Security at Fingertips

User Manual
F18

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 Product Overview

F18

F18 is an innovative biometric fingerprint reader for access control application. Offering unparalleled performance
by using an advanced algorithm for reliability, precision and excellent matching speed. The F18 features the fastest
commercial-based fingerprint matching algorithm and high-performance, high-image quality infrared detection
fingerprint sensor. The device offers flexibility to be installed standalone or with any third party access control
panels .that support standard Wiegand signal. All the operations can be done on the TFT-LCD color screen. The
fingerprint image will be displayed on it. That will guide user to put finger on proper position and increase
recognition rate. TCP/IP and RS485 are available that the device can be used in different network. communication.
Auto-discovery tool allows setting and modification of network parameters directly and easily.
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1. Operating Instruction ............................................................................. - 1 -

1.1 Abbreviated Operating Procedures ....................................... - 1 -
1.2 Introduction to Fingerprint Recognition technology ............ - 2 -
1.3 About Verification Mode ...................................................... - 3 -
1.4 Connection with PC ............................................................ - 11 -
1.5 Main menu .......................................................................... - 13 -
2. User Management ................................................................................ - 15 -
2.1 Add user .............................................................................. - 15 -
2.2 Manage user ........................................................................ - 19 -
2.2.1 Search user ............................................................... - 21 -
2.2.2 Query attendance record .......................................... - 21 -
2.2.3 Edit user ................................................................... - 22 -
2.2.4 Delete user ............................................................... - 24 -
2.2.5 Add user ................................................................... - 25 -
2.3 Card management★ ........................................................... - 25 -
2.3.1 Enroll card ............................................................... - 25 -
2.3.2 Enroll fingerprint card ............................................. - 27 -
2.3.3 Clear card information ............................................. - 29 -
2.3.4 Copy card information ............................................. - 29 -
2.3.5 Set card parameter value .......................................... - 30 -
2.4 Access Control Option★ .................................................... - 32 -
2.4.1 Time Zone Setting.................................................... - 33 -
2.4.2 Holidays Setting....................................................... - 34 -
2.4.3 Group time zone setting ........................................... - 36 -
2.4.4 Set Unlock Combination.......................................... - 39 -
2.4.5 Access Control Parameters ...................................... - 41 -
2.4.6 Duress Alarm Parameters......................................... - 42 -

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2.4.7 Anti-passback Setting★ .......................................... - 44 -

3. Communication Option........................................................................ - 47 -
3.1 Network option ................................................................... - 47 -
3.2 Serial port option★ ............................................................ - 48 -
3.3 Security ............................................................................... - 49 -
3.4 Wiegand option★ ............................................................... - 50 -
3.4.1 Input configuration .................................................. - 51 -
3.4.2 Output configuration ................................................ - 52 -
4. System Option ...................................................................................... - 54 -
4.1 System parameters .............................................................. - 54 -
4.2 Data management ............................................................... - 56 -
4.3 Upgrade firmware ............................................................... - 57 -
4.4 Display Setting ................................................................... - 58 -
4.4.1 Verification .............................................................. - 58 -
4.4.2 Time display............................................................. - 58 -
4.4.3 Picture cycle interval ............................................... - 59 -
4.4.4 Clock display delay.................................................. - 59 -
4.4.5 Interface style........................................................... - 59 -
4.5 Reset ................................................................................... - 60 -
4.6 Other options ...................................................................... - 61 -
5. Date Time ............................................................................................. - 63 -
5.1 Date Time option ................................................................ - 63 -
5.2 DLST★ .............................................................................. - 63 -
6. PenDrive Management ........................................................................ - 66 -
6.1 Download data .................................................................... - 66 -
6.2 Upload data ......................................................................... - 67 -
7. Auto Test .............................................................................................. - 69 -
7.1 TFT display test .................................................................. - 69 -
7.2 Audio test ............................................................................ - 69 -

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7.3 Keyboard test ...................................................................... - 70 -

7.4 Sensor test ........................................................................... - 70 -
7.5 Real-time clock ................................................................... - 70 -
8. Query Record ....................................................................................... - 71 -
9. System Information .............................................................................. - 74 -
9.1 Record capacity .................................................................. - 74 -
9.2 Device information ............................................................. - 74 -
10. Appendix ............................................................................................ - 76 -
10.1 Keyboard .......................................................................... - 76 -
10.2 USB .................................................................................. - 79 -
10.3 Quick query of attendance record ..................................... - 79 -
10.4 Propaganda picture upload rules ....................................... - 80 -
10.5 Card support (ID/EM, MIFARE Card) ★ ....................... - 81 -
10.6 Web time & attendance ★ ............................................... - 82 -
10.7 9 Digit Code★.................................................................. - 83 -
10.9 Daylight Saving Time★ ................................................... - 83 -
10.10 Master-slave function ★ ............................................... - 84 -

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1. Operating Instruction

1.1 Abbreviated Operating Procedures

Step 1: Install the device and power it up.

Step 2: Enroll users by registering his/her fingerprints, passwords or
card. Assign users’ security privileges directly on the device.
Step 3: After enrolling users, verify that his/her enrolled fingerprint,
passwords or card is valid.
Step 4: Configure the device communication settings. Then download
the users’ newly enrolled information from the device onto the
Attendance Management on the computer. Data can be transmitted via
TCP/IP, RS232, RS485 and USB client or by using a USB flash drive.
Step 5: Modify users’ information in the Attendance Management, and
upload this newly information to the device after connected. Then the
users’ newly information will be displayed on the screen upon
attendance. (Some models allow directly name edition and other
operation on the device. Therefore, it is no necessary to connect device.)
Step 6: Verify the device displays the correct day and time. Then start to
attendance.
Step7: Download attendance records to the Attendance Management
and statistics them at the end of the month.

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1.2 Introduction to Fingerprint Recognition technology

Enroll fingerprint by pressing index finger, middle finger or ring finger .

Proper press:

Make finger center pressed

on the sensor window

Improper press:

Upright Too lean

Slant Too downward

Please adopt the correct way to place the finger to avoid improper
operation led to the identification performance degradation.

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1.3 About Verification Mode

When the device is on initial interface, only after successful fingerprint or

password or Card verification, user can save attendance record on the device.
Initial Interface (As shown below):

 Notice:
1) If the device have ID module, so Interface of Matrix and Magic style
can be displayed "Press fingerprint or punch card". When have not ID
module, it can be displayed "Please Press fingerprint" only.

2) The device has three interface styles for option. Each style displayed
different contents on the screen. For details please refer to 4.4 Display Setting.

3)As above the "Name" of screen, you can edit different names can be
executed by "Access Control Management Software ".

 Fingerprint Matching

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(1) 1:N fingerprint matching

Verify the fingerprint pressed on the sensor at present with all
fingerprint data in the fingerprint reader.
Step 1: Press fingerprint properly on the sensor on initial interface.

