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Table of Contents Introduction HandKey CR Biometrics Principle of Operation The HandKey CR Reader 3 Specifications Options UL Compliance Planning an Installation Site Preparation 7 HandReader Placement Wiring 8 Power Input 8 Battery Backup Earth Ground and Shielding Earth Ground All Units Carry a Ground Line to Each Unit 11 Door Control Output 12 Lock Output Mode 12...
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Wiring Connections Wiring Connections 21 Wiring Examples Erasing the Memory 29 Erasing HandReader Memory Enter a Command Menu If No One is Enrolled in the HandReader 31 If Users are Enrolled in the HandReader 31 Navigating Command Menus Programming the HandReader 33 Authority Level Programming Order 34 System Management and Maintenance 35...
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HandKey II Manual Data From Network 46 Data To Network Enrollment Menu Preparation 47 User Education Proper Hand Placement Left Hand Enrollment Read Score 48 Navigating the Enrollment Menu 49 Enrollment Commands Add User Remove User Security Menu 51 Navigating the Security Menu Security Commands Set User Data Set TZ Table 53...
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Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Communication Method Erasing the HandReader Setup Erasing the HandReader Setup and User Database Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Display Messages During Verification Beeper and LED Status During Verification Glossary 79 Limited Warranty...
Introduction HandKey CR The HandKey CR is Schlage Biometrics’ fourth generation biometric access control HandReader. The HandReader records and stores the three-dimensional shape of the human hand for comparison and identity verification. Upon verification, the HandReader produces an output that can unlock a door, send card format data to an access control panel, or communicate with a host computer.
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Introduction HAND PLACEMENT DISPLAY VERIFICATION LIGHTS LCD DISPLAY NUMERICAL KEYP AD FUNCTION KEYS PLATEN AND GUIDE PINS Figure 3-1: The HandKey CR The HandReader 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.
HandKey II Manual Specifications Table 3-1: Specifications Size: 8.85 inches wide by 11.65 inches high by 8.55 inches deep (22.3 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:...
Introduction Options HandKey units have the following options available. See Technical Note 70200-0012 rev C • Backup Battery Support See Technical Note 70200-0013 rev C • Modem Communication See Technical Note 70200-0014 rev H • Ethernet Communication UL Compliance Hand Readers are UL Listed as stand alone units only (i.e. the card reader function has not been evaluated by UL).
For the following sections, Schlage Biometrics does not supply hardware items such as door control relays, door locks, switches, relays, communications or power wiring, or power supplies (a PS-110 or PS-220 power supply can be purchased from Schlage Biometrics to power the HandReader).
A full-wave bridge rectifier input structure is used in the power supply of the HandReader, making the polarity of terminals 1 and 2 irrelevant. Schlage Biometrics recommends using terminal 1 for positive (+) voltage and terminal 2 for common (-) for consistency. If J12 is used to attach power with the optional Schlage Biometrics wall-mount power supply, terminal 1 will reflect +13.8 VDC (unregulated) and terminal 2 will be power supply...
HGU network installation. Always adhere to any applicable electrical codes for your area. Schlage Biometrics is not responsible for damage done to units due to improper wiring.
HandKey II Manual For systems with multiple units on a network, there will be a series of cables daisy- chained between the units, and the shield of each leg of the network should be connected to ground at only one end. It does not matter which end. An example of this method of grounding is shown in Figure 2-3.
Planning an Installation The master unit’s ground establishes the ground for the entire system. The main board ground points are connected to the shield ground at each unit, but are not connected to earth ground. The ground point on the master can be the data converter power supply negative terminal, or the GND pin on the RS-232 cable.
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HandKey II Manual 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).
• Up to 32 HandReaders can be linked together on a 2-wire RS-485 or 4-wire RS-422 Remote network. HandReader in • Two twisted-pair, shielded, AWG 22 (or larger) wire should be used (Schlage a HandReader Biometrics recommends Belden 82732 or its equivalent). Network •...
Typically, HandReader networks link to a PC using an RS-422 connection. These networks have the following requirements. • Two twisted pair, shielded, AWG 22 wire or larger should be used (Schlage Biometrics recommends Belden No. 82723 or equivalent cable). • HandReaders must be wired together in a “daisy chain” network from HandReader to HandReader and then to the host PC.
Mechanical Installation Select an installation location based on the guidelines provided in Planning an Installation on page 7. Wall Plate Installation NOTE For the following instructions protect the HandReader from the dust and debris generated during the wall plate installation process. 1.
Mechanical Installation 6. 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. 7. Secure the plate to the wall using heavy masking tape. 8.
HandKey II Manual Attaching the 1. Remove the HandReader from its carton. 2. Align the sleeves of the back plate with the pins of the wall plate and slide the HandReader HandReader to the left as shown in figure 4-2. HOLE 2 UPPER SCREWS SURFACE...
