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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. Each Hand Reader on a network must be assigned a unique address.
AWG – American Wire Gauge is a U.S. standard set of wire conductor sizes. The "gauge"
refers to the diameter of the wire. The higher the gauge number, the smaller the diameter,
the thinner the wire, and the greater the electrical resistance. Thicker, smaller gauge wire
carries more current because it has less electrical resistance over a given length. Thicker
wire is better for long wire distances.
Card Reader Emulation Mode – In Card Reader Emulation Mode, the Hand Reader
outputs hand read data in a card reader format, typically to an access control panel.
The data is outputted when user's hand is successfully read. This mode is commonly
used when a Hand Reader is being added to an existing access control network. By
configuring the Hand Reader in card emulation mode, it can easily replace an existing
access control reader in the network. The Hand Reader can be configured to output data
in a variety of card reader formats – such as Wiegand, ABA Track-II magnetic stripe, or
bar code.
Daisy-Chain – A Daisy-Chain is a method of wiring together Hand Readers on a
network, where the first Hand Reader is connected to the second Hand Reader, which is
connected to the third Hand Reader, and so on until the last Hand Reader is reached.
End-of-Line (EOL) Termination – EOL Termination is a set of resistors attached to the
data lines at the last Hand Reader physically connected to a network. These resistors
prevent data signal distortion and reflection back across the data lines, improving the
integrity of the network connection.
IP Address – see Address, IP
Platen – The Platen is the flat surface at the base of the HandKey, on which a user
places his/her hand for enrollment and verification. The platen has guide pins to ensure
the user's fingers are consistently positioned correctly.
Reader Address – see Address, Reader
Template – A Template is a set of data generated for a user. It is made up of the user's
enrollment information and any system configuration parameters that are assigned to the
user. The template is stored at each Hand Reader and can be stored at a host computer
when the HandNet™ for Windows™ software is used.
Time Zone – A Time Zone is an identified period of time, during which a user is allowed
access to an area secured by a Hand Reader. Access attempts outside of that time
period are rejected by the Hand Reader.
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