only one shift number. A property can set up many master users that all use the same type. An HT28 lock can hold codes for up to 250 master types in memory. Each master type has a unique code that the lock must remember. Master types can be set so that a certain minimum password level is required to encode a card. HT24 locks can hold codes for only 15 master types in memory.Masters The master cards list contains all of the master types that are available. (see “System Limits” on page 16) HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •26 . and each card of that type is encoded with that code. and within the activation and expiration dates. S – Suite A Suite can be keyed to open to its own code and the codes of any sub-suites immediately following it in the rooms list . A Foyer lock does not record an audit trail. / . * .Locks List of Doors • • Type – Mode of operation R – Room This is the standard operating mode with only one guest code accepted. Each card is sequenced individually. any required authorization.Selective lock A selective lock will open to multiple guest and master cards. Audits are kept for each valid entry if the number of users is within the masters limit - • • • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 27 . ? – Foyer lock A foyer lock will open to any card with the proper site code. Each additional guest code takes a slot for one master card.Sub-Suite A sub-suite can be keyed to accept its own guest code and the code of the suite door immediately above it in the doors list. All guest cards (Suite and sub-suite) are locked out if a new code is presented for any of the guest cards. New cards lock out old cards. All guest cards (Suite and sub-suite) are locked out if a new code is presented for any of the guest cards. Programming card The programming/spare card system will only work in the lock if this feature is checked.15 for HT24 (see “System Limits” on page 16). all shifts are 24 hrs. The Default is '0' – no automatic changes. should be automatically assigned when a guestroom card is encoded. The default is '0' – no authorization required. The default is '0' – no shift. 250 for CT20/HT28. Optional Authorizations Some authorizations. Password level There may be some guestrooms that only certain • • • • • • • • • • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •28 . an automatic change or a card with the office mode privilege is required to put a lock in office mode. The safe is defined as a related lock for this room. This is only one example of a related lock. Office Function A lock cannot go into office mode unless this feature is checked. Any automatic authorizations should be checked in this list. Locks in non-guestroom locations are typically left with this feature unchecked. like the authorization allowing the elevator to access a particular floor. Timetable Defines the hours for each shift and the automatic changes. are not given to each customer who occupies a guestroom. • Room Number Up to 7 letters or numbers – uniquely identifies the lock Hardware type Defines the opening delay and other features that are set in the Hardware Types menu. Shift This shift is automatically encoded on the guestroom card at the time of check-in. Override Privacy This check box defines if a guestroom card will open the lock if the privacy switch is thrown from the inside. These optional authorizations can be assigned or denied at the time of check-in. such as an in-room safe. Related Locks HTCombo safes operate off of the same code as the guestroom lock on the room. in addition to the correct code. When checked. Requested authorization The lock can require an authorization to open. Authorizations Some authorizations. • • Name This is the name of this type of related lock. Related Locks Related locks. If the PIN or Password level is set to 1. Hardware type Defines the door open time. Default Master Card This master must be previously declared in the masters list. Programming card The spare card system will only function in a related lock if the option is selected on this screen. operate with the same cards as the lock they relate to. The related lock can.employees can check someone into. any operator can encode the card. have other parameters that are different from its lock. such as HTCombo safes. lookahead. • • • • HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 29 . If the PIN is set to 5. however. Related Timetable Related locks can automatically open and can define shifts based on the timetable selected. and other parameters. only operators with password levels of 5 or higher can encode cards for this guestroom. Required Authorization The related lock can require a specific authorization to operate. Remember that locks cannot have more cards selected than the setting on the Configurations screen. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •30 . To select a group of rooms. hold the left mouse button down and drag the mouse – then press the SPACE bar. The list on the right of the main keying screen shows all of the rooms allowed trough this lock and the room total. You can select any room that appears in the selection screen.Keying To enter the keying plan for a room. highlight a room in the list and click Modify. Red rooms are selected to have access to the room. To remove a master from the 'Copy' list. In the example above. and MM will all be ADDED to any existing keying for rooms 101-138. you can easily copy the keying from one lock to another. EK. All masters in the 'Copy' list will be copied. highlight it and press the DELETE key. