suprema BioStation A2 User manual

English
Version 1.00
BioStation A2
USER GUIDE
www.supremainc.com
EN 102.00.BSA2 V1.00A

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Contents
Safety Instructions............................................................................................4
Introduction ......................................................................................................6
Components ...................................................................................................................................................6
Name and function of each part ....................................................................................................................7
Cables and connectors .............................................................................................................................9
How to enroll a fingerprint correctly...........................................................................................................10
Selecting a finger for fingerprint input.................................................................................................10
Fingerprint enroll method .....................................................................................................................10
Admin Menu................................................................................................... 11
All Menus ......................................................................................................................................................11
User ................................................................................................................. 12
Registering user information.......................................................................................................................12
Modifying user information.........................................................................................................................13
Delete All Users ............................................................................................................................................13
View User Usage ...........................................................................................................................................13
Authentication ............................................................................................... 14
Auth Mode ....................................................................................................................................................14
Modifying Auth Mode ............................................................................................................................14
Delete Auth Mode ..................................................................................................................................15
Add Auth Mode.......................................................................................................................................15
Operation .....................................................................................................................................................15
Fingerprint....................................................................................................................................................15
NETWORK ....................................................................................................... 17
Network Settings..........................................................................................................................................17
Ethernet ..................................................................................................................................................17
Wireless...................................................................................................................................................17
Server......................................................................................................................................................18
Serial Settings ..............................................................................................................................................19
RS-485 .....................................................................................................................................................19
DISPLAY & SOUND ......................................................................................... 20
Device ............................................................................................................. 21
Camera..........................................................................................................................................................21
Relay .............................................................................................................................................................21
Date & Time...................................................................................................................................................21
Device Info....................................................................................................................................................22
Memory Info .................................................................................................................................................22
USB Memory .................................................................................................................................................22
Restart Device ..............................................................................................................................................22
Restore Default.............................................................................................................................................23
T&A Mode ....................................................................................................... 24
EVENT LOG ..................................................................................................... 25
Search Log ....................................................................................................................................................25
Detail View Log.............................................................................................................................................25

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Delete All Logs..............................................................................................................................................26
View Log Usage ............................................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 27
Checklist before reporting a failure ............................................................................................................27
Product Specifications .................................................................................. 28
Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................29
FCC compliance information ........................................................................ 30
EU Declaration of Conformity (CE) ............................................................... 30
Appendix ........................................................................................................ 31
Escape clause................................................................................................................................................31
Copyright notice...........................................................................................................................................31

Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Observe the following instructions to use the product safely and prevent any risk of injury or property damage.
Warning
Noncompliance of instructions could lead to serious injury or death.
Installation
Do not install the product in a place with direct sunlight, moisture, dust, or soot.
•A fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not install the product in a place with heat from an electric heater.
•A fire or electric shock may occur due to overheating.
Install the product in a dry place.
•Otherwise, a product damage or electric shock may occur due to moisture.
Install the product in a place with no electromagnetic interference.
•Otherwise, a product damage or electric shock may occur.
The user should not install or repair the product independently.
•A fire, electric shock, or personal injury may occur.
•If the product has been damaged due to independent installation or repair of the product by the user, free A/S service will not be
provided.
Usage
Do not allow liquids such as water, beverages, or chemicals get into the product.
•A fire, electric shock, or product damage may occur.
Caution
Noncompliance of instructions could lead to minor injury or product damage.
Installation
Do not install the power supply cable in a place where people pass by.
•Product damage or physical injury may occur.
Do not install the product near a highly magnetic object such as a magnet, TV, (especially CRT) monitor, or speaker.
•A product failure may occur.
Use only a power supply adaptor of D.C 12 V and 500 mA or higher.
•If the proper power is not used, the product may not operate normally.
If installing the product outside where the product is completely exposed, it is recommended to install the product together with
the enclosure.
Use a separate power supply for Secure I/O 2, electric lock and BioStation A2 respectively.
•If connecting and using the power supply to these devices together, the devices may malfunction.
Keep at least 10cm distances between the devices when install multiple devices.
•Otherwise, RF performance is affect to the other device, the devices may not operate normally.

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Operation
Do not drop the product or apply an impact to the product.
•A product failure may occur.
Manage the password with care not to disclose it to others and change the password periodically.
•Otherwise, illegal intrusion may occur.
Do not press the buttons on the product forcibly or using a sharp tool.
•A product failure may occur.
Be careful not to contaminate or damage the fingerprint contact unit with a dirty hand or foreign substances.
•Deterioration in fingerprint authentication performance and a product failure may occur.
When cleaning the product, wipe the product with a soft and dry cloth and no water, benzene or alcohol.
•Otherwise, a product failure may occur.
BioStation A2 uses capacitive buttons and screen. If the environment is moist from wet weather or the product surface is smeared
with a lot of water, wipe off the product with a dry towel before using it.
RTC battery
Replacing the battery with an incorrect type of battery may cause explosion.
Discard the battery according to the appropriate regional or international waste regulations.

