FingerTec AC900 User manual

AC900 R2/M2
Access Control & Time Attendance System
User Guide
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5Chapter 1 • GETTING STARTED
5 Viewing the User Guide in the Internet
5 Fingerprint Terminal Included Accessories
6 Included Printed Materials
6 Activating Fingerprint Terminal
6 Registering Terminal
7Chapter 2 • BASICS
7 Introduction to Fingerprint Products
7 Overview
8 Power On/Off Button
9 Keypad
9 Battery
9 Date/Time
9 Voice Control
• Turn On/Off
• Adjust Volume
10 Security Features
• Admin Affirm
• Tamper Switch
10 Cleaning Fingerprint Terminal
• Clean the Body
• Clean the Fingerprint Prism
10 Restarting and Resetting Terminal
• Restart the Terminal
• Reset the Terminal
11 Chapter 3 • CONNECTION
– SYNCING TERMINALS
11 Installation Guide
11 Communications Diagrams
14 Descriptions of Available Connections
• USB Port
• TCP/IP Port
• Power Supply Port
• RS232/RS485/Wiegand Connection Port
• Access Control Port
• Bell Port
15 Checking the Genuine TCMS V2
15 Installation and Setup of TCMS V2
15 Connecting The Terminals to TCMS V2
• Determining Terminal Number
• Using TCP/IP
• Using RS232
• Using RS485
16 Using USB to Download/Upload Data
16 Communication Key
CONTENTS
17 Chapter 4 • USER
17 Enrolling User
• Fingerprint Enrollment
• Card Enrollment
• Password Enrollment
• Fingerprint and Password Enrollment
18 Verifying User
• 1:1 (One to One) / 1:N (One to Many)
• Voice Message
• Fingerprint Verification
• Password Verification
• Card Verification
19 Types of Verification Method
20 Adding User Information
20 Deleting User
20 Access Level/Privilege
21 Chapter 5 • SYSTEM
21 General Settings
• Adjusting Date/Time
• Date Format
• System Language
• Voice
• Volume (%)
• User Interface Style
21 Fingerprint Settings
• Setting Threshold
• Two Sensor
• Auto Alarm
• Show Score
• Defining Work Codes
22 Update Firmware
23 System Information
• Number of Users in the Terminal (User Count)
• Quantity of Fingerprint Templates Stored in
the Terminal (FP Count)
• Quantity of Attendance Log Saved in the
Terminal (Att Log)
• Number of Administrator Registered in the
Terminal (Admin Count)
• Number of Password User Available in the
Terminal (Password User)
• Number of Time Scanners Have Been Used for
Verification (S Logs)
• Free Space Information (Free Space) / Device
Information (Dev Info)
24 Log Information (Log Opt)
• Alarm Super Log
• Alarm Attendance Log
• Interval Time to Check for Updates

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CONTENTS
25 Chapter 6 • DATA
25 Deleting Transaction Logs
25 Deleting All Data
25 Managing User Privilege
25 Resetting to Factory Settings
26 Chapter 7 • USB
26 Understanding the Need for USB Flash Disk
26 Type of USB
26 Downloading Attendance Logs
26 Downloading User Data
26 Uploading User Data from USB to Terminal
26 Uploading Short Messages
27 Chapter 8 • ACCESS
27 Using The Terminal as Door Access
27 Access Options
• Time Zone
• Grouping
28 User Account Options
28 Access Combination
29 Lock
29 Door Sensor Delay
29 Door Sensor Mode
29 Door Sensor Alarm
29 Turning Off Alarm
29 Duress Options
• Management of Duress Fingerprint
• Help Key
• Trigger Methods
• Alarm Delay
30 Alarm Count
30 Group Verification Type
31 Chapter 9 • RFID CARD
FUNCTION
31 Enrollment of RFID Card
31 Verification Using RFID Card Only
31 Multi Verification Methods Using RFID
31 Deleting RFID Card
31 Changing Card ID
32 Chapter 10 • MIFARE CARD
FUNCTION
32 Fingerprint Card Key (FP Card Key)
32 Creating PIN Card
32 Enrolling FP Card
32 Creating FP Card
33 Registering FP Card
33 Unregistering FP Card
33 Emptying FP Card
33 Dumping FP Card
33 Moving to FP Card
33 Changing FP Card
34 Chapter 11 • HID CARD FUNCTION
34 Registering HID Card
34 Deleting HID Card
35 Chapter 12 • AUTO TEST
35 Who Should Do The Auto Test?
35 Run All Tests At Once
35 FLASH Test
35 LCD Test
35 Voice Test
35 FP Reader
35 Key Test
35 RTC Test
36 Chapter 13 • TROUBLESHOOTING
36 “Unable to Connect” Appears
36 “Admin Affirm” Appears
36 Difficult To Read Finger
36 The LED is Blinking All The Time
37 “Duplicate Finger” Appears
37 RFID Card Doesn’t Respond
37 No Sound
38 Chapter 14 • OTHER RESOURCES
38 Information About FingerTec®
38 Copyright Notice & Disclaimer

