MercuryReaderAccessMethods

Enum MercuryReaderAccessMethods

The MercuryReaderAccessMethods enum defines how credentials are validated at a reader.

Value Enum Description
0 Card Card only - no PIN required
1 PinOnly PIN only - no card needed
2 CardAndPin Both card and PIN required (two-factor authentication)
3 CardOrPin Either card or PIN grants access
4 FacilityCodeOnly Any card with valid facility code grants access
5 Unlock Reader permanently unlocked (always grants access)
6 LockDown Reader locked down (always denies access)
7 CardAndPinNoGrantOnDuress Card and PIN required, denies access on duress PIN

Usage Notes:

  • PIN-based modes (PinOnly, CardAndPin, CardOrPin, CardAndPinNoGrantOnDuress) require cardholders to have a PinCode assigned in their CardAssignmentInfo.
  • Unlock and LockDown modes override normal access control (useful for emergency situations or maintenance).
  • FacilityCodeOnly validates only the facility code portion of the credential, not the individual card number.
Name Value Description
Card 0 Card Only Required
PinOnly 1 PinOnly
CardAndPin 2 CardAndPin
CardOrPin 3 CardOrPin
FacilityCodeOnly 4 FacilityCodeOnly
Unlock 5 Unlock
LockDown 6 LockDown
CardAndPinNoGrantOnDuress 7 CardAndPinNoGrantOnDuress