Introduction
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Introduction
Components
•Components may vary according to the installation environment.
•For additional content regarding product installation, access the Suprema website (www.suprema.co.kr) and view the installation guide.
Note
BioStation A2
Wall bracket
Fixing screw
(4 EA)
PVC anchor
(4 EA)
Diode
(1 EA)
Connection cable
(2 pins 1 EA, 3 pins 2 EA, 4 pins 4 EA)
Ferrite core
(1 EA)
Drilling template
Quick guide
120 Ω resistor
(1 EA)

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Name and function of each part
Name Description
Microphone Delivers the voice of the user when the interphone is connected.
LCD screen Provides UI for operation.
Menu button ( ) Displays the list of menus.
Home button ( ) Navigates to the home screen.
Cancel button ( ) Navigates back to the previous screen.
Speaker Delivers sound.
LED lamp Indicates the operational status of the product with the color of the LED lamp.
Fingerprint
authentication unit
Part to scan the fingerprint for entrance.
RF card authentication
unit
Part to scan the card for entrance.
USB memory slot Connects USB memory.
Mini USB cable slot Will be supported in the future.
TTL input (4 pins) Connects the TTL input cable.
Fingerprint authentication
unit
Menu button
LED lamp
Microphone
LCD screen
USB memory slot
TTL input (4 pins)
Power supply (2 pins)
Relay 0 (3 pins)
RF card authentication unit
Mini USB cable slot
Speaker
Camera
Home button
Cancel button
Ethernet
Relay 1 (3 pins)
Wiegand input (4 pins)
Wiegand output (4 pins)
RS-485 (4 pins)

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RS-485 (4 pins) Connects the RS-485 cable.
Relay (3 pins) Connects the relay cable.
Power supply (2 pins) Connects the power supply cable.
Ethernet Connects the Ethernet cable.
Wiegand input (4 pins) Connects the Wiegand input and output cable.
Wiegand output (4 pins) Connects the Wiegand input and output cable.

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Cables and connectors
Power
Pin Name Color
1
PWR +VDC
Red (white stripe)
2
PWR GND
Black (white stripe)
Relay
Pin Name Color
1
RLY NO
White
2
RLY COM
Blue
3
RLY NC
Orange
RS-485
Pin Name Color
1
485 TRXP
Blue
2
485 TRXN
Yellow
3
485 GND
Black
4
SH GND
Gray
TTL input
Pin Name Color
1
TTL IN0
Red
2
TTL IN1
Yellow
3
TTL GND
Black
4
SH GND
Gray
Wiegand input and output
Pin Name Color
1
WG D0
Green
2
WG D1
White
3
WG GND
Black
4 SH GND Gray

Introduction
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How to enroll a fingerprint correctly
In order to improve the fingerprint authentication rate, enroll the fingerprint correctly. BioStation A2 can recognize a fingerprint even if the
angle and position of a user's fingerprint input change. If you enroll a fingerprint with attention to the following matters, the authentication
rate can be improved.
Selecting a finger for fingerprint input
•In preparation for a situation in which the fingerprint of a specific finger cannot be used, for
example if the user is lifting a load with one hand or a finger gets hurt, up to 10 fingerprints for
each user can be enrolled.
•In the case of a user whose fingerprint cannot be recognized well, the authentication rate can be
improved by enrolling the same finger twice repeatedly.
•If a finger has a cut or the fingerprint is blurry, select another finger for the fingerprint.
•It is recommended to use the index finger or the middle finger when scanning the fingerprint. The
authentication rate can be reduced if it is difficult to place another finger at the center of
fingerprint sensor accurately.
Fingerprint enroll method
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When a message saying “Scan the fingerprint.” is displayed on the LCD screen for enrolling the fingerprint, place the finger with the
fingerprint you wish to enroll on the fingerprint authentication unit and press the finger gently for better authentication.
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When the re-input screen is displayed after a beep sound, scan the fingerprint of the enrolled finger again (scan the fingerprint of a
finger to be enrolled twice).
Cautions for enrolling a fingerprint
When a fingerprint is recognized, it is compared with the initially registered fingerprint, so the initial fingerprint enroll is the most important. Pay
attention to the following matters when enrolling the fingerprint.
•Place the finger deep enough to contact with the sensor completely.
•Place the center of the fingerprint in the center of the sensor.
•If a finger has a cut or the fingerprint is blurry, select another finger for the fingerprint.
•Scan the fingerprint correctly without moving according to the instruction on the screen.
•If you make the finger upright so that the contact area with the sensor is decreased or the angle of finger is warped, fingerprint authentication may
not be performed.
When the fingerprint recognition fails
BioStation A2 can recognize a fingerprint regardless of a change of season or finger condition. However, the authentication rate may vary according to
the external environment or fingerprint input method.
If the fingerprint authentication cannot be done smoothly, it is recommended to take the following measures.
•If the finger is smeared with water or sweat, dry off the finger and then scan the finger.
•If the finger is too dry, blow your breath on the fingertips and then scan the finger.
•If the finger has a cut, register the fingerprint of another finger.
•The initially enrolled fingerprint often may have not been scanned correctly, so enroll the fingerprint again according to ‘Cautions for enrolling a
fingerprint’.
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Admin Menu
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Admin Menu
All Menus
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Select the desired menu.
•In case the administrator has not been designated, the menu screen will be displayed when you press .
Note

