ZKTeco F18 User manual

2.4 Inch Color Screen Quick Start Guide
Features:
1. 2.4” TFT-LCD color screen
2. Standard Wiegand Input and Output interfaces are compatible with most all 3rd party 26-
bit Wiegand readers and access control panels.
3. USB HOST port makes offline data backup/management fast & easy.
4. Relay contacts for alarm, electric lock, exit button, and wired door bell.
5. Reads fingerprint and Password.
Specifications:
Fingerprint capacity
3,000
Transaction capacity
100,000
Hardware Platform
ZEM720
CPU
ZK 6001, 400Mhz
Memory
64M Flash, 32MSDRAM
Fingerprint Sensor
ZK optical sensor
Display
2.4” TFT LCD color screen
LED Indicator
Red, Green
Communication
Ethernet（10/100M）, RS485, USB-
HOST,
Wiegand signal
Wiegand Input and Wiegand Output
Identification speed
≤2 sec
FAR
≤0.0001%
FRR
≤1%
Operating Temperature
0-45℃
Operating Humidity
20%-80%
Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French…
Power Supply
12V DC, 3A
Access control interfaces
Electric lock, alarm, exit button, wired
door bell
Dimension
80*183*42mm (L*W*D)
Basic Contents:
F18 Fingerprint
Terminal
Metallic Mounting Plate
Wall Mounting Screws and
Holders

Star-shape Screw for
Mounting Plate
Star-shape Screw Driver
Mini-USB Cable
Software CD
Installation Guide
Mounting Paper
Optional Accessories
FR1200 Fingerprint Slave
Reader
K1 Exit Button
Alarm Indicator
Electric Strike Lock
Electric Magnetic Lock
Power Supply
Controller
Mifare
Integrated Module and Card
USB Memory
12V3A Power Adaptor
Front

Side
Rear

Installation Diagram
Product Dimensions (mm)

Cable Specification

Important Notes
Do not place the F18 under strong light.
Use regulated 12V DC 3A power source (supplied from control panel or separately
purchased power supply).
Do not place the F18 in a vulnerable location where it might be subjected to
vandalism.
Mounting the Unit
Locate the appropriate area for the unit. Place the unit approximately 5 ½ feet above

the ground level so that the users are comfortable in using the unit with fewer
chances of errors.
Create conduits for the power and network cable on the wall so that the unit receives
the connections from the back of the wall.
Remove the screw at the bottom of the unit when held vertically as shown in the
picture below:
This will remove the back plate of the unit.
Install the back plate of the unit on to the wall and connect the power and network
cables from the behind the back plate.
Connect the wires of the access control terminal of the device, including lock control,
exit button, door sensor, doorbell and alarm etc.
Secure the front of the unit on the back plate by reinstalling the removed screw from
the bottom of the unit earlier.
Hardware Setup
Power on the unit by supplying 12V DC to the power and GND pins on the back of
the unit. The power supply is not supplied with the unit. Please make sure that the
power requirements are strictly met to avoid permanent damage to the unit.
After the Power on, the device will show the date, day and time on the screen.
Date and Time Setup
To change the date and time, press the Menu key;
From within the Main Menu, scroll with the ◄/►and ▲/▼keys until Date/Time is
highlighted and press OK.
Changing Date and Time settings

This screen allows you to manually set the date and time.
Use the scroll keys ▲/▼to place the cursor either in the Date or Time fields.
Enter the correct Date and Time.
When finished, press OK or highlight OK (M/<-) and press OK to save.
Press ESC to cancel the operation and return to the previous menu.
User Enrollment
To start user enrollment, press the Menu key on the F18, it will prompt
From the Main Menu, highlight and select User Mng to add/change/delete users’
fingerprint(s), password or authority (Admin or user).
From the User Mng Menu, scroll with the ◄/►▲/▼keys until New User is highlighted:
Press OK to accept.
The following “New User” settings are available:

ID. NO (Account Number)
Unique identification number associated with each user.
Fingerprint (FP)
A user can enroll up to 10 fingerprints.
Password (PWD)
A user can enroll a password using 1 to 8 characters.
Security/Authority (Purview)
Identifies a user as a normal user or an Administrator.
a) Add New User ID. NO
From within the New User Menu, scroll with the ▲/▼keys until the cursor is in the ID. NO
field:
Press OK to accept the default User ID, or manually enter a preferred User ID and press OK.
b) Enroll New User Fingerprint (FP)
From within the New User Menu, scroll with the ▲/▼keys until the cursor is in the FP field.

