Defining general parameters for the KTES

  1. On the Devices toolbar, select the KTES button.
    Note: You must select a multi-site Gateway when configuring a KTES.

    Use the KTES Setup Wizard to set up the Kantech Telephone Entry System (KTES) in a few steps. For more information, see Configuring a KTES Using Express Setup.

  2. Select a Site filter from the first list.
  3. Select the Gateway.
  4. From the Connection list, select the connection where the controller is located.
  5. From the KTES list, select the KTES you want to define. Once selected, the language section is enabled. You may rename the selected KTES.
    Note: For more information about configuring connections, see Connection Configuration.
  6. On the General tab, specify the visitor call settings :
    • Talk time: This is the maximum talk duration in seconds for a normal call between a visitor and a tenant (10 secs to 59 min:59 secs). Default value is 40 secs.
    • Extended talk time: This is the maximum talk duration in seconds for a extended call between a visitor and a tenant (10 secs to 59 min:59 secs). Default value is 60 secs.
    • Talk time remaining warning : The system sends a warning ring (a beep sound), a certain number of seconds (depending on the value entered) to indicate the end of the allowed talking period (1 sec to 59 min:59 secs). Default value is 10 secs.
    • Number of rings before answer : This is the maximum number of rings allowed for a tenant to answer (4 to 16). Default value is 5.
    • Extended number of rings before answer : This is the maximum number of rings allowed, for a tenant with the extended option, to answer (4 to 16). Default value is 10.
  7. Specify the Postal Lock options :
    • Postal lock contact: This is the input corresponding to the door postal lock (0 to 4). Select an input and click OK:
      Note: See Input Configuration for more information.
    • Postal lock Schedule : This is the schedule inside which the input, corresponding to the postal lock, generates a valid postal lock request when that input is in alarm.
      Note: See Schedules Definition for more information about schedule definition.
  8. Disable KTES polling option: Select this checkbox when you need to put the KTES in disable mode. In disable mode, the KTES will never be polled and all status requests from this specific. Default value is selected.
  9. Specify the Tenants list options:
    • Tenants list capacity : By default, the capacity is 250 tenants unless you have registered for 500, 1000 or 3000 tenants total.
      Note: Remember that you are limited by the options purchased with the software. If you have registered many KTES options for additional capacity, make sure to assign it to the correct KTES site.
    • Tenants list : Select a tenants list. Default value is empty.
      Note: See Tenants List for more information about Tenants list definition.
    • Use all tenants from list : Check this box to include all the tenants from the list. Otherwise, leave the check box empty and click the Customize button. Select the check boxes for tenants to be included and/or displayed on the LCD. Default value is selected.
    • Use the Print button to send a printout of the tenants list to a printer of your choice. Sort by name or by code and preview before printing.
    • Select a Graphic and Video view to which the gateway is assigned, if applicable.