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Introduction

This page covers all instructions, including advanced Master procedures, for the LA GARD 702 Display and 704 safe locks.

Printable standard user instructions (Excluding Master procedures) and a printable quick reference guide can be downloaded from 702 Display or 704 page on our website.

About 702 Display and 704

Opening

Codes

Users Management

Time Delay

General Operation

Timelock (704 Only)

Engineer

About 702 Display and 704

Available users and default codes

When supplied by Safelock Systems, locks are setup so that ID 01 is assigned a Manager profile with a code which is valid to open the lock immediately.

LA GARD 702 Display

  • Available users as supplied by Safelock Systems Ltd.
IDProfile(ID) Default Code
00Master(0-0)-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
01Manager(0-1)-1-2-3-4-5-6
02-29UsersDeleted – can be added by the Master or Manager

LA GARD 704

  • Available users as supplied by Safelock Systems Ltd. A 2nd Manager can be added on 704
IDProfile(ID) Default Code
00Master(0-0)-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
01Manager(0-1)-1-2-3-4-5-6
02-49UsersDeleted – can be added by the Master or Manager

Warning: Default codes must be changed immediately. The Master has overall administrative control of the lock system and therefore can create other users who can open the lock.

User hierarchy

  • Master (00) can manage:
    • Manager (01)
    • Users (02-29 on 702 Display)
    • Users (02-49 on 704. A second Manager can be added in this range)
  • Manager (01) can manage:
    • Users (02-29 on 702 Display)
    • Users (02-49 on 704)

User permissions

  • Master
    • Full control of the lock and users
    • Cannot open directly
  • Manager
    • Open lock
    • Change own code
    • Manage users (Add, delete, disable, enable, reset)
    • Manage time delay values
    • Activate PC Link for audit
    • Set date and time (If timelock is not active on 704)
    • Turn backlit buttons and keypad beeps off or on
    • Assign timelock schedules (704 only, if timelock is not active)
    • Override time delay (If given the privilege and if the feature has been enabled)
  • User
    • Open lock
    • Change own code
    • Override time delay (If given the privilege and if the feature has been enabled)
    • Activate PC link for audit

Code length and composition

The Master code always contains ID 00 + 8-digits. Other user codes contain the 2-digit ID + 6-digits by default but can be changed so that 6-9 digits are used.

Buttons

Arrow Up or Arrow Down: To scroll through menus

#: To go back a step in a menu, or cancel a code entry

Enter: To select a menu item or confirm an entry

Using the command menu

Non-opening functions are available to the Master, Manager and Users depending on their profile.

To access the command menu:

  • Press either Arrow Up, Arrow Down or Enter

  • Enter a valid ID and when prompted, the code
  • The main menu will display

Navigating the command menu

Use the Arrow Up and Arrow Down keys to scroll through menus. When a menu item or option is selected, it is highlighted in white. Press Enter to either confirm the selection or access a sub-menu. Press # to return to the previous menu or to exit.

These instructions specify the menu level using > for each sub menu.

Example:

Command Menu >Users >Add

Audible and visual signals

Lock status is indicated with display messages and LED flashes and beeps.

  • Green flash + short high beep: Button pressed correctly
  • Red flash + short low beep: Invalid key
  • 3 green flashed + short high beeps: Command or code accepted
  • 3 red flashes + short low beeps: Invalid code or command

Opening

Open the lock

Depending on the construction of the safe or vault, other locks such as key locks may need to be opened first. Any actions required to open the door and lock should be reversed to close and secure the door and lock.

  • Enter a valid ID, and when prompted, the code
  • Within 3 seconds, turn the keypad and/or turn the safe handle

Opening if the lock is operating on dual mode

There are various options for dual mode operation. Please refer to Enable dual mode for possible setups, including how dual mode might apply to the Manager.

  • Enter a valid ID, and when prompted, the code
    • The display shows Enter 2nd ID
  • Enter a 2nd valid ID, and when prompted, the code
  • Within 3 seconds, turn the keypad and/or turn the safe handle.

Open the lock when time delay is active

  • Enter a valid ID and when prompted, the code.

The lock will signal 3 green flashes + short high beeps

The display will show Lock Start Delay and then Locks status Delay. A counter will show the time that has elapsed. After the display has powered down, press any key to view the counter again.

