Recognition Systems HandKey II User manual

HandKey II
Installation and Operation Manual
Recognition Systems Inc.
1520 Dell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95125
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Email: [email protected]

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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the Installation Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own
expense.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
HandKey II 7
Biometrics 7
Principle of Operation 7
The HandKey II Reader 7
Specifications 10
Planning an Installation 13
Site Preparation 13
Hand Reader Placement 13
Wiring 14
Power Input 14
Grounding 14
Battery Backup Operation 15
Door Control Output 16
Lock Output Mode 16
Card Reader Emulation Mode 16
Inputs and Outputs 17
Networking and Communications 18
Stand-alone Hand Reader 18
Master or Remote Hand Reader in a Hand Reader Network 18
Remote Hand Reader in a Hand Reader Network Connected to a Host PC 19
Remote Hand Reader Connected to a Host PC via Optional Modem 20
Remote Hand Reader Connected to a Host PC via Optional Ethernet 20
Printer 20
Mechanical Installation 21
Wall Plate Installation 21
Wall Preparation 21
Mounting the Wall Plate 22
Routing the Wiring 22
Attaching the Hand Reader 22
Wiring Connections 24
Wiring Examples 24
Setting the DIP Switches 33
End of Line Termination 34
Communication Method 35
Erasing Hand Reader Memory 35
Erasing the Hand Reader Setup 35
Erasing the Hand Reader Setup and User Database 35
Closing the Hand Reader 36
Powering the Hand Reader 36

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Programming the Hand Reader 37
Menu Passwords 38
Authority Level 38
Programming Order 39
System Management and Maintenance 39
Design an ID Numbering System 40
Enter a Command Menu 41
If No One is Enrolled in the Hand Reader 41
If Users are Enrolled in the Hand Reader 41
Security Menu 43
Set User Data 44
Set User Authority Level 44
Set User Reject Level 46
Set User Time Zone 48
Set TZ Table 50
Edit Time Zone 51
Print Time Zone 54
Clear Time Zone 55
Edit Holidays 56
Print Holidays 58
Clear Holidays 59
Set Unlock Time Zone 60
Reject Threshold 61
Set Passwords 63
Clear Memory 65
Special Enroll 66
Enrollment Menu 69
Preparation 69
User Education 69
Proper Hand Placement 70
Left Hand Enrollment 70
Read Score 71
Enrollment Commands 71
Add User 72
Remove User 74
Management Menu 77
List Users 77
Data From Network 79
Data To Network 81
Set Reader Site Parameters 83

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Setup Menu 86
Set Language 87
Set Date Format 88
Set Time and Date 89
Set Address 91
Set ID Length 92
Set Output Mode 94
Set Facility 95
Set Lock and Shunt 96
Aux Out Control 98
Set Reader Mode 108
Set Serial 110
Set Duress Code 113
Set Print Options 114
Set Beeper 115
Service Menu 117
Cleaning the Hand Reader 117
User Score 117
Service Commands 117
Calibrate 118
Status Display 120
Exiting Status Display 122
Network Status 124
Limited Warranty 127
Glossary 129

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Introduction
HandKey II
The HandKey II is Recognition Systems’ fourth generation biometric access control
Hand Reader1. The Hand Reader records and stores the three-dimensional shape of the
human hand for comparison and identity verification. Upon verification, the Hand
Reader produces an output that can unlock a door, send card format data to an access
control panel, or communicate with a host computer. The Hand Reader also has
auxiliary inputs and outputs that can be used to control other systems such as CCTV
cameras and alarms.
Biometrics
Biometrics is a term describing the automatic measurement and comparison of human
characteristics. While its origins are ancient, the evolution of advanced scanning and
microprocessor technology brought biometrics into everyday life. Electronic hand
geometry technology first appeared in the 1970s. Recognition Systems Inc., founded
in 1986, built the first mass-produced hand geometry readers and made biometric
technology affordable for the commercial market. Today, Recognition Systems’
products are in use in every imaginable application from protecting cash vaults to
verifying parents in obstetric wards.
Principle of Operation
The Hand Reader uses low-level infrared light, optics, and a CCD (IC chip) camera to
capture a three-dimensional image of the hand. Using advanced microprocessor
technology, the Hand Reader converts the image to an electronic template. It stores the
template in a database with the user’s ID number.
To gain access, the user enters his or her ID number at the Hand Reader’s keypad or
uses an external card reader. The Hand Reader prompts the user to place his or her
hand on the reader’s platen2. The Hand Reader compares the hand on the platen with
the user’s unique template. If the images match, the Hand Reader unlocks the door or
sends the user’s ID number to a third-party access control panel for processing.
The HandKey II Reader
The Hand Reader is an intelligent access control system that can operate as a stand-
alone unit, in a network with other Hand Readers, or in a network with a host
computer. Refer to Figure 1-1 when reviewing the information in this section.
1. For the sake of using a consistent name throughout the manual, the HandKey II is referred to as
the Hand Reader for the remainder of this manual.
2. The Platen is the flat surface at the base of the Hand Reader (see Figure 1-1). This is where users
place their hands for enrollment and verification. It has guide pins to position the fingers during
use.

