RCG RCG i4 Flexi User manual
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This is an operating manual for i4 Flexi Access Control & Time Attendance
Management System. Every attempt has been made to make it accurate as
possible. However, product changes will occur from time to time and please
refer to our web site for latest updates. While RCG has attempted to make
this document as accurate as possible, we expressly disclaim any and all
warranty of accuracy and completeness, and accept no liability for any loss
or damage arising from any inaccuracies or omission.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Trade Name: i4 Flexi
Model No: PTN-100206-01-A
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Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
This icon denotes particularly important information.
This icon denotes precautions to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
This icon denotes precautions to avoid a burn hazard.
This icon denotes precautions to avoid being electrocuted.
Bold text denotes items that you must select or click on in the software, such as menu
items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter names.
Italic text denotes emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction to a key concept. This
font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply.
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1About i4 Flexi...................................................................................................................7
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9Appendix 2 - Quick Start Procedure & Drawing .........................................................58
10 Glossary............................................................................................................................61
11 Support Information.......................................................................................................62
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i4 Flexi Access Control & Time Attendance Management System is a powerful tool for access
control and time attendance management. i4 Flexi adopts with latest optical fingerprint sensor and
high-precision fingerprint identification algorithm. With supports of RS485 (converter required) and
TCP/IP protocols, it can be implemented as both standalone and networked.
i4 Flexi adopts separate controller and centralized connection board design to enhance security.
Tamper alarm will go off if an intruder try to open the device and alarm relay output can be generated.
With its Wiegand Input and Output features, the system can be easily reinforced by just adding an
external reader. (Optional Wiegand Input– 26 bit or 34 bit). The i4 Flexi device can also act as a reader
to send out Wiegand signal to existing controller. (Optional Wiegand Output feature – 26 bit or 34 bit).
This offers more choices to end users.
i4 Flexi boasts an attractive apppearance with changeable casing design. It is easy to operate,
ready to implement and embedded with various innovative features. By using high resolution and blue
backlit LCD, clear and attractive image can be display. The keypad is made of durable material and so
heavy-duty usage is not a problem. Its built-in voice system provides an interactive operation mode.
i4 Flexi can store up to 5,000 fingerprints and supports 1:1 & 1:N identification. Its offers seven
verification modes, namely Fingerprint only, Password Only, Card only, fingerprint or password, Card
and fingerprint, Card and password, Card and Fingerprint and Password.
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i4 Flexi Fingerprint Access Control System has two main components: A Main Unit and a door
lock controller.
Main Unit: Manages registration and storage of user data, query and setting of system information,
verification of fingerprint data, recording and storage of log information, and display of prompt
information. It consists of fingerprint processor module, LCD, keypad, doorbell button, fingerprint
sensor, reset button and casing. The interface of the fingerprint main unit (hereinafter referred to as the
“equipment”) is shown in the diagram below.
Product’s appearance description
Fig. 1 Appearance of i4 Flexi
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Enter key: Confirm your present operation
MENU Menu key: Press down the key for seconds to enter the management interface in
the initial state
ESC Cancel key: Cancel your present operation
OUT / Scroll up key: Scroll up the menu & OUT: Check for off work
IN/ Scroll down key: Scroll down the menu & IN: Check for on work
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Clear key: Clear the input
Door bell button (providing dry contact for external door bell)
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128 x 64 LCD
LED Indicator - Green and Red
Optical Sensor for fingerprint placements
Reset button
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Lock control unit: The control centre of the lock controller. It is also the execution component of the i
4 Flexi. It controls the locking and unlocking of the door lock based on the instructions of the
fingerprint processor, monitors door lock state of the access control system, and triggers alarm signals
in the event of security breaches.
Fig. 2 Lock Control Unit
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Traditional security systems such as smartcards and keypad locks are not always reliable,
given the high incidences of loss and theft. With RCG’s fingerprint recognition system,
such problems can be easily eradicated. Because biometric technology is known to
minimize crime and save time, i4 Flexi is a valuable tool to enhance security.
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RCG created an unique, proprietary algorithms for i4 Flexi. The algorithms enable i4
Flexi to provide a high degree of fingerprint verification accuracy.
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In addition to monitoring access control, i4 Flexi maintains a record of all visitors to an area
and their time spent on premises. This system makes it possible for human resources and
payroll departments to rely on accurate data to compute staff wages.
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i4 Flexi has four programming keys to manage the time and attendance functions. With i4
Flexi, one single terminal can be assigned to manage access control and employees’ time
and attendance.
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Traditional ID systems, such as the smartcard, can incur high long-term costs since
replacements are necessary when staff or member cards go missing. i4 Flexi eliminates
this long-term cost, given that it relies on employees’ own biometry to identify them.