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Screwdriver
Use the screwdriver to open the back
plate of fingerprint terminal and to install
the back plate against a wall.
A Packet of Bolts
Attach the back plate of the terminal
against a wall using the screws provided.
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AdapTec AC
Supplying power and door access
controller to the terminal.
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For USB Flash disk connectivity in
fingerprint terminal for downloading
and uploading of data.
Screwdriver
Use the screwdriver to open the back
plate of fingerprint terminal and to
install the back plate against a wall.
RFID Cards (5 pieces)
* Exclusively for R2 model only
For card enrollment and verification.
AC900 MODEL
R2 or M2 MODEL
A Packet of Bolts
Use the screws to hold
the back plate of the
terminal against a wall.
TCP/IP Connector
Connecting the network cable from
a PC or Network switch to a TCP/IP
connector at the terminal.
TCP/IP Cable
Connecting fingerprint terminal for
Ethernet connection.
1• GETTING STARTED
Viewing the User Guide in the Internet
The User Guide is available in the package when you purchased the fingerprint terminal.
The User Guide is also available online at fingertec.com and user.fingertec.com. Choose
the language that you prefer for your User Guide.
Fingerprint Terminal Included Accessories

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Door Accessories Cable
Cables for 12V door lock, push but-
ton, 12V alarm, door sensor and
12V door bell, for door access.
RS232/RS485/Wiegand
Output Cable
For serial cable connection and
Wiegand Output connection.
Power Supply Cable
Connecting fingerprint termi-
nal to the 12V power supply.
NOTE All FingerTec resources are available at user.fingertec.com
Included Printed Materials
User Guide
Refer to the user guide to understand the terminal operations
Video Guide
View simple instructions of how to enroll and get verification from the terminals
TCMS V2 Software CD & Video Guide
Install TCMS V2 Software from the CD and view the video guide on how to navigate the
software.
TCMS V2 Manual
Refer for the manual to understand how TCMS V2 software works.
Sample Enrollment Form
Input details of users during enrollment
Quick Start Guide
Overview of the FingerTec system
Activating Fingerprint Terminal
To activate fingerprint terminal, connect the terminals to a standard power outlet and turn
on the on/off button (Refer to page 8). To download the data from the terminal, you need
to have the product key and activation code for the TCMS. The product key and activation
codes can be retrieved on top of the TCMS V2 manual booklet.
In case you lose TCMS V2 product key and activation code, go to user.fingertec.com/re-
trieve_key_user.php for retrieval.
Registering Terminal
Make sure that you register your terminal’s warranty with us at fingertec.com/ver2/eng-
lish/e_warranty.htm.

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AC900 MODEL
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L.E.D Display
LCD Screen
Keypad
Fingerprint
Sensor
2 • BASICS
Introduction to Fingerprint Products
FingerTec® is a renowned brand name for commercial fingerprint products for door access
and time attendance systems. FingerTec® offers a wide range of products to cater to the
growing needs for biometrics products in office/home automation as well as in security
industry.
Fingerprint terminals are loaded with powerful microprocessor that can process biomet-
rics authentication methods for accurate personal identifications and for collection of pre-
cise data for time attendance and door access. In addition, some fingerprint terminals are
made to accept card verification as an added security measure.
This manual covers three models of fingerprint products, AC900, R2 and M2.
Overview
ITEM WHAT IS IT FOR
LCD Screen Displaying status of terminal, day, date and time.
LED Display Green LED – The terminal is working fine and it is in standby mode.
Red LED – There is an error at the terminal that requires checking. For
first time use, the terminals need to be charged fully to avoid having
the red light blinking.
Keypad To input instructions to the terminal and do configuration.
Fingerprint Sensor Scanning finger for confirmation of identity.