During time delay, the lock signals a low beep + red flash every 10 seconds. During the open window, the lock signals a high beep + green flash every 10 seconds

  • During the open window, press any key to wake the display which will show Lock status Confirm with a counter.
  • Press any key to access the code entry screen
  • Enter a valid ID and when prompted, the code
  • Within 3 seconds, turn the keypad and/or turn the safe handle

Override time delay

If the feature has been enabled, see Enable time delay override, and a User has been profiled with the privilege to override time delay, their code is valid to open the lock immediately.

If the lock is operating on dual mode, the time delay override User must enter their code first.

Codes

Change code

Permission: All

Opening codes should be changed and tested with the safe or vault door open where possible.

  • Press Arrow Up, Arrow Down or Enter
  • Enter a valid ID, and when prompted, enter the existing code
  • Press Arrow Down to scroll so that Change combo is highlighted, press Enter to confirm
  • Enter the new code
  • The display shows Confirm, enter the new code again
  • The display shows Success

When dual mode is active:

  • Press either Arrow Up, Arrow Down or Enter to access a menu, then scroll to Change combo and press Enter
  • Enter a valid ID, and when prompted, enter the existing code
  • Enter the new code, then repeat the new code to confirm

Enable or disable dual mode

Permission: Master

Firmware: Valid from firmware version keypad 1.4.0.0, lock 1.4.0.2. Dual mode definitions were different in previous firmware versions. Please refer to https://safelocksystems.co.uk/knowledgebase/la-gard-700-series-firmware/ to find older version instructions.

Dual mode is a feature that requires 2 codes to be entered before the lock can be opened. Depending on the setting, dual mode also restricts the Manager code access to the command menu.

  • Single
    • The lock operates on single mode
  • MGR Override
    • Users in dual with Users
    • Manager is not in dual
  • Dual
    • Users in dual with Users or Manager
    • Manager in dual with Users
  • Dual + Manager
    • Users in dual with Manager only (Not Users)
    • Manager in dual with Users

Regardless of the dual mode settings, Manager and Users can change code without a 2nd ID, see Change code

  • Command Menu >System >User Mode >Select the required option, press Enter to confirm
If the lock has been set to operate dual mode for the Manager, to access the Manager command menu, press either Arrow Up, Arrow Down or Enter to view a menu. Select Go to Menu. The Manager must enter their ID and code first, followed by a second valid ID and code.

Force code change

Permission: Master

Firmware: Only from firmware version keypad 1.2.3.4, Lock 1.2.2.3

When a new Manager or User code is added to the lock, or a code is reset, the system can require that on first use, the code holder must change their code. By default, force change is set to No.

  • Command Menu >System >Combination >Force Change> Select Yes or No, press Enter to confirm

Change code length

Permission: Master

By default, the Manager and Users have a code comprised of a 2-digit ID + 6-digits. The code length can be changed to have a 2-digit ID + 7, 8 or 9 digits. If changed, existing Manager and User codes will no longer be valid and will need their codes to be reset.

  • Command Menu >System >Combination >Combo Length >Specify the number of digits
  • The display shows Are you sure?, press Enter to confirm

Users Management

Add a User

Permission: Master/Manager

When a User is added, by default the User has the privilege to open and audit the lock. If the privilege to override time delay* is required, it must be specified. The add user procedure is different for the Manager and Master.

*If a user is defined as being able to override time delay (TDO Pin Priv), the feature must be enabled see Enable time delay override

Manager procedure:

  • Command Menu >Users >Add >Enter an ID to be added
  • Enter a new code, then repeat the new code to confirm

A sub-menu is displayed with user privilege options:

  • Add
    • Open Priv
    • Audit Priv
    • TDO Pin Priv
    • Add User

  • If open and audit privilege is all that is needed, select Add User, press Enter to confirm
  • If privileges must be edited, select each Priv option as required, press Enter to access. The display shows either 1 2 3 4 5 or _ _ _ _ _. Each digit or _ represents a lock ID. 702 Display only uses one lock (ID 1). To remove privilege from lock 1, press 1 so that it changes to _. To enable a privilege, press 1 so the _ changes to 1.When complete, press Enter to confirm and return to the Add user menu.
  • Select Add User, press Enter to confirm

Master procedure:

After the new ID is entered, either Standard User or Manager must be confirmed before the new code is entered. Unless the Manager has been deleted, only Standard User should be selected.

*Only the lock IDs that have been added to Open Priv are available under TDO Pin Priv.

