When installing elumo hardware—such as readers and hubs—onto new doors, Installer Mode provides a safe and structured way to test and validate the setup before going live. This mode introduces an “Installer” state, allowing installers to verify functionality without needing to connect the device to a live platform or tenant account.

Why Installer Mode Exists

Installer Mode is designed to:

• Allow independent installation and testing without needing access to the essensys platform or customer configuration.

• Provide clear visual feedback on device status via LED animations.

• Ensure a smooth transition from installation to live operation

Key Features of Installer Mode

1. Installer card support

   Installer Mode works alongside a special Installer card with a fixed card ID. This card allows the person installing the device to validate the lock installations autonomously without needing platform access.

2. elumo animations

   elumo readers use LED animations to indicate their current state:

   LED Colour	Meaning
   Blue	Installer Mode (Not yet commissioned)
   White	Configured to a bookable space
   Red	Configured as an access door
   Green flash	Access granted
   Red flash	Access denied

   This makes it easy for installers and support teams to visually confirm the device's status at a glance.

3. Platform visibility

   Installer Mode status is also visible via the elumo platform, allowing:

   • Remote support teams to verify which doors are still in setup

   • Customers to track installation progress before handover

Transitioning a Device to Live Mode

Once installation and testing are complete in Installer Mode, the device can be commissioned and made available for occupier use. This is done by mapping the device to a space.
See: Mapping the device to a space

If you have assigned your device to a bookable space, this can be used immediately for access to your meetings, and tap to book. If you have assigned your device to a non-bookable space, you can allow people access by assigning the device and users to an access group.
See: Assigning the device to an access group

Once one or both of these steps is completed:

• The device exits Installer Mode and will appear online in the doors menu

• The LED status changes from blue (testing) to white (bookable), red (access only door)

• The device becomes fully operational