Synel SY-780A User manual

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1/26/11. Part no SY780A-222-02 650785
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precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Synel Industries Ltd. assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Pictures in
this manual are for illustration purposes only. SY-785, SY-745 are sub-models of SY-780A, SY-765 is a sub-model of SY-760 are
trademarks of Synel Industries Ltd. All trade names referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

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Introduction................................................................................................. 3
Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 4
1Additional Technical and Interface Specifications..........................................................5
1.1Options..........................................................................................................................5
1.2Physical characteristics.................................................................................................7
1.3Power Requirements.....................................................................................................7
1.4Communication and configurations..............................................................................7
1.5Selection of the data entry function............................................................................10
Apparatus.................................................................................................. 11
1Front panel.....................................................................................................................12
2Bottom connection sockets............................................................................................13
3Internal components ......................................................................................................14
3.1Battery back-up modules............................................................................................14
3.2Memory ......................................................................................................................15
3.3RS-232/485 internal Card...........................................................................................15
Unpacking.................................................................................................. 16
Installation................................................................................................. 17
1Selecting the Terminal Location (Bluetooth and Wi-FI)...............................................17
2Mounting the terminal on a wall....................................................................................18
3Communication connections .........................................................................................21
Setting up the Terminal (Technician Mode)........................................... 22
1Entering Technician Mode .........................................................................................23
2Entering SETUP mode ..................................................................................................23
3Resetting the Wi-Fi card................................................................................................34
4Hex table........................................................................................................................35
Host Computer Interfacing...................................................................... 36
1Installing communication cables ...................................................................................38
2Connecting your PC to the SY-65.................................................................................39
3Connecting the SY-65 to a connection box...................................................................40
3.1If communication problems occur..............................................................................40
4Making a multi-drop connection ...................................................................................41
4.1Cable from the terminal to the connection box ..........................................................42

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5terminal to RS-232 port direct connection ....................................................................43
Maintenance.............................................................................................. 44
1Physical Maintenance....................................................................................................44
1.1General........................................................................................................................44
1.2Badge Readers............................................................................................................45
1.3Fingerprint sensor cleaning and care..........................................................................46
2Calibrating the Real Time Clock (RTC)........................................................................50
3How to cause the memory to crash................................................................................52
3.1Location of jumpers....................................................................................................52
4Formatting the memory if a crash occurs......................................................................53
6Using POE.....................................................................................................................79

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Introduction
Synel SY-780A/760 terminals and their sub-models offer the
broadest range of effective time & attendance monitoring, shop floor
control, job costing, and access control applications.
The terminals have four mediums of access input: Fingerprint
identification and verification, magnetic, bar code, and proximity
readers.
The terminal features online/offline modes of operation and
communicates in real-time interface using TCP/IP protocol, which
makes it a comprehensive interactive system. It provides online
system management of employee reports as well as communication
of current employees' data.
Terminal communication programming employs Synel's user-friendly interface provided by SYncomm
or other advanced applications. This wide range of compatible communication applications supported
enable easily customizing the terminal to your unique requirements, while Synel's SAL compiler
enables flexible programming. Firmware can be upgraded remotely to facilitate maintenance.
The SY-780A/SY-760 terminals' mechanical design offers easy programming, while the back light and
32 character display allow quick and easy reading. The solid plastic casing and overall structure make
installation in an industrial environment simple and safe.The SY-780A has two sub-models, the SY-
785 AND SY-745. The SY-785 is offered with a variety of reader options, and supports 9,000
fingerprint templates for identification or verification purposes, with fast 1:1 and 1:N matching speed,
while the SY-745 is identical except for the number of function keys.

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Technical Specifications
The following table displays the technical specifications for the terminals
Model SY-780A SY-760
Sub-model SY-785 SY-745 SY-765
Memory 512 512 512
Programable Function keys 8 3 6
Numeric keys 10 10 10
Control keys -
Escape, Return, . (dot) and Clear 44 4
Browsing keys 2 2 2
Fingerprint on card Yes Yes No
Magnetic reader Yes Yes Yes
Wiegand reader Yes Yes Yes
Barcode reader Yes Yes Yes
Proximity reader Yes Yes Yes
Mifare reader Yes Yes Yes
(read only)
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes
Modem Yes Yes Yes
TCP/IP Yes Yes Yes
Printer Yes Yes No
I/O 2/2 2/2 2/2
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Yes
I2CYes Yes No
Wiegand output Yes Yes No
Alpha keyboard Yes Yes No
POE Yes Yes Yes

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1 Additional Technical and Interface Specifications
• 32 character LCD with back light display
• 512K of protected RAM
• Protected Real Time date/time clock
• Non-rechargeable lithium battery (capacity: up to 3 years) for the memory and Real Time clock
• Rechargeable backup battery for operation with auto shut-off for use during power outages
• RS-232 and RS-485 communication
• Two relays for bell, door, etc
• Two sensors (door monitoring)
• Variable baud rate - 1200 to 115000 bps
• Printer support
1.1 Options
• Fingerprint reader
• FPU-S (optical sensor)
• Template size 384 Bytes (reducible to 256 bytes)
• Template capacity 9,000 at 4MB flash
• Encryption 256 bit AES (fingerprint data protection)
• Resolution 500 (dpi)
• Image size 280 x 320 (pixel)
• FPU-S (Capacitance) sensor
• Template size 384 Bytes (reducible to 256 bytes)
• Template capacity 9,000 at 4MB flash
• Encryption 256 bit AES (fingerprint data protection)

