Akuvox A05 Series Service manual

Version: 1.0 | Date: Jan.2021

About This Manual
Thank you for choosing Akuvox A05 series access control terminal. This
manual is intended for the administrators who need to properly configure the
access control terminal. This manual applies to 105.30.1.17 version, and it
provides all the configurations for the functions and features of A05 series
access control terminals. Please visit Akuvox forum or consult technical
support for any new information or the latest firmware.

Introduction of Icons and Symbols
Warning:
Always abide by this information in order to prevent the persons
from injury.
Caution:
Always abide by this information in order to prevent the damages to
the device.
Note:
Informative information and advice from the efficient use of the
device.
Tip:
Useful information for the quick and efficient use of the device.

Related Documentation
You are advised to refer to the related documents for more technical
information via the link below:
http://wiki.akuvox.com

Table of Contents
1. Product Overview....................................................................................................1
2. Change Log..............................................................................................................2
3. Model Specification............................................................................................... 3
4. Introduction to Configuration Menu....................................................................5
5. Access the Device...................................................................................................7
6. Time and Language Setting.................................................................................. 9
6.1. Language Setting........................................................................................ 9
6.2. Time Setting................................................................................................. 9
6.3. LED Setting.........................................................................................................11
6.3.1. Configure Card Reader LED Setting.................................................... 11
6.3.2. Configure LED White Light Setting...................................................... 11
6.4. Screen Display configuration.......................................................................... 12
6.4.1. Configure Screensaver..........................................................................12
6.5. Upload Screensaver..................................................................................13
6.6. Configure Access Screen Display Mode................................................14
6.7. Volume and Tone Configuration..................................................................... 15
6.7.1. Volume Configuration........................................................................... 15
6.7.2. Upload Open Door Tone........................................................................16
6.8. Configure Door Access Prompt Text......................................................16
7. Network Setting.................................................................................................... 17
7.1. Configure Device Network....................................................................... 17
7.2. Configure Device Deployment in Network.............................................18
7.3. Relay Setting...................................................................................................... 19
7.3.1. Relay switch setting...................................................................... 19
7.4. Web Relay Setting..................................................................................... 21
7.4.1. Configure Web Relay on the Web Interface................................21
8. Door Access Schedule Management................................................................ 23
8.1. Configure Door Access Schedule........................................................... 23
8.1.1. Create Door Access Schedule......................................................23
8.1.2. Import and Export Door Access Schedule................................. 24
8.1.3. Edit the Door Access Schedule....................................................25
9. Door Unlock Configuration................................................................................. 26
9.1. Configure RF Card for Door Unlock........................................................ 26
9.1.1. Configure RF Card on the Web Interface.................................... 26
9.1.1.1. Configure RF Card Code Format...............................................27
9.1.2. Configure Facial Recognition on Web Interface........................27
9.2. Configure Door Access Using Configured Files................................... 28
9.3. Editing the User(s)-specific door access data..................................... 29
9.3.1. Unlock by QR Code................................................................................ 29

