Access Control 3.5 - Setting Up Access Groups Software Ver 3,x and newer

This article details the process using ZKAccess 3.x for allowing users permissions at specific devices (or doors)

1. Using the Clockrite software ensure that ALL users are sent to the clock(s)

2. Log in ZKAccess (Defaults = admin /  admin)

3.Add the device(s).  Set the IP, Device Type should be STANDALONE PULL DEVICE and give the device a name

4.  Towards the end of the Device Setup you will see the box below.  Clock YES, then FINISH

5 The system will then check the connection and you will see this message

6.  You now need to syncronise the employees in the terminal with ZKAccess.  Simply click (whilst still in the Device option) the required device and then GET PERSONNEL DATA FROM DEVICE

then click GET

Close that window when the progress bar reaches 100%

7.  Click on the ACCESS CONTROL option on the top

8. Click on TIME ZONES in the left hand panel.  You will see a profile already created in here called 24-Hour Accessible. We now need to create a new profile.  Click the ADD icon.  Give this profile a name (eg Attendance Only) and click OK.  You will need to set a small 30 minute window for this profile to work.  We suggest dragging a 30 minute window around 03:00 on Sunday

9.  Click on Access Levels in the left hand panel, then click the ADD icon at the top.  Give this profile a name (eg Open Door Only), Select Access Control Time Zone to 24-Hour Accessible.

10. Next select the Device and use the right arrow and move it across to the AUTHORIZED DOORS side.  

11. Select the employees who require access to open the door ONLY and use the right arrow and move it across to the AUTHORIZED PERSONNELS then click OK

12 At the bottom of the screen click the SYNC NOW button then close the window that appears when complete

13.  Click the ADD icon at the top.  Give this profile a name (eg Attendance Only), Select Access Control Time Zone to Attendance Only (the one you created earlier)

14. Next select the Device and use the right arrow and move it across to the AUTHORIZED DOORS side.  

15. Select the employees who require record their Attendance ONLY and use the right arrow and move it across to the AUTHORIZED PERSONNELS then click OK

16 At the bottom of the screen click the SYNC NOW button then close the window that appears when complete