Recognition Systems HandPunch 1000 User manual

HandPunch 1000
Manual
ATR Systems, Inc.
Time & Labor Management Solutions
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P/N: 70100-6009 Version 3.0

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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.
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Document Part Number: 70100-6009 – Revision 3 – July, 2003
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Biometrics 3
Principle of Operation 4
Specifications 6
Planning an Installation 9
Site Preparation 9
HandPunch Placement 9
Wiring 10
Power Input 10
Battery Backup Operation 10
HandPunch to Host Computer Connection 11
RS-232 Host Computer Connection 11
Modem Host Computer Connection 11
Mechanical Installation 13
Wall Plate Installation 13
Wiring Connections 17
Erasing the Memory 21
Closing the HandPunch 23
Enter Command Menu 25
If No One is Enrolled in the HandPunch 25
If Users are Enrolled in the HandPunch 25
Navigating Command Menus 27
Programming the HandPunch 29
System Management 31
Service Menu 32
Setup Menu 34
Management Menu 37
Enrollment Menu 39
Special Menu 43
HandPunch Maintenance 45
Appendix A - Installation Tips 47
Appendix B - Differences in Board Layout 49
Appendix C - Old Board Configuration 51

Appendix D - Troubleshooting 63
Glossary 65
Limited Warranty 67

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Introduction
The HandPunch 1000 is a member of the Recognition Systems’ line of biometric
hand geometry Time and Attendance Terminals1. The HandPunch records and
stores the three-dimensional shape of the human hand for comparison and
identity verification. Upon verification, the HandPunch records the time, date,
user ID number, and collected time and attendance data for collection by a host
computer. The HandPunch can communicate with a host computer.
The HandPunch provides proof-positive employee identification combined with
the sophisticated operating features one expects in a modern Time and
Attendance Terminal. Because of this unique combination of capabilities, the
HandPunch provides the most accurate Time and Attendance data collection
terminal available. The key features of the HandPunch include:
• Transaction Buffer
- 5,120 event capacity
• Programmable Clock and Date Formats and Daylight Savings Switch-over
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 employee attendance in hospitals.
1. For the sake of using a consistent name throughout the manual, the HandPunch 1000
terminal is referred to as the HandPunch for the remainder of this manual.

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Principle of
Operation
The HandPunch uses low-level infrared light, optics, and a CMOS (IC chip)
camera to capture a three-dimensional image of the hand. Using advanced
microprocessor technology, the HandPunch converts the image to an electronic
template. It stores the template in a database with the user’s ID number.
To gain punch, the user enters his or her ID number at the HandPunch’s keypad
or uses an external card reader. The HandPunch prompts the user to place his or
her hand on the HandPunch’s platen1. The HandPunch compares the hand on
the platen with the user’s unique template. If the images match, the HandPunch
records the transaction for processing.
The
HandPunch
Terminal
The HandPunch is a time and attendance terminal designed for use with time
and attendance software. Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 5 when reviewing the
information in this section.
The HandPunch has an integrated keypad for ID entry (see Figure 1-1). The
and keys are used for data entry and programming.
Four different features assist the user with hand placement and read verification.
1. A light emitting diode (LED) hand placement display on the HandPunch’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 verifica-
tion attempts were rejected or accepted.
4. An internal beeper provides audible feedback during keypad data entry and
user verification.
1. The Platen is the flat surface at the base of the HandPunch (see Figure 1-1). This is where
users place their hands for enrollment and verification. It has guide pins to assist
positioning the fingers during use.
CLEAR ENTER

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Figure 1-1: The HandPunch 1000
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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 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) – 7 lbs (3.2 kg) with optional backup battery
Temperature: -10°C to +60°C – non-operating/storage (14°F to 140°F)
5°C to 40°C – operating (40°F to 110°F)
Relative Humidity Non-
Condensing:
5% to 95% – non-operating/storage (non-condensing)
20% to 80% – operating
Verification Time: 1 second or less
Memory Retention: 5 years using a standard internal lithium battery
Transaction Buffer: 5,120 transactions
ID Number Length: 1 to 10 digits
Baud Rate: 300 to 28.8 K bps
Communications: RS-232, optional Modem
User Capacity: 50 users