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Figure 1-1: The HandKey II
The Hand Reader has an integrated keypad for ID entry and reader programming. It
has two function keys (F1 and F2) that can be set to activate external devices such as a
doorbell or an automatic door. The and keys assist in data
entry and programming.
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Four different features assist the user with hand placement and read verification.
1. A light emitting diode (LED) hand placement display on the hand reader’s top
panel assists users with hand placement on the platen.
2. A liquid crystal display (LCD) shows operational data and programming menus.
3. “Red light/green light” verification LEDs quickly inform users if their verification
attempts were accepted or rejected.
4. An internal beeper provides audible feedback during keypad data entry and user
verification.

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Specifications
Table 1: Specifications
Size: 8.85 inches wide by 11.65 inches high by 8.55 inches deep (22.3 cm)
22.3 cm wide by 29.6 cm high by 21.7 cm deep
Power: 12 to 24 VDC or 12 to 24 VAC 50-60 Hz, 7 watts
Weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
Wiring: 2 twisted-pair, shielded, AWG 22 or larger (such as Belden 82732)
Temperature: -10C to +60C – non-operating/storage (14F to 140F)
0C to 45C – operating (32F to 113F)
Relative Humidity
Non-Condensing:
5% to 85% – non-operating/storage
20% to 80% – operating
Verification Time: 1 second or less
Memory Retention: 5 years using a standard internal lithium battery
Transaction Buffer: 5187 transactions
ID Number Length: 1 to 10 digits
Baud Rate: 300 to 28.8 K bps
Communications: RS-232, RS-485 4-wire (RS-422),
RS-485 2-wire, optional Ethernet, optional Modem
User Capacity: 512 users expandable to 32,512
Card Reader Input: Proximity, Wiegand, Magnetic Stripe, Bar Code
Card Reader Output: Wiegand, Magnetic Stripe, Bar Code
Duress Code: 1 leading digit, user definable
Door Controls: Lock output (open collector, sinks to ground, 100 mA max),
Request to Exit input, Door Switch input
Alarm Monitoring: Tamper, Door Forced, Duress
Event Monitoring: There is a variety of monitoring options including events such as:
Invalid ID, Time Zone Violation, ID Refused, Try Again,
Power Failure
Time Zones: 62 total – 2 fixed, 60 programmable
Auxiliary Outputs 3 user definable (open collector, sinks to ground, 100 mA max)

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Planning an Installation
Site Preparation
Before you begin installation, check the site blueprints, riser diagrams, and
specifications for important information about hand reader location and other systems
that connect to the Hand Reader. Look for any existing wall preparations and wiring
that other contractors may have installed for the Hand Readers.
Hand Reader Placement
The recommended height for the Hand Reader platen is 40 inches (102 cm) from the
finished floor. The Hand Reader should be out of the path of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic, and convenient to, but not behind the door it is controlling. Avoid placing the
Hand Reader where users must cross the swing path of the door. The Hand Reader
should be in an area where it is not exposed to excessive airborne dust, direct sunlight,
water, or chemicals.
Figure 2-1: Hand Reader Placement Rules
For the following sections, Recognition Systems does not supply hardware items such
as door control relays, door locks, switches, relays, communications or power wiring,
or power supplies (a PS-200 power supply can be purchased from Recognition
Systems to power the Hand Reader).
40 in. (102 cm.
NOTE