9.3.2. Unlock by Bluetooth.............................................................................. 29
9.3.3. Unlock by HTTP Command on Web Browser.................................... 30
9.3.4. Unlock by Exit Button by the Door.......................................................31
9.3.5. Body Temperature Measurement for Door Access（Optional）... 33
9.3.5.1. Body Temperature Measurement Configuration................... 33
9.3.5.2. Ambient Temperature Configuration...............................34
10. Security................................................................................................................36
10.1. Tamper Alarm Setting.............................................................................36
10.2. Security Notification Setting................................................................. 37
10.2.1. Email Notification Setting...........................................................37
10.2.2. FTP Notification setting..............................................................38
10.2.3. TFTP Notification Setting...........................................................39
10.3. Web Interface Automatic Log-out........................................................62
11. Monitor and Image.............................................................................................40
11.1. MJPEG Image Capturing........................................................................40
11.2. Live Stream.............................................................................................. 41
11.3. RTSP Stream Monitoring....................................................................... 42
11.3.1. RTSP Basic Setting......................................................................42
11.3.2. RTSP Stream Setting...................................................................43
11.4. ONVIF........................................................................................................ 44
12. Logs......................................................................................................................46
12.1. Door Logs................................................................................................. 46
12.2. Temperature Log..................................................................................... 47
13. Debug................................................................................................................... 48
13.1. System Log for Debugging....................................................................48
13.2. PCAP for Debugging...............................................................................49
14. Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................50
15. Backup................................................................................................................. 51
16. Auto-provisioning via Configuration File....................................................... 52
16.1. Provisioning Principle............................................................................ 52
16.2. Configuration Files for Auto-provisioning.......................................... 53
16.3. AutoP Schedule....................................................................................... 53
16.4. DHCP Provisioning Configuration........................................................ 54
16.5. Static Provisioning Configuration........................................................ 56
17. Integration with Third Party Device................................................................ 59
17.1. Integration via Wiegand......................................................................... 59
17.2. Integration via RS485............................................................................. 60
17.3. OSDP Setting........................................................................................... 61
18. Password Modification..................................................................................... 62
19. System Reboot and Reset................................................................................ 63
19.1. Reboot.......................................................................................................63
19.2. Reset......................................................................................................... 63
20. Abbreviations......................................................................................................65
21. FAQ....................................................................................................................... 67

22. Contact Us...........................................................................................................70

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1.Product Overview
Akuvox A05 series is a Linux-based access control door phone with a display
screen. It incorporates access control and video surveillance. Its finely tuned
SmartPlus and AI-based communication technology allow featured
customization to better suit your operation habit. A05 series has multiple
ports, such as RS485 and Wiegand ports, can be used to easily integrate
external digital systems, such as elevator controller and fire alarm detector,
helping to create a holistic control of building entrance and its surroundings
and giving you a great sense of security via a variety of access such as card
access, NFC, QR code and newly added door access in an accompaniment
with body temperature measurement. A05 series access control terminal
applies to residential buildings, office buildings, and their complex.

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2.Change Log
The change log will be updated here along with the changes in new software
version.

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3.Model Specification
Model
&
Feature
A05S
Display
5” IPS
Touch Screen
X
Button
X
Housing Material
Plastic
Relay Out
1
Alarm In
1
RS485
√
PoE
√
Resolution
1280x720
Brightness
500cd/m2
RAM
1GB
ROM
8GB
Card Reader
13.56MHz
Wi-Fi
X
Bluetooth
Optional
IP Rating
IP65
Temperature
Detection
Optional
Face recognition
√
LTE
X
USB
X
External SD Card
X

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Wall
Mounting
√
Flush
Mounting
X
Desk
Mounting
X
POE Stand by
Power
5.5W
POE Full Load
Consumption
9.8W
Power
Adapter
Standby
Power
5.5W
Power
Adapter Full
Load
Consumption
10W
Color Option
Black

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4.Introduction to Configuration Menu
Status: this section gives you basic information such as product
information, Network Information, and account information etc.
Network: this section mainly deals with DHCP&Static IP setting, and
device deployment etc.
Surveillance: this section includes audio&video related settings such as
Live stream, RTSP, ONVIF, MJPEG.
Access Control: this section includes input type setting, relay setting,
door access control in terms private PIN code, Facial recognition, RF card,
and BLE setting as well, log related configurations such as door log and
temperature log.
Setting: this second deals with time &language setting, security
notification settings and door prompt text setting.
Upgrade: this section covers Firmware upgrade, device reset&reboot,
configuration file auto-provisioning, PCAP.
Security: this section is for Password modification, tamper alarm, and
web interface automatic logout.
Device: this section concerns LED light setting, ODSP Setting, screen
saver setting, sound&volume setting and third-party integration in terms
of integration via Wiegand, RS485.
Tool selection
Akuvox has many configuration tools for you to set up devices more
conveniently. Here we list some common tools, please contact your
administrator to get the tool if you need them.
1. SDMC: SDMC is suitable for the management of Akuvox devices large
communities, including access control, resident information, remote
device control, etc.
2. Akuvox Upgrade tool: Upgrade Akuvox devices in batch on a LAN (Local

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Area Network).
3. Akuvox PC Manager: Distribute all configuration items in batch on a LAN.
4. IP scanner: it is used to search Akuvox device IP addresses on a LAN.
5. FacePro: Manage face data in batch for the access control terminal on a
LAN.