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Options The HandPunch has the following options available.
• Backup Battery Support See Technical Note 70200-0012 –
Rev. D
• Modem Communication See Technical Note 70200-0013 –
Rev. D
Recommended European Power Supply:
Ault, Inc.
7300 Boone Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN 55428 USA
PH: 612-493-1900
E-mail: [email protected]
Part number: D48-121000-A040G
230 VAC Input, 12 VDC @ 1Amp output (unregulated)
Ault style #41 connector (barrel plug)
approved
recyclable

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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 HandPunch location and for other
systems that connect to the HandPunch. Look for any existing wall preparations
and wiring that other contractors may have installed for the HandPunch. A wire
routing layout diagram (see Figure 3-2 on page 15) is provided to assist in
planning wire routing.
HandPunch
Placement
The recommended height for the HandPunch platen is 40 inches1(102 cm) from
the finished floor. The HandPunch should be out of the path of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic, and convenient to the door it is controlling. Avoid placing the
HandPunch where users must cross the swing path of the door. The HandPunch
should be in an area where it is not exposed to excessive airborne dust, direct
sunlight, water, or chemicals.
Figure 2-1: HandPunch Placement Rules
For the following sections, Recognition Systems does not supply hardware
items such as power or communications wiring.
1. This height conforms to ADA standards.
40 in. (102 cm.)
NOTE

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Wiring Two basic circuits typically connect to the HandPunch:
• Power Input
• HandPunch to Host Computer
- RS-232
- modem
The minimum wire size for these circuits is AWG 22; the maximum is AWG 18.
Power Input The HandPunch 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. The HandPunch comes with a 120 VAC to 13.5 VDC power
supply (Class 2, Model No. P48131000A010G – 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 21 W, 13.5
VDC output @ 1000mA). An optional 220 VAC to 13.5 VDC power supply is also
available.
To power the HandPunch with this power supply, a 120 VAC (or 220 VAC as
applicable) duplex outlet must be within 5 feet of the HandPunch. The power
supply has a 6-foot cable to provide a comfortable reach between power outlet
and HandPunch. The barrel jack at the end of the power supply’s cable is
connected to J12 on the HandPunch PCB.
Do not connect a HandPunch’s power supply to a switched duplex outlet. The
HandPunch must have a constant source of power for proper operation.
Battery
Backup
Operation
An optional power-fail protection circuit board can be attached to the main
circuit board to provide and control battery backup. 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
HandPunch and plugs into jack J4 on the keypad control circuit board located in
the top of the chassis.
The design of the HandPunch’s 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 backup battery charger is disabled to save power, and uninterrupted
operation continues on battery power.
When input power is restored, the HandPunch 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 HandPunch
make it difficult to predict precisely how long battery support will last, but in
WARNING

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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 HandPunch 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 HandPunch is running on battery power. This
indicator turns off 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 4-1 on page 17), enables or disables battery operation on
those HandPunches equipped with optional battery backup. If a HandPunch
does not have the optional battery backup package installed, J7 is not used. On
HandPunches 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 HandPunch 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 HandPunch will fully shut down. Once the HandPunch 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 HandPunch will shut down.
HandPunch to
Host
Computer
Connection
HandPunch/host computer communications can be configured in one of two
ways:
• via a direct RS-232 connection
• via an optional Modem connection
RS-232 Host
Computer
Connection
A direct HandPunch connection to a host computer can be made through an 4-
conductor cable in an RS-232 serial configuration. A 6’ or 50’ cable may be
purchased through RSI or a wiring diagram for the RS-232 to host computer
connection is found on Table 2 on page 18
Modem Host
Computer
Connection
The HandPunch is also available with an optional modem module for telephone
line communications between the HandPunch network and the host computer.
When connecting via modem, one HandPunch terminal must be configured with
the modem option. This terminal will communicate with the host computer.

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To make the modem connection, a telephone jack must be installed on or in the
wall behind the modem HandPunch terminal. Position the RJ-11 jack location
using the template provided in this manual (see Figure 3-2 on page 15). The
short black cable provided with the modem HandPunch connects the terminal to
the telephone jack. Figure 4-4 on page 19 a wiring diagram for a modem to host
computer connection.

