Gate Management

Gate Management configures physical gate locations and their scanning devices.

Overview

Define gates at your school premises where students scan their IDs for attendance tracking.

Page Layout

• Add Gate button - Create new gate
• Search - Find gates
• Gates Table - List of all gates

Gate Information

Each gate includes:

Field	Description
Gate ID	Unique identifier
Gate Name	Descriptive name
Location	Physical location
Type	Entry/Exit/Both
Devices	Connected devices
Status	Active/Inactive
Operating Hours	When gate is active

Common Tasks

Adding a Gate

1. Click + Add Gate
2. Enter gate details:
   • Name - Descriptive name (e.g., "Main Entrance")
   • Location - Where it's located
   • Type - Entry, Exit, or Both
   • Operating Hours - When active
3. Click Save

Assigning Devices to Gate

1. Open gate details
2. Go to Devices tab
3. Click Assign Device
4. Select available device
5. Save

Setting Operating Hours

1. Open gate
2. Set Start Time (e.g., 6:00 AM)
3. Set End Time (e.g., 6:00 PM)
4. Select Active Days
5. Save

Deactivating a Gate

1. Find gate
2. Click Deactivate
3. Confirm
4. Gate stops recording

Gate Types

Type	Purpose
Entry	Main entrance for arrivals
Exit	Exit point for departures
Entry/Exit	Records both directions

Operating Hours

Configure when gates are active:

• School Days - Monday to Friday
• Weekends - Saturday classes if any
• Special Events - Extended hours
• Holidays - Typically inactive

Multi-Gate Setup

For schools with multiple gates:

• Name gates by location
• Configure each gate's type
• Track attendance by gate
• Generate reports per gate

Tips

• Clear Naming - Use location-based names
• Proper Type - Set correct entry/exit type
• Hours Match - Align with school schedule
• Regular Audit - Verify gate configurations
• Backup - Have contingency for gate issues

Related Pages

• Device Management - Manage devices
• Attendance Management - View records
• Gate API - API documentation

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💡 Note: Each gate should have at least one device assigned for attendance tracking.