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• Resolution 500 (dpi)
• Image size 280 x 320 (pixel)
• Reader Types:
• Bar-code slot reader model (Codes: 128, 2/5, 3/9, UPC-EAN)
• Magnetic (Track I, Track II, Track III)
• Proximity reader (125 KHz)
• Mifare reader (13.56 MHz)
• Wiegand 26/27/34/36/37/44/48bit (as of version 6.201)
• 14400 bps internal modem
• full compatibility to: v.32bis, v.32, v.23, v.22, v.21, Bell 212A and Bell 103
to use a modem JP1 of the modem card must be in set to default state (1-2) see “Jumpers” on page 69 for additional information
about setting the jumpers.
• Net connection
• Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-T or AUI)
• POE (Power over Ethernet)
For information for using POE see “Setting the terminal for Using POE (Power over Ethernet)” on page 78.
• Wireless Wi Fi (802.11b)
• Bluetooth Class II

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1.2 Physical characteristics
1.3 Power Requirements
• Voltage: 115/230 VAC
• Back-up battery - rechargeable, included
• POE - 802.3 af
1.4 Communication and configurations
1.4.1 Communication parameters
Communication between the host and terminals is performed under an asynchronous mode. The baud
rate is programmable, enabling rates from 1200 to 115000 bps.
1.4.2 Multiple terminal configuration
RS-485 communication enables you to connect up to 32 terminals to a single COM port and/or to
extend the cabling distance to up to 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) using 9600 baud via an RS-485 multi-
Height 17 cm
Width 25 cm
Depth 9.5 cm

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drop line. RS-485 communication uses two wires as opposed to RS-422 communication, which uses
four wires.
1.4.3 Point to point configuration
A single terminal, equipped with RS-232 communications, can be connected directly to an
asynchronous RS-232 port. If RS-232 communication is used, only one terminal may be connected to
each COM port and cabling distances should not exceed 50 meters (160ft).
1.4.4 Network connections
The terminal can be connected to one of the following communication networks:
Ethernet - For this type of communication, an IP address is defined for every terminal, enabling
communication with each terminal in TCP/IP protocol.
Bluetooth - For this type of communication, a pin number is specified, to authorize the connection.

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Technical Specification Table
Wi-Fi - For this type of communication, an SSID is specified, to authorize the connection.
Card access current ~5V
Module current ~3.3V
Idle power consumption 15mA
Working power consumption 40-75mA
Ripple on card 5m V P-P
Ripple on module 5m V P-P
Pressure on power source at
complete terminal capacity
with an internal BT or BAT
reader without an FPU or
external reader
~7.36V
Complete power consumption
from power source at
complete terminal capacity
with an internal BT or BAT
reader without an FPU or
external reader
~350mA
I(JP11)<1A(~250mA)
I(V1)<<1A(small)
I(BAT)~100mA

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Technical Specification Table
1.5 Selection of the data entry function
The terminal is ready for operation when a data entry function has been selected (after it was
programmed). The prompt of the selected function will be displayed on the second line. To select a
function, press the desired function key prior to entering the data.
Card access current ~5V
Module current ~3.3V
Idle power consumption 200mA
Working power consumption 390~420mA
Ripple on card 6m V P-P
Ripple on module 5m V P-P
Pressure on power source at
complete terminal capacity
when using WI-FI/ internal
magnetic reader/ external CCD
reader and FPU.
~7.04V
Complete power consumption
at complete terminal capacity
when using WI-FI/ internal
magnetic reader/ external CCD
reader and FPU.
~350mA
I(JP11)<1A(~250
mA)
I(V1)<<1A(small)
I(BAT)~100mA

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Apparatus
This terminal series is enclosed in a rugged plastic molded casing and is secured to the wall using four
screws and a removable panel.
Alarm light
ON button
Function keys
Numerical
keyboard
Internal reader
Biometric
fingerprint
reader
• You can click on the feature
names to jump to their
explanation.
32 character LCD

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1 Front panel
32 character LCD
32 character LCD with a back light display is located in the upper part of the front panel. Two arrow keys are located
to the right of the display panel for line up and line down maneuvering.
Alarm light
located to the left of the display. The alarm light is an LED that lights up when:
Half of the memory has been used up
If the terminal is defined as “On-Line” and has lost communication with the host (no pooling command has been
received from the host for more then the value of parameter 8 in SYS table)
The light blinks when the memory is full or when the terminal has not been programmed.
ON button
The ON button enables a 15 seconds (modifiable using program) manual operation.
Function keys
Eight function keys are located on the left, below the display, and are marked as follows: IN- ,OUT- , F1, F2,
F3, F4, F5, and F6.
Numerical keyboard
A numerical keyboard of fourteen keys, including Return, Escape, and Clear is located in the lower center of the
front panel.
Biometric fingerprint reader
A Biometric fingerprint reader of FPU-s or Mv1200 type which supports thousands fingerprint templates for verifica-
tion and identification. FPU is minutia based and uses the following technology:
•Optical sensor
•Capacitance sensor
•Authentec sensor
Internal reader
Internal badge reader/bar code/proximity reader.