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L.E.D Display
LCD Screen
Keypad
Fingerprint
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USB Port
RFID Card
Induction
Area
Speaker
Reset Button
R2 or M2 MODEL
ITEM WHAT IS IT FOR
LCD Screen Displaying status of terminal, day, date and time.
LED Display Green LED – The terminal is working fine and it is in standby mode.
Red LED – There is an error at the terminal that requires checking. For
first time use, the terminals need to be charged fully to avoid having
the red light blinking.
Keypad To input instructions to the terminal and do configuration.
Fingerprint Sensor Scanning finger for confirmation of identity.
RFID Card Induction Area Area to read RFID card.
USB Port To upload/download users information, password, fingerprints and
transaction logs via USB flash disk.
Speaker For terminal voice emission.
Reset Button Restart the terminal as and when required.
Power On/O Button
MODEL HOW TO TURN ON/OFF
AC900 Push on the ‘0’ button
R2 or M2 There is no power button available. Restart using the reset button
shown on the bottom of the terminal.

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Keypad
You can insert inputs to the terminals through the keypad. It contains numbers from 0-9,
power on/off button, an OK button, an ESC/Cancel button, a Scroll up/down button, a
doorbell button and a Menu button.
Battery
Fingerprint terminals operate using power supply from a standard power outlet.
Mini UPS: Mini UPS 12V can also to provide power supply to power on the terminals. Refer
to accessory.fingertec.com for more information about accessories.
Date/Time
The terminals display date and time at the home screen. Choose date and time format
based on your preference. Press Menu > Options > Systems Options > Date/Time > set
your time and save.
To change the date format: Press Menu > Options > Systems Options > Fmt > Determine
the date format based on your preference.
Voice Control
Voice Control lets you control the level of volume emitted by the terminal.
TURN ON/OFF
The system lets you turning on/off the voice based on your preference. Press Menu > Op-
tions > System Option > Adv Option > Voice > Y/N.
ADJUST VOLUME
Default volume of the terminal’s voice is 67. The volume can go as high as 100 and as low
as 0. To sustain the performance of the speaker, it’s recommended to stay at range 60-70.
To adjust the volume Press Menu > Options > System Option > Adv Option > Adj VOL (%)
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Security Features
Security features help protect the information from the terminal from being accessed by
the unauthorized individuals.
ADMIN AFFIRM
Register an administrator to the system by enrolling, fingerprint or password to a user ID.
Press Menu > User Manage > Enroll Admin > Choose enrollment method > Perform enrol-
ment and Save. After enrolling an administrator, main menu can only be accessed by an
administrator.
TAMPER SWITCH
The fingerprint terminals come with a tamper switch located at the rear of the terminals.
During installation, the tamper switch is compressed against the back plate. Any attempt
to dismantle the terminal will trigger the alarm and “System Broken” will be displayed on
the panel.
Cleaning Fingerprint Terminal
CLEAN THE BODY
Use a dry cloth to clean the terminal’s body. Do not use any liquids, household cleaners,
aerosol spray, solvents, alcohol, ammonia and abrasive solutions to clean the body of the
terminal because it could damage it.
CLEAN THE FINGERPRINT PRISM
Clean the fingerprint prism with a cellophane tape for (silicon coated prism). View the vid-
eo on how to clean the fingerprint prism at this link fingertec.com/newsletter/enduser/
cleanfinger.html. For the non-coated prism, please use microfiber cloth.
Restarting and Resetting Terminal
If something isn’t working right, try restarting or resetting the terminals
RESTART THE TERMINAL
Push the On/Off button or reset button on the terminal to restart the terminal. If you can’t
restart the terminal, or if the problem persists, you might want to reset. Refer to page 11
and 12.
RESET THE TERMINAL
Menu > Option > System Option > Adv Opt > Rest terminal. Resetting of the terminal will
cause all your settings to return to the original factory settings. Make sure that you have
backed up all data before you proceed.

