Advanced Features
Site Lock and Site Unlock
1.0 Introduction The Site Lock and Site Unlock feature allows you to unlock all doors or a selection of doors on a specific site - either from buttons in the user interface or from a general purpose input. In addition to locking and unlocking doors, ...
Site Calendar
1.0 Introduction This feature implements a calendar based on the Site. Site Calendar offers the ability to automatically schedule events that need to occur at a specific time. There are hardware control scheduled events, such as: synchronizing the ...
I/O (Input/Output) Linkage Using NXT 4X4 Modules
1.0 Introduction Borealis supports the ability to configure as use I/O linkage actions when using NXT or NXT-MSC controllers along with NXT 4x4 modules or, when using NXT-MSC controllers, with the addition of MR16IN or MR16OUT modules. Note: When ...
PXL - Activate and De-activate Outputs
The PXL outputs can be activated or de-activated from the Borealis user interface. Note: Outputs that are configured as lock or alarm outputs cannot be activated or de-activated from the user interface. Lock outputs are activated from the readers ...
PXL - I/O (Input/Output) Linkage
1.0 Introduction The Borealis PXL integration provides basic input/output control for general purpose inputs and outputs when using a PXL-500 controller with a connected satellite board (SB-593). The I/O functionality is available if the SB-593 is ...
PXL - Anti-Passback
1.0 Introduction The Anti Passback (APB) feature provides one-way card access into and out of a secure area. It prevents a cardholder from using their card and then passing that card back to someone else for them to gain unauthorized access. Local ...
Dual Verification Setup and Configuration
1.0 Introduction This document explains how to setup the Dual Verification feature when using a Wiegand keypad. Dual Verification allows the reader to only grant access following a valid card read and then entering the correct PIN. Dual Verification ...
PXL - Global Unlock
1.0 Introduction This section explains how to enable the standard implementation of the Global Unlock feature using the dedicated Global Unlock input on a Primary PXL controller (controller addressed #1). The dedicated Global Unlock input is ...
PXL - Global Lock
PXL Global Lock, Lockout and Lockdown - Using PXL-500 Controllers in Borealis 1.0 Introduction The global lock feature uses a dedicated input on the satellite board installed on the primary controller. This option will not appear if a satellite board ...
ADA/DDA Extended Unlock Time
1.0 Introduction Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) are legislations that provides disabled people with various rights, including ease of use and easy access to goods, facilities, and services including ...
Automation - Toggle a Door (Alternate Lock and Unlock)
Toggle a Door Using Automation Rules 1.0 Introduction The following Automation rule explains how to setup a toggle feature on an NXT-MSC controller or True Mercury controller. This setup uses the 'Double Presentation' feature to trigger the unlock of ...
Automation
1.0 Introduction Automation allows you to create custom action sequences to automate system functionality. If you are familiar with Doors.NET and the Advanced Local Linkage functionality, automation is the equivalent feature in Borealis. Automation ...
Elevator Control - Using True Mercury Controllers
1.0 Introduction Borealis provides a cost-effective elevator control solution using NXT-MSC controllers with 4x4 modules or with True Mercury controllers and using MR16 modules. Elevator control uses a reader on the controller's reader port 1 to ...
Elevator Control - Using NXT-MSC Controllers
1.0 Introduction Borealis provides a cost-effective elevator control solution using NXT-MSC controllers with 4x4 modules or MR16 modules and True Mercury controllers using MR16 modules. Elevator control uses a reader on the controller's bus 1 to ...
Popular Articles
NXT Controller Firmware Upgrade
1.0 Introduction The following steps explain how to upgrade the firmware on an NXT controller via the Borealis user interface. 2.0 Check if the Controller Requires a Firmware Upgrade Once you have the controller(s) online, open live events via the ...
Cardholders and Credential Enrollment
1.0 How Do I Enroll Credentials/Cards/Fobs? Cardholder and credential enrollment is a very simple process and the system supports manual enrollment of Keri MS, Keri NXT, 26-bit Wiegand card formats and RAW Wiegand card numbers. Manual Enrollment is ...
Borealis Overview
1.0 Introduction The new Borealis Cloud user interface is a completely new and re-designed front end for Borealis. It is extremely easy to learn and operate and allows you to quickly and easily find all your access control data - all in one place. ...
Borealis System Setup
Introduction Note: If you are using the new user interface, the instructions can be found here: https://help.kerisys.com/portal/en/kb/borealis/new-user-interface/system-setup This section explains how to setup a new Borealis cloud access control ...
Borealis - Glossary of Terms
Access Control - A general term describing the control, management, and monitoring of the entrance and exit of people through secure areas. Borealis - Keri Systems' access control Cloud solution. Card - An identification device assigned to an ...