User
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User
Registering user information
The user information including fingerprints can be registered.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press User > .
3Select and set the desired item. When you press OK, the user information will be registered.
•:Take a picture of a user with the built-in camera.
•ID: Enter the user ID you wish to register. A number between 1 and 4294967295 can be entered for ID.
•Name: Enter the user name.
•Validity Period: Set a Start Date and End Date to use the user account. When you press the first date, you can set Start Date, and when you press
the second date, you can set End Date.
•Access Group: Select an access group for the user. Access groups can be registered only in BioStar 2.
•User Level: Select the level you wish to assign to a user.
•Fingerprint: Enroll a fingerprint for user authentication. Press and enroll the fingerprint. Scan the fingerprint of a finger you wish to enroll, and
then scan the fingerprint of the same finger again. To enroll an additional fingerprint, press again.
•Card: Register a card for user authentication. Press and scan the card which will be assigned to the user. To register an additional card, press
again.
•PIN: Enter the PIN you wish to use. Enter the PIN you wish to use, and then enter the same PIN again for confirmation. Enter a number between 4
and 16 digits to prevent leaking.
•Duress: Select a fingerprint to be used as a duress fingerprint. This can be used only when 2 or more fingerprints have been enrolled.
•Private Auth Mode: Change the authentication method according to the user.
Available menus vary according to the set user level.
•None: This is the general user level and menus cannot be accessed.
•Administrator: All menus can be accessed.
•Configuration: AUTHENTICATION, DISPLAY & SOUND, DEVICE, NETWORK menus can be accessed.
•User Mgmt: USER menu can be accessed.
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Modifying user information
User Mgmt or Administrator can modify the registered user information. A fingerprint or card can be added, and PIN and level can be
modified.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press User > .
3Select your search terms. You can search for a user by ID, name, fingerprint or card.
4Select the user you wish to modify and press . Modify the information by referring to Registering user information.
•To delete a user, press and then press OK.
•Access Groups can be registered in BioStar 2. For detailed contents regarding registering an access group, refer to BioStar 2 Administrator's
manual.
Delete All Users
You can delete all registered users at once.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press User > and select Delete All or a user you wish to delete.
3When you press OK, all registered users will be deleted.
View User Usage
You can see the number of registered users, fingerprints and cards at a glance.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press User > .
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Authentication
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Authentication
Auth Mode
Modifying Auth Mode
You can set the authentication method and schedule according to each credential. You can set up to 3 auth modes.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press Authentication > Auth Mode.
3Select the auth mode you wish to change.
4When you press , the selected credential will be deleted, and when you press , available credentials to be added will be
displayed on the screen.
5Set the desired auth mode and select a schedule.
Category Description
Fingerprint •: Mode to use a fingerprint only
•+ : Mode to authenticate with a fingerprint and then enter PIN
Card
•: Mode to use a card only
•+ : Mode to authenticate with a card and then authenticate with a fingerprint
•+ : Mode to authenticate with a card and then enter PIN
•+ / : Mode to authenticate with a card and then authenticate with a fingerprint or
enter PIN
•+ + : Mode to authenticate with a card and then use both fingerprint
authentication and PIN input.
ID
•+ : Mode to enter ID and then authenticate with a fingerprint
•+ : Mode to enter ID and then enter PIN
•+ / : Mode to enter ID and then authenticate with a fingerprint or enter PIN
•+ + : Mode to enter ID and then use both fingerprint authentication and PIN input
6When you press OK, settings will be saved.
•A schedule can be set in BioStar 2. If there is no set schedule, only Always Use can be selected.
•For detailed contents regarding setting a schedule, refer to BioStar 2 Administrator's manual.
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Delete Auth Mode
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press Authentication > Auth Mode.
3Press and select an item to delete.
4When you press OK, the selected item will be deleted.
Add Auth Mode
You can register up to 3 auth modes.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press Authentication > Auth Mode.
3Press .
4Set the desired auth mode by pressing , and then select a schedule.
5When you press OK, the auth mode will be added.
Operation
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press AUTHENTICATION and then modify items below Operation.
•Face Detection: When you set Face Detection, BioStation A2 can detect real face, and authentication can be done only when a face is detected
after authenticating with a fingerprint, card, or PIN.
•Server Matching: When you set Server Matching, the user authentication is not carried out in the device, but instead is carried out in BioStar.
Server Matching can be useful when there is a large amount of user information in the device or you do not wish to publicly expose the device
where user credential information is saved.
•Auth Timeout: If the authentication is not completed during a set time, the authentication will fail. You can set a time between 3 seconds and 20
seconds.
Fingerprint
You can change settings regarding the fingerprint authentication.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press AUTHENTICATION and then modify items below Fingerprint.

