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What are the general procedure for pushbutton programming in E-Plex 36xx/37xx/56xx/57xx Series Locks?

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What are the general procedure for pushbutton programming in E-Plex 36xx/37xx/56xx/57xx Series Locks?

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General Procedure for Pushbutton Programming

  1. The pages that follow provide step-by-step instructions for programming the E-Plex lock.
  2. The general procedure for all programming functions is as follows:
    a. Put the lock in Programming Mode by pressing # Master Code #
    b. Use the Summary of Commands Table in the appendix section of this guide to enter the three
        digit command sequence (Command Type + Function Code), followed by #
    c. Enter the appropriate numbers as required.
    d. Press # to end Programming Mode.
    e. Once the lock is in programming mode, multiple command sequences can be entered without
        having to repeat the #mastercode#. However, if there is no activity for 15 seconds at the keypad, 
        the lock will automatically exit from programming mode.

For example

  • If the Master or Manager enters his code of 87654321, the door will open
  • If he enters #87654321#, the lock will enter into the Programming Mode and wait for the next part of the command.
  • If he enters the # sign twice at the end of the code, for example #87654321##, the lock will go out of Programming Mode and return to its normal access grant/deny mode.

Note: The # pound sign acts like the Enter key on a PC keyboard in your communications with the lock. The # tells the lock that one part of the entry is finished. The # serves another purpose - to distinguish a programming type command from a simple Access PIN to open the door. A Master or Manager User can use the same credential to open the door or to put the lock in Programming Mode, the only difference being that he uses the # sign in front to signal that he is about to enter a programming command. For increased security, it is recommended that the master user PIN not be used for everyday access. This can be accomplished by creating a non expiry Service user PIN for the master user.

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