Set Up an Audit Key in Cencon to Retrieve an Audit from a Lock.

Question

How to Set Up an Audit Key in Cencon to Retrieve an Audit from a Lock?

Answer

To retrieve an audit from a Cencon lock, you must first initialize a Supervisor Audit (SA) Key. Follow these steps:

1. Initialize the SA Key

1. Insert the SA Key into the key reader on the PC running Cencon software.
2. Open Cencon Software and navigate to the Main Menu.
3. Click on "Initialize Audit Download Key".
4. If the key is to be used for a Bank Mode lock:
   • Check the box for Bank Mode.
   • Select the Bank Branch Name associated with the lock.
5. Click "Initialize Key" to finalize the process.

⚠ Important:

• The SA key must be initialized before retrieving an audit from a lock.
• If not initialized properly, it may lead to unpredictable results in the audit.

2. Retrieve Audit from the Lock

Once the SA key is initialized, you can proceed to download the audit from the lock.

1. Power the Lock:
   
   • Turn the dial counterclockwise (CCW) until the lock displays "G 2" followed by "EC" (Enter Combination).
     
     
2. Initiate Audit Download:
   
   • Press #0 on the lock keypad.
   • For Gen2 locks, the lock will display "-dL" (dial left).
   • Turn the dial CCW to supply power until "ISA" appears.
3. Insert the SA Key:
   
   • When "ISA" appears, insert the initialized SA Key into the lock's key reader.
   • The lock will display "Aud" (Audit in Progress) with a flashing bar over the "u".
     
     
4. Complete the Download:
   
   • Keep the SA key in place until "EOP" (End of Operation) is displayed.
     
     
5. Remove SA Key & Return for Reporting:
   
   • Remove the SA key from the lock.
   • Return the key to the dispatch center to extract audit data using Cencon software.

3. Review the Audit in Cencon

1. Insert the SA key containing the audit into the key reader.
2. Open Cencon Software and select "Key Report".
3. View or print the audit data for analysis.