Dahua ASA4214F User manual

Face Recognition Access and Time
Attendance Terminal
User’s Manual
V1.0.0

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Cybersecurity Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity
1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:
The number one reason systems get “hacked” is due to having weak or default passwords. It is
recommended to change default passwords immediately and choose a strong password whenever
possible. A strong password should be made up of at least 8 characters and a combination of
special characters, numbers, and upper and lower case letters.
2. Update Firmware
As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR, and IP camera
firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security patches and fixes.
“Nice to have” recommendations to improve your network security
1. Change Passwords Regularly
Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users are able
to access the system.
2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:
● Change default HTTP and TCP ports for systems. These are the two ports used to communicate
and to view video feeds remotely.
● These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535. Avoiding the default
ports reduces the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.
3. Enable HTTPS/SSL:
Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between your
devices and recorder.
4. Enable IP Filter:
Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses, from
accessing the system.
5. Change ONVIF Password:
On older IP Camera firmware, the ONVIF password does not change when you change the
system’s credentials. You will need to either update the camera’s firmware to the latest revision or
manually change the ONVIF password.
6. Forward Only Ports You Need:

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● Only forward the HTTP and TCP ports that you need to use. Do not forward a huge range of
numbers to the device. Do not DMZ the device's IP address.
● You do not need to forward any ports for individual cameras if they are all connected to a recorder
on site; just the NVR is needed.
7. Disable Auto-Login on SmartPSS:
Those using SmartPSS to view their system and on a computer that is used by multiple people
should disable auto-login. This adds a layer of security to prevent users without the appropriate
credentials from accessing the system.
8. Use a Different Username and Password for SmartPSS:
In the event that your social media, bank, email, etc. account is compromised, you would not want
someone collecting those passwords and trying them out on your video surveillance system. Using
a different username and password for your security system will make it more difficult for someone
to guess their way into your system.
9. Limit Features of Guest Accounts:
If your system is set up for multiple users, ensure that each user only has rights to features and
functions they need to use to perform their job.
10. UPnP:
● UPnP will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. Normally this would be a
good thing. However, if your system automatically forwards the ports and you leave the credentials
defaulted, you may end up with unwanted visitors.
● If you manually forwarded the HTTP and TCP ports in your router/modem, this feature should be
turned off regardless. Disabling UPnP is recommended when the function is not used in real
applications.
11. SNMP:
Disable SNMP if you are not using it. If you are using SNMP, you should do so only temporarily, for
tracing and testing purposes only.
12. Multicast:
Multicast is used to share video streams between two recorders. Currently there are no known
issues involving Multicast, but if you are not using this feature, deactivation can enhance your
network security.
13. Check the Log:
If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your system, you can check the
system log. The system log will show you which IP addresses were used to login to your system and
what was accessed.
14. Physically Lock Down the Device:

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Ideally, you want to prevent any unauthorized physical access to your system. The best way to
achieve this is to install the recorder in a lockbox, locking server rack, or in a room that is behind a
lock and key.
15. Connect IP Cameras to the PoE Ports on the Back of an NVR:
Cameras connected to the PoE ports on the back of an NVR are isolated from the outside world and
cannot be accessed directly.
16. Isolate NVR and IP Camera Network
The network your NVR and IP camera resides on should not be the same network as your public
computer network. This will prevent any visitors or unwanted guests from getting access to the
same network the security system needs in order to function properly.

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Foreword
General
This document elaborates on structure, installation and system function of face recognition
access and time attendance terminal.
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable
result.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement
to the text.
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others' such as face,
fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS and so on. You need to be
in compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate
rights and interests of other people by implementing measures include but not limited to:
providing clear and visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance
area and providing related contact.
About the Manual
The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.
The Manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper User's Manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our
official website. If there is inconsistency between paper User's Manual and the electronic
version, the electronic version shall prevail.

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All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Please
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Guide (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the
properties of their respective owners.
Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
The following description is the correct application method of the device. Please read the
manual carefully before use, in order to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to
the manual during application and keep it properly after reading.
Operating Requirement
Please don’t place and install the device in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat
generating device.
Please don’t install the device in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.
Please keep its horizontal installation, or install it at stable places, and prevent it from
falling.
Please don’t drip or splash liquids onto the device; don’t put on the device anything filled
with liquids, in order to prevent liquids from flowing into the device.
Please install the device at well-ventilated places; don’t block its ventilation opening.
Use the device only within rated input and output range.
Please don’t dismantle the device arbitrarily.
Please transport, use and store the device within allowed humidity and temperature range.
Power Requirement
Please make sure to use batteries according to requirements; otherwise, it may result in
fire, explosion or burning risks of batteries!
To replace batteries, only the same type of batteries can be used!
The product shall use electric wires (power wires) recommended by this area, which shall
be used within its rated specification!
Please make sure to use standard power adapter matched with this device. Otherwise, the
user shall undertake resulting personnel injuries or device damages.
Please use power supply that meets SELV (safety extra low voltage) requirements, and
supply power with rated voltage that conforms to Limited Power Source in IEC60950-1. For
specific power supply requirements, please refer to device labels.
Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is
equipped with protective grounding.
Appliance coupler is a disconnecting device. During normal use, please keep an angle that
facilitates operation.

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Table of Contents
Cybersecurity Recommendations.................................................................................................................II
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................. V
Important Safeguards and Warnings......................................................................................................... VII
1Product Overview........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Functional Features.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 External Dimension................................................................................................................................... 2
2Installation Guide............................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Packing List................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 System Architecture.................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Panel and Port........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Wiring Description..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.5.1 Wiring Description of Wiegand /RS485 Input/output............................................................... 7
2.5.2 Wiring Description of Lock, Door Sensor and Exit Button ...................................................... 7
2.5.3 Wiring Description of Power and Network Port........................................................................ 9
2.5.4 Wiring Description of ExternalAlarm Input/Output................................................................... 9
3System Operation.............................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Boot up......................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Device Initialization..................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Standby Interface.................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Main Menu............................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5 User........................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 New User...................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5.2 User List........................................................................................................................................ 16
3.5.3 Department List........................................................................................................................... 17
3.5.4 Super Password.......................................................................................................................... 18
3.6 Access ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.6.1 Period Management................................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2 Unlock Mode................................................................................................................................ 24
3.6.3 Alarm............................................................................................................................................. 26
3.6.4 Door Status.................................................................................................................................. 27
3.7 Attendance............................................................................................................................................... 28
3.7.1 Shift............................................................................................................................................... 28
3.7.2 Schedule....................................................................................................................................... 31
3.7.3 Verification Interval Time............................................................................................................ 33
3.8 System...................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.8.1 Time............................................................................................................................................... 34
3.8.2 Face Parameter........................................................................................................................... 35
3.8.3 Infrared LED Set.......................................................................................................................... 36
3.8.4 Volume.......................................................................................................................................... 36
3.8.5 Face Detection Trigger Mode.................................................................................................... 37

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3.8.6 Restore Factory........................................................................................................................... 37
3.8.7 Reboot.......................................................................................................................................... 38
3.9 Connection............................................................................................................................................... 38
3.9.1 Network Configuration................................................................................................................ 38
3.9.2 Serial Port..................................................................................................................................... 39
3.9.3 Wiegand........................................................................................................................................ 39
3.9.4 Wi-Fi.............................................................................................................................................. 40
3.10 Features................................................................................................................................................. 40
3.10.1 User Photo................................................................................................................................. 41
3.10.2 FP Image.................................................................................................................................... 41
3.10.3 Attendance Events.................................................................................................................... 41
3.10.4 Fn Key Definition....................................................................................................................... 42
3.10.5 Bell.............................................................................................................................................. 43
3.10.6 Lock Holding Time.................................................................................................................... 44
3.10.7 Face Recognition Period ......................................................................................................... 45
3.11 Record .................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.11.1 Search Card Punch................................................................................................................... 45
3.11.2 Search Alarm Record ............................................................................................................... 46
3.11.3 Search Admin Record............................................................................................................... 46
3.11.4 Export 1 MonthAttendance Report........................................................................................ 47
3.11.5 Export 1 Month Exception Report........................................................................................... 48
3.12 USB......................................................................................................................................................... 49
3.12.1 USB Export................................................................................................................................ 49
3.12.2 USB Import ................................................................................................................................ 49
3.12.3 USB Update............................................................................................................................... 50
3.13 Auto Test................................................................................................................................................. 51
3.13.1 Screen........................................................................................................................................ 51
3.13.2 Voice........................................................................................................................................... 51
3.13.3 Button ......................................................................................................................................... 52
3.13.4 FP................................................................................................................................................ 52
3.13.5 Face............................................................................................................................................ 53
3.13.6 Clock........................................................................................................................................... 53
3.13.7 Auto Test..................................................................................................................................... 53
3.14 System Info............................................................................................................................................ 53
3.14.1 View Data Capacity.................................................................................................................. 54
3.14.2 View Device Version................................................................................................................. 55
3.14.3 View Firmware Info................................................................................................................... 55
4Technical Parameters.................................................................................................................................. 56
5FAQ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
1The device fails to boot up after power-on........................................................................................ 57
2The device fails to recognize face after boot-up.............................................................................. 57
3The device and third-party controller connect Wiegand port, but no signal is output................. 57
4Forget admin and fail to set................................................................................................................. 57
5User info, fingerprint and face import error. ...................................................................................... 57
6The user’s face is recognized to be another user. ........................................................................... 57
Fingerprint Operation ........................................................................................................ 58Appendix 1
Face Registration Instruction.......................................................................................... 60Appendix 2

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1Product Overview
Face recognition access and time attendance terminal is a generation of more powerful face
recognition device that supports access control and attendance management. By integrating
face, fingerprint, card and password identifications, this device is suitable for offices, factories,
retail stores, schools and hospitals.
1.1 Functional Features
4.3-inch touch screen with 480×272 resolution rate displays software interface and
operation prompt, displays face frame and monitors maximum face in a real-time way, so
as to facilitate users to calibrate.
Adopt high-definition binocular camera, 2MP for visible light and 1.3MP for infrared light;
facial recognition distance is 0.3m～0.5m.
Support to recognize fake face picture and mobile phone face picture; support
self-adaptation to strong light environment.
Support 1:N face recognition, advanced face recognition algorithm, max. 1,000 or 3,000
face library depending on model, quick recognition speed and high accuracy rate.
Face comparison time is ≤1s.
Support face, fingerprint, card and password identification.
Support voice prompt.
Support max. 1,000 person’s local attendance statistics and max. 6 kinds of customizable
attendance events.
Support max. 30,000 users, 30,000 passwords, 30,000 cards, max. 1,000 or 3,000 faces
depending on model, and 3,000 fingerprints.
Store max. 150,000 records, for future query.
Support local login management, record query, device and face parameter setting,
recorded event import/export.
Built-in RTC, DST—daylight saving time, online update, NTP—network time protocol,
active registration, Wi-Fi and P2P.
IP55 protection. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
Operating temperature: -5℃～+55℃, operating humidity: ≤95%.
To connect external power source, please use DC12V 2A power adapter and ensure that
operating temperature is within -5℃～+55℃.

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1.2 External Dimension
External dimension of the device is shown in Figure 1-1. The unit is mm.
Figure 1-1

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2Installation Guide
2.1 Packing List
Before installation, please check the package according to Table 2-1.
No.
Name
Quantity
Note
1
Device
1
-
2
Power adapter
1
DC12V 2A
3
Cable
4
-
4
M4×30 cross recessed
pan head flat-end screw
2
Fix the bracket to
concealed mount
5
Screw bag
1 bag
ST3×18 self-tapping

screw, 4
Expansion pipe, 4

Without concealed
mount, fix the bracket to
the mounting surface
6
Quick start guide
1
-
Table 2-1
2.2 System Architecture
Its system architecture is shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1

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2.3 Installation
Installation of the device is shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3

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Figure 2-4
Drill holes according to the positions in Figure 2-3, and install expansion pipes into步骤1holes.
Install the bracket.步骤2
If there is a concealed mount, fix the bracket onto concealed mount with screwA.
Without the concealed mount or good fixation, fix the bracket onto the wall directly
with screw B. Before fixing, embed expansion pipes at corresponding positions of
the wall.
Hang the device onto the hook of the bracket.步骤3
Insert screws from the device bottom, fasten the bracket and complete installation.步骤4
2.4 Panel and Port
The device is shown in Figure 2-5, Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7. Ports of rear panel are described
in Table 2-2.

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Figure 2-5
Figure 2-6

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Figure 2-7
Port
Note
CON1
Wiegand /RS485 input/output.
CON2
Electric lock output, door sensor and exit button.
CON3
Power port and network port.
CON4
Alarm input/output port.
Table 2-2
2.5 Wiring Description
From left to right, terminal number is 1～8, as shown in Figure 2-7.
2.5.1 Wiring Description of Wiegand /RS485 Input/output
This device works as a card reader, and can connect a card reader.
It is an output device when it works as a card reader.
It is an input device when connecting a card reader.
Set input/output in “Main Menu > Connection > Wiegand”. Please refer to “3.9.3 Wiegand”
for details.
1 door only supports to connect one type of card reader, 485 or Wiegand.
In CON1, corresponding terminals are described in Table 2-3.
Port
No.
Mark
Cable Color
Note
CON1
(Wieg
and
/RS45
8
input/o
utput)
1
RD+
Red
Positive pole of power
Power output
2
RD-
Black
Negative pole of power
3
CASE
Blue
Tamperproof
Wiegand input/output
4
D1
White
Wiegand D1
5
D0
Green
Wiegand D0
6
LED
brown
Wiegand LED
7
B1
Yellow
RS485-
RS485 input/output
8
A1
Purple
RS485+
Table 2-3
Type
Connection
Length
RS485 input/output
CAT5E network cable, 485 connection
100m
Wiegand input/output
CAT5E network cable, Wiegand connection
40m
Table 2-4
2.5.2 Wiring Description of Lock, Door Sensor and Exit Button
In CON2, corresponding terminals are described in Table 2-5. Please select a proper
connection depending on lock type, as shown in Figure 2-8, Figure 2-9 and Figure 2-10. Door
contact and exit button connection is shown in Figure 2-11.

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Port
No.
Mark
Note
CON2 (lock,
door contact
and exit button)
1
COM
Lock control output
2
NC
3
NO
4
SR
Door sensor
5
PUSH
Exit button
6
GND
GND shared by door sensor and exit button
7
RX
Reserved
8
TX
Table 2-5
Figure 2-8
Figure 2-9
Figure 2-10

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Figure 2-11
2.5.3 Wiring Description of Power and Network Port
In CON3, corresponding terminals are described in Table 2-6.
Port
No.
Mark
Note
CON3 (power
and network
port)
1
12V
Positive pole of power
2
12V
3
ERX-
100M network port
4
GND
Negative pole of power
5
GND
6
ERX+
100M network port
7
ETX-
8
ETX+
Table 2-6
2.5.4 Wiring Description of External Alarm Input/Output
In CON4, corresponding terminals are described in Table 2-7.
Port
No.
Mark
Note
CON4 (external
alarm input/
output)
1
COM2
External alarm
output 2
External alarm output
port is able to connect
siren etc.
2
NO2
3
COM1
External alarm
output 1
4
NO1
5
GND
External alarm
input 2
External alarm input port
is able to connect smoke
detector and IR detector
etc.
6
ALM2
7
GND
External alarm
input 1
8
ALM1
Table 2-7
There are two types of external alarm output depending on alarm device. For example, IPC
adopts type 1, whereas siren adopts type 2, as shown in Figure 2-12 and Figure 2-13.

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Figure 2-12
Figure 2-13
External alarm input is shown in Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-14

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3System Operation
The operation involves fingerprint registration. For specific pressing method, please refer
to “附录 1 Fingerprint ”.
The operation involves input method. For specific input method, please refer to “附录 2
Face Registration Instruction”.
3.1 Boot up
Plug in power, and press switch button on the left to boot up the device. The device displays a
white screen, and enters standby interface after 15s, as shown in Figure 3-2.
3.2 Device Initialization
Device initialization means to set admin, password and email during the first login. If the
password is not set, the platform will fail to add the device.
“Admin” and “Password” are only used to add the device, without admin authority in
personnel management.
If the admin password is forgotten, the password can be reset at the platform or ConfigTool
through Email.
Password can be 8 to 32 non-null characters; it consists of capital letters, small letters,
numbers and symbols (except “'”, “"”, “;”, “:” and “&”). The password shall consist of 2 types
or over 2 types; “Input Password” and “Password Confirm” shall be the same. Please set a
high-security password according to password strength prompt.