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Direction Switching Modes

The direction switching mode determines how passage through a sensor is recorded at a given time—for example, when one turnstile is used for arrivals in the morning and departures in the afternoon. The mode is assigned to the sensor in the device properties in the HW structure.

The direction switching mode determines how passage through the reader is recorded at a given time—for example, when one turnstile is used for arrivals in the morning and departures in the afternoon. The mode is assigned to the reader in the device properties in the HW structure.

Creating a mode

The procedure is the same as for other modes (see Time modes – schedule editor). The new mode is entirely in the Terminal-dependent state.

Mode

Meaning

According to terminal

The direction of passage is determined by the sensor setting.

Arrival

The passage is recorded as an arrival.

Departure

The passage is recorded as a departure.

Example: in the Mon–Fri row, set the Entry interval in the morning and Exit in the afternoon; for the rest of the day, As per terminal will remain.

“Edit direction switching mode” dialog for the reception turnstile showing shift settings and a timeline; the Entry mode is selected and outlined in green. Visible: Edit direction switching mode, Reception turnstile – morning shift, Name *, As per terminal, Entry, Exit.


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