Cansec Zodiac Link Manual

Zodiac Link
OPERATOR GUIDE
June 2012

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................................................4
ADMINISTRATORS.....................................................................................................................................................................6
MENU OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 7
SETUP MENU .............................................................................................................................................................................8
ADD ADMIN ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
DELETE ADMIN..................................................................................................................................................... 9
WIEGAND FORMAT.............................................................................................................................................. 9
SET SYSTEM CODE ............................................................................................................................................. 9
SELECT MODE ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
SET TIME............................................................................................................................................................. 12
DELETE ALL USERS........................................................................................................................................... 13
FACTORY RESET ............................................................................................................................................... 13
MAP SLAVES ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
OTHER OPTS (Other Options) ............................................................................................................................ 14
oCOPY INDIVIDUAL RECORD ............................................................................................................................. 14
oCOMMUNICATE TO A SPECIFIC UNIT.............................................................................................................. 15
oSYNC ALL CLOCKS ............................................................................................................................................ 15
oCHANGE BAUD................................................................................................................................................... 16
ADMIN MENU............................................................................................................................................................................17
ADD USER........................................................................................................................................................... 17
USER INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 19
DELETE USER .................................................................................................................................................... 20
DISPLAY USER ................................................................................................................................................... 20
DISPLAY COUNT ................................................................................................................................................ 20
SECURITY LEVEL............................................................................................................................................... 20
GET LOCAL ID .................................................................................................................................................... 21
COPY TO SLAVE ................................................................................................................................................ 21
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................................................22
GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
ADDING AN ADMINISTRATOR OR A USER...................................................................................................... 23
GLOSSARY...............................................................................................................................................................................25

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FINGERPRINT ENROLLMENT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................27
FACTORS AFFECTING ENROLLMENT ............................................................................................................. 27
CORRECTING WET/DRY FINGERPRINT IMAGES ........................................................................................... 28
POSITION OF THE FINGERPRINT..................................................................................................................... 29
ALLOWABLE ANGLE OF FINGERPRINT ROTATION........................................................................................ 30
PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GOOD-QUALITY FINGERPRINT.................................................................... 30
ADMINISTRATOR DATABASE FORM.....................................................................................................................................31
USER DATABASE FORM.........................................................................................................................................................32

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Introduction
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PGM
LCD Display Fingerprint
Scanner
Keypad
Left LED Right LED
Enrollment:
Administrators and users are enrolled directly into the Zodiac Link reader.
This is done by entering information on the keypad, following the prompts
displayed on the LCD display and using the fingerprint scanner to enroll
fingerprints. The keypad, LCD and fingerprint scanner are also used when
accessing a controlled area.
Fingerprint Scanner:
The fingerprint scanner reads fingerprints for both enrollment and
authentication. The scanner will turn on when you are supposed to place
your finger on the scanner.
LCD Display:
The LCD display will show information such as the time, systems settings
and user information, as well as prompt you with questions you will need to
answer in order to complete certain functions.

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LED Indicators:
The left LED is internally controlled by the Zodiac Link and is
normally RED in colour. It turns GREEN when the reader
authenticates a user. It will flash RED three (3) times if the reader fails
to authenticate a user.
If the reader is set to reader mode and is connected to a controller, the
right LED is externally controlled by the host controller and is normally
RED in colour. It turns GREEN when the LED line from the
controller is pulled low.
Keypad:
The keypad is used for entering data into the Zodiac Link.
Master Reader:
When multiple readers are configured to use the RS-485 bus, one must be
designated as a Master and the rest designated as Slaves. All enrollment and
administrative functions should be performed from the Master Reader.
When the map of the Slave Readers is set (see map slave section), the user
fingerprint templates enrolled at the Master Reader are automatically
replicated to all Slave Readers. However, the fingerprint templates of the
administrators and the reader’s settings are not replicated. These must be
programmed at each Slave Reader.
Slave Reader:
The Slave Readers cannot be used to perform any enrollment or
administrative function with the exception of copying all user fingerprint
templates to other readers. This bulk copy feature is provided in the event
that one of the readers is down and the Master Reader is not available. Slave
Readers cannot be used to copy individual fingerprint templates to other
readers, they may only be copied in bulk.
Manual Replication:
From a Master Reader, a single fingerprint template or all fingerprint
templates may be manually replicated to other readers one at a time. This
feature is provided in the event that the Slave Reader was down or was not
available during the auto replication process, and is now available for a
manual replication.