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One i4 Flexi module can function in standalone mode to monitor access control. i4 Flexi
can also connect to other modules compatible with TCP/IP/RS232/RS485 modems to link
to a central server. i4 Flexi is equipped with RTC technology, which allows it to log up to
10,000 records and manage access control without the use of an ACU adaptor.
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1.3 Support functions
User management Register a user (RF, fingerprint, password)
Delete a user or all users
Query the number of registered users
Query the remaining capacity to register new users
Query ID allocation
Set a user’s time zone
View registered ID list
Transmit user’s data in software terminal
System management Configure and read terminal’s time and date
Change and read security level
Change Terminal ID
Configure communication mode (TCP/IP, RS485)
Receive firmware version
Change lock operating time
Door mode Configure and read door mode (normal/ forced open/
forced close) and time
Log
Log data contains the function key, entrance time and
user ID
Query log count
Delete all logs
Authentication
Terminal Authentication as 1 : 1, 1 : N and Grouping
Various authentication methods: RF, Password,
Fingerprint, RF+FP, RF+PIN, FP+PIN and
RF+FP+PIN
Auxiliary function
Exit button
Relay in Lock driver
Transmit case status
Support voice message
Transmit door switch status
Alarm function
Alarm Finger
Invalid Door Open Alarm
Tamper Alarm
Note:
1: ‘Standalone’ means that the management, registration and storage of user data, query and setting
of system information, verification of fingerprint data, recording and storage of log information,
and display of prompt information can be done once the fingerprint main unit is connected to a
power source, and without the use of any networked PC.
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1.4 Definitions
User: Users of i4 Flexi can be classified into two groups: User I and User II. User I refers to
supervisors, managers, enrollers and normal users of i4 Flexi (hardware), and User II refers to PC
software’s (DAMS) users (“PC administrator”) who can set and administer the data and parameters of
i4 Flexi. The roles and responsibilities of the two groups of users are as follows:
1) User I: (User in i4 Flexi access control device)
“Supervisors”, “managers”, “enrollers” and “normal users” are end-users of i4 Flexi. These users
are authorized to perform verification, enquiry and administration. “Normal users” have the
authority to use the system only, whereas “supervisors”, “managers” and “enrollers” have different
levels of authority to administer the equipment.
User authority: The four user types of the equipment have different levels of authority,
and are ranked as follows:
Supervisors > managers >enrollers> normal users
Normal users: Normal users do not have the authority to administer the equipment.
They can only conduct operations such as access verification.
Enrollers: user who are entitled to enroll new users or delete an existing user in the
system. They can’t enter the “Menu->2.options” & “Menu->3.Network”.
Managers: In addition to the operations that normal users can conduct, managers
maintain some administrative authorities except those dedicated to “supervisors”.
Specifically, “managers” can add, delete, or modify the data of “managers” “enrollers”
and “normal users” and they can check the verification logs of any user on the system.
They can’t enter the “Menu->2.options->1.system opt->5. adv. Opt” & “Menu-> 2.
option -> 5. Auto Test” & “Menu -> 3.Network-> 3.com key”.
Supervisors: Supervisors have the highest operating authority of the system. In
addition to the operations that managers can conduct, supervisors can access the
“system administration” of the system to set various setting parameters. Specifically,
they can add, delete or modify the data of any user, or delete all the users so that the
system reverts to its original empty state.
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2) User II : (User in DAMS software)
The PC administrator uses PC-based software tool to maintain the data of the access equipment,
mainly the outputting and processing of access administration and the verification log,
maintenance of access system parameters, and backup and restoring of user data,.
(Note: To access via the PC software, the equipment must be in the standby state to ensure
successful connection.)
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Empty state: The state in which i4 Flexi is void of any user; either no user data are
stored in the main unit terminal (supervisor, administrator, enroller or normal user) or
all user data have been deleted.
Standby state: i4 Flexi is idle or is not receiving any input signal from the processor,
i.e., no button is pressed . On the LCD screen, only current date and time will be
displayed.
Exit button: An optional feature of the i4 Flexi fingerprint access control system. It
can be mounted inside a door, and a user can press on the button to unlock the door.
Offline use: With offline use, the fingerprint processor connected to the power supply
can perform functions such as registration and storage of user data, query and setting of
system information, verification of fingerprint data, recording and storage of log
information and display of prompting information. These jobs can be done without the
use of a PC.
Wiegand Output: Wiegand signals plus Wiegand controller may also control the door
lock.
Online assistant administration: i4 Flexi provides connection to PC through
RS485/TCP, so that customers can administer the access control system, set the various
parameters, and backup and restore the user data at the PC. This enables a customer to
easily administer multiple access systems.
To successfully achieve communication between the equipment and PC, some parameters of the
fingerprint processor have to be set according to the descriptions about “communication” in the
following text.
Local alarm: The buzzer inside the fingerprint unit sends out alert sounds alarm.
