How to Use a Power Paddle
Introduction
The power paddle provides a temporary power source to the NXT
and NXT Wireless (blue) series lockboxes. If the internal batteries in
the lockbox are dead, you will need a temporary power source to
allow you to open the key compartment and replace the internal
lockbox batteries.
Note: It is important to read through these directions before
you use the power paddle at a lockbox.
To determine if the lockbox batteries are dead, insert your
SentriCard® into the lockbox and press the lockbox keypad buttons.
If the lights on the lockbox do not illuminate and the lockbox does
not make any sounds, the batteries are dead.
Note: Before the lockbox batteries die, the lockbox will alert
you. When you insert your SentriCard® into the lockbox,
followed by entering your PIN, the lockbox will illuminate
the MESSAGE light. The MESSAGE light indicates it is time to
replace the lockbox batteries. Once the MESSAGE light
illuminates, you will have a couple of weeks (depending
upon lockbox usage) to replace the lockbox batteries. When
the MESSAGE light illuminates SentriLock recommends
replacing the lockbox batteries as soon as possible.
Before Using the Power Paddle at a Lockbox
Before you can use the power paddle at a lockbox, you need to apply a time stamp file to your
SentriCard®. This time file allows the power paddle to set the lockbox’s internal clock, while providing
temporary power to the lockbox. If you have the SentriCard® Utility 3.x, you can apply the time file to
your SentriCard® yourself. In order to apply a time file to a SentriCard® using the SentriCard® Utility 3.x,
use the following steps:
1. Insert your SentriCard® into the SentriCard® Reader.
2. After your SentriLock ID automatically fills in, enter your password and click the Click to Login
button.
3. On the left-hand side of the Main Menu, click the Set Lockbox Clock button.
4. Click the Select button to select the lockbox serial number.
5. Choose the date of when you will be going to the lockbox with your SentriCard® and the power
paddle.