Step 2: If device says ‘Thank you”, the verification is completed.

If device says “Please press again”, and displayed "Verify fail" on the screen.
Return Step 1 for the second operation.

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(2) 1:1 fingerprint match（User ID＋fingerprint)

Verify the fingerprint pressed on the sensor at present with the
fingerprint related with user number. Use this method when it is difficult
to identify user’s fingerprint.
Step 1: Input User ID of employee to be verified on initial interface.

Step 2: Press fingerprint properly on the sensor.

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Step 3: If device says ‘Thank you”, the verification is completed.

 Notice:
If device says “Please press again”, return Step 2 for the second operation.

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If device says “Error ID”, that means you input ID number is wrong, please
return Step 1 for the second operation.

 Password Matching
Step 1: Input User ID of employee to be verified on initial interface.
Then press OK.
Step 2: If it says that the enroll number is wrong, it means that there is
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Step3: Input password when the interface appears.

Step 4: If device says ‘Thank you”, the verification is completed.

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When the screen displayed "password error" and "Input password again"
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Please return Step 3 input password again for the second operation.
Ranges of the input password time is 0~9. Employee can set default
time what you want. For details please refer to 4.4 Display Setting.
 Card Matching ★
The card area is round the keyboard.
Step 1: Wave the card near the induction area on initial interface, after
the induction equipment finding the card, please remove the card.
Step 2: When the equipment gives the tip "Thank you", the certification completed.

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Step 3: If the card has not registered yet, prompt that card is not registered.

1.4 Connection with PC

The device only records attendance time. The statement can be disposed
by software on PC. Therefore, it is necessary for device to connect PC to
download attendance record to attendance software.
The following is some connection methods:

 Ethernet:
（1) Through hub: Use parallel net cable (to connect network card and
hub) to connect device into the network.
（2) Direct connection: use cross net cable（connect two Ethernet
terminals directly) to connect device and PC.
Set device: Enter Menu－Communication option－Network to set the
following items:
IP address: Default IP as 192.168.1.201.You can modify it if it is
necessary.

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Subnet mask: Default subnet mask as 255.255.255.0. You can modify it

if it is necessary.
Gateway address: Default gateway address0.0.0.0. You can modify it if
it is necessary.
Network speed: There are three options: ATUO, 10M, and 100M.
Connection password: Set it in “Menu－Communication option－
Security”. It can be set or not. If it is set, input corresponding numerical
value on connection interface of PC software.

 RS232: Use RS232 serial port wire for connection.

Set device: Enter Menu－Communication option to set the following
options:
Baud rate: Set it in “RS232/485”. Communication speed rate (with
computer),if the communication speed is high, RS232 （115200, 57600)
is recommended.
RS232: Set it in “RS232/485”.Select “Yes” for RS232.
Communication password: Set it in “Security”. It can be set or not set. If
it is set, input corresponding numerical value on connection interface of
PC software.

 RS485
set device: Enter Menu－Communication option to set the following
options:
Device ID: Set it in “Security”. It can be set from 1－254.
Baud rate: Set it in “RS232/485”.Communication speed rate (with
computer),if the communication speed is low and stable, RS 485
（9600, , 38400) is recommended.
RS485: Set it in “RS232/485”.Select “Yes” for RS485
Communication password: Set it in “Security”. It can be set or not. If it

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is set, input corresponding numerical value on connection interface of

PC software.

 USB
Set device: Enter Menu－Communication option to set the following
items:
Device ID: Set it in “Security”. It can be set from 1－254.
USB: Set it in “RS232/485”.Select “Yes” for USB communication.
Communication password: Set it in “Security”. It can be set or not. If it
is set, input corresponding numerical value on connection interface of
PC software.

1.5 Main menu

On the initial interface, press the Menu key about 3 seconds to open the
Main Menu, as shown in the following figure:

User management: Browse the users’ basic information like ID, name,
fingerprint, card, password and privilege and so on; Increase, edit or
delete operation the basic information; Set the work code for user and
card management.

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Communication: Set up communication parameters between the

equipment and the PC, including IP address, gateway, subnet mask,
baud rate, device number, communications password etc.
System: Manage the data and set the system parameters, including basic
parameters, interface parameters, fingerprint and attendance parameters,
to maximize meet user’s needs in the functional, display and other areas.
Date/Time: Device time date should set accurate to ensure the accurate
attendance time.
PenDrive: By USB, the user info and attendance data etc. can be
imported to the accordingly software to deal or import the user
information for other fingerprint devices to use.
Auto Test: automatically test the function of each module if it is
workable, including the screen, sensor, voice, keyboard and clock tests.
Record: For query the record saved in the device convenience, query
record function is provided.
Sys Info: Use system information to check the current device’s saving
status, its version information and so on.

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2. User Management

The user’s basic information on the device includes fingerprint,

password and management access. In company’s attendance
management, for employee’s change, the information on the device
also needs modification. Therefore, operations including “add, delete,
check, modify and so on” can be done on the device.

2.1 Add user

Firstly, enroll employee’s fingerprint or password in the device.

Enter New User interface:

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 Notice: Only some models have name and card options.

ID.NO: Staff's attendance number.
FP (Fingerprint): enroll employee’s fingerprint. Ten fingerprints can be
enrolled at most.
The employee with fingerprint enrolled can use fingerprint to record
attendance.
PWD (Enroll password): enroll user’s password. The effective digit is
1～8. The employee with password enrolled can use password to record
attendance.
Card: Registered staff's Card, only the registered card is possible to
check attendance.
Purview: Users are people whose identity must be authenticated before
enter a menu. The ordinary consumer can track attendance by the card
or the password only; the manager already may equally carry on the
daily checking attendance with the ordinary consumer, but may enter the
menu to operate each option.

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may entry the menu operation; after the manager is appointed, anyone
is unable to entry the menu until the manager status is confirmed, after
the success can entry the menu：

For example: the following is the flow for add user.

Input User ID
1) Allocate User ID by default.
2) Press “ ” to delete the allocated User ID by default. Input User ID
from keyboard. If the User ID is wrong, press “ ” to input it again.
Input name★
Use T9 input to input employee’s name.
Press OK or ▲/▼ to select “enroll fingerprint”, then press OK to start
fingerprint.
Enroll fingerprint

Press finger according to device’s prompt. Press the finger three times in
the proper way.
If one fingerprint is enrolled successfully, press OK to continue another
finger, then press menu and ESC to return the last interface.
Press ▲/▼ to select “enroll password” and press OK to enroll
password.

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Enroll password

Input password (1～8) according to device’s prompt, and press OK to

verify it. Then press OK save it or press ESC to exit without saving it.
After saving, display will be on the device, which means the
password has been set.
Enroll card★
Scroll ▲ / ▼keys to locate the cursor on "enroll card" button, and press
"OK" to enter the registration card

Slight ware the card near the induction area, after the equipment found
the card number, press OK key to save, press to give up, then remove
the card from the equipment, after the "Enroll successfully" the card

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number will display on the register button.