Reset User code

Permission: Master/Manager

If a User has forgotten their code, it is possible to reset it rather than deleting and adding the User again.

  • Command Menu >Users >Edit >Reset combo >Enter the ID to be reset
  • Enter the new code, then repeat the new code to confirm

Delete a User

Permission: Master/Manager

  • Command Menu >Users >Delete >Enter the ID to be deleted
  • When the display shows Confirm delete: xx, press Enter

Disable or re-enable a User

Permission: Master/Manager

A user code can be temporarily disabled and then re-enabled later.

  • Command Menu >Users >Edit >Enter the ID to be changed
  • Select Status >Select Enable or Disable, press Enter to confirm

Change User privilege

Permission: Master/Manager

It is possible to redefine a user’s privilege to disallow or allow opening, audit or time delay override for each lock that may be connected to the keypad.

  • Command Menu >Users >Edit >Enter the ID to be changed
  • Select Privileges, press Enter

A sub-menu is displayed

  • Privilege
    • Open Priv
    • Audit Priv
    • TDO Pin Priv
    • Update User

  • Select Open Priv, Audit Priv and TDO Pin Priv and amend as required using the instruction in Add a User.
  • Select Update User, press Enter to confirm
*Only the lock IDs that have been added to Open Priv are available under TDO Pin Priv.

Delete the Master

Permission: Master

Firmware: Only from firmware version keypad 1.4.0.0, lock 1.4.0.2

The Master code can be used to delete itself. There must be at least 1 Manager or User installed with ‘open lock’ privilege if in single mode. If in dual mode, there must be a minimum number of Manager(s) and Users as defined by the dual mode setting.

Certain functions on the lock can only be carried out using the Master code (See Command Menu Structure) Ensure that all relevant settings have been edited as required before deleting the Master code.
  • Command Menu >Users >Delete >Enter 00
  • When the display shows Confirm delete: 00, press Enter

Manager management

Permission: Master

In 702 Display and 704 locks supplied by Safelock Systems Ltd, a Manager is installed with ID 01. To manage the Manager, the process is the same as for Users but only the Master code is valid to perform the command. See

Reset User code

Delete User code

Add User code

Disable or re-enable User code

Change User Privilege

Time Delay

Adjust time delay count mode

Permission: Master

When time delay is in use, the keypad display can be configured to show a counter when a key is pressed for both the time delay and open (Confirmation) window. The available options are:

  • Off
  • Count up (Default
  • Count down

For time delay:

  • Command Menu >System >TD cnt Mode >Delay Period >Select the required option, press Enter to confirm

For the Open (Confirmation) Window:

  • Command Menu >System >TD cnt Mode >Confirm Window >Select the required option, press Enter to confirm

Enable time delay override

Permission: Master

Users profiled with time delay override privilege cannot use the privilege unless time delay override has been enabled. Time delay override is disabled by default.

  • Command Menu >System >Locks >Time Delay >Change Override >Select Yes or No, press Enter to confirm

Amend time delay values

Permission: Master/Manager

Time delay is a feature that requires a period of time to elapse before the lock can be opened, to prevent Users from being coerced into opening the safe or vault immediately.

  • Command Menu >System >Locks >Time delay >Configure Times
  • Select Delay period
  • Enter 2 digits to indicate the time delay (00-99 minutes)
  • Select Confirm window
  • Enter 2 digits to indicate the open window (01-60 minutes)

If time delay values need to be reduced or removed, the procedure can be carried out at any time, but one complete cycle (Time delay, open lock) of the previous settings must occur before the new settings take effect. To remove time delay, use 00 for the delay and 01 for the open (confirmation) window.

Cancel time delay counting

Permission: All

If time delay has been initiated but is no longer required, it can be cancelled.

  • Press any key to wake the display
  • Press any key to access the code entry screen
  • Enter a valid ID and when prompted, the code
  • Select Cancel TD

General Operation

Set date and time

Permission: Master/Manager

To maintain the integrity of the audit, it is important to ensure that date and time is set on an annual basis and re-established after a power loss lasting for more than a few minutes. In 704 locks, time lock schedules may also be in use, and so accurate time will allow for the lock to operate correctly.