Remote alarm: i4 Flexi is connected to an alarm in a remote location (such as a
security guard office). The alarm goes off in the event of security breaches. People
nearby the access system cannot hear the alarm sound.
Alarm finger: When enrolling fingerprints, a user may specify a finger as the alarm
finger (fingers not specified as alarm fingers are considered “normal fingers”). When the
user applies this finger to conduct “verification for door opening” or “menu logging”
operations, the system will produce remote alarm signals. Alarm finger is usually used
in duress situations.
Normal door opening: User uses an authorized finger (normal finger or alarm finger)
to conduct “verification for door opening” through the access control system, or opens
the door via the “exit button”. This is called normal door opening.
Invalid door opening: Any door opening action other than normal door opening is
called invalid door opening. For instance, someone opens the door using invalid
methods such as prying open the door using a crowbar, or unlocks the door with a key
(without fingerprint verification or pressing the door release button).
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Card, Fingerprint and password verification: i4 Flexi supports verification of card,
fingerprint and password separately as well as combined verification of card, fingerprint
and password. Separate card/password verification is useful for situations when a user’s
fingerprint is difficult to register or validate due to its poor quality. The combination of
card, fingerprint and password verification can improve the security of the whole
system.
Finger relevancy: To enhance the user’s level of security, he/she may enroll two normal
fingers and a set of two finger relevancies (both enrolled fingers must be used for
verification), or register three normal fingers and choose to set two or three finger
relevancies (two or three enrolled fingers must be used for verification). Once finger
relevancies are set, the user must pass the verification for all finger relevancies to open
the door when conducting fingerprint verification.
FRR: “False Rejection Rate” or FRR is measure of the probability the access system
will wrongly reject an access attempt; the system will refuse the access attempt from an
authorized user. A smaller percentage value reflects a better system.
FAR: “False Acceptance Rate” or FAR is a measure of the probability the access
system will wrongly accept an access attempt; the system will accept the access attempt
from an unauthorized user. A smaller percentage value reflects a better system.
1.5 Operating Sensor
When using the fingerprint sensor avoid touching the sensor surface with any sharp or hard object
(be careful when installing the device). Always keep the surface clean. For cleaning, dip clean
absorbent cotton in water and apply laterally to the stain.
Position of finger placement
To get a clear fingerprint image, place finger closely on sensor in the correct position as shown in
the first two diagrams from the left in Fig. 3:
Fig. 3
The first two diagrams show correct finger placement. The other diagrams illustrate incorrect finger
placements.
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1.6 System Specifications
Technical specifications
Item Technical parameter
Type of sensor Optical sensor
Resolution of sensor 500dpi
Effective area of sensor 18mm×16mm
Dimension of fingerprint processor 156 m (H) X 160 mm (W) X 38 mm (D)
FRR <= 1 %
FAR <= 0.0001%
Finger matching time (1:1 matching) ≤0.5S
Verification mode Fingerprint only, Password Only, Card only, fingerprint
or password, Card and fingerprint, Card and password,
Card and Fingerprint and Password
Verification mode 1:1, 1:N
Working mode Standalone or Network
Output 1 x Relay output, 1 x Alarm Relay output
Max user capacity 5000 users (if 1 fingerprints per user )
Max fingerprint capacity 5000 fingerprints (10 fingerprints per user at most)
Max log capacity 50000 logs
Communication Protocol TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, Wiegand (Input or Output)
Working temperature 0
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Working Voltage DC 12V
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Working Current 400mA
Relay Output (Lock, Alarm) NC/NO connection, 3A/12Vdc or 120VAC
Time Zone 50
Group 50
Holiday Table 50
User / Group Association Support
Forced Door Open/Close Schedule Support
Alarm Type Tamper Alarm, Alarm on threat (alarm finger), Invalid
door open alarm
Wiegand Support Wiegand input / Wiegand output (26 bit or 34
bit)
Other Features (Optional) RFID Module
Language English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese
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change to the content may not be informed in advance.
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Fig. 5 Details on controller connectors
J1: Connect Power Supply
1 DC12V (Input)
2 GND
3 ESD
J3: Ethernet socket
RJ45
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2 TX-
3 RX+
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J2
J1
J18
J19
JP1 JP2 JP3
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J4: Main unit socket
RJ45
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
4 GND
5 RXD
6 RX-
7 TXD
8 DC12V
J2: IO socket
1 DC12V: power (Output)
2 GND
3 NC: door lock Normal Close
4 COM: door lock COM
J17: IO socket
1 NO: door lock normal open
2 DS: door status input
3 IS; open button input
4 GPI1: General purpose input
J18: IO socket
1 WID0: Wiegand input D0
2 WID1: Wiegand input D1
3 WOD0: Wiegand output D0
4 WOD1: Wiegand output D1
J19: IO socket
12 RS485 A-
13 RS485 B+
14 ALARM: Alarm output
15 GPO1: General purpose output
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