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NOTE The installation guides are for installer reference only
AC900 MODEL
GND
PWR
COM
NO
NC
GND
AL+
AL
BUT
GND
B+
B-
GND
RX
TX
GND
485A
485B
GND
D0
D1
+5V
SEN
GND
Output
Voltage
+12V 0
BUT
GND
485A
485B
RX+
RX-
485A
485B RX+
RX-
485A
485B
NO +12V GND -12V
NO
GND
Door Strike
GND
GND NC
Electromagnetic/
Drop Bolt
(less than 1A)
Switch
*requires 2 cables which has no +/- value
Using the push switch
TCP/IP Port
(Ethernet Connection)
2. RS485 Network Connection1. RS485 Single Connection
Access Connection
1. Normal Open Lock Connection
1. Normal Close Lock Connection
RS232 Cable
RS232/ RS485
Data Converter RS232/ RS485
Data Converter
NC
3 • CONNECTION – SYNCING TERMINALS
Installation Guide
Communication Diagrams
At the rear of every terminal, there are connections available for power, communication
and door access. Refer to the following diagrams for the terminals you require.

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485+
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Wiegand
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Power
OUT
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controller
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wiegand
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DC12V
Power Supply
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door
lock
system
TCP/IP
Wiegand
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RS485
1. RS485 Single Connection
3rd party controller
with 26 bits wiegand
input
RS232
cable
RS232/RS485 Data
Converter
RS232/RS485 Data
Converter
2. RS485 Network Connection
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DC12V
Power Supply
Release
button
Door
sensor
Doorbell
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BEL+
BEL-
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+12V
DC12V
Power Supply
Release
button
Door
sensor
Doorbell
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3
B
D
EM lock
(NO)
Emergency
break glass
(NO)
Key switch
(NO)
NOTE Please refer to AdapTec AC Installer Manual if you are using AdapTec AC.
For NC (normally closed) door lock system
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NOTE This feature is not available
in AC900
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TOP
FRONT
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JOINT 1 PIN JOINT 2 PIN
TX+ 1 • • 3 RX+
TX- 2 • • 6 RX-
RX+ 3 • • 1 TX+
RX- 6 • • 2 TX-
CONNECTOR PIN CABLE COLOR CONNECTOR
TX+ 1•White/Orange
•1 TX+
TX- 2•Orange
•2 TX-
RX+ 3•White/Green
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RX- 6•Green
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NOTE Link all cables to the correct connection point(s) be-
fore attempting to connect the terminals to software.
Descriptions of Available Connections
USB PORT
Linking with USB flash disk for remote data transfer.
TCP/IP PORT
Connect with CAT 5 cable for LAN connection, one end to this port and
another end to the computer’s TCP/IP Port.
TCP/IP for Single Connection – Linking the terminal to a single computer
using TCP/IP requires Ethernet 10/100Base-T Crossover Cable. The cable can be
usedtocascadehubsortoconnectEthernetstationsback-to-backwithoutahub.
Itworkswithboth 10Base-T and100Base-TX.
TCP/IP for Network Connection – LinkingtheterminalstomultiplecomputersusingTCP/IPrequires
Ethernet10/100Base-TStraightThruCableor“whips”.The cable works with both 10Base-T and 100Base-
TX,connectinganetwork interface cardtoahubornetworkoutlet.
POWER SUPPLY PORT
Insert the Power Adapter point to this port for power.
RS232/RS485/WIEGAND CONNECTION PORT
RS232 – Connectiontoacomputer using RS232cable.
RS485 Single Connection - Connectiontoa singlecomputerusingRS485wire.
RS485 Network Connection - ConnectiontomultiplecomputersusingDaisyChainconnection.
Wiegand Output – Connectingwiththirdparty connector orterminal(s).
ACCESS CONTROL PORT
Linking the terminal to door lock system.
BELL PORT
Linking the terminal to doorbell.

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Certificate of Authenticity
2008-2009 HRM System All right reserved.
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FingerTec TCMS v2
Product Key:
YTR1-4AWE-9899
S/N: 8203602 Activation Key: K2EWF5SZ
001010
NOTE By enabling this function, the RS232/RS485 will be disabled.
Checking the Genuine TCMS V2
TCMS V2 is genuine software by FingerTec®. Check the genuine sticker on top of TCMS V2
software manual booklet to retrieve product and activation code. The serial number of the
terminal must match with the serial number printed on the booklet in order to activate the
system.
Installation and Setup of TCMS V2
Install TCMS in a PC with sufficient minimum requirements. Refer to user.fingertec.com/
user-promanual.htm for TCMS V2 Manual online. Setup Wizard will require the product
key and activation code to activate the system. In case you lose TCMS V2 product key and
activation code, go to user.fingertec.com/retrieve_key_user.php for retrieval.
Connecting The Terminals to TCMS V2
DETERMINING TERMINAL NUMBER
Identify the number of your terminal to differentiate between one another. One TCMS V2
can connect to 999 units of terminal. Press Menu > Options > Comm Opt > Dev Num >
Select the number.
USING TCP/IP
Determining the IP Address
IP address is important, as it is a unique address of the terminal in LAN. Without the IP ad-
dress, locating the specific terminal is not possible.
To input the IP address of the terminal: Press Menu > Options > Comm Opt > IP Addr > Key in IP ad-
dress.
Setting up Ethernet
It is important to setup the Ethernet to connect the terminals using TCP/IP connection.
SettingupEthernet is byenablingthe Ethernet function:PressMenu >Options>Comm Opt>Ether-
net> Yes. Turnoff the terminalafter you haveset the Ethernetto Yes. Now,plug the networkplug to the
Ethernetinterfaceandturn the poweron.
Determining the Netmask, Gateway and NetSpeed: For TCP/IP connection, please configure the net-
mask,gatewayandnetspeed for theterminal.
PressMenu>Options > CommOpt>NetMask>Insertthe numbers.
PressMenu>Options > CommOpt>Gateway>Insertthe numbers.
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USING RS232
For connection via RS232, baudrate is the determinant of communication speed between
the terminal and the software. The higher the baudrate, the faster the speed is.
To turn on RS232 connection and set the baudrate: Press Menu > Options > Comm Opt > RS232 >
Change the RS232 connection to Y. To change baudrate: Press Menu > Options > Comm Opt >
Baudrate>Changethe Baudrate accordingly.
USING RS485
For connection via RS485, baudrate is also the determinant of communication speed be-
tween the terminal and the software but the speed must be according to the speed of the
converter. Check your converter for the speed.
To turn on RS485 connection and set the baudrate: Press Menu > Options > Comm Opt > RS232 >
ChangetheRS485connection to Y.
To change baudrate: Press Menu > Options > Comm Opt > Baudrate > Change the Baudrate accord-
ingly.
Using USB to Download/Upload Data
USB flash disk is useful in cases where the terminal is installed far from a PC or there is a
connection problem. To determine the type of USB compatible by the terminal, please
refer to this link at fingertec.com/newsletter/HL_74.html
USING USB
Press Menu > PenDrive Mgmt > Choose the operation that you want to carry via USB
Communication Key
Since the software is controlled by an activation code a and product key, set the COMM
key to zero. Press Menu > Options > Comm Opt > COMM Key > 0

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4 • USER
Enrolling User
The terminals can enroll fingerprint templates, passwords and card information. This chap-
ter covers all possible user enrollments in the terminals.
Caution: Enrollment of supervisor or administrator is important to making sure of the ter-
minals data safety. Prior to enrolling new user, supervisor has to be enrolled first by using
any of methods mentioned below. Select Enroll Admin > Choose the Privilege Level either
Supervisor or Administrator to proceed.
FINGERPRINT ENROLLMENT
It is recommended to enroll two fingers for one user ID. One template is default and an-
other one is used for backup. You need to check the quality of the fingerprint before doing
any fingerprint enrollment. It is important to locate the center points of the finger because
the center points has to be placed in the middle of the scanner during enrollment to get
a good reading. Refer to page 19. You also have to make sure that the fingers are not too
wet or too dry for enrollment.
Enrolling fingerprint: Press Menu > User Manage > Enroll User > Enroll FP > New Enroll >
OK > Place finger 3 times > (OK) Save > ESC to exit, New Enrol (Continue?) – OK to proceed
to enroll another fingerprint.
Enrolling backup fingerprint: Press Menu > User Manage > Enroll User > Enroll FP > ESC >
Input User ID > Place finger 3 times > (OK) Save > ESC to exit, New Enroll (Continue?) – OK
to proceed to enroll another fingerprint.
CARD ENROLLMENT
Default card for the terminal is RFID. MiFare and HID card systems are available upon re-
quest.
Enrolling card: Press Menu > User Manage > Enroll User > Reg RFID > New Enroll? > OK
> Key in User ID (PIN) > Wave the card at the scanning area until the screen displays the
Card ID > (OK) Save
PASSWORD ENROLLMENT
The terminals offer password verification and maximum length of password is 5 digit.
Enrolling password: Press Menu > User Manage > Enroll User > Enroll Pwd > New Enroll?
> OK > Key in User ID (PIN) > OK > Input your password > LCD showing the ID with minus
-P to indicate that the user ID is using password > OK (Save)
Changing password: Press Menu > User Manage > Enroll User > Enroll Pwd > ESC > Input
User ID > OK > Change your password > LCD showing the ID with minus -P to indicate that
the user ID is using password > OK (Save)

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FINGERPRINT AND PASSWORD ENROLLMENT
The terminals offer a combination of fingerprint and password enrollment for better se-
curity.
Enrolling FP and password: Press Menu > User Manage > Enroll User > FP & Pwd > New
Enroll? > OK > Key in User ID (PIN) > OK > Input your fingerprint > Input your password and
confirm the password one more time > LCD is showing the ID with minus -OP to indicate
that the user ID is using a combination of fingerprint and password > OK (Save)
Verifying User
1:1 (ONE TO ONE) / 1:N (ONE TO MANY)
VERIFICATION METHOD WHAT IS IT FOR
1:1 (One to One) You have to identify your User ID before inputting any biometrics
feature for verification. For example, your user ID is 1008. One to
one method requires you to key in user ID followed by your fin-
gerprint to get verified.
1:N (One to Many) You don’t need to identify your User ID before inputting any bio-
metrics feature for verification. Simply place your finger on the
scanner for verification.
VOICE MESSAGE
VOICE / MESSAGE WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
“Verified” Identity verification is successful, the terminal stores the transac-
tion logs and opens the door (if connected to door access)
“Try again please” Identity verification is failed because the finger is not properly po-
sitioned, the template is not available in the terminal or the pass-
word is incorrect.
“Admin Affirm” You are not an administrator of the system and you cannot access
Menu page
“Duplicate Finger” This message only appears during registration when the finger
that you want to enroll has been enrolled before. “FP Enrolled
Alrd” will be displayed on the LCD screen.
“Invalid ID” For 1:1 verification, User ID entered does not match with finger-
print.
FINGERPRINT VERIFICATION
1:N – 1:N verification does not require any input of your user ID. Place your finger properly on
the scanner and the terminal takes second to verify your identity
1:1 – 1:1 requires input of User ID before the terminal reads and verifies. Input ID on the screen
> Press OK button > the terminal reads and verifies.