Privilege setting
Scroll the▲/▼ key and local cursor on the "Privilege" option box, scroll
/ key to choose privilege.
Save/exit user registration
To confirm the registration information is correct, after getting
confirmation, save it.
The way for saving:
1) Scroll ▲/▼key to locate cursor on the "completes ( )"button,
please press "OK" key again, the prompt "the data has been changed, Are you
sure to save it?” on the equipment, press "OK" the key to save it, if you do not
want saving, press "ESC" to exit. If the prompt, “Save successfully!
Continues to input?" appear on equipment, want continuing to press "OK", if
you abandon this operation, press "ESC" key.
2) Press the ESC key or scroll ▲/▼key to locate the cursor on the "
return (ESC)"button, please press "OK" key again, the prompt "the data
has been changed, Are you sure to save it" appear on equipment, press
"OK" key to save and return to the preceding of menus, does not serve
and return to the preceding of menus, press "ESC" key.

2.2 Manage user

All users’ information saved in the current device can be queried in

manage user, including user name, fingerprint count, whether to enroll
password or card, user attendance record and so on. Editing or deleting
user can also be done here.

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 Notice:1) means this employee is the administrator.

means password has been enrolled. means ID Card
has been enrolled.
2) The picture may be different from your device. The
real product prevails.
Press menu on the above interface, and the operating menu will pop out:

Press ▲/▼ to select the item.

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2.2.1 Search user

If many users are enrolled, in order to find an employee quickly, the

device has provided “User ID” to search the employee.
Press menu on manage user interface to get operating menu. Select
“Search user” or press any numeric key to enter the following page:

Input User ID of employee to be queried. Press OK, after successful

query, the blue cursor will point to the employee. If there is no such
employee, “no enrolled data” will appear.

2.2.2 Query attendance record

When administrator is checking employee’s fingerprint and other

enrolled information, he can also check the employee’s attendance
record during that month.
Press menu on manage user interface to get the operating menu, select
“record”, and the employee’s monthly attendance record can be checked:

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 Notice: The picture may be different from your device. The real
product prevails.
Press ▲/▼ to read attendance record.
Press OK/menu to query detailed information.

Then press “ESC” to return to manage user interface.

2.2.3 Edit user

Edit user information saved in the device. For example, the former
enrolled fingerprints are unusable, enter “edit user” to re-enroll

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fingerprint, password or card.

Use ▲/▼ or query user on manage user interface to select employee
to be edited. Then press menu to select “edit” or press shortcut to
verify it, and all enrolled information can be displayed on the device:

 Notice: Only some models have name and card options.

User ID cannot be modified. The operation is similar to that of add user.
Fingerprint can be re-enrolled. Click “enroll password” directly to set
password or modify password. The access can also be modified.

Save edition/exit edition

Press menu or ▲/▼ to select “complete )”, press OK, save edition
and return to manage user interface.
Press “ESC” or ▲/▼ to select “return（ESC) ” and then press OK, and
the device will prompt “data has been changed. Are you sure to save?”.
If you want to save it, press OK and return to the last menu. Or press
“ESC” to return the last menu.

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2.2.4 Delete user

“Del user” is to delete employee’s partial information or all information

from the device. It is used when the following states happen:
1) When employee’s fingerprint or password is not needed any more.
2) When employee leaves the position.
Press ▲/▼ on manage user interface or use query user to select the
employee to be edited. Click menu to get operating menu, and then
select “delete user”.
Delete user

 Notice: Only some models have Del ID Card Only options.

If the user has no fingerprint or password, the corresponding item is blue
and cannot be operated. Press ▲/▼ to select the item to be operated.
Press OK to pop out dialog box and verify whether to delete this item or
not. Then the device will give corresponding prompt. Press “ESC” to
return to manage user page.

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2.2.5 Add user

In order to add user conveniently for operator, add user is configured

here. The function is the same as that of 2.1 add user.

2.3 Card management★

Support Mifare non-touch intelligent card with working frequency of

13.56MHZ. Integrate fingerprint attendance to other systems and support
multi-verification mode to meet the demands of different people.
Operation:

Press ▲/▼ to select your desired item, press OK to execute the current
selected item.

2.3.1 Enroll card

Regard Mifare card as ID card use, just register card number, do not need
to enroll the fingerprint.
Operation:

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1. Enrollment
Step 1: Select enroll card and then press OK.

Step 2: press keyboard to input the number to be enrolled（if the number

has been there already, the device will prompt you to copy the
information to the card.), and then press OK.

Step 3: The device prompts to show card.

Step 4: Put the card in the induction area until the operation is
successful.
2. Verification:

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Sway the card in the induction area. After the device inducts the card,
move the card off. When the verification is successful, the device will
give prompt.

 Tips: Please enter user access control option to modify the

verification mode as RF, or verification won’t be
successful.

2.3.2 Enroll fingerprint card

Enroll fingerprint and write fingerprint into card.

Operation:
1. Enrollment
Step 1: Select enroll fingerprint card and press OK.

Step 2:Use keyboard to input the number to be enrolled（if the number

has been there already, the device will prompt you to copy the
information to the card.), and then press OK. The device will prompt
you to move off your finger.

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Step 3: Press finger properly three times.

Step 4: Device prompts “please show card”.

Step 5: Put the card in the induction area, waiting for the device to read
fingerprint data into card until the enrollment succeeds.
2. Verification:
Sway the card in the induction area. After the device inducts the card,
move the card off. When the verification is successful, the device will
give prompt. If the pressed fingerprint is different from that stored in the
card, the verification will fail.

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2.3.3 Clear card information

Delete all the information in the card being operated at present.

Operation:

Put the card in the induction area, waiting for device to delete all the
information in the card. If the card data has been stored in the device,
the device will remind you whether to delete the information in the
device or not. “Yes” is to delete the user’s fingerprint and information in
the device. “No” is to keep the information.

2.3.4 Copy card information

Copy card information to the device（after copy, the fingerprint is still in

the card) ,then press fingerprint attendance directly on the device, with
no need of using Mifare card.
Operation:

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Press ▲/▼ to select “only copy user information” or “copy user

information and fingerprint”, and then press OK.

2.3.5 Set card parameter value

Set password of Mifare card and decide whether the information should
be saved or not.
Fingerprint card password: After the password is set, the device will
write password into the enrolled fingerprint card. Then the fingerprint

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card can only be used on this device.

Save the information: Decide whether to save the enrolled information
to the device when enrolling card or fingerprint card. “No” means the
information is only saved in the card. “Yes” means the information is
saved in both card and device.
Operation:

Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item to be set. If it is the input box,
press numeric keys on small keyboard to input the value. If it is the roll
box, press / to switch the values. After setting, press menu directly
to return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to
the last interface.

 Notice: Card induction area is 3cm—5cm above fingerprint reader.

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2.4 Access Control Option★

Access control option is to set user’s open door time zone, control lock
and related device’s parameters.
If the device support external facial instrument, it can not support the
camera and advanced access control at the same time.
To unlock, the enrolled user must accord with the following conditions:
1. The current unlock time should be in the effective time of user time
zone or group zone.
2. The group where user is must be in access control (or in the same
access control with other group, to open the door together).
The system default the new enrolled user as the first group, default
group time zone as 1, access control as the first group, and the new
enrolled user is in unlock (if user has modified the related setting of
access control, the system will be changed with user’s modification) .
Operation:
Press Menu -> User Management -> Access Setting （as shown below)

Press ▲/▼ to select your desired item, press OK to execute the current
selected item.

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2.4.1 Time Zone Setting

Time zone is the minimum unit of access control option. The whole
system can define 50 time zones. Every time zone defines seven time
sections (namely, a week). Every time section is the effective time zone
within 24 hours everyday. Every user can set 3 time zones, “or” exists
among the three zones. It is effective if only one is satisfied. Every time
section format is HH:MM-HH:MM, namely, accurate to minute.
If end time is smaller than start time （23:57- 23:56), the whole day is
forbidden. If end time is bigger than start time（00:00- 23:59), it is
effective section.
Effective time zone for user unlocking: 00:00-23:59 or the time zone
when end time is bigger than start time.

 Notice: System default time zone 1 as whole day open（namely,

the new enrolled user is unlocking) .

Operation:
Press Menu -> User Management -> Access Setting -> Time Zone
Setting（shown as below)

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Input time zone number. If the enrolled time zone has number already,
then the time zone setting will displayed automatically. Press ▲/▼,
/ to move the cursor to the input box, press numeric key on small
keyboard to input value. Then press Menu to save it and press ESC to
exit.

2.4.2 Holidays Setting

Special access control time may need during holiday. It is difficult to

modify everybody’s access control time. So a holiday access control
time (as access control exceptions) can be set, which is applicable for all
employees.
Operation:
Press Menu -> User Management -> Access Setting -> Holidays Setting
(as shown below).

Add holidays
Press Menu to get operation menu

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Press ▲/▼ to select add.

Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the input box. Press numeric key on small
keyboard to input the value. After setting, press Menu to save it. Then
press ESC to exit.
Edit holidays
Select the line to be edited. Press OK directly or press Menu to select
edit in operating menu.

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Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the input box. Press numeric key on small
keyboard to input the value. After setting, press Menu to save it. Then
press ESC to exit.
Delete holidays
Select the line to be deleted. Press Menu to select delete in operating
menu.

 Notice: If holiday access control time is set, user’s open door time
zone during holiday subject to the time zone here.

2.4.3 Group time zone setting

Grouping is to manage employees in groups. Employee in groups use

group time zone by default. Group members can also set user time zone.
Every group can hold three time zones. The new enrolled user belongs
to Group 1 by default. He can also be allocated to other groups.
Operation:
Press Menu -> User management -> Access setting -> Group Time Zone
setting:

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1. Add group time zone

Press Menu to get operating menu.

Press ▲/▼ to select add. For example, to add a group whose time zone
is 2 and 3, as shown below:

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 Notice: 1) If holiday is effective, only when there is intersection

between group zone and holiday time zone, can the group member
open the door.
2) If holiday is ineffective, the access control time of
group member won’t be affected by holiday.
Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item to be set. If it is the input box,
press numeric keys on small keyboard to input the value. If it is the roll
box, press / to switch the values. After setting, press Menu directly
to return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to
the last interface.
2. Edit Group time zone
In the Access Group setting interface, select the line to be edited. Press
OK directly or press Menu to select edit in operating menu.

Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item to be set. If it is the input box,
press numeric keys on small keyboard to input the value. If it is the roll
box, press / to switch the values. After setting, press Menu directly
to return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to
the last interface.
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In the Access Group setting interface, select the line to be deleted. Press
Menu to select delete in operating menu.

2.4.4 Set Unlock Combination

Make various groups into different access controls to achieve

multi-verification and improve security. An access control can be made
up of 5 groups at most.
Operation:
Press Menu -> User management -> Access Setting -> Unlock
Combination setting:

1. Add unlock combination

Press Menu to get operating menu:

Press ▲/▼ to select add. For example, to add an unlocking

combination, this needs the verification of both group 1 and 2, as shown
below:

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Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the input box. Press numeric key on small
keyboard to input value. After setting, press Menu to save it. Then press
ESC to exit.
2. Edit unlock combination
Select the line to be edited. Press OK directly or press Menu to select
edit in operating menu.

Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the input box. Press numeric key on small
keyboard to input value. After setting, press Menu to save it. Then press
ESC to exit.
3. Delete unlock combination
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menu.

2.4.5 Access Control Parameters

Set device control locks and related device parameters.

Lock driver time length: Device control electronic lock is in enabling
time. （effective value 1～10 seconds)
Door sensor delay: After the door is open, delay the time to check door
sensor. If door sensor state is different from the normal state of door
sensor mode, alarm will be given off. This time is called door sensor
delay. （effective value: 1～99 seconds)
Door sensor mode: It includes NONE, NC and NO. NONE means there
is no door sensor. NO means the door is open normally. NC means the
door is closed normally.
Door sensor alarm: When abnormal door sensor state is detected, alarm
will be given off after some time. This time is door sensor alarm.
（effective value: 1～99 seconds)
Alarm count: When the failed press times reach the set times, alarm
signal will come out.（effective value 1～9 times)
NC time zone: Set time zone for access control NC. Nobody can unlock
during this time zone.
NO time zone: Set time zone for access control NO. The lock is always
in enabling state during this time zone.
Whether holiday is effective: Define time zone for NO or NC. Whether
the time zone set in time zone is effective.

 Notice: 1) when time zone is set for NO or NC, please set door
sensor mode as “None”, or alarm signal may come out during
time zone of NO or NC.

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2) If time zone of NO or NC has no definition, the device

will prompt it and add the definition in time zone setting.
Operation:
Press Menu -> User Management -> Access Setting -> Access Control
Parameters:

Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item to be set. If it is the input box,
press numeric keys on small keyboard to input the value. If it is the roll
box, press / to switch the values. After setting, press Menu directly
to return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to
the last interface.

2.4.6 Duress Alarm Parameters

There is duress alarm parameter setting in the device. When employee

come across duress, select duress alarm mode, the device will open the
door as usual. But the alarm signal will be sent to the alarm.
Help key: If select “Yes”, press help then press fingerprint in the
following 3 seconds or press ID number, and duress alarm will come out
after successful identification. If select “No”, it is useless to press help.
（help can be set in keyboard definition.)

