Managing a Room Key / Door Lock Property Interface
Use Property Interface Control to create and manage keys independently of other processes such as check in. You can create room keys for future-date arrivals, Due In, Advanced Checked In or Checked In, Inhouse and Departure reservations with a room number assigned . You can select multiple reservations if required.
Creating Room Keys for a Reservation
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From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Miscellaneous, and then select Property Interface Control.
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Enter or select the property and click Search.
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Select and expand the Key Card / Door Lock System (DLS) panel.
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Enter reservation search criteria and click Search.
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Select a reservation in the search then click Create Key.
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Room Key Options:
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Key Type
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Cut New Key: Select to encode a new key; invalidates any existing keys.
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Cut Duplicate Key: Select to encode a duplicate key; existing keys remain valid.
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Number of Keys
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Per Adult on Reservation: Select quantity of keys based on Adults in the reservations.
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Per Reservation: Select a fixed number of keys per reservations.
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Value: Enter the number of keys.
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Additional Rooms: Select any additional rooms from the list.
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Key Options: Select special key options from the list; key options provide special access to areas such as fitness centre or club floor.
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Keycard Use: Select a use for the key from the list.
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Valid Until Date: Enter or select a expiry date; default is the departure date.
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Valid Until Time. Enter an expiry time; default is the departure time.
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Key Encoder Locations
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Display All Encoders: Switch on to display a list of all encoders; when off the last used encoder is displayed.
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Select a device area to view a list of encoders allocated to the area.
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Select a key encoding device.
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Click Create Key.
Creating Room Keys for Multiple Reservations
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From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Miscellaneous, and then select Property Interface Control.
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Enter or select the property and click Search.
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Select and expand the Key Card / Door Lock System (DLS) panel.
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Enter reservation search criteria and click Search.
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Select multiple reservations in the search then click Create Key.
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Room Key Options:
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Key Type
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Cut New Key: Select to encode a new key; invalidates any existing keys.
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Cut Duplicate Key: Select to encode a duplicate key; existing keys remain valid.
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Number of Keys
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Per Adult on Reservation: Select quantity based on Adults in the reservations.
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Per Reservation: Select a fixed number of keys per reservations.
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Value: Enter the number of keys.
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Additional Rooms: Select any additional rooms from the list.
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Key Options: Select special key options from the list; key options provide special access to areas such as fitness centre or club floor.
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Keycard Use: Select a use for the key from the list.
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Valid Until Date: Enter or select a expiry date; default is the departure date.
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Valid Until Time: Enter an expiry time; default is the departure time.
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Key Encoder Locations:
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Display All Encoders: Switch on to display a list of all encoders; when off the last used encoder is displayed.
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Select a device area to view a list of encoders allocated to the area.
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Select a key encoding device.
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Click Process.
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The Information Message Create Keys for Reservation 1 of x: (Room Number: xxx) (Name: xxx) is displayed at the top of the panel.
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Modify the Room Key Options if required.
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Click Create Keys.
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To skip this reservation, click Skip.
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Repeat for each reservation.
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Click Close when all reservations have been processed
Creating One-Shot (One-time Use) Keys for a Room
- From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Miscellaneous, and then select Property Interface Control.
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Enter or select the property and click Search.
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Select and expand the One-Shot Key (DLS) panel
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Enter search criteria for the room to access and click Search.
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Select a room in the search result then click Create Key.
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Room Key Options:
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Number of Keys:
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Per Adult on Reservation: Select quantity of keys based on Adults in the reservations.
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Per Reservation: Select a fixed number of keys per reservations. (Defaults to this and 1).
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Value: Enter the number of keys.
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Additional Rooms: Select any additional rooms from the list. (when configured for the DLS IFC type in use).
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Key Options: Select special key options from the list; key options provide special access to areas such as fitness center or club floor. Default from Key_Options preferences.
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Keycard Use: Select a use for the key from the list. (Defaults to Room Key Only, other options are available when Gaming is in use).
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Valid Start Date: Defaults to the current date. (when configured for the DLS IFC type in use).
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Valid Start Time: Defaults to the current time or the configured setting in OPERA Controls.
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Valid Until Date: Enter or select a expiry date; default is the departure date. (Follows the OPERA Controls settings for Keys Expiry Days and Time under IFC Group).