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2 Bottom connection sockets
The bottom of the terminal contains connections sockets for all external connections. Connection
cables can be inserted through the round opening in the mounting panel, or from the bottom.
Information about connecting the sockets can be found on page 18.
The socket openings for external connections reside at the bottom of the panel from left to right:
•Power
•Reader1
•Reader2
•I
2C – I/O Extension (SY-785 only)
•Network
• Serial – Serial port connection for printer
• Host – RS-232/RS-485

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3 Internal components
3.1 Battery back-up modules
The terminal has two back-up battery modules, one for the real time clock memory and the other for
operation during a power failure.
The standard memory back-up module is a lithium battery, which will keep the internal clock running
and the memory intact, for 30 days during a power failure.
Warning!
There is a risk of explosion if the lithium battery is replaced by an incompatible battery. You must dispose of used batter-
ies as per manufacturer’s instructions.
The back-up battery provided (in addition to the standard memory back-up) is a self-recharging
system which allows the terminal to be operated during a power failure. The battery provides power
for one and a half net hours of use. A shutdown timeout feature enables the terminal to operate for
more extended periods of time.
There are two types of timeout shutdowns:
• The firmware default timeout of 15 seconds. This option is used if the terminal has not been
otherwise programmed (to a different timeout), if the application specifying otherwise has not been
loaded or if there is an error in the application.

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• The user defined timeout shutdown defined by programming the terminal using the SY protocol.
Once this option is uploaded to the terminal it is used at starting the terminal at Power On.
The default firmware battery shutdown timeout is 15 seconds. This timeout is used unless a different
timeout has been programed to the terminal using the Synel Protocol and uploaded to the terminal.
During a power failure, the user presses the battery key to activate the terminal. Data can then be
entered and stored in the terminal memory. The timeout will cause the terminal to shut down
automatically after the last use of the terminal, until the battery key is pressed again.
3.2 Memory
As a standard feature, the terminal contains a 512 Kb user memory providing storage for data from
more than 50,000 simple operations. This number depends on the length of the programming tables
contained in the memory, and the complexity of the collected data.
3.3 RS-232/485 internal Card
This card provides an RS-232/485 serial interface.

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Unpacking
Check the box and contents for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
Don’t throw away the box or any of the packing materials.Contents
The terminal package contains:
Terminal
Phillips flat head 4x50 mm screws & anchors
(3 x brick/cement 3 x plaster walls)
Detachable power cable connecting/splitter box (included only when network
communication is not available)
Mounting and connectors' cover panel Short RS-232/485 communication cable (included only when
network communication is not available)
User guide on CD Short TCP/IP communication bridge cable (included only
when network communication is available)

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When selecting a place to install a terminal with wireless network communication (Bluetooth and Wi-
FI) you need to consider environmental factors that effect the connection. The optimal location is
where:
• The connection to the terminal is not blocked by walls or metal obstacles. This can be done by
standing at the location where the terminal is to be installed and viewing the area where the
terminal is to have a connection with and make sure that it is clear.
• The antennas should are positioned so that they are parallel to one another. If there are obstacles
between the terminals. the antennas should be positioned for the best clear connection between
them. For example, at floor level below the obstacle or at ceiling level above the obstacle, especially
with metal obstacles.
• For Bluetooth, use the terminal Quality option to check the connection quality. See “Setting up the
Terminal (Technician Mode)” on page 22.
• Do not install the terminal in a location where people gather and linger since they, too, block the
connection and also as to not expose them to radiation.
Installation
1 Selecting the Terminal Location
(Bluetooth and Wi-FI)
When selecting a place to install a terminal with wireless network
communication (Bluetooth and Wi-FI) you need to consider environmental
factors that effect the connection. The optimal location is where:

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2 Mounting the terminal on a wall
Step 1:Select a location for the terminal. The following guidelines will help you find the best place for the terminal:
•The terminal should be placed by an easily accessible power outlet.
•Make sure that there is enough space around the terminal for the communication cabling.
•Do not place the communication cable near a source of electromagnetic radiation or radio interference such as
power lines,
large machinery, etc.
•If the communication cable is to be wired through the wall, make sure that it is safe to drill a hole at the
desired location.
•For best usability the terminal should be mounted at employee eye-height. The recommended height is 140cm
(4’7”).
Make sure the unit is not plugged into a power source. If you have already connected
your terminal to a PC, disconnect it. You can reconnect it after you have completed
mounting the unit.
The terminal contains computer components. It should not be mounted where it will be exposed to extreme heat or cold, water, steam,
violent vibrations, high electromagnetic
radiation including high voltage power lines and electrical equipment.