Applies to: OnCAFE

Summary

This article provides instructions for creating and configuring a new elevator in the OnCAFE system, including assigning a controller, adding floors, selecting readers, and applying schedules.

Creating an Elevator

To create an elevator:

1. Log in to OnCAFE.
   
   
2. In the navigation bar on the left, select Devices > Elevators.      
   
   
          
3. Click Create Elevator.  
   
   
   
   
4. Enter the new elevator’s Name (required) and Description (optional).
   
   
5. Select the elevator’s location from the Location drop-down menu.
   
   
   
   
6. Click Next.
   
   The Edit Elevator section is displayed.

Configuring an Elevator

To configure an elevator:

1. In the Edit Elevator section, select a compatible controller from the Controller drop-down menu (e.g., Azure Alpha IC2), then select the Panel and Reader.        
   
   
   
   A live preview of your Elevator Card appears on the right side. Zoom out to see the entire image.
   
   
   

   NOTE: Unsupported controllers are labeled Not Compatible.

2. Select the desired reader associated with the selected controller or panels. If the reader has a keypad enabling pin input, switch the Has Keypad toggle to ON.
   
   
   
   
3. Click Set Up Floors.
   
   
   
   
4. To enter your building’s floor layout, select Total Floors, Ground Floor Designation, and Which Level is Ground Floor? (if applicable).
   
   
   
   
5. Preview then click Create Floor.
   
   You can also click Add Floor to manually configure each floor.
   
   
   

   NOTE: Inputs/Outputs can be assigned to any available I/O Available 
   that is associated with Intelligent Controllers & Panels.

6. Click Next.
   
   
7. Click Add Cameras to add a Cab Camera. You can associate up to one cab camera per elevator.
   
   
8. Select an integrated 3^rd Party associated camera.
   
   
   
   
9. Click Next.
   
   
10. Select a Security Template or customize the following:
    
    Standard Grant Time and Extended time (for button activation)
    
    Multi-Factor Authentication if keypad-enabled.
    A warning will display if keypad hardware is not detected.
    
    Maintenance Mode Behavior (Secure or Unsecure)
    
    
    
    
11. In the Elevator Schedules section, click Set Schedule.
    
    
12. Select a calendar view (weekly or always) then check the boxes next to the selected floor (or Select All).
    
    
    
    
13. Click Confirm > Save to complete the elevator configuration.
    
    The elevator is now active in the system and ready to be applied to Access Levels.
    Administrators / Advanced Level Users can now control user access to specific floors through Identity Management and Access Group assignments.