Objective: Learn how to configure your door sensors to monitor for unexpected door activity during closed hours and set up severity-based alarms for increased awareness.

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Step 1: Configuring Closed-Hours Monitoring

1. Access the Door Sensor Settings:

• Navigate to the Location View or Sensor View and select the specific door sensor you want to monitor.

Step 2: Setting Door Activity Thresholds for Alarms

1. Choose an Alert Threshold:

• You can set alerts based on how long the door stays open.

2. Set Severity Levels:

• Configure severity levels using these thresholds in your settings:

• Non-Operational Auto Severity: Choose a default severity level from the dropdown options (e.g., warning, minor, major, critical, or none).

• Warning Duration: Set a duration in minutes for when the door remains open briefly (e.g., 1 minute).

• Minor Duration: Set a slightly extended duration in minutes (e.g., 3 minutes).

• Major Duration: Define a longer duration for significant concerns (e.g., 5 minutes).

• Critical Duration: Set a maximum duration for urgent alerts (e.g., 10 minutes).

Step 3: Understanding Alarm Behavior and Alerts

1. Alarm Trigger:

• When the door sensor detects activity that meets or exceeds your defined thresholds during closed hours, it will generate an alarm at the specified severity level.

• Alerts are visible on your dashboard based on the severity level, allowing you to respond promptly.

2. Alarm Clearance and System Reset:

• Alarms automatically clear once the door is detected as closed.

• The system resets immediately, preparing to monitor for any new activity during closed hours.

Step 4: Viewing and Managing Alerts

1. Monitor Alerts in Your Dashboard:

• From either the Location View or Sensor View, you can view active alarms and monitor door activity as it happens.

• Severity-based alerts are highlighted in your dashboard to help prioritize responses.

2. Notification Options:

• For added convenience, configure notifications so you’re alerted immediately when a door alarm triggers. Options may include phone or email notifications depending on your settings.

Testing Your Setup (Optional)

To ensure your alarm settings are working as expected:

1. Briefly open and close the door to test the sensor.

2. Confirm that alarms are triggered and clear according to your configured thresholds.

By following these steps, you can effectively monitor after-hours door activity, helping protect your establishment from unauthorized access. For further details, refer to additional articles on viewing alarms and managing notification preferences.