Mechanical Installation Closing the With the wall mount latch in the unlocked position, swing the body of the HandReader up and rotate the key away from the wall. Hold the top of the HandReader firmly against the HandReader wall and rotate key towards wall, locking the latch into place (see Figure 4-3). Do not force the HandReader onto the wall mount latch when the latch is in the locked (down) position.
Wiring Connections Once the HandReader is attached to the wall plate the wiring connections to the HandReader can be made (see Figure 5-1). WALL J7 Battery Reset Used Wall Plate Jumper Switch Power Top of Terminal Optional Modem Connectors Serial RS-232 Terminal Strips or Ethernet...
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Wiring Connections Table 7-2: TS-1 - Power and Communication Connections Terminal Connection RS-422 Rx- or RS-485 Rx-/Tx- RS-422 Tx- or RS-485 Rx+/Tx+ RS-422 Rx+ RS-422 Tx+ Table 7-3: TS-3 - Output Connections Terminal Connection +5 VDC @ 400mA Max. Output for External Card Reader Card Reader: Wiegand D0 or Magnetic Stripe Data Input Card Reader: Wiegand D1 or Magnetic Stripe Clock Input Ground...
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HandKey II Manual Card Reader GROUND DATA 1 DATA 0 +5 VDC POWER Access Panel (SEE NOTE BELOW) GROUND DATA 1 DATA 0 WALL TO WHICH THE HAND READER IS ATTACHED HINGE 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 RS-422 Connection...
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Wiring Connections DC-102 Power Supply RS-232 to 4-wire RS-422 Data Converter (P/N DC-102) DB-25 Serial Port TS-1 Rx - Rx + RS-422 Tx - Connection Tx + Remote TS-1 Rx - Rx + RS-422 Tx - Connection Tx + Remote TS-1 Rx - Rx +...
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Figure 7-7: Printer to HandKey CR Wiring Diagram NOTE All HandReaders in a network must be set to the same communication method. Four-wire RS-422 cabling is required for HandNet for Windows™ network installations. Schlage Biometrics does not recommend two-wire RS-485 cabling for new network installations.
Erasing the Memory There are two options when erasing the memory of the HandReader. 1. Setup 2. All The erasing of the setup will set the HandReader’s address, passwords, etc. back to factory defaults. Choosing the All option will take the HandReader’s setup back to factory defaults plus erase all user databases and datalogs.
Enter a Command Menu Press the keys simultaneously to enter a command menu. Clear Enter If No One is 1. The display appears as follows. Enrolled in the HandReader ENTER PASSWORD 2. Press the default password for the menu you wish to enter. Press for the Service Menu.
Enter a Command Menu Press for the Management Menu. Press for the Enrollment Menu. Press for the Security Menu. 5. Press Enter 6. If you are authorized to use this command the first command option in the selected menu appears. 7.
The default menu passwords are given in Table 6. To increase the security of the HandReader, Schlage Biometrics recommends changing the passwords for the command menus to new numbers. These password numbers can...
Authority Level to 5. This protects the integrity of the system by enacting the Authority Level rules described in the list above. Schlage Biometrics strongly recommends assigning at least two users to Authority Level 5 to ensure that more than one person has the authority to access all menus and all commands.
HandKey II Manual System Once a HandReader network is in operation the following commands are used to manage and maintain the HandReader network. Management 1. Set Reader Operating Thresholds Set the Reject and Number-of-Tries HandReader operating thresholds to meet the Maintenance site’s security requirements.
Service Menu The Service Menu commands provide information that helps you determine if the HandReader is operating properly and within normal operating parameters. Navigating the Once you have entered the Service menu, there are three options available for navigating the command menu system. Service Menu •...
Service Menu Calibrate The Calibrate command verify that the HandReader’s exposure values are within normal operating parameters. The normal operating parameters are shown in Table 7. Table 11-7: Normal Operating Parameters Parameter Normal Range Row “r” 0 +/- 2 Column “c” 0 +/- 2 Exposure 100 +/- 20...
Setup Menu The Setup menu commands allow you to set the basic operating parameters for the HandReader. NOTE Once in the Setup menu you can step through and set the parameters for each command sequentially. You do not have to exit command mode after setting any individual command.
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Setup Menu Table 12-8: Setup Command Menu Setup Menu Password = 2 Set Language Select Language Set Date Format Select Date Format Set Time and Date Month (MM) Day (DD) Year (YY) Hour (HH) Minute (MM) Set Address New Address Set ID Length New ID Length Set Facility...
HandKey II Manual Set Language The Set Language command allows the language shown on the HandReader’s display to be “localized” for a variety of countries. The default language is English. The following languages are available. English Japanese French Polish German Portuguese Indonesian Russian...