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Wiring
Four basic circuits typically connect to the Hand Reader:
• Power Input
• Door Control Inputs and Outputs
• Networking and Communications
• Card Reader Input and Emulation Output
Power Input
The Hand Reader requires 12 to 24 volts DC (600 mA) or 12 to 24 volts AC (7 watts).
Power can be connected either to terminals 1 and 2 on the terminal strip or through
barrel jack J12.
Terminal 1 and the center pin of jack J12 are connected together. Terminal 2 and the
sleeve of jack J12 are connected together.
A full-wave bridge rectifier input structure is used in the power supply of the Hand
Reader, making the polarity of terminals 1 and 2 irrelevant. Recognition Systems
recommends using terminal 1 for positive (+) voltage and terminal 2 for common (-)
for consistency. If J12 is used to attach power with the optional Recognition Systems
wall-mount power supply, terminal 1 will reflect +13.8 VDC (unregulated) and
terminal 2 will be power supply common.
Neither terminal 1 or terminal 2 is connected to the Hand Reader ground.
It is not necessary to use a regulated external power supply to provide power to the
Hand Reader. AWG 18 wiring is recommended. Suitable wall mount power supplies
are available from Recognition Systems with either 110 VAC or 220 VAC input
ranges.
Grounding
Recognition Systems recommends that all Hand Readers be grounded with a solid,
reliable earth ground connection. This can be accomplished by attaching a separate
wire no smaller than AWG 18 between any of the Hand Reader’s terminal strip ground
connections and a good, solid, earth ground source.
Terminal 2 is NOT directly connected to ground within the reader. Do NOT use this pin
to establish earth ground. Use any one of the following ground terminals: 8, 10, 12,
14, 18, 20, 22, 24, or 26.
This connection establishes a common ground return point used to protect internal
semiconductor devices from ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) and from external signal
line transients. It also provides a common signal level reference point between
externally networked Hand Readers. Recognition Systems recommends that the earth
ground source be identified by a qualified electrician familiar with electrical codes as
well as wiring and grounding techniques.
NOTE
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Battery Backup Operation
The Hand Reader uses an internal switching regulator to obtain internal operational
power. It accepts input voltages from 12 to 24 VDC or 12 to 24 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz.
An optional power-fail protection circuit board can be attached to the main circuit
board to provide and control battery backup. The design of the internal power supply
is such that any range of the above input voltages may be used and still provide proper
battery charge voltage and battery backup operation. Switch-over to battery power is
automatic and occurs when the input voltage falls to approximately 10.5 volts. At that
time the internal battery charger is disabled to save power and uninterrupted operation
continues on battery power.
When input power is restored, the Hand Reader switches off of battery operation and
the battery charger is re-enabled to recharge the battery. Battery charge voltage is set at
approximately 13.65 volts, and battery charge current is limited to approximately 50
mA. A fully discharged battery requires approximately 12 hours of charge to fully
recover.
Additional options installed and specific configurations within the Hand Reader make
it difficult to predict precisely how long battery support will last, but in general two
hours of battery operation can be expected. While operating on battery backup due to
loss of main input power, the battery output voltage is constantly monitored by
internal circuitry. If the battery voltage reaches approximately 9.5 volts the Hand
Reader automatically shuts down. This is done to prevent full exhaustion of the
battery. A yellow indicator on the top panel illuminates to indicate that the Hand
Reader is running off of battery power. This indicator extinguishes when main input
power is restored.
Shunt J7 which is located immediately in front of the DIP switches on the main logic
board (see Figure 3-3) enables or disables battery operation on those Hand Readers
equipped with optional battery backup. If a Hand Reader does not have the optional
battery backup package installed, J7 is not used. On Hand Readers equipped with the
battery backup option, J7 allows service personnel a mechanism for disabling battery
backup operation before removal of main input power. To fully power down a Hand
Reader equipped with battery backup, remove or reposition shunt J7 so that the two
pins protruding up from the main logic board are not connected to each other. This
effectively opens the circuit, removing the battery from any internal circuitry. Main
input power can then be removed and the Hand Reader will fully shut down. Once the
Hand Reader has fully shut down, shunt J7 may be reinstalled. The design of the
power supply is such that main input power must be reapplied to re-enable the battery
protection mechanism. If shunt J7 is not properly installed, the internal backup battery
will not be charged, and in the event of a main input power loss, the Hand Reader will
shut down.