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1:1 Trig: if select “Yes”, when user use 1:1 match mode, alarm signal
will come out. Or there is no alarm signal.
1: N Trig: if select “Yes”, when user use 1: N match mode, alarm signal
will come out. Or there is no alarm signal.
Pwd Trig: If select “Yes”, when user use password verification mode,
alarm signal will come out. Or there is no alarm signal.
Alarm delay: After duress alarm gets started, the alarm signal is not
output directly. But it can be defined. After some time, alarm signal will
be generated automatically.（0-255 seconds) 。
Operation:：
Press Menu -> User Management -> Access Setting -> Duress alarm
parameters (as shown below).

Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item to be set. If it is the input box,
press numeric keys on small keyboard to input the value. If it is the roll
box, press / to switch the values. After setting, press Menu directly
to return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to
the last interface.

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2.4.7 Anti-passback Setting★

【overview】
Sometimes, some illegal person follows the employee into the gate,
which will bring security problem. To prevent such risk, this function is
enabled. In record must match out record, or the gate won’t be open.
This function needs two machines to work together. One is installed
inside the door (master machine hereinafter), the other is installed
outside the door (slave machine hereinafter). Same Wigand signal
communication is adopted between the two machines. Same user and
user ID number enrolled。

Operation:
Press Menu -> User Management -> Access Setting -> Anti-Passback
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The choice of Machine models: Press ▲/▼ to switch the input box.
Press / to modify the setting. Select Anti-Out, refer to out anti-pass
back, only user’s last record is in-record, the door can be open.
Otherwise it will trigger the alarm signal as illegal access. Select
“None”, refer to no anti-pass back, and no alarm will be triggered. After
setting, press Menu directly to return to the last interface. Press “ESC”
to cancel setting and return to the last interface.

Anti-passback Function:
The master machine control OUT and the slave machine control IN.
 In anti-passback (APB-In):
Only user’s last record is out-record, can the door be opened. Otherwise
it will trigger the alarm signal as illegal access.
Enter: New user’s first time access will pass.
In anti-passback mode not restrict of OUT.
 Out anti-passback (APB-Out):
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will trigger the alarm signal as illegal access.

Out: New user’s first time access will pass.
In anti-passback mode not restrict of IN.
 In-Out anti-passback (APB-Out/In):
New user’s first time access will pass. Only user’s last record is
out-record, can the door be open when he/she want IN. Otherwise it will
trigger the alarm signal as illegal access. Only user’s last record is
in-record, can the door be open when he/she want out. Otherwise it will
trigger the alarm signal as illegal access.
 None anti-passback:
Slave machine can verify to open the door, and the prompt “no enrolled
data” on the master machine.
Anti-passback function is available.

Machine status:
Press / to move cursor to the item to be set. If select “Control Out”,
the master control out, the other machine control entry. Need two
machines cooperation.

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3. Communication Option

When the device and PC are used to transmit data, it is necessary to use
communication wire to set communication parameters in the device.
When the device is in communication, “communicating…” appears.
Don’t operate the device then.

 Notice: When the device is communicating with computer, please

check the setting here. The parameters here must be in accordance
with that of software communication interface.

3.1 Network option

When Ethernet is used for communication of device and PC, the

following settings need to be checked:

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Device IP address: IP is 192.168.1.201 by default. You can modify it if

it is necessary. But it cannot be the same with that of PC.
Subnet mask: It is 255.255.255.0 by default. You can modify it if it is
necessary.
Gateway address: It is 0.0.0.0 by default. If the device and PC are in
different net segment, it is necessary to set address.
Net speed: Set the speed according to the LAN where the device is.
Operation:

Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item to be set. If it is the input box,
press numeric keys on small keyboard to input the value. If it is the roll
box, press / to switch the values. After setting, press Menu directly
to return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to
the last interface.

3.2 Serial port option★

When serial port (RS232/RS485) is used for communication of device

and PC, the following settings need to be checked:
Baud rate: Used for communication with PC. There are five options:
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200. If the communication speed is
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485 is recommended.
RS232: Whether use RS232 to communicate. Select “ON” if RS232 is
to be used.
RS485: Whether use RS485 to communicate. Select “ON” if RS485 is
to be used.
USB: Whether use USB to communicate. Select “ON” if USB is to be
used.
RS232, RS485 and USB cannot be used at the same time.
Operation:

Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item to be set. Press / to switch the
values. After setting, press Menu directly to return to the last interface.
Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to the last interface.

 Notice: 1) Only some models have RS232/RS485/USB communications.

2) The picture may be different from your device. The real
product prevails.

3.3 Security

When RS232/RS485 is used for communication of device and PC, it is

necessary to set device ID.

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Device ID: 1—254. If RS232/RS485 is used, this ID needs to be input

on the software communication interface.
To improve the security of attendance data, connection password needs
to be set here. Connection password must be input when PC software is
to connect device to read data.
Connection Password: System password is 0 by default.（namely, there
is no password. ) it can be set as other value. After setting, the password
must be input if software is to communicate with device. Or the
connection will fail. The password length is 1～6 digits.
Operation:

3.4 Wiegand option★

Define Wiegand input & output format.

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3.4.1 Input configuration

User defined format: User defined Wiegand input format

Bit digit: Wiegand data digit length
Pulse width: Pulse width is 100 microseconds by default, which can be
adjusted from 20 to 800.
Pulse interval: It is 900 microseconds by default, which can adjusted
between 200 and 20000.
Input content: Content contained in Wiegand input signal, including
User ID or card number.
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Input the name of user-defined format. Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the item
to be set. If it is the input box, press numeric keys on small keyboard to
input the value. If it is the roll box, press / to switch the values.
After setting, press Menu directly to return to the last interface. Press
“ESC” to cancel setting and return to the last interface.

3.4.2 Output configuration

Format: It is the defined format in the system. User need not specify
total digit and the information position.
There are 4 definition formats by default in the system: Wiegand 26 with
site code, Wiegand26 with site code means W26 format output with
device ID. If there is no site code, then the signal not to be output does
not contain the information. If there is site code, the output is the set site
code（similar to device ID. But this code is specified by the user and
different devices can be repeated, with range of 0-255.) .
Failed ID: It is the failed ID after unsuccessful verification. “Close”
means not to output it. (With range of 0-65534)
Site code: Similar to device ID. But the code is specified by user.
Different device can be repeated. (With range of 0-255)
Pulse width: Pulse width is 100 microseconds by default, which can be
adjusted from 20 to 800.
Pulse interval: It is 900 microseconds by default, which can adjusted
between 200 and 20000.
Output content: Content contained in Wiegand output signal, choose
User ID or card number.
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Input the name of user-defined format. Press ▲/▼to move cursor to the
item to be set. If it is the input box, press numeric keys on small keyboard to
input the value. If it is the roll box, press / to switch the values. For
example, to modify failed ID as 10, press / firstly to select “Yes”, then
input 10 in the input box. After setting, press Menu directly to return to the
last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and return to the last interface.

