Arming Station Pro setup guide

Last modified: Wednesday March 05, 2025.

This guide shows you the key steps to set up your Arming Station Pro. Installers and partners should customize this process to fulfill the specific requirements of each system.

Prerequisites

  • A unified Alta Video deployment running version 7.4 or later.
    • Click app switcher button in the web app toolbar. If you see Video, Access, and Protect, your deployment is unified.
    • You can see the software version in app switcher button > Video > System > Deployment.
    • If your deployment does not meet the requirements, speak to Support.
  • At least one camera connected to your deployment.
  • One user with a phone number to act as the emergency contact.
    • app switcher button > Video > Users > select user > Edit user > ADDITIONAL INFORMATION > Phone.
  • A Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection and internet connectivity.

Installation and connection

Consult the mounting guide provided with the unit. For connectivity requirements, see the provided datasheet.

Add the device to Protect

  1. Go to the Alta Protect web app.
    1. app switcher button > Protect
  2. Open the Devices tool and select Access Control.
  3. Click Add devices button.
  4. Under ARMING STATION, add the device by scanning its QR code or entering its Alta Key.
  5. Enter the required details.
  6. Click Done and check the device is connected to Alta Protect.
  7. If required:
    1. Change the built-in camera settings. See Change camera settings in Alta Video.
    2. Change the audio options so the device complies with your local privacy regulations. See Audio options in Alta Video.

For full instructions, see Add an Arming Station Pro to Alta Protect.

Configure alarm zone

  1. In Protect, open the Alarm zones tool and click Add devices button.
  2. Enter the zone details.
  3. Add an emergency contact.
  4. Click Next.
  5. In TRIGGERS, select at least one camera.
  6. In ARM & DISARM:
    1. Turn on Allow manual arm and disarm.
    2. Turn on ARM WITH DEVICES and select your arming station.
      1. You can only associate an Arming Station Pro with one zone.
    3. If required, create an arming schedule.
  7. In ALARM ACTIONS, configure your required notifications and actions for each alarm state.

For full instructions, see Create a new zone.

Add user credentials

  1. Go to the Alta Access web app.
    1. app switcher button > Access
  2. Open the Users tool.
  3. Add Add devices button or edit Edit user button users as required:
    1. For each user that can arm or disarm the zone using the Arming Station Pro, click Credentials.
    2. Choose PIN or Card: Openpath/MIFARE (CSN) - Fast. The other options are not supported yet.
  4. Provide PINs and cards to your users as required.
  5. Credentials automatically synchronize to Alta Video within approximately 20 minutes.

For more information, see Manage Arming Station Pro users.

System use

  1. Touch your access card below the screen or enter your PIN and press intrusion pro keypad enter button.
  2. To arm the zone, press intrusion pro keypad shield button followed by intrusion pro keypad enter button.
  3. To disarm the zone, press intrusion pro keypad disarm button.
  4. In Protect, review alarm notification icon alarm notifications from the menu bar and the Alarms tool.

For more information, see: