Programming locks is a large part of the coordinator's role. It is important to understand which program is required for the lock and how to use the program as well as troubleshooting the software. Pages in this section focus on how to create credentials, assign credentials and program locks. It does not address guidelines for granting access. That is included in the Access Control coordinator section.

Schlage Express Software

The Schlage Express software is what we use to program all of our electronic locks. The electronic locks allow access to a room with a key card, key fob, or PIN. Granting a user access to a particular door involves two distinct parts:

1. Using the software to create a program file for the electronic lock. This involves:
   1. Creating door profiles
   2. Creating user profiles
   3. Creating user credentials
   4. Assigning user credential access rights to the appropriate doors.
2. Programming Door Locks by transferring this program file from the computer to the lock via the HHD.

Because this is a detailed, multi-step process, there are several pages in this section of this wiki manual to help break the information down into manageable chunks. 

• Creating a New Credential will show you how to create a user profile, add credentials and assign access rights.
• Programming Electronic locks will show you how to generate and transfer a programming file to the HHD, program the lock, and back-up the file when you are finished.
• Employee Credentials addresses the types of credentials and access assigned to staff and student workers
• Creating a Replacement Key Card gives detailed instructions for replacing a study room or research room key card.
• Gathering Lock Audit Data goes over the process for collecting lock usage data. This data is gathered as part of enforcing minimum usage policy requirements for research rooms.
• Smart Time will explain how to program a lock so that it will lock or unlock on its own at specified times.