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Administrators
On the very first power up of Zodiac Link, the unit’s memory is blank. This
is known as virgin mode (factory default). The following message will scroll
on the LCD screen:
“The unit is in virgin mode. Setup required press PGM key *****”
Press PGM. You will be asked if you want to add an administrator. While the
reader is in virgin mode, an administrator must be added in order to further
set up the reader.
Press 1 (YES). The reader will issue a Personal Identification Number (PIN)
number from 1 to 9. Record the PIN.
The fingerprint scanner will turn on; place a finger on the scanner. When
the message “Remove and Verify” appears on the display, remove and replace
the finger on the scanner.
If scanning was successful, the message “Function Complete” will be
displayed and you will enter the SETUP menu. If the scanner does not
successfully capture your fingerprint the message “Scanner Timeout” will be
displayed and you will have to attempt to add an administrator again.
Up to 9 administrators may be enrolled. If there is only one administrator
enrolled, and because an administrator can only enroll a single fingerprint
template, it is recommend that you enroll yourself a second time as an
administrator, with an alternate fingerprint. This will give you another
opportunity to enter the menu in case there is ever a problem reading your
Primary Fingerprint.
Press the ESC key at any time to cancel entries in progress or to bring
you to the previous menu.
When in Admin or Setup menu, press the PGM key to exit the menu
immediately if desired.
If no key is pressed for 45 seconds the reader will automatically exit the
menu.

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MENU OVERVIEW
As an administrator, follow these steps to enter the menu at any time:
1. Press PGM.
2. Enter your PIN.
3. Press ENT.
4. Present your fingerprint to the fingerprint scanner. When accepted,
you can choose one of two main menus, Admin Menu or Setup
Menu by pressing 1 or 2 respectively. There are sub menus following
each main menu.
ADMIN MENU =1
ADD USER =1
DELETE USER =2
DISPLAY USER =3
DISPLAY COUNT =4
SECURTIY LEVEL =5
GET LOCAL ID =6
COPY TO SLAVE =7
SETUP MENU =2
ADD ADMIN =1
DELETE ADMIN =2
WIEGAND FORMAT =3
SET SYS CODE =4
SELECT MODE =5
SET TIME =6
DEL ALL USERS =7
FACTORY RESET =8
MAP SLAVES =9
OTHER OPTS. =F1
oCOPY INDIVIDUAL RECORD =1
oCOMMUNICATE TO A SPECIFIC UNIT =2
oNOT USED =3
oSYNC ALL CLOCKS =4
oCHANGE BAUD =5

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Press the ESC key at any time to cancel entries in progress or to bring
you to the previous menu.
Press the PGM key to exit the menu immediately.
If no key is pressed for 45 seconds the reader will automatically exit the
menu.
Setup Menu
To enter the SETUP menu:
1. Press PGM.
2. Enter your PIN.
3. Press ENT.
4. Present your finger to the fingerprint scanner.
5. When accepted, press 2to enter the SETUP menu.
Press the ESC key at any time to cancel entries in progress or to bring
you to the previous menu.
Press the PGM key to exit the menu immediately.
If no key is pressed for 45 seconds the reader will automatically exit the
menu.
ADD ADMIN
Up to nine (9) administrators can be stored in Zodiac Link.
1. Press 1from the SETUP menu.
2. Confirm by pressing 1(YES) or 2(NO).
3. If YES, a PIN will be issued. Record this number. Place a fingerprint on
the scanner when it turns on. When the message “Remove and
Verify” appears on the display, remove and replace the finger on the
scanner. The administrator will be added.
4. If NO, you will return to the previous menu.

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DELETE ADMIN
1. Press 2from the SETUP menu.
2. Confirm by choosing 1(YES) or 2(NO).
3. If YES, enter the PIN of the administrator you wish to delete. Press
ENT. The administrator will be deleted.
4. If NO, you will return to the previous menu.
WIEGAND FORMAT
1. Press 3from the SETUP menu.
2. The LCD will show the current format in bits (26 or 37).
3. To change the format press 1for 26-bit or 2for 37-bit.
4. If the reader is set to DCM mode, changing bit format to 37 will be
denied.
SET SYSTEM CODE
This is applicable only when the reader is set to Reader Mode and connected
to a controller.
1. Press 4from the SETUP menu.
2. The current System Code will be displayed.
3. If desired, enter a new System Code and press ENT.
SELECT MODE
Reader Mode:
Use this mode when the Zodiac Link is connected to an access control unit.
When a user is authenticated, System Code and user ID are sent to the
access control unit. If the reader’s System Code and the user’s ID number
matches that which is used by the host controller, access will be granted.
When the Wiegand format is 26-bit, the system code range is 0 to 255.
When the Wiegand format is 37-bit, the system code range is 0 to 32767.

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DCM Mode
Only the Zodiac Link reader will authenticate the user. The DCM will grant
access to all authenticated users. This mode only works when the reader is
wired to a Zodiac Door Control Module, which controls the locking device.