Applies to: doors inside OnCAFE

Summary

Once a controller has been claimed within OnCAFE, doors can be created either through the Device Management section or directly upon creation of a new Area. This article walks through creating a door using the Door Setup Wizard, covering all configuration tabs including hardware mapping, security logic, and scheduling.

Creating a New Door

To create a new door:

1. Log in to OnCAFE.
    
2. In the navigation bar on the left, click Devices > Doors.
   
   
    
3. Click Create Door.
   
   
   
   The New Door Setup Wizard launches.
    
4. On the Profile tab, define the general identity of the door.
   
   
   
   Name – a descriptive name (e.g., Main Lobby Door) (required) 
   Description – details such as door type (e.g., storefront vestibule) (optional) 
   Location – the associated location this door belongs to (required) 
   Area – the Area within the location (can be one location or multiple areas) (required)
    
5. Click Next.
    
6. On the Configuration tab, define the physical wiring and hardware associations. 
   
   
   
   Controller 
   Controller – select the desired Intelligent Controller associated with the door (required) 
   Panel – if the Controller is compatible with Downstream Panels, select the Downstream Panel(s) (required) 
   
   Locking 
   Lock – assign an Output (e.g., OUT 1) that is wired for associated lock control and either the Controller or Panel 
   Door Position Switch – assign an Input (e.g., DPS 1, Input 1) that is wired for associated DPS 
   
   Side A (can be renamed) 
   Reader – assign a Reader Port (e.g., READER 1-0) associated with either the Controller or Panel. 
   If OSDP is enabled, two Readers can be associated per Port. 
   Toggle Has Keypad to enable/disable a keypad.  
   Request to Exit Sensor – assign an Input [e.g., REX (1)(2), Input (2)(4)(Flex Input 1-4)] that is wired for associated REX Sensor and is associated with either the Controller or Panel.
   
   Side B (can be renamed)
   Reader – assign a Reader Port (e.g., READER 1-1) associated with either the Controller or Panel.
   If OSDP is enabled, two Readers can be associated per Port.  
   Toggle Has Keypad to enable/disable a keypad.  
   Request to Exit Sensor – assign an Input [e.g., REX (1)(2), Input (2)(4)] that is wired for associated REX Sensor and is associated with either the Controller or Panel.
   
   The Controller Preview on the right displays port assignments and visual layout.
    
7. Click Next.
    
8. On the Cameras tab, cameras can be associated after integrations between OnCloud and Wisenet WAVE have been configured correctly.
   
   
   
   Add Cameras – choose from the associated camera list that is applicable from the 3rd party association 
   
   Camera’s thumbnails appear in the Door Card Preview once added.
    
9. Click Next.
    
10. On the Security tab, customize access behavior, alert settings, and advanced logic.
    
    
    
    Security Template – use a predefined, preconfigured template or create a custom template 
    Grant Time – how long the door stays unlocked after access 
    Extended – how long the door stays unlocked if Extended Unlock Time is enabled 
    Re-Lock Delay – delay before re-locking if the Entity does not change input states 
    Door Held Threshold – time threshold to trigger a Held Open alert 
    Buzzer Behavior – enable buzzer/alerts on Door Forced or abnormal state 
    REX Logic – configure how system responds to Request-to-Exit 
    Multi-Factor Auth – enable using the keypad, requires both a credential and PIN (if supported by the reader) 
    Maintenance Mode – door behavior during maintenance (e.g., locked or unlocked)
     
11. Click Next.
     

12. On the Schedule tab, define time-based access control behavior.
    
    
    
    Set Schedule – launches the schedule editor 
    Schedule Type – select either Door Schedules (custom) or Area Schedules (shared) 
    Weekly Calendar – drag-and-drop to define access hours per day 
    Unlock Behavior – choose to ignore certain alerts or access events during unlocked periods

    NOTE: Schedules help enforce business hours, reduce false alerts, 
    and streamline tenant/employee access.

13. Click Save Changes.