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•Security Level: Set the security level for 1:N authentication.
•Matching Timeout: Set the fingerprint matching timeout. If the authentication is not completed during a set time, the authentication will fail.
•View Image: Set to view the original image when scanning the fingerprint.
•Sensor Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity of the fingerprint authentication sensor. To obtain more precise fingerprint information by increasing the
sensor sensitivity, set the sensor sensitivity higher.
•1:N Fast Mode: Set the fingerprint authentication speed. If you select Auto, the authentication speed will be set according to all fingerprint
templates enrolled on the device.
•Template Format: Set the fingerprint template format. SUPREMA is set as the default, and if you change the template format, all fingerprints saved
previously cannot be used. Use caution when changing the Template Format.
•Live Finger Detection: Set the fake fingerprint inspection level. If the fake fingerprint inspection level is higher, the rejection rate on actual human
fingerprints will increase.
•Advanced Enrollment: You can check the quality of a scanned fingerprint to save high quality fingerprint data. If enabled is selected, the user will
be notified when the fingerprint quality is low. This helps users to scan the fingerprints correctly.
•Change the template format after deleting the fingerprint information of all users. If the fingerprint information of a user has been enrolled, the
template format cannot be changed.
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NETWORK
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NETWORK
Network Settings
You can change the network settings of the device.
Ethernet
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press Network > Device > Ethernet.
3Enable Ethernet setting.
•PORT: Set the port of the device.
•DHCP: Set whether or not to use DHCP. If DHCP setting is disabled, the user can modify PORT, IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask.
•IP Address: View the IP address of the device. To modify, disable DHCP setting.
•Gateway: View the gateway of the device.To modify, disable DHCP setting.
•Subnet Mask: View the subnet mask of the device. To modify, disable DHCP setting.
•DNS: Set the DNS server address.
4To modify network information manually, disable DHCP setting. When you press , you can modify PORT, IP Address, Gateway,
Subnet Mask and DNS.
•Ethernet cannot be used with Wireless at the same time.
Wireless
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press Network > Device > Wireless.
3When you activate Wireless setting, the list of networks available to connect will be displayed.
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4Select the network you wish to connect to and enter the password. When you press OK, the connection to the wireless network will
be made.
5To set the network information of wireless LAN manually, press of the network name you wish to use and disable DHCP setting.
Pressing allows you to modify IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask.
•Wireless cannot be used with Ethernet at the same time.
•To connect to Wireless, a wireless router is required. For content regarding the installation and configuration of wireless router, refer to the user's
manual of the wireless router.
Server
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press Network > Server.
•Connection Mode: When you select Device > Server, you can send a connection signal from the device to a server with the input information
directly. When you select Server > Device, Server IP and Server Port cannot be entered.
•Server IP: Enter the IP of the PC where BioStar 2 is installed. Input is accepted only when Server> Device is set for Connection Mode.
•Server URL: You can enter the BioStar 2 server’s URL instead of Server IP. Input is accepted only when Server> Device is set for Connection Mode.
•Server Port: Enter the port of the PC where BioStar 2 is installed. Input is accepted only when Server> Device is set for Connection Mode.
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Serial Settings
RS-485
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press Network > RS-485 and change the desired item.
•Mode: Select the RS-485 mode.
•Baud Rate: Select a desired baud rate.

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DISPLAY & SOUND
You can change the display and sound settings of the device.
1Press and authenticate with the Admin level credential.
2Press DISPLAY & SOUND.
3Change the desired item.
•Home Screen: Select items to be displayed in the background of the home screen.
•Language: Set the language you wish to use.
•Menu Timeout: Set the time (sec) for the menu screen to disappear automatically. If there is no button input during a set time, the screen will
return to the home screen.
•Msg Timeout: Set the time (sec) for a setting complete message or information message to disappear automatically.
•Backlight Timeout: Set the time (second) to turn off the lighting of LCD screen.
•Voice Instruction: Set to use the voice instruction instead of alarm sounds.
•Volume: Set the volume.