The Smartalock/Floorsense system maintains a database of users, RFID cards and reservations on the master controller. This document describes
Generally integration with the Master controller occurs over its “outside” LAN interface which connects into the customers network via a DMZ. Over this network both the web administration of the system can be performed, and also the automated or manual uploads of the customers end-user names, current access card numbers, and optionally other user data such as email addresses, locker and desk fixed reservations from an external source system.
Internally the Master Controller maintains the complete user database including all card numbers and locker/desk reservations for the entire site. Sections of the entire database will be transferred and deleted from slave controllers (at individual locker banks or other locations) as required - such as when a user creates or releases a reservation on a particular locker bank or desk, then the relevant parts of the database are downloaded automatically to the slave controller.
The slave controllers can also update the Master database, for example, when a new user or reservation is created locally at a touchscreen kiosk connected to the slave, then that slave will update the Master controller.
If the Master database is offline, a slave will not be able to create new users or create any new locker / desk reservations until the Master is reachable again. Any existing users will however be able to open their existing lockers. In addition the floor sight pucks will still change colour if swiped on by user Swipe card and update the Master when the network becomes available again.