> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.security.gallagher.com/knowledge-hub/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.security.gallagher.com/knowledge-hub/products/cc-hardware/perimeter-solutions/perimeter-keypads/configure/keypads-remote-arming-terminal-as-a-ke.md). # Use a Remote Arming Terminal as a reader keypad Use a Remote Arming Terminal for door access, alarm-zone control, and access-zone overrides. When a Remote Arming Terminal is configured as a keypad for a reader, it can be used for door-access operations. This page covers what you can do from it: gaining access, setting and unsetting Alarm Zones, and overriding Access Zones. In idle mode (keypad mode) the terminal shows the **Welcome screen with the reader's idle prompts**, which are Secure or Free, and Dual-Authority or Code or no entry. ### Soft keys on the idle keypad screen | Key (soft-key label on screen) | Use to... | | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Logon** | Transfer the Remote Arming Terminal from "door access" mode to standard logon mode ("alarm management" mode) **temporarily**, which allows local alarm management without leaving keypad mode. | | **F1** (Set/Unset) | Set/unset Alarm Zones. | | **F2** (Override) | Override Access Zones of the Door reader for the associated Remote Arming Terminal. | The idle Welcome screen shows the three soft keys **F1**, **F2** and **LOGON** along the bottom row. ### Use door access 1. Badge card at the reader associated with the Remote Arming Terminal. 2. The appropriate message displays, granting or denying access. 3. If a PIN is required, enter the PIN to gain entry. 4. **More secure option:** use a user code in place of a PIN. This is configured in Command Centre on the Connection tab of the reader's property. The message then reads **"Usercode please"**. ### Set or unset alarm zones **Method 1:** 1. Press the **F1** (Set/Unset) key. 2. Badge card at the reader. 3. The Alarm Zone associated with the Access Zone is set/armed. **Method 2 (double card):** 1. Badge card **twice**. 2. To use this feature, "Double card overrides" **must be set to** "Arm alarm zone" on the Connections tab of the reader associated with the Remote Arming Terminal. ### Override access zones **Method 1:** 1. Press the **F2** (Override) key. 2. Badge card at the reader. A menu displays on the Remote Arming Terminal. 3. Press the number key for the desired option: * **1** = Override to Mode 1 * **2** = Override to Mode 2 * **3** = Override to scheduled state Mode 1 and Mode 2 are access modes as configured on the Access Mode tab of the Access Zone properties. **Method 2 (double card):** 1. Badge card **twice** to override the mode of the Access Zone between Mode 2 and scheduled mode. 2. To use this feature, "Double card overrides" **must be set to** "Override access zone" on the Connections tab of the reader associated with the Remote Arming Terminal. 3. The cardholder must be in an Access Group with **"Lock and unlock access zones"** privilege on the Privilege tab. > ⚠️ The exit-delay screen shows potential alarms as warnings only on terminals in the logged-off state, or used to arm one or more zones. It is **not** shown when the terminal is configured as a keypad for a reader. *** 🔗 **Related** * [Keypads - Remote Arming Terminal operation](/knowledge-hub/products/cc-hardware/perimeter-solutions/perimeter-keypads/configure/keypads-remote-arming-terminal-operati.md). The keys, screens and privileges behind every keypad action. * [Keypads - Arming](/knowledge-hub/products/cc-hardware/perimeter-solutions/perimeter-keypads/configure/keypads-arming.md). Arming from standard logon mode, including the exit-delay behaviour noted above. * [Keypads - Logging on](/knowledge-hub/products/cc-hardware/perimeter-solutions/perimeter-keypads/configure/keypads-logging-on.md). The four ways to log on once you switch out of keypad mode. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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