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Mechanical Installation
Select an installation location based on the guidelines provided in the Planning
an Installation section beginning on page 9.
Wall Plate Installation
Wall Preparation
For the following procedure protect the HandPunch from the dust and debris
generated during the wall plate installation process.
1. Remove the wall plate from the packing carton. Refer to Figure 3-1 for all
wall plate references in the following section.
Figure 3-1: Wall Plate
2. Measure and mark a point 48 1/2 inches (123 cm) from the surface of the
finished floor. This point will correspond to the Leveling Hole where the top-
center point of the HandPunch should be mounted.
3. For a hollow wall, drive a small nail into the wall at the mark and hang the
wall plate from the Leveling Hole located near the top of the wall plate.
4. For a solid wall, hold the wall plate against the wall, centering the Leveling
Hole over the mark in the wall.
WARNING
2 UPPER SCREWS
HOLE
SURFACE
CONDUIT
ENTRY

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5. Align a bubble level with the top edge of the wall plate and gently rotate the
wall plate until the bubble level shows that the top edge of the wall plate is
level.
6. Secure the plate to the wall using heavy masking tape.
7. Using the wall plate as a template, mark the locations of the two upper screw
holes and the three lower screw holes.
8. For a concealed wiring connection, trace the outline of the open area in the
center of the wall plate. Identify and mark a 1/2 inch hole through which the
HandPunch’s wiring will be mounted.
9. For a surface conduit wiring connection, mark the two conduit clamp holes
at the right side of the wall plate.
10. Remove the wall plate, masking tape, and the nail (if used).
Mounting the
Wall Plate
1. For a hollow wall, use the provided hardware to mount the wall plate. Use the
two auger style fasteners for the upper two mounting holes. Use the toggle
bolts for the three lower mounting holes.
2. For a solid wall, use expansion bolts to mount the wall plate. For all five
mounting holes, drill a 1/4 inch diameter hole, 1/4 of an inch deeper than the
length of the expansion anchor.
Routing the
Wiring
1. Refer to Figure 3-2 on page 15 for a template diagram to assist in routing
wiring.
2. For a concealed wiring connection, drill a 1/2 inch hole in a convenient loca-
tion within the open area of the wall plate. Pull the wiring to enter the Hand-
Punch through this hole in the open area.
3. For a surface conduit wiring connection, drill a 1/4 inch diameter hole, 1/4 of
an inch deeper than the length of the expansion anchor for each of the two
conduit clamp holes. Route 1/2 inch, flexible conduit to the HandPunch, end-
ing the conduit between the two conduit clamp holes. Pull the wiring to enter
the HandPunch through the conduit. Pull 18 inches of wire past the end of
the conduit to allow enough space for final connection to the HandPunch.
4. Clear all dust and debris away from the HandPunch mounting location.

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Figure 3-2: HandPunch Wire Routing Layout
Dust and debris surrounding the HandPunch can drastically affect the terminal’s
operation. It is important to ensure the HandPunch mounting location is free
from dust and debris.
Attaching the
HandPunch
1 Remove the HandPunch from its carton.
2. Align the sleeves of the back plate with the pins of the wall plate and slide the
HandPunch to the left as shown in Figure X-X.
Wall Plate
Finished Floor
C
L
HandPunch
SURFACE
CONDUIT
ENTRY POINT
C
L
42.5"
(108 cm)
42.75"
(108.6 cm)
50" Reference
(127 cm)
to Top of
Wall Plate
NOTE

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Figure 3-3: Attaching the HandPunch to the Wall Plate
REAR OF TERMINAL
2
UPPER SCREWS
HOLE
SURFACE
CONDUIT
ENTRY

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Wiring Connections
Once the HandPunch is attached to the wall plate the wiring connections to the
HandPunch can be made (see Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1: Board Layout
Wiring
Examples
Table 2 on page 16 provides the pinouts for the RS-232 Serial Host Computer
Connection.
Figure 4-2 on page 16 provides a diagram of the RS-232 Connector.
Figure 4-3 on page 17 provides a Serial Connection diagram
Figure 4-4 on page 17 provides a Host PC to HandPunch Modem Network wiring
diagram (Modem wiring is a HandPunch option).
WALL
Serial RS-232
Optional Modem
Wall Plate
Top of
Terminal
Top of HandPunch
Power
Connectors
J7 Battery
Jumper
Reset
Switch

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Figure 4-2: J4 - RS-232 Jack Pinout
Table 2: RS-232 Serial Connection
J8 Pin Signal Connection
1 GND Ground
2 RXD Receive Data Input (from external device)
3 TXD Transmit Data Output (to external device)
4 RTS Ready to Send Output (to external device)
1234
RS-232 Pins