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Center point
Some precautions have to be taken to get a good read every time.
·Make sure the center point of your finger is placed in the middle of the scanner for a good
read.
·Recommended to use index finger. The terminal accepts other fingers but index is the most
convenient.
·Make sure the finger is not wet, too dry, injured or dirty
·Do not press hard on the sensor, just place it comfortably
·Avoid direct sunlight or bright light
PASSWORD VERIFICATION
Password can be an option for those who do not prefer to use other verification methods. To
verify using password, insert User ID > OK > insert password and press OK.
CARD VERIFICATION
Place the card on the card scanning area and the terminal reads and verifies.
Types of Verication Method
The fingerprint terminals offer various verification methods which include fingerprint (FP), User
ID (PIN), Password (PW), RFID (RF). You can configure the terminal to offer multiverification
methods. Press Menu > Options > Access Options > Group VerType > Select the Group > OK >
Select the time > OK > Down arrow and select Verification Type > OK
The terminals support the following combinations of verification:
VERIFICATION TYPE DESCRIPTION
FP Fingerprint only
PIN User ID only
PW Password only
RF RFID Card only
FP/PW Fingerprint or password
FP/RF Fingerprint or RFID Card
PW/RF Password or RFID Card
PIN & FP User ID and fingerprint
FP & PW Fingerprint and password

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FP & RF Fingerprint and RFID Card
PW & RF Password and RFID Card
FP/ PW/ RF Fingerprint or Password or RFID. One method only
FP & PW & RF Fingerprint and password and RFID, all methods are required
PIN & FP & PW User ID, fingerprint and password, all methods required
FP & RF / PIN Fingerprint and RFID card or 1:1 fingerprint matching
GotoChapter8: Access Options to learn more about Grouping andGroupDefinition.
Adding User Information
User information can be added into FingerTec fingerprint terminals through the TCMS V2
software. After the information is updated, sync TCMS V2 and the terminal to display the
information.
Deleting User
Only an administrator can do user deletion at the terminal. To delete certain user(s), press
Menu > User Manage > Delete > Input User ID > The terminal will tell you the verification
method enrolled by the user ID > OK > Prompting you to Delete User > Press OK > Confir-
mation is required > OK as Yes and Esc as No
Access Level/Privilege
The terminal offers various types of access level or privilege.
PRIVILEGE WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Normal User Only use the terminal to verify your identity. You cannot access
into the Menu and make changes on settings and system
Enroller You are allowed to access into the menu to enroll user only.
Administrator You are allowed to access into the menu to enroll users only and
edit simple settings and system excluding access options and ad-
vanced options
Supervisor You are allowed to access into the menu to enroll users and edit
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5 • SYSTEM
General Settings
ADJUSTING DATE/TIME
The terminal functions to record time attendance and door access activities of employ-
ees. Precision in time and date cannot be compromised for the system to work efficiently.
Adjust Date/Time according to your time zone. Press Menu > Options > System Opt >
Date/Time > Select Value > OK
DATE FORMAT
Date format can differ based on countries for example in Malaysia, date-month-year while
in America month comes first. Choose your date format according to your preference. The
default format is dd-mm-yy. Press Menu > Options > System Opt > Fmt > Select Format
> OK
SYSTEM LANGUAGE
The terminals offers various languages to match your local requirements. Maximum of 3
language packs available in one terminal at a time and it’s set according to your request
during purchase. Default language is English. Menu > Options > System Opt > Language
> Choose your language > OK
VOICE
The terminal has certain voice commands for users to guide user during enrolment and to
notify user during verification. Menu > Options > System Opt > Adv Option > Voice > Y/N
VOLUME (%)
Voice Control lets you control the level of volume emitted by the terminal.
Adjust Volume: Default volume of the terminal’s voice is 65. The volume can go as high
as 100 and as low as 0. To sustain the performance of speaker in the terminal it’s recom-
mended to stay at range 60-70. To adjust the volume Press Menu > Options > System Opt
> Adv Option > Adj VOL (%) > Set your number > OK.
USER INTERFACE STYLE
The terminals offer different user interface style. Select your style based on your prefer-
ence. Menu > Options > UI Style > Select your style > OK
Fingerprint Settings
Configure settings for fingerprint enrollment and verification to achieve optimum effec-
tiveness.
SETTING THRESHOLD
Threshold is a level of fingerprint scanner’s sensitivity. Threshold determines how many
percent of minutiae points on a fingerprint template being read by the system. The higher
the threshold level, more points are being read, more restricted the system. Configure the
threshold for 1:1 and 1:N methods.
For 1:1, the range is from 15-50 and the recommended value is 35.
For 1:N, the range is from 5-50 and the recommended value is 45.