Setup Menu Set the ID Length to the number of digits in the longest ID number. This command is unnecessary (and should be left at its default value) if ID entry is made from a card reader. The ID Length should not be set if a Duress Code is being assigned (see page 56).
HandKey II Manual Set Reader The Set Reader Mode command allows a HandReader to be set as the Master HandReader in a HandReader network. All user enrollment is done through the Master Mode HandReader. The Master HandReader automatically downloads user data to all remote HandReaders on the network.
Management Menu The Management menu commands allow you to manage employee data stored in a HandReader. Navigating the Once you have entered the Management menu, there are three options available for navigating the command menu system. Management • Press to enter the command shown on the display. Menu •...
Management Menu Data From The Data from Network command allows the master HandReader to receive information from a HandReader on the network. This is used to transmit user enrollment and system Network configuration information from an existing HandReader to the master HandReader. Data To The Data to Network command transmits all data held by the master HandReader to all HandReaders connected to the network.
• If you plan to use the Duress function, do not enroll ID numbers that begin with the Duress code digit. • If you are enrolling large groups of people you may consider using an enrollment trainer. It is a replica of a platen that is available through your Schlage Biometrics dealer. User Education The HandReader is easy to use and non-threatening.
Enrollment Menu Proper Hand For correct, consistent hand reads it is very important that your hand is placed on the platen in the same manner every time (see Figure 12-1). The following rules apply for Placement proper hand placement on the platen. •...
HandKey II Manual Navigating the Once you have entered the Enrollment menu, there are three options available for navigating the command menu system. Enrollment Menu • Press to enter the command shown on the display. • Press to step to the next command in the menu. •...
Security Menu The commands in the Security menu control the security of the information within the HandReader and the sensitivity of the HandReader when reading hands. Navigating the Once you have entered the Security menu, there are three options available for navigating the command menu system.
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Security Menu Table 15-12: Security Command Menu Security Menu Password = 5 Set User Data Set User Authority Level (Y/N) ID # Authority Level Set User Reject Level ID # Reject at # Set User Time Zone ID # New Time Zone? Edit Time Zone Time Zone # Time Zone Data...
HandKey II Manual Set User Data The Set User Data command allows you to set the User Authority level, the User Reject Level, and the User Time Zone. • The Authority Level controls which command menus a user is allowed to access; the higher the authority level, the greater the number of menus the user may access.
Security Menu Reject Use the Reject Threshold command to set the HandReader’s reject sensitivity level applied when reading hand data and to set the number of tries a user is allowed before Threshold being rejected by a HandReader. The reject sensitivity level and number of tries are global values. This means that these values are applied to all users on all HandReaders on the network –...
HandReader Maintenance A minimum amount of system maintenance is required to keep HandReaders fully functional. HandReaders should be cleaned periodically to prevent an accumulation of dust from affecting the HandReader’s readability. User Scores should be reviewed periodically to ensure the HandReader is performing properly. NOTE There are NO user serviceable parts inside the HandReader.
Appendix A: Tips for a successful Installation Unless the following tips are followed, the installation ruins the risk of having some level of difficulties. These tips come from years of experience with thousands of sites installed around the world. By far the biggest problem tends to be that the HandReader is allowed to get dirty.
Appendix A: Tips for a successful Installation Enrollment Bad enrollments equal bad verification (meaning scores will be too high). The key to successful verification is education. • Educate the Enrollee on Hand Geometry • Explain enrollment process • Train Enrollee on hand placement •...
Appendix B: Noted Board Configuration Differences Because of Schlage Biometrics’ camera retrofit of the HandReader some changes have been made to the main PCB and they are listed as follows: • Dipswitches have been removed • comm lines are terminated •...
Appendix B: Noted Board Configuration Differences Terminal Block Table 18-13: Terminal Block Labeling Labeling Number OLD PCB Number NEW PCB 12-24 VDC (+) OR VAC (+) 5 VDC OUTPUT 12-24 VDC (-) OR VAC DATA/D0 CLOCK/D1 GROUND LOCK OR CLOCK OUTPUT BELL OR DATA OUTPUT AUXOUT 1 AUXOUT 2...
HandKey II Manual Terminal Block Layout Old Board New Board J6 - 2 pin Power connector TS1 - 4 pin Comm connector TS2 - 6 pin NOT USED TS3 - 8 pin Output connector Any of the grounds coming off of pins 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20,22, 24, and 26 of the "Old Board"...
Appendix B: Noted Board Configuration Differences Memory Reset To reset the memory of the HandReader follow these steps- 1. Remove power and battery jumper, if a back up battery is installed 2. Press down on reset button and apply power 3.
Appendix C: Old Board Configuration Information Wall Plate Installation Attaching the 1. Loosen the three bottom mounting screws until there is approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) clearance between the screw head and the wall plate. HandReader 2. Remove the HandReader from its carton. 3.