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4. System Option

Set system parameters to meet user’s demand as many as possible.

4.1 System parameters

1: 1 matching threshold value: The similarity of ID + fingerprint

verification and the enrolled template
1: N matching threshold value: The similarity of verification and the
enrolled template
Recommended matching threshold value:
Matching threshold value
FRR FAR 1:N 1:1
high low 45 25
middle middle 35 15
low high 25 10

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Time format: Time format displayed on initial interface. Press / to

set 24H or 12H.
Date format: Press / to select format. The fingerprint sensor
supports ten date format: YY-MM-DD, YY/MM/DD, YY.MM.DD,
MM-DD-YY, MM/DD/YY, MM.DD.YY, DD-MM-YY, DD/MM/YY,
DD.MM.YY and YYYYMMDD. Select your desired date format. Press
/ to set 24H or 12H.
Keyboard voice: Press / to set whether the key has voice or not.
“Yes” means having voice, and “No” means no voice.
Voice prompt: Press / to select whether to give voice prompt or
not. The device will give corresponding voice prompt during Operation.
Volume: Press / to set it.
Attendance record alarm: when the free space reaches the set value,
the device will give alarm automatically (effective value is 0～99,0
means the space is all used and there is no alarm. )
Repeat verification time: it is in the set time range（unit: Minute). If
somebody’s attendance record has been there, then the record of second
attendance won’t be saved. (effective value is 0～60 minutes. 0 means
all the records after verification are saved.)
Operation:

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Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the input box. Press numeric key on small
keyboard to input the value. If it is the input box, press numeric keys on
small keyboard to input the value. If it is the roll box, press / to
switch the values. After setting, press OK or menu directly to save the
setting and return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting and
return to the last interface.

4.2 Data management

Delete attendance record: Delete all attendance records.

Delete all data: Delete all enrolled employees’ information, fingerprint
and attendance record.
Clear management access: Change all administrators into common users.
Operation: Press System Menu→ Data Mng (as below :)

Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the selected button. Press OK or menu to

start operation. The device will remind you whether to continue the
current operation or not. Then press OK or menu to delete all the data,
which won’t be recovered after deletion. Press “ESC” to return to the
last interface.
Clear propaganda picture: Clear the propaganda pictures uploaded to the
device from U disk.（refer to Upload User Defined Picture in 6.2 Upload

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data for how to upload the propaganda pictures.)

Operation:

Press “▲/▼” to preview the propaganda pictures in the device. Click

OK to delete all these pictures. After deletion, the next picture will
appear. Click “delete all” to delete all the propaganda pictures in the
device. Then press “ESC” to return to data management interface.

4.3 Upgrade firmware

Update the firmware by utilizing the USB Pen Drive (flash drive)

 Notice: If you need such upgrade file, please contact technician.

Usually, firmware upgrade is not recommended.
Operation:
Insert U disk with upgrade file into the slot. The device will identify the
file automatically. The device will give prompt whether it is successful
or not.

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4.4 Display Setting

Press ▲/▼ or / to move cursor to the input box. Press numeric key
on small keyboard to input the number. After setting, press menu
directly to save the setting and return to the last interface. Press “ESC”
to cancel setting and return to the last interface.

4.4.1 Verification

When user is using 1:1 match or password verification, he may forget to

enroll fingerprint or does not press the finger in the proper way. For
user’s convenience and to reduce repeat key, the device allows retry.

4.4.2 Time display

There are two clock modes for Select. After verification, the selected
clock mode will be displayed on the screen.

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4.4.3 Picture cycle interval

Picture cycle interval means how soon will the picture be changed
（effective value is 3～999 seconds.)
Display propaganda picture: User can display some propaganda pictures on the
screen. The operation refers to this manual 10.4 Propaganda picture upload rules

4.4.4 Clock display delay

Time display delay means the clock picture display time length after
verification. After the display delay, the propaganda picture will be
displayed on initial interface again (with effective value of 0～999
seconds, and 0 means displaying clock all along. )

4.4.5 Interface style

User can set initialize interface’s style. Press menu → System →

Display→ Initialize style.
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interface success, machine displayed: "Standby Interface modified success".

Then you should restart the device.

 Notice:
"4.4.3 Picture cycle interval" and
"4.4.4 Clock display delay"
functions are fit use common
mode of interface style only.
When you select matrix or magic
mode, these functions are
invalid. Display screen show the
matrix or magic style all the
Common-Style hil

Matrix-Style Magic-Style

4.5 Reset

Make device’s communication option, system option and so on reset to

the state of factory.
Factory reset: Make all the parameters in the device reset to the state of
factory.
Reset keyboard definition: Reset the corresponding setting of

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keyboard definition to that of factory.

Reset bell option: Only reset bell option to factory state.
Reset other parameters: only reset communication option, system
parameter and interface option and so on to factory state.

Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the button to be operated. Press OK to

start operation. The device will say “Are you sure to execute the current
operation?” Press OK to reset it to factory state and press “ESC” to
cancel operation.

 Notice: The employee’s information and attendance data won’t be

deleted when this operation is being done.

4.6 Other options

Set sleep time, external bell and other parameters for the device.
Scheduled sleep: When it is the scheduled sleep time, the device not in
operation will enter sleep status. Press any key or finger to awake it.
External bell: whether to enable external bell (It is the bell ring given
off from external electronic bell, connected with the internal of the
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Fingerprint image display: Select whether to display the fingerprint

image on the screen when it is enrolling or verifying there are 4 options:
display upon both enrollment and verification, only display upon
enrollment, only display upon verification, not display upon enrollment
and verification.
Lock power-off: To prevent hostile power-off, select whether to lock
power-off or not.
“Disable”: the power is off 3 seconds after pressing power-off.
“Enable”: it is ineffective after pressing power-off.
Language: To choose the display language.
Master Slave: Select whether to establish master slave connection or
not.
Push: Select whether to use the PUSH function or not.

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5. Date Time

5.1 Date Time option

Accurate attendance time is based on accurate time date.

Enter time date to set options:
Operation:

Press ▲/▼ to move cursor to the input box. Press numeric key on small
keyboard to input the value. After setting, press menu directly to save
the setting and return to the last interface. Press “ESC” to cancel setting
and return to the last interface.

5.2 DLST★

DLST, also called Daylight Saving Time, is a system to prescribe local

time in order to save energy. The unified time adopted during the system
date is called “DLST”. Usually, the time will be one hour forward in
summer. It can make people sleep early and get up early. It can also
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The regulations are different in different countries. At present, nearly

110 countries adopt DLST.
To meet the demand of DLST, a special option can be customized on our
RF Card Time & Attendance recorder. Make the time one hour forward
at XX (minute) XX (hour) XX (day) XX (month), and make the time
backward to the standard time at XX (minute) XX (hour) XX (day) XX
(month) if necessary.
Operation:

1) Set DLST as “ ON ”.
2) Input DLST start time and end time.
For example, if 08:00, April 1st is set, the device enter DLST, and the
time will be one hour forward. If it is 08:00, August 1st, the device will
reset normal time.

