Set Up a Check-Out/Check-In or Shared Device Workflow

The FUYL™ Locker offers a secure place to store, charge, and give authorized users self-serve access to shared devices. This workflow allows admins to pre-load lockers with institution-owned devices for authorized users to check out, use for a period of time, and return to the FUYL Locker once they are finished.

Select a Mode of operation

The FUYL Locker has two modes of operation:

1. Managed Mode: In Managed Mode, users need to enter a predefined PIN code or RFID value to access the locker. This mode provides controlled access, ensuring only authorized users can charge their devices.
2. Public Mode: Public Mode allows users to set their own PIN code every time they use the locker. This mode offers flexibility, allowing users to personalize their access code for each charging session.

To select the mode of operation, follow these steps:

1. Log in Log in to the LocknCharge Cloud.
2. Select the locker Select the locker to manage from the Connected Stations list.
3. Open the Settings tab In the account panel on the right, find and select the Settings tab.
4. Choose the mode Within the Settings tab, you'll find the option to toggle between Managed and Public modes. Select the desired mode based on your preference.

Setting Up Check-out/Check-in Workflow on an account

1. Log in Log in to the LocknCharge Cloud.
2. Select the Account folder Select the Account folder from the Connected Stations list.
3. Switch to Managed mode Navigate to the Settings tab on the right-side panel and toggle the mode from Public to Managed.
4. Add users Navigate to the user tab and select Add User.
5. Select users or groups Select the users or groups of users that you want to authorize. If you have not yet added authorized users to your LocknCharge Cloud you can do so from the User Directory.
6. Load shared devices Load shared devices into the locker by opening all bays or selecting specific bays through the locker admin menu.

Authorized users will now be able to check out shared devices from your locker. 

Setting Up Check-out/Check-in Workflow for a Node or Locker

Authorized users and locker settings configurations are inherited from the Account node. If desired settings can be overridden and applied to individual lockers or groups of lockers (nodes) by selecting the node or locker at any level.

1. Select the node or locker Select the desired node or locker within the Connected Stations list.
2. Open the settings tab Select the settings tab from the right-hand panel.
3. Override the setting Toggle the ‘Inherited’ switch next to ‘Public | Managed’ to ‘Overridden.’
4. Set up the workflow You can now set up a Check-Out/Check-In Workflow on an individual locker or node by following the Setting Up Check-out/Check-in Workflow on an account steps above.

Additional Features:

In addition to mode selection, the FUYL Locker offers advanced features to further customize your Check-out/Check-in workflow such as curfews and one reservation limits. 

Check out a device at a Locker

To use the locker to check out a device, follow these steps:

1. Select a bay Select an available bay (green LED) by entering the bay number on the keypad.
2. Enter credentials Enter user credentials 
   1. Managed Mode: Enter the PIN code or tap an RFID card associated with their user credentials in the User Directory.
   2. Public Mode: Select a 4-12 digit PIN code or tap any RFID card. Pin numbers can’t be sequential (1234) or repetitive (1111).
3. Bay opens The bay door will open (LED turns from green to red).
4. Take the device Retrieve the device.
5. Close the door Push the door closed to lock (LED turns white).
6. Bay stays reserved The bay will remain reserved until the device is returned.

To return a device to a locker, follow these steps:

1. Select your bay Access the bay you reserved earlier by entering the bay number on the keypad.
2. Enter credentials Enter user credentials 
   1. Managed Mode: The user must enter the PIN code or tap an RFID card associated with their user credentials in the User Directory.
   2. Public Mode: The user must enter the 4-12 digit PIN code or tap any RFID card they used to reserve the bay earlier.
3. Bay opens The bay door will open (LED turns from white to red).
4. Return the device Return the device to the bay.
5. Close the door Push the door closed to lock (LED turns green).