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 31 . GM. The existing keying for these rooms will not change. With the successive feature.Successive The successive function ADDS ALL of the masters in the 'Copy' list to the keying for the selected rooms. FM1. Selective Many cards can be authorized to open a selective lock.Delete The delete feature works in a similar fashion to the Successive feature. simply highlight the master card and press the DELETE key. To remove a master card from the 'Cards to be deleted' list. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •32 . The Selective button allows you to select a beginning and end of a range of guestroom cards that should have access to this selective lock. All of the masters in the 'Cards to delete' list will be removed from the keying of the selected rooms. but sometimes a range of cards need to be assigned to a lock. You can use the Modify button to select individual locks from the list. and encoders must be declared in the peripherals list. for example. Required Authorization – Applies to Readers and Identifiers Identifiers and Wall Readers can be programmed only to accept cards in the locking plan and with a specific authorization. This feature will save time if more than one PC will be used to view the openings report. or to hold the openings until a report is requested. With the IPCOM feature. but all devices must be declared in this list. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 33 .Peripherals All online wall readers. peripherals can be connected to any workstation PC. revalidators. Name – Applies to all Enter the name of the device – Encoder 1. Note: Declaring peripheral devices that are not connected to an HTCOM network will slow down the communications polling and may reduce system performance. Wall reader or Identifier Automatically Collect Openings – Applies to Readers and Identifiers Wall Readers and Identifiers can be programmed to send their openings to the system automatically. identifiers. Set the required authorization on this screen. Peripheral Type – Applies to all Choose the device type – Reader Writer. Anti-Passback Function – Applies to Wallreaders Anti-passback means that a card can enter an opening only once without being used to exit through the same opening. Set the time table on this screen. no timetable with 24 hour shift assignments.Related Timetable – Applied to Wall Readers Wall readers can be programmed to automatically open according to a timetable. Also. The default is '0'. Note: Don´t forget to select the cards that may have access. In HT24 DOS they where activated by default ! Locking Plan – Applies to Wall Readers and Identifiers Only the cards declared in the locking plan of the controller will be considered for access in the device. The timetable also assigns the hours for the shifts. The Onity anti-passback feature can only be used with online readers set to two door operation. There are some cases when checked out guests need to be granted access. Auto-Logoff – Applies to Identifiers only An Identifier can be set to operate only after a password has been entered. (The password is assigned through the Peripheral HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •34 . shifts. meaning that if a card is used to enter through controller A and then leaves through controller B. The two readers can control the same door with relay #1. cards are always allowed through the exit reader. Opening Delay – Applies to Wall Readers Set the time that the relay is energized after a valid card is presented. One Door / Two Doors – Applies to Wall Readers An online wall reader controller can be programmed to control two read heads. the anti-passback logic applies to one controller only. such as exit gates from parking garages. Both readers are assigned with the same locking plan and other parameters. This prevents a person from entering and then passing the card back to be used by another person. the card will not be allowed through controller A again. or they can control 2 separate doors by using relays #1 and #2. Open To Checked Out Cards – Applies to Wall Readers Online wall readers get instant updates of checked out guests and canceled master users. Required authorizations. etc are only checked after the card has been found in the access list of the device. Note: For life safety reasons. Use this parameter to define if the controller will energize only relay #1 or both relays. the smart cards will recover the information. master cards. you may be using smart cards for guests and you do not wish to recover audits. However. There are three tabs at the bottom of the screen to make selections for each card type. In this case. The default type is the one selected in the drop down list. If you want the software to ask which card technology you would like to use each time you encode a card. do not check the box. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 35 . and special cards. masters and special cards such as blocking and programming cards. select the last option 'Before Encode'. Also. each type of card can be programmed to recover information from the locks. Card Technology The card technology tab is used to select the type of card used for guests.Diagnosis screen when the unit is addressed) The device can be programmed to return to the password screen after a period of inactivity. If the box on the right of the screen is checked. Cards The cards menu is only available if chip cards are selected in the Technologies Tab. Any technologies selected on the Configuration screen Technology tab are available on this screen. This screen is used to define smart card operating parameters for guest cards. You can. Infosmart File Size The infosmart file size must be calculated depending on the card capacity (in bytes). Ex. The first 104 bytes are the size occupied by default. of course. that is you cannot make a card recover more information than is required at the first encoding of the