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6. PenDrive Management

Import user information, fingerprint template, attendance data and so on

in the device to attendance software or import user information and
fingerprint to other devices through U disk.

6.1 Download data

1. Download attendance data

Save all attendance data in the device to U disk.
Operation:
1) Insert U disk into USB slot of the device through mini USB.
2) Press “▲/▼” to Download Record.
Press OK for verification. “Downloading data, please wait…” will
appear on the display when the device is downloading attendance data
until it is successfully downloaded.
3) Press “ESC” to return to initializing interface. Pull out U disk.
X_attlog.dat (attendance log) will be saved in U disk. (X stands for

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device ID).

2. Download user data

Save all users’ information and fingerprint in the device to U disk.
Operation:
Insert USB flash disk into USB slot of the device, press “▲/▼” to
download user, then user.dat (user information) and template.dat
(fingerprint template) will be saved in U disk.

6.2 Upload data

1. Upload user data

Upload user information and fingerprint saved in U disk to device.
Operation:
Insert U disk into USB slot of fingerprint sensor. Press “▲/▼” to select
upload user data, then press OK, and user.dat（user information) and
template.dat（fingerprint template) in U disk will be uploaded to the
device. If there are no such files, “data copy error” will appear.

2. Upload user defined picture

Upload JPG picture started with “ad_” in U disk to the device. Then this
picture will be displayed on initial interface. (Refer to appendix 10.4 )
Operation:

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Insert U disk into USB slot of device. Press “▲/▼” to preview the
pictures of U disk. If you want to upload the picture, click OK. Then the
next picture will appear automatically. After upload, press ESC to exit.

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7. Auto Test

The device can test various modules automatically to help operator to

judge the module with fault quickly. Auto test include TFT display Test,
Audio Test, Keyboard Test, Sensor Test and RTC Test.

Press “▲/▼” to select the item to be selected. Press OK to start it.

7.1 TFT display test

The device can automatically test TFT color display effect through color
display, white display and black display) to see whether the screen
works normally.
Press OK to continue and press ESC to exit.

7.2 Audio test

The device can automatically test voice prompt effect through playing
voice files in the device to see whether the files are complete and the
voice effect are good or not.

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Press OK to continue and press ESC to exit.

7.3 Keyboard test

The device can automatically test various keyboards to see whether the
keys work normally or not.
Press any keyboard on the test interface (except for OK and ESC) to
check whether the pressed keyboard is in accordance with that displayed
on the screen.
Will appear whether it is the right key, and will appear whether
it is not the right key.
Press ESC to exit.

7.4 Sensor test

The device will automatically test the sensor to see whether it works
normally. Press fingerprint to see whether the image is clear and usable.
Press fingerprint on the sensor window and the fingerprint image will
appear on the screen.
Press ESC to exit.

7.5 Real-time clock

The device can automatically test the clock to see whether it works
normally.
Press OK to start time and then press OK to stop time.
Press ESC to exit.

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8. Query Record

Employee’s attendance records will be saved in the device. For

convenience, query record function is provided.
According to user’s input query condition, the record will be displayed
on the screen for user to check.

 Notice: The picture may be different from your device. The real
product prevails.

Enter query attendance, input corresponding information in the query

condition input box.

When the User ID is blank, all employees are inquired.

When input a User ID, only this employee’s attendance record can be
queried.
After query, the records in accordance with the conditions will be
displayed on the screen:

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Press “▲/▼” to move the cursor to the line to be queried. And press OK
to check attendance record.
For example, the detailed attendance information of employee 10001 on
May8th as follows:

At the bottom of the screen, there are some remark, and the capital
letters with their meanings:
Verification:
F: means Fingerprint verification
P: means Password verification
C: means ID card verification
Status:

It is the attendance status. The code displayed in the list is the status
code. And status name will be displayed in the information column.

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9. System Information

Use system information to check the current device’s saving status, its
version information and so on.

9.1 Record capacity

Display the count of enrolled users, administrator, password enrollment,

the current enrolled fingerprint and the current saved attendance record.
Also display the capacity of the fingerprint and attendance record, as
show below:

9.2 Device information

Display device name, serial number, version information, vendor and

manufacture date in device information for check.

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10. Appendix

10.1 Keyboard

Different device has different kinds of keyboard, and the function of the
keyboard is different. Please check the fallows:
Keyboard type 1:
key function
Numeric 1. 0～9 , used to input employee number, password and so
key on.
2. 0 on manage user interface is shortcut of “query user”.
▲ 1. Upward.
2. Status key.
▼ 1. Downward.
2. Status key.
1. Modify current item value.
2. Status key.
/ 1. Power-off. Press it on initial interface for 3 seconds to
enter power-off count down state.
2. Space back. Press it when User ID, password and system
value are input incorrectly to delete the wrong value and
input the value again.
3. Status key.
M/OK Menu, OK
ESC 1. Cancel the operation and return to the superior menu
2. Press ESC on initial interface to display the keyboard
definition of the present device.

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Keyboard type 2:
key function
Numeric 1. 0～9,used to input employee number, password and so
key on.
2. 0 on manage user interface is shortcut of “query user”.
▲ 1. Upward.
2. Shortcut.
▼ 1. Downward.
2. Shortcut.
*/ 1. Modify current item value.
2. Shortcut.
3. Enable T9 input.
4. Switch input method in T9 input.
/ 1. Modify current item value.
2. Space back. Press it when User ID, password, and
system value are input incorrectly to delete the wrong value
and input the value again.
3. Shortcut.
0/ 1. power-off. Press it on initial interface for 3 seconds to
enter power-off count down state.
2. Shortcut.
M/OK Menu, OK
ESC 1. Cancel the operation and return to the superior menu.
2. Close T9 input.

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Keyboard type 3:
key function
Numeric 1. 0～9,used to input employee number, password and so
key on.
2. 0 on manage user interface is shortcut of “query user”.
▲ 1. Upward.
2. Shortcut.
▼ 1. Downward.
2. Shortcut.
1. Right.
2. Shortcut.
1. Left.
2. Shortcut.
/ 1. Shutdown. In the initial interface press this key for 3
seconds to enter a shutdown countdown status.
2. Space back. Press it when User ID, password, and
system value are input incorrectly to delete the wrong value
and input the value again.
MENU Menu, OK, after verification press this key to inquire
records。
OK OK
N/A Invalid key( Access machine do not have this key)
F1 Sign in state key.
F2 Sign out state key.
Doorbell key(Access machine have this key)
ESC Cancel the operation and return to the superior menu.