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Appendix C: Old Board Configuration Information Wiring Connections Once the Hand Reader is attached to the wall plate the wiring connections to the Hand Reader can be made (see Figure 17-2). Wall Plate WALL Top of Backup Battery RS-232 RJ-45 TS-1 Terminals 6 to 1 Terminal Jumper...
HandKey II Manual Grounding NOTE Terminal 1 and the center pin of jack J12 are connected together. Terminal 2 and the sleeve of jack J12 are connected together. NOTE Use any one of the following ground terminals to make the earth ground connection: 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, or 26.
Appendix C: Old Board Configuration Information Wiring The following Tables provide the pin outs for the terminal strips on the Hand Reader. • Table 13 provides the pin outs for TS-1: Power and Communication Connections. Examples • Table 14 provides the pin outs for TS-3: Card Reader and Output Connections. •...
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HandKey II Manual Table 19-16: RJ-45 Serial RS-232 Connection Signal Connection * Not Used * Not Used * Not Used Ground Rx Data Receive Data Input (from external device) Tx Data Transmit Data Output (to external device) * Not Used * Not Used WALL TO WHICH THE HAND READER...
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TOP OF THE HAND READER * These components are not supplied by Schlage Biometrics, Inc. ** The operation of the Auxiliary Inputs depends upon how the inputs have been configured. NOTE: For +12 VDC readers, connect power supply +12 VDC to card reader.
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HandKey II Manual TS-1 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input Rx - 4-Wire Rx + RS-422 Tx - Connection Tx + Master TS-1 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input Rx - 4-Wire Rx + RS-422 Tx - Connection Tx + Remote 1 TS-1 12 to 24 V...
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Appendix C: Old Board Configuration Information TS-1 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input Rx/Tx - 2-Wire Rx/Tx + RS-485 Connection Master TS-1 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input Rx/Tx - 2-Wire Rx/Tx + RS-485 Connection Remote 1 TS-1 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input Rx/Tx -...
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HandKey II Manual DC-102 Power Supply RS-232 to 4-wire RS-422 Data Converter (P/N DC-102) DB-25 Serial Port TS-1 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input Rx - Rx + RS-422 Tx - Connection Tx + Remote TS-1 12 to 24 V AC/DC Input Rx -...
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26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 RS-422 RJ-45 Jack Connection TOP OF THE HAND READER * These components are not supplied by Schlage Biometrics, Inc. Figure 19-14: Printer to HandKey II Wiring Diagram...
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HandKey II Manual Setting the DIP Switches DIP Switch settings perform three tasks for the Hand Reader (see Figure 17-11). • Set End of Line (EOL) Termination to match the type of termination the network being used needs. • Set the Communication Method to match the type of network used. •...
3 in the default OFF position. NOTE All Hand Readers in a network must be set to the same communication method. Four- wire RS-422 cabling is required for HandNet for Windows™ network installations. Schlage Biometrics does not recommend two-wire RS-485 cabling for new network installations.
HandKey II Manual Erasing HandReader Memory The erase memory function allows a Hand Reader’s setup and/or user database to be erased. The factory default setting (and normal operation setting) is for switches 4 and 5 to be OFF, retaining memory. Erasing the Perform the following steps to erase the setup programs but retain the user database.
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Appendix C: Old Board Configuration Information Closing the HandReader Before closing the Hand Reader, ensure dip switches 4 and 5 are OFF (refer to Figure 17-10). With the wall mount latch in the unlocked position, swing the body of the Hand Reader up and lock the latch into place with the key provided with the Hand Reader (see Figure 17-11).
Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Display Various messages can appear on the HandPunch’s display during hand verification. These messages are defined in. Messages During Table 20-17: Display Messages During Verification Verification Message Definition PLACE HAND The platen is ready to receive your hand for verification. ID VERIFIED You are verified, proceed.
Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Beeper and The HandPunch’s beeper and LED status display also display hand verification information. This information is defined in. LED Status During Table 20-18: Beeper and LED Status During Verification Verification Operation Beeps Meaning During Keypad Entry 1 per Keystroke –...
Glossary Address, IP - An Internet Protocol address is a unique address assigned to a computer for communicating over the Internet. It is made up of 4 sets of numbers, separated by periods (for example, 123.245.78.901). Address, Reader - A Hand Reader Address is a unique identification number assigned to a Hand Reader.
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Glossary Transaction - A Transaction is any kind of event recorded at a Hand Reader. Transactions may include actions such as accepted or denied hand reads, input and output events, and doors opening and closing. Wiegand™ Reader - The term “Wiegand Reader” has two meanings depending upon its application.
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING FROM THE SAME OR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT. Schlage Biometrics Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the design of any of its products without incurring any obligation to make the same change on units previously...
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