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The Hand Reader with the battery backup option uses a 12 volt 800 ma/hour sealed
lead acid battery to provide backup battery power. This battery is located immediately
inside the rear panel of the Hand Reader and plugs into jack J4 on the keypad control
circuit board located in the top of the chassis.
Door Control Output
The Hand Reader can operate a door in two different modes: lock output and card
reader emulation. The wiring for each mode is significantly different.
Lock Output Mode
In the lock output mode, the Hand Reader acts as an intelligent access reader signaling
a lock relay or controller to unlock the door. It also monitors the status of the door. The
decision to unlock the door is made by the Hand Reader after a valid verification.
Users may be assigned time restrictions to limit access during specified hours or days.
Card Reader Emulation Mode
In card reader emulation mode, the Hand Reader outputs Wiegand, magnetic stripe, or
some other card reader signal, typically to an access control panel when a user
successfully verifies. This mode makes integrating with existing access control
systems fast and simple. On retrofit applications, the existing card reader wiring can
be used to connect the Hand Reader to the panel if it has AWG 22 or larger conductors
and is in good condition.
The standard Hand Reader emulation format is for a 26-bit Wiegand card using an 8-
bit facility code. Other formats and card reader technology emulations are available.
Consult the factory for formats other than 26-bit Wiegand.
The ID number may be entered via the integrated keypad or an external card reader.
• If the user enters the ID number from the keypad, the Hand Reader sends the ID
number to the access panel in the specified card format with a pre-programmed
facility code.
• If the ID number is entered via the card reader, the Hand Reader stores the card
data and then sends the data, unmodified, to the access panel when the user
successfully verifies.
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Inputs and Outputs
In addition to the Lock and Auxiliary Output and the Card Reader Emulation Output,
the Hand Reader has additional inputs and outputs for use with alarms and other
controllers.
• Three Programmable Auxiliary Outputs
• Door Monitor Switch Input
• Request to Exit Input
• Card Reader Input for Wiegand or Magnetic Stripe
• Two Auxiliary Inputs
An open collector transistor driver drives each one of these outputs. Open collector
refers to a transistor configuration capable of sinking current (by “pulling down” one
side of a load to ground) but not able to source current – e.g. the transistor output is
incapable of supplying current to drive up the output voltage and must rely on an
external voltage source to accomplish this.
Hand Reader outputs, when measured to ground, generally show around 4.5 volts
when they are inactive and no load is attached. This voltage is developed by a
combination diode and series resistor pull up to the internal +5 volt supply of the Hand
Reader. These outputs are pulled up internally to insure that they remain in a known
condition if used to output Wiegand or magnetic stripe data to some external device.
If one of the outputs is shorted to ground, there will be approximately 5 mA of current
flowing through the short, but no damage will occur. Because of the open collector
structure of the outputs, each output is free to float to whatever external voltage is
applied (when inactive). For example, if one side of a relay coil is connected to an
external +12 volt power source and the other side of the relay coil is measured with
respect to the ground of the external power source, the measurement will be +12 volts.
If the ground of the external power source (+12 volt return) is tied to the ground of the
Hand Reader, and the free relay coil wire connected to the LOCK output, the LOCK
output pin will read +12 volts also (when inactive). This is because the LOCK output
is not active and free to “float” to whatever external voltage is applied. When a hand is
verified, the LOCK output becomes active and essentially looks like a short to the
Hand Reader ground. This “short” causes the full +12 volts of the external power
source to be placed across the relay coil, energizing the relay. The ground of the
external +12 volt source must be tied to the Hand Reader ground to make a complete
circuit path.
All Hand Reader outputs are rated at +24 volts DC maximum with a maximum current
draw of 100 mA. This means that it is acceptable to use up to a +24 volt DC external
power supply to energize external devices. Whatever external relay is used should be
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coil is rated at 15 volts, a 15 volt external power supply should be used. In no case
should the external voltage be higher than +24 VDC.
Each Hand Reader has a protection mechanism built in to protect against voltage
transients (spikes) coming back into the Hand Reader from an external relay coil.
Transients from an “opening” or de-energizing relay coil can reach several hundred
volts. This protection is on all Hand Reader outputs and will limit reverse spikes to
approximately 28 volts to protect the open collector transistor driver. Hand Reader
outputs are NOT designed to switch AC voltages. DC voltages MUST be used and the
correct polarities MUST be maintained.
Relays or devices connected to the lock and auxiliary outputs must not exceed 0.1 A
current draw.
Networking and Communications
Hand Reader networking and communications can be configured in one of five ways:
• as a stand-alone Hand Reader
• as a master or remote Hand Reader in a Hand Reader network
• as a remote Hand Reader in a Hand Reader network connected to a host PC
• as a remote network connected via optional Modem to host PC