card. For a card of 32kbits 32kbits=4kbytes 4kbytes=4096bytes HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •36 . and special cards. Once this file is created on a new card.Card Configuration The Card Configuration tab applies to ALL card types – guests. however. wastes valuable space on the card. This field sets the size of the file on the card that is used to recover the information from the locks. masters. Below there is a picture with the different type of information stored in the smart card memory with the space occupied (approximately). This. the different records have a size of 16 bytes (approximately). establish a large file and instruct the card to retrieve only a few audits. the file size cannot be changed. AUDITOR= x x = number of days to keep audits Example: AUDITOR=7 audits more than 1 week old will be deleted AUTOBACKUP= x x = path to backup directory Example: AUTOBACKUP=C:\Onity\BACKUP\ BACKUPTIME= x x = time (hour) of the backup in 24 hour format. The default is one half of the guest code lookahead. The following is a description of all system flags and their parameters. There can be several instances of this line.ht2 located in the … HT28\Data\ folder. The flags are kept. MASTERCOPY Allows the hotel to encode multiple copies of master cards HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 37 . Example: BACKUPTIME=2 BACKUPTIME=8 BACKUPTIME=14 BACKUPTIME=20 GROUPJUMP= x x = the number of codes a group card will be ahead of the current card code. in ASCII format.4096bytes-104bytes=3992bytes 3992bytes/16bytes per record ≈ 250 records Flags Flags are used in the software to configure or activate the parameters of certain features in the system. in a file called Flags. The number must be between 1 and 250. 1 PINPP Requires the hotel to enter a PIN for the PP when it is loaded. The maximum number of buffered messages is 4. Example: PINPADSAFE. the software will fill the track. MULTIMASTER Allows the hotel to switch the locks between 3 master keying schemes. By default. the PP can not be used except to TEST.ht2 PPDAYS= x x = the number of days the PP will retain its data. and C. A. B. After this period of time. The default is 3 hours. NUMSPARE= x Spare cards can be made in batches of identical cards so guests can have more than one card. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •38 . Example: NUMSPARES=3 PINPADSAFE. The number x can be from 1 to 9.MICROS Automatically places information on track 1 or 2 in the following format: ROOM NUMBER (not padded) EXPIRATION DATE (YYYYMMDD) This information can be used directly by the Micros POS system. this option activates a buffer so the tasks will be sent to the encoder after the previous task is finished. PMS Enables PMS communication PMSBUFFER If an encoder is busy and a new task is requested. The Safe Master card can be used in conjunction with the guest room key to open PIN pad safes. x x = the number of hours a Safe Master card is valid. Note: Requires display encoder. After the 4th message is buffered a OV (overflow) error message will be sent to the PMS. NOPADTRACK Instructs HT24W / HT28 Smart not to pad tracks 1 & 2 with insignificant characters after the encoded information. PMSFILE Enables a record of all PMS transactions called AuditPMS. the pre-defined information follows the Micros format. TRACK1= x x = 1: allows users to place any valid information on track 1 -default = none x = 2: allows users to place any valid information on track 1 -default = pre-defined information x = 3: allows pre-defined information only on track 1 Pre-defined information defined below: ROOM NUMBER (padded with insignificant characters up to 7 characters) AUTHORIZATIONS EXPIRATION DATE (YYMMDDHH) Note: The rest of the magnetic stripe is padded with insignificant characters until the end. TRACK2= x x = 1: allows users to place any valid information on track 2 -default = none x = 2: allows users to place any valid information on track 2 -default = pre-defined information x = 3: allows pre-defined information only on track 2 Pre-defined information defined below: ROOM NUMBER (padded with insignificant characters up to 7 characters) AUTHORIZATIONS EXPIRATION DATE (YYMMDDHH) Note: The rest of the magnetic stripe is padded with insignificant characters until the end.READCARD Allows HT20i encoders to read cards by pressing the READ button This flag has no affect on HT22I terminals. SEPARATOR= x x = a number from 33 to 254 indicating the ASCII value of the character that separates PMS fields. Note: If the MICROS command is in the file. The default is x = 179. the pre-defined information follows the Micros format. Note: Requires display encoder. Use this option when connected to a PMS that does not handle error messages. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 39 . Note: If the MICROS command is in the file. REPEAT Instructs HT24W / HT28 Smart to automatically repeat PMS commands if there is an encoding error. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •40 .USEIPCOM Enables the distributed Htcom system allowing PMS or terminal encoders to be connected to a workstation PC rather than the server. such as encoders. This is the port the software is 'listening' on. But to remain consistent. HT24W / HT28 Smart defaults to port 6669. HTCOM Device Communication Onity devices. the data packets remain the same. online wall readers and revalidators. ports are simply addresses identifying the sender and the receiver of the data packets. terminal encoders. online wall readers or revalidators. These control characters are not truly necessary with TCP/IP. TCP/IP TCP/IP is a standard Ethernet packet transfer protocol. including HT28 version 1. The distance limitation of this daisychained network is 1500 meters or approximately 4500 feet. In general. This system allows multiple Onity PCs to have independent HTCOM networks with multiple peripherals. for TCP/IP. This unique communications network is the backbone of many Onity installations. They all begin with STX and end with ETX and an LRC. Some ports are reserved and should not be used. are connected to the PC running the Onity software through a 2-wire network called HTCOM. These peripherals can be PMS encoders. For example.PMS Interface The Property Management System interface specification for HT24W / HT28 Smart is the same as HT24DOS. A new feature is included in the HT24W / HT28 Smart version 2 software called IPCOM. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 41 . HT24W / HT28 Smart uses standard TCP/IP communication over the Ethernet. all peripheral devices connect to a single PC through the HTCOM network. The Communications Distributor section of this manual contains some other useful information about HTCOM. The end of the network should be terminated with a terminating resistor to prevent data echoes that disrupt communications. The PMS must know this port number in order to connect. TCP/IP uses ports. IPCOM Device Communication In previous systems. When connecting over Ethernet. port 80 is reserved for FTP transfers. all of the data integrity checking is built in. Like RS232 serial communications. The only additional feature offered by HT24W / HT28 Smart is the ability to interface over Ethernet rather than an RS232 serial connection. However. HTCOM operates at 9600 baud and is a 2-wire multi-drop RS485 using 9 bit data packets. any port greater than 6000 should be available. Workstation PCs allowed a connection to only one local encoder. the packets do not change. EXE is also installed. Packing the tables restructures HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •42 . From each workstation a high level operator can claim and address any peripheral for that local HTCOM network.' Software Tools When HT24W / HT28 Smart is properly installed. This menu option tests the data in the tables to see that it corresponds properly with the other tables. If errors are found you will be asked if they should be repaired. TOOLS. Tools is used to diagnose and repair problems with locking plan databases. There is a new button in the peripheral diagnostics screen called Make it Local that is used to claim the peripheral. database tables can have many holes where data has been deleted. The software takes care of all of the message routing 'behind the scenes.All peripherals must be declared in the MODIfication screens. Data Menu – Pack Tables Over time. they do take up space. Although these holes do not contain useful data. Data Menu – Test Database Integrity Since the HT24W / HT28 Smart database is relational. Data Menu – Restore Tables This menu option will check every database in the system for errors. There is no difference in the way terminals or PMS encoders operate if they are on the HTCOM network of a server or a workstation. This option checks tables independently for structural type file errors. and each device is assigned a unique number. tables interact with each other. Load HT22 Tools can load hex files into an HT22I encoder.exe software. This is much faster than loading with the DOS HT21. Tools will check the integrity of the backup and rebuild the files. Restore Backup If the server suffers a catastrophic failure of the hard drive or the data. This is the same cable used to connect the PC and the Windows Communications Distributor. This frees up memory that was being used by the 'holes'. This step is also done automatically when recovering from a backup.the files so that they contain only the useful data. The HT22 must be connected to the same serial port that the HTCOM network is on using a 9 pin null modem cable. Some data may be lost – depending on what has happened since the last backup was made. Restore Codes This option will recover the current codes from a motorized encoder. the system can be recovered from a backup copy of the files. HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information • 43 . This may be useful if you need to rebuild the system after a catastrophic failure of the main Onity server and there is no recent backup of the files. This way the loading is faster.EXE. this PC will be considered as PC station number 1 (main computer). Obviously in an HT28 network only one PC can be ommmited. revalidation can be performed from the other revalidators of the installation (if there are any).Parameters for Special Configurations The EXE file of the HT24W / HT28 Smart system. /D directory name This parameter addresses the path to the database of the selected folder. If ommited. can be modified with special parameters for special uses of the program. Note: It is very important for all networked computers to have the same /D path. It is not recommended to use this parameter eventhough it can be usefull in cases as demos or in slave PCs where the master has already checked the database intergrity. Example of a network with 3 PCs (PC1 with the name MASTER is the server): PC1: C:\Onity\HT28\HT28.EXE is. the database will consider the data local directory in the same directory where the HT28.EXE /D \\MASTER\DATA /NOREVAL PC2: C:\Onity\HT28\HT28. /REVALIDATOR This parameter will make the PC to behave exclusively as a revalidator.EXE /D \\MASTER\DATA /S3 /REVALIDATOR HT24W / HT28 Smart Technical Information •44 . HT28. In this case the parameter /S will be requiered. /Snumber This parameter defines a PC in a network. /NOREVAL This parameter disables the posibility of revalidating cards from the PC.EXE /D \\MASTER\DATA /S2 PC3: C:\Onity\HT28\HT28. If ommited. /NOVERIFY It makes the PC to do not check the database integrity.