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10.2 USB

 USB Host
The device will may be used as USB Host to exchange data with
external U disk.
The data transmission speed is quick, the traditional fingerprint machine
only supports the RS232, RS485 or Ethernet way data transmission,
when as a result of physical condition limit, data quantity big, and the
data transmission cost quite long time. But the USB data transmission is
more quick than the former any transmission mode, may complete
downloading data by U disk in a short period of time, like this greatly
enhances the efficiency.
The operational steps of the device as USB Host please refer to the
manual "6. PenDrive management" detailed briefing.

 USB Client★
The device will be as removable storage devices and the data in the
device will transfer to a PC via connected USB cable.
When the device is an USB Client, the Communication Option will have
USB communication options. For more details please refer to the
manual “3. Communication Option”.

10.3 Quick query of attendance record

It is used for common user to query his intraday attendance record to see
whether there is something wrong for attendance time and notify
administrator the abnormal recorder in time.
Operations:
Press to display the employee’s intraday records after successful

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fingerprint or password verification in 10 minutes.

For example: the employee with User ID of 1 can check his intraday
attendance record by pressing after fingerprint verification.

 Notice: The picture may be different from your device. The real
product prevails.

Press ▲/▼ to read attendance record.

Press to query detailed information.
Press ESC to return to initial interface.

10.4 Propaganda picture upload rules

The picture format must be JPG. Other formats are not accepted here.
The file name of propaganda picture must be ad_0～ad_9, for example
ad_1.Jpg.
The file name won’t be changed after it is uploaded to the device. If it is
necessary to change this picture, upload another picture with the same
file name to cover it.
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The picture’s resolution is 320 wide and 240 high. It is better not to be
more or less than it.
The propaganda pictures’ count should be 10 at most.
If you want it, please contact our businessman or technician.

10.5 Card support (ID/EM, MIFARE Card) ★

In order to meet security market need, our fingerprint biometric

verification reader can be embedded EM, MIFARE reader module.
ID/EM Card
The FRT supports ID cards with working frequency of 125KHz and
card reading distance of 2m to 5m.
Mifare Card
The FRT supports MIFARE non-contact smart cards with working
frequency of 13.56 MHz and card reading distance of 3m to 5m.
Using 125MHZ, 13.56 MHz non-contact smart card technology, these
fingerprint products provide users with new options for supporting
multi-authentication of identity. Combine a non-contact card presentation with a
fingerprint biometric. Or, use a personal identification number (PIN) number
along with a non-contact card presentation. (See multi-authentication).
The fingerprint products provide three levels of fingerprint verification.
During the enrollment process, the LCD prompt will guide the user to place
their finger on the sensor. The fingerprint template is collected at the unit
and immediately transferred to the card. During this enrollment process, the
fingerprint template is stored on the card or the fingerprint machine.
During verification at the door, the LCD graphical display will assist the
user with instructions about finger placement on the biometric sensor.
For more detail see ID/EM, Mifare Card user Guide.

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10.6 Web time & attendance ★

Summary
The T & A system is based on Web Server technical, use Page Request
technical to process and manage data, it integrate many feature ,such
local data collection ， intellectualized port (RS232/RS485),
communication protocol conversion, image collection, alarm data stored
up , and WEB server etc. basing on this equipment to create an unifying
monitoring platform that supply one solution for equipment
management, Time &Attendance, as well as monitor, in addition the
Web Time & Attendance solution is independent on regional limit, and
do not need to install other software. utilize IE or Netscape browser,
downloading and remote on-line management, handle time sheet
corrections and create report table on the fingerprint terminal is
available , it supply easy way for manager of enterprise know the
employ in post or attendance state at any moment, in time search for
information, statistic data, deal with operation at same time, provide a
solution of staff attendance , check in or out management, pay roll
management, in word and deed realize that at everywhere any moment
the information is synchronization, its go far beyond traditional Time &
Attendance solution.
Why does embedded Web Server into the device?
1. a few or nobody keep watch
Thought TCP/IP and Ethernet, WEB Server is able to reliable apply to
local network, the data fingerprint machine store up can be watch and
deal via long distance network ， with browser it is not need to
administrator or person specially assigned go to local for to achieve task
collect data, upload and download data, as well as upgrade system, , not
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2. Fully compatible with our company Inc program

WEB Server platform may be fully compatible with current program
each other entirely is mutually beneficial, ability to much more flexible
to meet customer need.
3. More reliable, fast through long distance transfer data
Through WEBSERVER ， the data is able to reliable and fast be
download local system, utilize browse ability to down all data in short
time, do not worry about the reliability of data.
4. More flexible, easy for data management and source share
Via the platform created by Web server, the application program, data
management becomes more easy and flexible.
5. May easy integrate OA, CRM system, reliable base on network
human force management.

10.7 9 Digit Code★

When go on enrolling user in the fingerprint machine, along with the

standard enrolling code is five digit（its range is 1-65534) , if you need
that the enrolling code is longer in the actual application, we can provide
a customized design that the fingerprint machine own nine digit code.

10.9 Daylight Saving Time★

Some device provides correct and current time in any world time period,
country or major city. Accurate adjustments for Daylight Saving Time
(or Summer Time) are made according to each location's rules and laws.
No matter what time period a country or city is located in, this is your
top choice for a clock resource site.

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This function can be set in the fingerprint machine option, Press Manu
key, enter the Date Time. In the XX Month XX Date XX minute move
forward an hour, and that in the XX Month XX Date, XX Minute move
Back an hour.
The operation refers to this manual 5.2 DLST.

10.10 Master-slave function ★

 Overview
In order to reduce the repeated enrollment operation in multiple devices,
we can use the master-slave option. It only needs to enroll user
information in one master device; other slave units will send
synchronization requests to the master according to set master-slave
parameters. The master unit sends its all user information and
fingerprint template data to slave units when it has checked a
synchronization request on the network. Slave units receive and save the
data from master. So the user enrolled in the master unit may record
attendance in multiple slave units.
 Operation
1) Menu setup
Enter "Menu - Communication option - Master-slave option", there
are four relevant options:
Master unit: Whether set this device to be a master unit. Select “Y” if
you want to.
Slave unit: Whether set this device to be a slave unit. Select “Y” if you
want to.
Master Server IP: Input the master server IP manually if you set this
device as a slave unit.
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You can set every few hours to synchronize. (With range of 0-99, only
the device is set as master unit, this setting is valid)

2) Connection
Choose the master unit and slave unit. Connect them to the LAN
through the switch.
Restart the devices after connection. The master unit is an ordinary
fingerprint device. After the device restarted, slave unit will
automatically search the master unit and send a request.
If the message “Fail to sync” shown on the slave unit, it means the slave
unit can’t found the master unit, and the data update is failed. Please
check the settings through the device menu.
If there is no prompt in the client, which means the connection is
successful. The process in the master unit is same to the ordinary
fingerprint device. The data in the master unit will be synchronized to
the slave units according to the parameters set in master slave option.

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