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Valid Until Time: Enter an expiry time; default is the departure time. (Follows the OPERA Controls settings for Keys Expiry Days and Time under IFC Group).
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Key Encoder Locations:
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Display All Encoders: Switch on to display a list of all encoders; when off the last used encoder is displayed.
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Select a device area to view a list of encoders allocated to the area.
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Select a key encoding device.
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Click Create Key. (a Oneshot Key Request is sent to the Door Lock System and response is expected of success/failure).
Encoding a Duplicate (Additional) Key
Existing keys encoded for room remain valid.
- From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Miscellaneous, and then select Property Interface Control.
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Enter or select the property and click Search.
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Select and expand the One-Shot Key (DLS) panel
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Enter search criteria for the room to access and click Search.
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Room Key Options:
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Key Type
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Select Cut Duplicate Key: Any existing keys for room remain valid.
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Number of Keys
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Per Adult on Reservation: Select quantity of keys based on Adults in the reservations.
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Per Reservation: Select a fixed number of keys per reservations.
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Value: Enter the number of keys.
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Additional Rooms: Select any additional rooms from the list.
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Key Options: Select special key options from the list; key options provide special access to areas such as fitness center or club floor. Default from Key_Options preferences.
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Keycard Use: Select a use for the key from the list.
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Valid Start Date: Defaults to the current date. (when configured for the DLS IFC type in use).
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Valid Start Time: Defaults to the current time or the configured setting in OPERA Controls.
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Valid Until Date: Enter or select a expiry date; default is the departure date. (Follows the OPERA Controls settings for Keys Expiry Days and Time under IFC Group)
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Valid Until Time. Enter an expiry time; default is the departure time. (Follows the OPERA Controls settings for Keys Expiry Days and Time under IFC Group)
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Key Encoder Locations:
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Display All Encoders: Switch on to display a list of all encoders; when off the last used encoder is displayed.
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Select a device area to view a list of encoders allocated to the area.
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Select a key encoding device.
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Click Create Key. (a Duplicate Key Request is sent to the Door Lock System and response is expected of success/failure).
Re-encoding a Room Key (Replacement)
Requests a key that duplicates all data of the existing key.
- From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Miscellaneous, and then select Property Interface Control.
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Enter or select the property and click Search.
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Select and expand the One-Shot Key (DLS) panel
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Enter reservation search criteria and click Search.
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Room Key Options:
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Key Type
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Select Re-encode Key:
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Number of Keys
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Per Adult on Reservation: Select quantity of keys based on Adults in the reservations.
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Per Reservation: Select a fixed number of keys per reservations.
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Value: Enter the number of keys.
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Additional Rooms: Select any additional rooms from the list.
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Key Options: Select special key options from the list; key options provide special access to areas such as fitness center or club floor. Default from Key_Options preferences.
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Keycard Use: Select a use for the key from the list.
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Valid Until Date: Enter or select a expiry date; default is the departure date.
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Valid Until Time: Enter an expiry time; default is the departure time.
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Key Encoder Locations:
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Display All Encoders: Switch on to display a list of all encoders; when off the last used encoder is displayed.
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Select a device area to view a list of encoders allocated to the area.
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Select a key encoding device.
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Click Re-encode Key. (a Duplicate Key Request is sent to the Door Lock System and response is expected of success/failure)
Reading a Room Key
To identify a key you can read a room key.
- From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Miscellaneous, and then select Property Interface Control.
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Enter or select the property and click Search.
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Select and expand the Read Key (DLS) panel.
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Key Encoder Locations:
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Display All Encoders: Switch on to display a list of all encoders; when off the last used encoder is displayed.
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Select a device area to view a list of encoders allocated to the area.
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Select a key encoding device to read the key.
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Click Read Key.
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Key details are displayed for the key inserted in the encoder selected.
Deleting a Room Key
Requests the Door Lock System to remove a key when supported.
- From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Miscellaneous, and then select Property Interface Control.
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Enter or select the property and click Search.
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Select and expand the One-Shot Key (DLS) panel.
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Enter reservation search criteria and click Search.
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Room Key Options:
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Key Type
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Select Delete Key
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Key Encoder Locations.
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Display All Encoders: Switch on to display a list of all encoders; when off the last used encoder is displayed.
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Select a device area to view a list of encoders allocated to the area.
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Select a key encoding device.
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Click Delete Key.
Parent topic: Property Interface Control