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5.Access the Device
Before configuring Akuvox A05, please make sure the device is installed
correctly and connect a normal network. Using Akuvox IP scanner tool to
search the device IP address in the same LAN. Then use the IP address to
login in the web browser by user name and password admin and admin.
Tip:
Please refer to the URL below for the IP scanner application
instructions:
http://wiki.akuvox.com/doku.php?id=tool:ip_scanner&s[]=ip&s[]=
scanner

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Note:
Google Chrome browser is strongly recommended.
The Initial user name and password are “admin” and please be
case-sensitive to the user names and passwords entered.

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6.Time and Language Setting
6.1. Language Setting
When you first set up the device, you might need to set the language to your
need. You can select the language display the device web Setting >
Time/Lang > LCD Language interface.
6.2. Time Setting
Time setting on the web interface allows you to set up time and date
manually while allowing you to use NTP server address that you obtained to
automatically synchronize your time and date. And when your time zone is
selected, the device will automatically notify the NTP server of its time zone
so that the NTP server can synchronize the time zone setting in your device.
To configure the configuration on the device web Setting > Time/Lang > Time
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Parameter Set-up:
Time Zone: select the specific time zone depending on where the device
is used and then press Confirm tab for the confirmation. The default time
zone is GMT+0.00.
Primary Server: enter the primary NTP server you obtained in the NTP
Server field.
Secondary Server: enter the secondary NTP server you obtained in the
NTP Server field to be used as a backup.
Update Interval: set the automatic time update via NTP server.
Note:
When the check box is unticked, the parameters related to NTP
server will become not editable.

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6.3. LED Setting
6.3.1. Configure Card Reader LED Setting
You can enable or disable the LED lighting on the card reader area as needed
on the web interface. Meanwhile, If you do not want to have the LED light on
the card reader area to stay on, you can also set the timing for the exact time
span during which the LED light can be disabled in order to reduce the
electrical power consumption. To configure the configuration on web
Setting > Time/Lang > Time Interface.
Parameter Set-up:
Enabled: Tick the check box if want to enable the card reader LED lighting
and vice versa.
Start Time - End Time (H): enter the time span for the LED lighting to be
valid, e.g., if the time span is from 18-22 it means LED light will stay on
during the time span from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in one day (24 hours).
6.3.2. Configure LED White Light Setting
LED White light is used to reinforce the lighting for facial recognition as well
as for the QR code access as needed in the dark environment. To configure
the configuration on web Device > Light > White Light interface

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Parameter Set-up:
Mode: select “Auto” or “OFF”. If you select “Auto” then the white light will
turn on for 5 minutes for facial recognition and QR code scan. And if you
select “Off” then the white light will be turned off.
Max White Light Value: set the white light value from 1-5, and the default
white light value is “3”. The greater value it is, the brighter the light will
be.
Note:
IR LED light should be triggered first before the white light can be
valid in the facial recognition, however IR LED light does not need
to be triggered for the white light function in the QR code scan.
6.4. Screen Display configuration
A05 series access control terminals allow you to enjoy a variety of screen
displays to enrich your visual and operational experience through the
customized setting to your preference.
6.4.1. Configure Screensaver
Await screen is mainly a function for the screen protection. You can make the
device to go into idle status for a predefined time span when there is no
operation on the device, or no one is detected approaching.

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To configure the configuration on web Device > LCD > Standby Interface
Display interface.
Parameter Set-up
ScreenSaver Mode: tick the check box to enable the screen saver
function.
Sleep: set the screen saver start time range from “5” seconds to “30”
minutes, for example, if you set it as “15 seconds” then the device will go
into screen saver mode in 15 second when there is no operation on the
device or no one is detected approaching
6.5. Upload Screensaver
You can upload screensaver pictures separately or in batch to the device and
to the device web interface for publicity purpose or for a greater visual
experience. To configure the configuration on web Device > LCD > Upload
ScreenSaver interface. You can upload a maximum of 5 pictures, and each
picture will be displayed in rotation according to the ID order with specific
time duration (Time Interval) you set.