In 704 locks, time and date can only be set by the Manager if timelock is not active.
  • Command Menu >Time / Date >Set Time Date
  • The display will show the current lock time and date
  • Press Enter
  • Enter new values in the format shown onscreen, noting that the date starts with YY for Year

Alarm input

Permission: Master

With connection to an alarm system and peripheral equipment sold separately, an alarm input signal can alter the lock’s operation with one of the settings below:

  • Ignore: Ignore input signal (Default)
  • Disable Open: Signal remote blocks (Prevents the lock from being opened)
  • Dly Override: Input signal overrides time delay
  • Dual Override: Input signal overrides dual mode

To manage alarm input settings:

  • Command Menu >System >Input Signal >Select the required option, press Enter to confirm

Duress

Permission: Master

The Duress feature allows a coerced user to enter a special variant of their code which opens the lock, and also generates a silent signal to notify others that safe is being opened under duress. Connection to an alarm system and peripheral equipment sold separately is required. Duress is disabled by default.

  • Command Menu >System >Duress Mode >Select Yes or No, press Enter to confirm
A duress code is the user’s normal code with the last digit increased or decreased by 1. For example, 01-123456 would become 01-123455 or 01-123457. If the normal code ends with a 0, it can be changed to 9 or 1. If the normal code ends with a 9, it can be changed to 8 or 0.

Backlit buttons

Permission: Master/Manager

Keypad buttons can be illuminated on first button press to provide a guide in dark areas for entry of the code. By default, the feature is turned off.

  • Command Menu >System >Backlight > Select On or Off, Press Enter to confirm

Keypad beeps

Permission: Master/Manager

Keypad beeps can be turned off to prevent others hearing that the lock is being operated.

  • Command Menu >System >Buzzer >Select On or Off, press Enter to confirm

Bolt open for commands

Permission: Master/Manager

Firmware: Only from firmware version keypad 1.4.0.0, lock 1.4.0.2

When this feature is enabled, the bolt must be in the open position for access to menus, including for Users to access the menu to change code. This feature is not advisable for deadbolt installations where the keypad must be rotated to open the lock, and can only be used where the installed lock has a bolt switch, which is the case for any locks supplied by Safelock Systems Ltd.

  • Open the lock (Required to enable the feature)
  • Command Menu >System >Open 2 change > Select Yes or No, press Enter to confirm

Permission: Master/Manager/User

To start communication with LA GARD 700 Series software, PC Link must be activated.

  • Command Menu >Select PC Link, press Enter to confirm

Audit

Permission: Master/Manager/User

With licensed software and peripheral equipment sold separately, an audit of the last 500 lock events can be downloaded (2,000 events for 704). The audit is stamped with time and date information based on the clock time of the keypad, as such it is vital to ensure correct clock time, with annual updates see Set time and date

See LA GARD 700 Series: Audit a lock for instructions to take audit using software. PC link must be activated using the keypad to start communication with the software, see Activate PC Link

To view the most recent audit events on the display, see LA GARD 700 Series: On-Screen Audit

Change batteries

Low battery is indicated on the display, with a percentage.

  • To eject the battery tray, depress the button at the location shown on the bottom edge of the keypad:
  • Remove the battery tray
  • Replace both batteries with high quality alkaline 9v batteries, ensuring the terminals match to the indications embossed into the battery tray
  • Re-insert the battery tray

In some case, the installed keypad may be low profile and batteries are housed in a battery box inside the safe. Contact the safe supplier for instructions to change battery box batteries.

Timelock (704 only)

View timelock schedules (704 only)

Permission: Master/Manager

If previously loaded with software, timelock schedules can be viewed by the Master or a Manager.

  • Command Menu >Time Lock >
  • Select View Access 1 or 2 or View Holiday
  • Scroll through the values

There are 4 possible values per day, as such there may be empty values indicated by 00:00 to 00:00.

Assign timelock schedules (704 only)

Permission: Master/Manager

If previously loaded with software, timelock schedules can be assigned by the Master or a Manager.

  • Command Menu >Time Lock >Assign Access> Specify the lock by pressing a digit
  • Select 24/7 Access or Schedule 1, or Schedule 2
  • Press Enter to confirm
The Manager can only assign timelock schedules if timelock is not active.

Engineer

Replace keypad

Permission: Master/Manager/Users

Instructions to replace a keypad are only available to safe engineers. Please contact us for access

Reset lock

Permission: Master

Instructions to reset the lock are only available to safe engineers. Please contact us for access.

Update firmware

Permission: Master/Manager/Users

Instructions to update firmware are only available to safe engineers. Please contact us for access.