Notice “Enroll FP” will become highlighted. Press OK to accept selection.
Remember the rules for proper finger placement;
The user’s finger should completely cover the sensor. The finger should be placed flat and in
the center of the sensor. The finger should cover at least 80% of the sensor as shown below:
The finger should NOT be placed in the following positions:
Not flat
Not centered
Not flat
Not centered
Notice the following screen appears:

Place the finger you wish to enroll on the sensor, ensuring the finger is placed flat and
centered.
Hold the finger still for at least two full seconds until the F18 prompts with a beep to remove
it. You will then be prompted to repeat the process 2 more times, each time using the
very SAME finger.
Notice that every time the F18 successfully records the user’s fingerprint, each of the 3
green bars will become highlighted until all 3 bars ____ ____ ____ are eventually
highlighted.
After 3 successful fingerprint “recordings”, the user’s fingerprint template is now
successfully registered in the F18 database.
Press OK if you would like to continue recording additional fingerprint/templates.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that users register at least one finger from each
hand.
Since the fingerprint sensor may have difficulty reading fingers with cuts or scratches,
having a “backup” finger(s) registered ensures that the user will always be recognized by
the F18. If one finger is temporarily rendered “unreadable” by recent cuts or scratches, the
user can use their backup finger.
After fingerprint registration is completed, press the ESC key to return to the New User
menu.
c) Enroll New User Password (PWD)
NOTE: A password is NOT required. However, a password can be used if a user is having
difficulty having his/her fingerprint recorded or recognized by the F18.
From within the New User Menu, scroll with the ▲/▼keys until the cursor is in the PWD
field. Notice Enroll Pwd will become highlighted:Press OK to accept selection.
Notice the following screen appears:

In the “Input Pwd” field, enter a password of 1 to 8 characters.
Then scroll down to the “Pwd Affirm” field and re-enter the same password.
After completed, scroll with the ▲/▼keys until OK (M/<-) is highlighted. Then press the
OK key to accept.
After saving the password, the screen will return to the New User menu and the icon will
display alongside Enroll Pwd. This indicates a password has been saved and registered to
that user.
d) Enroll Card
Scroll ▲/▼keys to locate the cursor on "enroll card" button, and press "OK" to enter the
registration card
Slightly swap the card near the proximity area, press OK key to save after the device found
the card number.
e) Set New User Authority (Purview)

Users have unrestricted access to the F18 menu settings (i.e. Add/Edit/Delete users).
For this reason, we advise enrolling an “administrator” after initial installation to help ensure
safeguarding both the F18(s) and the customer door entrance(s).
From within the New User Menu, scroll with the ▲/▼keys until the cursor is in the Purview
field.
Delete Users
Start at the User Menu;
Scroll with the / keys and highlight Manage. Then press the OK key to open the User
Manage screen;

Select the user you’d like to delete by scrolling with the ▲/▼keys. Then press the Menu
key so the drop-down menu appears;
Use the ▲/▼scroll keys and highlight “Del User”. Then press the OK key to select. The
following Delete User screen appears;
You can delete either the user, fingerprint, password or the ID card.
Scroll with the ▲/▼keys to highlight your selection. Then press the OK key to delete your

selection. The F18 will prompt you “OKDel”? Press the OK again to confirm deletion.
Set Communications Options:
The F18 can communicate via the Network (Ethernet), RS/232 or RS485.
Network (Ethernet)
Press the Menu key to open the Main menu;
From the Main Menu, highlight and select Comm. to configure Communication Settings.
Then press the OK Key to accept
From within the Comm Menu, scroll with the ◄/►keys until Network is highlighted. Press
the OK key to accept.
Notice the following “Network” settings are available

Machine IP address:
Default IP is 192.168.1.239. You can modify it. But do NOT use an IP address already
being used by another network device.
Subnet mask:
Default mask 255.255.255.0. You can modify it.
Gateway address:
Default gateway address is 0.0.0.0. You can modify it.
Network speed:
Note 3 Options (Automatic, 10M and 100M)
Scroll with the ▲/▼keys to place the cursor in the desired field. Enter your preferred
network communication settings.
After making changes, either press the OK key, or highlight the OK (M/<-) button and
then press the OK Key.
After selecting “OK”, you’ll be prompted “Change Saved Successfully! OK”; Press OK to
continue. The screen will change to the previous menu. Press the ESC key to continue
moving backward in the menu system.
RS232/485
Press the Menu key to open the Main menu

From the Main Menu, highlight and select Comm. to configure Communication Settings.
Then press the OK Key to accept
From within the Comm Menu, scroll with the / keys until RS232/485 is highlighted. Press
the OK key to accept.
Notice the following “RS232/485” settings are available

Baud rate: Use the / to change pre-set values.
RS232: If using RS232 communication, select “On”.
RS485: If using RS485 communication, select “On”.
Scroll with the ▲/▼keys to place the cursor in the desired field.
Use the scroll keys ◄/►keys to change between pre-defined values.
After making changes, either press the OK key, or highlight the OK (M/) button and then
press the OK Key.
After selecting “OK”, you’ll be prompted “Change Saved Successfully! OK”;
Press OK to continue, and the screen will change to the previous menu.
Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu.