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- Page 1 Zodiac Link OPERATOR GUIDE June 2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GET LOCAL ID ..............................21 COPY TO SLAVE ..............................21 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................22 GENERAL ................................22 ADDING AN ADMINISTRATOR OR A USER ...................... 23 GLOSSARY ....................................25 Zodiac Link Page 2 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... - Page 3 POSITION OF THE FINGERPRINT ........................29 ALLOWABLE ANGLE OF FINGERPRINT ROTATION ..................30 PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GOOD-QUALITY FINGERPRINT ..............30 ADMINISTRATOR DATABASE FORM............................. 31 USER DATABASE FORM ................................. 32 Zodiac Link Page 3 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2...
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Page 4: Introduction
Right LED Keypad Enrollment: Administrators and users are enrolled directly into the Zodiac Link reader. This is done by entering information on the keypad, following the prompts displayed on the LCD display and using the fingerprint scanner to enroll fingerprints. The keypad, LCD and fingerprint scanner are also used when accessing a controlled area. - Page 5 LED Indicators: The left LED is internally controlled by the Zodiac Link and is normally in colour. It turns GREEN when the reader authenticates a user. It will flash three (3) times if the reader fails to authenticate a user.
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Page 6: Administrators
Administrators On the very first power up of Zodiac Link, the unit’s memory is blank. This is known as virgin mode (factory default). The following message will scroll on the LCD screen: “The unit is in virgin mode. Setup required press PGM key *****”... -
Page 7: Menu Overview
MAP SLAVES OTHER OPTS. o COPY INDIVIDUAL RECORD o COMMUNICATE TO A SPECIFIC UNIT =2 o NOT USED o SYNC ALL CLOCKS o CHANGE BAUD Zodiac Link Page 7 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 8: Setup Menu
If no key is pressed for 45 seconds the reader will automatically exit the menu. ADD ADMIN Up to nine (9) administrators can be stored in Zodiac Link. 1. Press 1 from the SETUP menu. 2. Confirm by pressing 1 (YES) or 2 (NO). -
Page 9: Delete Admin
SELECT MODE Reader Mode: Use this mode when the Zodiac Link is connected to an access control unit. When a user is authenticated, System Code and user ID are sent to the access control unit. If the reader’s System Code and the user’s ID number matches that which is used by the host controller, access will be granted. - Page 10 DCM Mode Only the Zodiac Link reader will authenticate the user. The DCM will grant access to all authenticated users. This mode only works when the reader is wired to a Zodiac Door Control Module, which controls the locking device.
- Page 11 6. Press 1 for Slave or 2 for Master. NOTE: When the Master Reader exits programming mode, the banner should initially display “Zodiac Link S” even if it was set to master mode. It is in the pending state. You must perform the “Map Slave” function (see map slaves section).
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Page 12: Set Time
8:00 PM 20:00 9:00 AM 09:00 9:00 PM 21:00 10:00 AM 10:00 10:00 PM 22:00 11:00 AM 11:00 11:00 PM 23:00 12:00 PM 12:00 12:00 AM 24:00 Zodiac Link Page 12 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 13: Delete All Users
Slave Readers and makes an internal map of which readers are available and what their addresses are. This helps the Master Reader in its replication process to all Slave Readers. Zodiac Link Page 13 of 32 Operator Guide... -
Page 14: Other Opts (Other Options)
5. If the PIN number is valid, the Master Reader sequentially replicates the template to all Slave Readers. 6. If the PIN number is invalid, an error message “Invalid PIN #” will be displayed. Zodiac Link Page 14 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 15: Communicate To A Specific Unit
(see map slaves section) to eliminate the down reader and try again. 6. If 2 is pressed, the Master returns to the previous menu. Zodiac Link Page 15 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 16: Change Baud
2. Press 5 to select “Change Baud”. 3. The reader displays the current baud rate. 4. Press 1 for 38.4K or 2 for 115K. 5. A message “Function Complete” will be displayed. Zodiac Link Page 16 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 17: Admin Menu
ADD USER Users can be granted access in one of two ways using Zodiac Link, with a Bypass Number or Fingerprint. A bypass number is a user-defined number, 5 to 8 digits in length, which can be entered on the keypad instead of using a fingerprint. - Page 18 18. Upon successful completion the user will be added. The user will also be replicated to all other Slave Readers if the readers are configured to use the RS-485 bus. Zodiac Link Page 18 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2...
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Page 19: User Instructions
Bypass Number Enter the 5-8 digit bypass number on the keypad and press ENT. NOTE: Users cannot gain access through Zodiac Link while in the programming menu. Zodiac Link Page 19 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 •... -
Page 20: Delete User
Security Level represents the degree to which the live fingerprint must match the stored template during authentication. The higher the value the more precise the match must be. Zodiac Link Page 20 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 21: Get Local Id
During the user database transfer, the remote reader continues to operate normally - e.g. authenticate user fingerprints. Only the user fingerprint templates are transferred. NOTE: Administrator’s fingerprint templates and reader settings are not transferred. Zodiac Link Page 21 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are experiences problems with your Zodiac Link reader, please go through the solutions listed here in the troubleshooting section. If you continue to experience problems, contact your dealer. GENERAL PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Wait for the prompt and press the key Pressed a key and nothing Key was pressed too soon. -
Page 23: Adding An Administrator Or A User
Press the ESC key to cancel the current PIN/bypass number/ID number. data entry. Entered the wrong PIN/bypass Press the ESC key to go back to the number/ID number and pressed previous question. ENT. Zodiac Link Page 23 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... - Page 24 Delete an Admin from the reader or do not received the message “Invalid amount of administrators for add any more administrators. Entry Push ESC to Exit”. that reader has been reached. Zodiac Link Page 24 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2...
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Page 25: Glossary
However the number of leading zeros will not make a difference (example - 00123 is the same as 00000123). DCM Mode: Only the Zodiac Link reader will verify the user before granting access. This mode only works when the reader is wired to a Zodiac Door Control Module. - Page 26 Primary Finger: The main fingerprint a user will present to the fingerprint scanner to gain access. Reader Mode: The Zodiac Link reader is connected to an access control unit. Wiegand data (System Code and ID) is sent to the control unit when a user successfully authenticates.
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Page 27: Fingerprint Enrollment Overview
60-digit password. This unique template is then encrypted and stored within the user record in the Zodiac Link controllers. It is important to note that no actual image of the fingerprint is stored, only the minutiae-based template. -
Page 28: Correcting Wet/Dry Fingerprint Images
The Zodiac Link fingerprint matching algorithm is capable of extracting the correct minutiae even without benefit of a perfect print. However, the positioning of the finger and the relative wetness or dryness of the fingerprint when it is placed on the optic window for scanning are both important factors in getting a match. -
Page 29: Position Of The Fingerprint
Contrast this with the second illustration, which shows the most common mistake made during the initial phase of enrollment. Zodiac Link Page 29 of 32 Operator Guide June 2012 • Rev. 1.2... -
Page 30: Allowable Angle Of Fingerprint Rotation
ALLOWABLE ANGLE OF FINGERPRINT ROTATION The Zodiac Link scanner allows up to ±45° for input fingerprint rotation, as illustrated below. PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GOOD-QUALITY FINGERPRINT If too much pressure is applied to the sensor window, the ridges adhere to each other and are rendered indistinguishable. -
Page 31: Administrator Database Form
Administrator Database Form Here is a sample form you may use to record the administrators you enroll in the Zodiac Link. Recording this information allows you to look up administrators’ information or delete them from the reader. You may photocopy this form if you need more copies or you may create your own form. -
Page 32: User Database Form
User Database Form Here is a sample form you may use to record the users you enroll in the Zodiac Link. Having this information handy allows you to look up user information, display user information on the reader and delete users from the reader.
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