• remote network connected via optional Ethernet to host PC
Stand-alone Hand Reader
When installed as a stand-alone access control system there is no communication
wiring to other Hand Readers or to a host computer. Power input and control output
wiring are all that are required. An RS-232 serial printer output is available for event
logging (refer to the Printer section on page 13). Recognition Systems highly
recommends using Backhand™ software to backup template information stored in the
Hand Reader.
Master or Remote Hand Reader in a Hand Reader Network
Multiple Hand Readers can be linked together in a Hand Reader network.
• Up to 32 Hand Readers can be linked together on a 2-wire RS-485 or 4-wire RS-
422 network (see Figure 3-1).
• Two twisted-pair, shielded, AWG 22 (or larger) wire should be used (Recognition
Systems recommends Belden 82732 or its equivalent).
• The wiring must be a “daisy chain” network from Hand Reader to Hand Reader
and must not exceed 4,000 feet (1220 meters) in total length.
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The master/remote network requires user enrollment at the “master” Hand Reader. The
master Hand Reader distributes hand template data with ID numbers and time
restrictions (if any) to the other Hand Readers in the network. Users removed at the
master Hand Reader are automatically removed from the remote readers. A printer
connected to the master Hand Reader will report transactions from all Hand Readers
on the network.
The master/remote network is highly effective with systems using card reader
emulation mode for user populations smaller than 500 people since it does not require
a host computer to manage the Hand Reader template database. Recognition Systems
highly recommends using Backhand™ software to backup template information
stored in the Hand Reader.
Remote Hand Reader in a Hand Reader Network Connected to a Host PC
Multiple Hand Readers can be linked to a personal computer (PC) for an integrated
access control network. Real time monitoring of door status and a variety of alarm
types can be done with Recognition Systems’ HandNet for Windows™ (Recognition
Systems model number HN-300) software. To run HandNet for Windows™ the
computer must be PC compatible, using a Pentium™-166 or faster microprocessor and
it must have a CD-ROM.
• The HandNet software can monitor over 1,000 Hand Readers simultaneously.
• An unlimited number of sites can be created with up to 32 Hand Readers per site.
• The Hand Readers report all transactions to the PC. The HandNet software records
all transactions and displays a variety of reports generated from this information.
• Template management is handled automatically.
• Users may enroll at any Hand Reader in the system. The PC collects the data and
distributes it to other Hand Readers in the network.
• Access may be restricted by time and by Hand Reader via HandNet’s access
profiles and by the use of time zones.
Typically, Hand Reader networks link to a PC using a 4-wire RS-485 (RS-422)
connection. These networks have the following requirements.
• Two twisted pair, shielded, AWG 22 wire or larger should be used (Recognition
Systems recommends Belden No. 82723 or equivalent cable).
• Hand Readers must be wired together in a “daisy chain” network from Hand
Reader to Hand Reader and then to the host PC. The total length of the wiring must
not exceed 4,000 feet per network.
• The network requires an RS-485(422) to RS-232 converter (Recognition Systems
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Recognition Systems’ optional HandNet for Windows™ software allows
programming of most of the remote Hand Reader setups from the computer. However,
each Hand Reader on the network requires the setting of an address. Hand Reader
addresses may be repeated, but only on different sites. Display language, date format
changes, and the communication mode must also be set at the Hand Reader.
Remote Hand Reader Connected to a Host PC via Optional Modem
An optional, internal “answer only” 14.4 bps modem is available for Hand Readers.
This modem is designed for operation with United States phone systems. Site wiring
should conform to standard telephone wiring standards and terminate at the Hand
Reader with a standard RJ-11 modular phone jack. Each Hand Reader with a modem
includes a 12-inch (30 cm) cable for the final connection between the phone jack and
the Hand Reader modem. Modem Hand Readers may be networked with up to 31 non-
modem Hand Readers using RS-485 4-wire (RS-422) wiring. Refer to the Using a
Modem in a HandKey Network Application Note (available from Recognition
Systems) for detailed information.
Remote Hand Reader Connected to a Host PC via Optional Ethernet
The Hand Reader is available with an optional, internal Ethernet communications
module for TCP/IP communications. The wiring must conform to 10BaseT standards.
Typically, network wiring terminates at the Hand Reader with a standard RJ-45
modular jack. The cable from the jack to the Hand Reader is not provided with the
Ethernet option. The IP address and Gateway are entered at the Hand Reader in the
SET SERIAL menu. The Subnet Mask is automatically calculated based on the class
of the IP address. Ethernet Hand Readers may be networked with up to 31 non-
Ethernet Hand Readers using RS-422 twisted pair cable. Refer to the Using an
Ethernet HandKey Network Application Note (available from Recognition Systems)
for detailed information.
Printer
You can connect a serial printer to a Hand Reader. A printer connected to the master
Hand Reader (in a master-remote application) will print every event as it occurs. A
printer connected to a remote Hand Reader will print only the events that occur at that
Hand Reader. Recognition Systems Inc. does not supply serial printers. Refer to the
Printer String Information Application Note (available from Recognition Systems) for
detailed information.