What is a lockdown?
A lockdown is a security process with activation or procedures designed to quickly secure a building, facility, or area in response to an immediate threat or a dangerous situation. The goal of a lockdown is to protect occupants by securing entry doors and\or preventing unauthorized access. Lockdowns are commonly used in schools, hospitals, offices, and public spaces to provide rapid protection during emergencies.
Keyscan Aurora offers two lockdown solutions:
- Lockdown (built into the hardware)
- Enhanced Lockdown (addition to the Aurora Client)
Defining Lockdown
Supports hardware & software triggers
Locks doors, schedules remain on
RTE devices will continue to function
Credentials will continue to get access
Does not require network connectivity for hardware triggers
Requires network connectivity when:
- Using CIM-LINKS (CA/EC panels only)
- Using a software trigger
Defining Enhanced Lockdown
Supports hardware & software triggers (desktop icon)
Locks doors at a panel level
Can turn schedules on or off
RTE devices will continue to function
Credential access can be controlled (CA/EC firmware v9.47 required)
Requires network connectivity
Additional license & installation package
Existing Documentation
Lockdown Doors & Floors (CA/EC panels)
Located in the Aurora Documents folder on the ISO
File name: KD10059-E.PDF
Lockdown Hardware Setup
CA150 has no lockdown setup requirements
CA250 requires Auxiliary Input 8 connected to Common (N/C) & S2.6 ON
CA4500/CA8500 require Auxiliary Input 16 connected to Common (N/C) & S2.6 ON
EC1500/EC2500 require S2.6 ON only
KC panels do not currently support Lockdown (in development)
Enhanced Lockdown Hardware Setup
CA150 has no Enhanced Lockdown setup requirements
CA250 requires Auxiliary Input 8 connected to Common (N/C) & S2.6 ON
CA4500/CA8500 require Auxiliary Input 16 connected to Common (N/C) & S2.6 ON
EC1500/EC2500 require S2.6 ON only
KC panels do not currently support Enhanced Lockdown (in development)
Lockdown Software Setup
There are no Lockdown requirements in Aurora
Enhanced Lockdown Software Setup
Notes
Enhanced Lockdown license must be purchased & registered
Enhanced Lockdown installation package must be installed
Initial Setup
Access Enhanced Lockdown Setup under Settings (Application Management)
- Select Sites to take part in the Lockdown
- Edit the Name field to reflect the Lockdown purpose
- The Code field is a unique identifier. It is text and/or number entry. Do not use this value for any other Lockdowns
- If a password prompt on a short cut execution is desired/required, enter a password. If you are using the command line trigger, or do not want a password prompt on execution, leave the password field blank
- The Description field is used to summarize the Lockdown (not required, recommended)
- The Inactive\Active button turns off\on the Lockdown, unique to each Lockdown
After editing the Lockdown setup screen, hit Save
Clicking the small arrow at the top center of the screen will create a desktop icon
Event Trigger Setup
To setup an event trigger, access the Event Setup under Site Information
Add a new event, select the panel & input(s) for the trigger
On the Actions tab, add a Command Action
In the Command field, you will need the application path
Right-click on the Enhanced Lockdown desktop icon, select properties
On the Shortcut tab, copy the Target
Paste the value into the Command field
If a Password is being used, follow the structure:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Keyscan\Keyscan Aurora Client\AuroraEnhancedLockdown.exe" Code Password
Add other actions as required (Email requires SMTP to be setup)
Disable Lockdown Desktop Icon Setup
Right-click on the Enhanced Lockdown desktop icon, select Copy
Right-click on the desktop & select Paste
Rename the icon to identify it as a Lockdown disable
Right-click on the new desktop icon, select properties
On the Shortcut tab, update the Target to include the Password and “-u”
See structure examples below:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Keyscan\Keyscan Aurora Client\AuroraEnhancedLockdown.exe" Code -u
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Keyscan\Keyscan Aurora Client\AuroraEnhancedLockdown.exe" Code Password -u
Lockdown Triggering Options
CA150 can be triggered through the Aurora Client & Aurora Web only
CA250, CA4500 & CA8500 can be trigger through the Aurora Client, Aurora Web, Auxiliary Input 8 (CA250), Auxiliary Input 16 (CA4500 & CA8500), or a Global Message via a CIM loop
EC1500 & EC2500 can be triggered through the Aurora Client, Aurora Web, or a Global Message via a CIM loop
KC panels do not currently support Lockdown triggering (in development)
Enhanced Lockdown Triggering Options
Desktop Icon
Hardware input of a CA panel
Requires additional programming
KC panels do not currently support Enhanced Lockdown triggering (in development)
Lockdown Client Software Triggering
Access the Lockdown option under the System Status & Control menu
Select a site
Select panels/locks to be locked down
Click Enable Lockdown For Selected Access Control Units
Repeat for any other sites
Lockdown Client Software Resetting
Triggering input(s) must be closed
Access the Lockdown option under the System Status & Control menu
Select a site
Select panels/locks to be removed from being locked down
Click Disable Lockdown For Selected Access Control Units
Repeat for any other sites
Lockdown Web Triggering
Access the Lockdown option under the Status menu
Select a site
Select panels/locks to be locked down
Click Enable Lockdown For Selected Access Control Units
Repeat for any other sites
Lockdown Web Resetting
Web cannot disable a Lockdown, access a Client workstation
Triggering input(s) must be closed
Access the Lockdown option under Status menu
Select a site
Select panels/locks to be removed from being locked down
Click Disable Lockdown For Selected Access Control Units
Repeat for any other sites Lockdown Hardware Resetting
Lockdown Hardware Triggering
Open triggering input (8 or 16) on CA panel
Lockdown Hardware Resetting
Close triggering input (8 or 16) on CA panel
Switch S2.6 off, wait 5s & on
Repeat for any other panels taking part in the Lockdown
Enhanced Lockdown Hardware Triggering
Open triggering input on CA panel
Enhanced Lockdown Hardware Resetting
Enhanced Lockdown cannot be reset at the hardware
Close triggering input (8 or 16) on CA panel
Reset Enhanced Lockdown via the workstation
Enhanced Lockdown Desktop Icon Triggering
Double Left-Click the Enhanced Lockdown icon
Enhanced Lockdown Desktop Icon Resetting
Double Left-Click the Enhanced Lockdown Reset icon, enter Password if required
OR
Within Aurora, access the Application Management menu & select Enhanced Lockdown Setup. Click the Disable Lockdown button