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Clients need to choose an area which is easily accessible to all staff required to use the V30 plus Finger
Scanner. The following points need to be taken into consideration for the placement of the V30 plus Finger
Scanner:
Height The height to the top of the scanner is recommended to be installed at 1.2 meters from the floor
Clearance
The V30 plus Finger Scanner requires a minimum clearance of 100mm all around for installation and
service requirements.
Left and Right handed operation
Please allow for enough clearance all around the V30 Plus Finger Scanner allowing for left and right-
handed users. Consider enough space for bent arms and elbows.
Line of sight to the door
When physical door access is required (the V30 plus Finger Scanner unlocks a door) the V30 Plus
Finger Scanner should at least be in line of site to the door that it is controlling, so as to limit
unauthorised access by tail gating (more than one person entering at the same time).
Avoid collisions/ congestions
Area’s with high traffic usage; where a person scanning will block the flow; should be avoided. Door
openings should not swing into the area colliding with the person operating the V30 plus Finger
Scanner.
Avoid tight passage ways.
Area’s that have trollies, people carrying box’s, pallet or forklift operations, the position and height for
the V30 Plus Finger Scanner should be adjusted to avoid being damaged.
Cable requirements
Networking / interfacing. The V30 plus Finger Scanner location and mounting position will dictate the
communication mode. The V30 plus Finger Scanner connectivity default is via Ethernet –10/100Mbps.
Options include RS485 or RS232, Wiegand, 3G and wireless modem. These options are detailed later
in this manual.
Power cabling, as detailed in the “Power for the scanner” chapter in this manual, the cable run, length
and access require planning prior to installation.
Additional cabling requirements can also include Door strike relay, Door monitor, REX input, Alarm
outputs. The cabling run, length and access require planning prior to installation.
Concrete wall mounting
If the V30 plus Finger Scanner is mounted on a concrete wall, holes should be drilled into the wall and
adequate fastening hardware used depending on the mounting surface. There is a round knockout
located on the bottom of the rear housing if external cable ducting is required.
Environmental conditions.
The V30 plus Finger Scanner position should be positioned taking into consideration the following
environmental conditions:
