English Translation of the original instructions – ID251/564/0/458 Table of contents About these instructions ................3 Note ......................3 Declaration of conformity ................3 Warranty and manufacturer's guarantee ............3 Copyright ....................3 Target group ..................... 3 Explanation of symbols, abbreviations, and terminology ........4 Safety information ..................
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Configuration of normal mode and usage of the finger scanner with administrator fingers .................. 23 Storing administrator fingers and configuring normal mode ......24 Storing user fingers ................. 25 Opening a door ..................27 Deleting user fingers ................28 Deleting all user fingers ................29 Resetting the system to default settings .............
GmbH. Translation of the original documentation. Target group These instructions are aimed at persons who commission and perform maintenance on the ekey system, create users, and instruct users in how to operate the system. About these instructions en│3...
References to the wiring diagram □ Listing without specified order, 1st level Requirements for performing instructions ✓ Outcomes of instructions Displayed values Displayed value ekey home FS AR Product names MENU ITEM Menu items Buttons Button Abbreviations and terminology arte Bluetooth...
The electrical engineer who installs the equipment must approve the ekey system for use, as well as any accessories that are installed. The ekey system is suitable for use as outlined in these instructions. Any other kind of use is deemed improper use.
Notice: Denotes additional information and useful tips. Notices DANGER Risk of electrocution: All ekey home devices are to be operated with Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV). Only use power supplies rated protection class 2 according to VDE 0140-1. Failure to do so will create a risk of fatal electrocution.
Introduction to the system System overview Fig. 1: Overview of the system 1 Finger scanner 2 Power supply 3 Connection from control panel to motorized lock 4 Distributor box 5 Motorized lock 6 Cable transfer 7 Control panel 8 Connecting cable from finger scanner to control panel The system is comprised of a finger scanner and a control panel.
Operating instructions, mounting instructions, wiring diagram □ Optional: matching accessories (cable transfer, power supply, connecting cable, covers, etc.) Finger scanner Product name ekey FS AR Figure Table 1: Finger scanner Function of the finger scanner 1 Front phalanx 2 Fingerprint Fig.
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Finger scanner controls Control Function Finger swipe area Store fingers by “swiping the finger” evenly downward over the sensor. Sensor System programming by “Finger Touch”, a short, rapid touch of the sensor with the finger. Table 2: Finger scanner controls 1 Right guiding edge 2 Sensor 3 Left guiding edge...
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Correct operation of the finger scanner Incorrect operation will impair the function of the finger scanner. “Swiping the finger”: Step Figure Description Hold your finger straight and place it centrally between the guiding edges. Do not twist the finger. Place the joint of the front phalanx directly onto the sensor.
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Optical signals on the finger scanner The 3 LEDs on the finger scanner signal the operating status and function of the overall system. 1 Status LED 2 Function LEDs Fig. 4: Optical signals on the finger scanner Introduction to the system en│11...
Control panel The ekey home CP micro plus control panel works with the ekey home finger scanner arte. You can only operate 1 finger scanner per control panel. Product name ekey home CP micro plus Figure Mounting type Can be integrated, 1 relay, 1 digital input...
Relay switching voltage Relay switching current Operating temperature °C -25 to +70 IP code Digital inputs Quantity 1 (potential-free) Typical matching duration Memory Finger Security 1:10,000,000 1:100 Table 6: Technical specifications: ekey home control panel micro plus Introduction to the system en│13...
You must commission the devices in order to operate your system. The system is operated using the administrator fingers or via the ekey home app. The system devices must be installed in order for you to commission the system.
Performing test mode Test mode tests the lock after it has been installed in the door. It switches the relay and checks the electrical connections to the motorized lock. NOTICE Performing test mode: You can only perform test mode under the following conditions: □...
Downloading the app The app is available for Apple iOS and Google Android. Download the ekey home app from the App Store or Google Play. To find it, enter the search term ekey home app 16│en...
NOTICE Administration of the finger scanner with the ekey home App: The intuitive ekey home app is now all you need for the administration of your finger scanner. Tap the required functions in the app and follow the instructions on the display.
Disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth functionality can be disabled: Bluetooth functionality is set to enabled in the default settings. Step Instruction Start the ekey home app. Select ADMINISTRATION. Select SYSTEM STATUS. Under BLUETOOTH SETTINGS, enable the setting Disable BT on finger scanner after 15 minutes of idleness.
Managing multiple finger scanners The ekey home app allows you to manage multiple finger scanners. To switch between two finger scanners, you must reset the coupling between the finger scanner and the mobile device. NOTICE Relay name and user images are deleted: When you reset the coupling, any relay names and user images that have been stored will be deleted.
Change the app security code □ Reset the coupling between the finger scanner and your mobile device Step Instruction Start the ekey home app. Select ADMINISTRATION. Select CHANGE SECURITY CODES. Enter the required user coupling code in the corresponding field.
This new admin/user coupling code will stop any connections being established using the lost mobile device. Step Instruction Start the ekey home app on the second mobile device. Couple the second mobile device with the finger scanner. Select ADMINISTRATION. Select CHANGE SECURITY CODES.
Using the app The system is in normal mode. Step Instruction Start the ekey home app. Connect to the finger scanner. Select ACCESSES. Slide the slider of the door to be opened to the right.
Configuration of normal mode and usage of the finger scanner with administrator fingers The devices must have been commissioned before you start your system administration. See “Commissioning devices”, page 14. The finger scanner is ready to store the administrator fingers. The administrator fingers are used for programming the system.
Storing administrator fingers and configuring normal mode You must store 4 administrator fingers. We recommend storing 2 fingers of 2 different people for this purpose. You must commission the system devices in order to store administrator fingers. Step Action Description Display The left and...
Step Action Description Display To store administrator The finger scanner lights fingers 2, 3, and 4, carry out up blue. steps 2 and 3 for administrator fingers 2, 3, and 4. ✓ All administrator fingers were successfully stored. The system is in normal mode. NOTICE Restarting the finger scanner in admin mode: If, when the finger scanner is restarted, admin mode is active and fewer than 4 administrator fingers are present,...
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Step Action Description Display Swipe the user finger over The central LED lights up green. the sensor to store it. See “Correct operation of the finger scanner”, page 10. The finger Repeat this step at least scanner lights twice. Between each up red.
Using the app The system is in normal mode. Step Instruction Start the ekey home app. Connect to the finger scanner. Select ACCESSES. Slide the slider of the door to be opened to the right.
Deleting user fingers You can only delete individual fingers of a user if the person is present. The system is in normal mode. Step Action Description Display Carry out three Finger The finger scanner flashes green Touches on the sensor within intermittently on the 5 s.
Deleting all user fingers All user fingers in the system are deleted. The administrator fingers are retained. The system is in normal mode. Step Action Description Display Carry out three Finger The finger scanner flashes green Touches on the sensor within intermittently on 5 s.
3 seconds, and the LED brightness of the finger scanner to (LED on). These settings can only be made via the app. Step Instruction Start the ekey home app. Connect to the finger scanner. Select ADMINISTRATION. Select RESET SYSTEM.
Via the finger scanner The process of resetting to the default settings is initiated via the finger scanner. The finger scanner settings are reset to their defaults. All user and administrator fingers will be irrecoverably deleted. The coupling code for the app is reset to the default setting of 9999 Step...
4 s. No action The status required LED of the ekey home CP micro plus flashes green. ✓ The registration unit and the control panel were reset to the default settings. You can now recommission the system. See “Configuration of normal mode and usage of the finger scanner with the app”, page 16.
9999 Step Instruction Disconnect the ekey home CP micro plus from the mains supply. Press and hold the request-to-exit button or short-circuit the pins for the digital input and keep them in this state. Connect the ekey home CP micro plus to the mains supply.
If these remedies do not solve the problem, contact your dealer. If the system has to be returned to ekey biometric systems GmbH, ensure that it is correctly packaged. Improper packaging can lead to the warranty being voided.
Maintenance The system is largely maintenance-free. The sensor surface of the finger scanner is essentially self-cleaning due to repeated use (swiping of fingers). However, if the finger scanner becomes soiled, clean it gently with a damp (not wet), non-abrasive cloth. Q-tips, microfiber cloths, and glasses-cleaning cloths are suitable for this purpose.
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Via Copernico, 13/A, I-39100 Bolzano Tel.: +39 0471 922 712 italia@ekey.net ID251/564/0/458: Version 2, 2017-03-09; Media Center ID: 3014 www.ekey.net Made in Austria ekey biometric systems GmbH operates a quality management system in compliance with EN ISO 9001:2015 and is certifi ed accordingly.
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