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Table of Contents Introduction..3 Biometrics..3 Principle of Operation..4 The HandPunch Terminal..4 Specifications..6 Specifications Table..6 Options..7 Planning an Installation..9 Site Preparation..9 HandPunch Placement..9 Wiring..10 Power Input..10 Battery Backup Operation..10 Ethernet to Host Computer Connection..11 Mechanical Installation..13 Wall Plate Installation..13 Wiring Connections..17 Wiring Examples..17 RS-232 Serial Connection..18 Erasing the Memory..21...
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Setup Menu..34 Subnet Mask to Host Bit..37 Management Menu..39 Enrollment Menu..41 Special Menu..45 HandPunch Maintenance..47 Cleaning the HandPunch..47 Appendix A..49 Tips for a successful Installation..49 Appendix B..51 Troubleshooting Guide..51 Display Messages During Verification..51 Beeper and LED Status During Verification..52 Limited Warranty..55...
1. For the sake of using a consistent name throughout the manual, the HandPunch 50E terminal is referred to as the HandPunch for the remainder of this manual. Page 3...
Introduction Principle of The HandPunch uses low-level infrared light, optics, and a CMOS (IC Operation chip) camera to capture a three-dimensional image of the hand. Using advanced microprocessor technology, the HandPunch converts the image to an electronic template. It stores the template in a database with the user’s ID number.
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HandPunch 50E Manual HAND PLACEMENT DISPLAY VERIFICATION LIGHTS LCD DISPLAY NUMERICAL KEYPAD PLATEN AND GUIDE PINS Figure 1-1: The HandPunch 50E Page 5...
Introduction Specifica- tions Table 1: Specifications Size: 8.85 inches wide by 11.65 inches high by 8.55 inches deep 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) –...
HandPunch 50E Manual Options The HandPunch has the following options available. • Backup Battery Support See Technical Note 70200-0012 – Rev. D Recommended European Power Supply: Ault, Inc. 7300 Boone Ave. North Minneapolis, MN 55428 USA PH: 612-493-1900 E-mail: info@ault.com...
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40 in. (102 cm.) Figure 2-1: HandPunch Placement Rules For the following sections, Recognition Systems does not supply NOTE hardware items such as power or communications wiring. 1. This height conforms to ADA standards.
Planning an Installation Wiring Two basic circuits typically connect to the HandPunch: • Power Input • HandPunch to Host Computer Ethernet The minimum wire size for these circuits is AWG 22; the maximum is AWG 18. Power Input The HandPunch comes with a 120 VAC to 13.5 VDC power supply (Class 2, Model No.
HandPunch 50E Manual Battery charge voltage is set at approximately 13.65 volts, and battery charge current is limited to approximately 50 mA. A fully discharged battery requires approximately 12 hours of charge to fully recover. Additional options installed and specific configurations within the...
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HandPunch 50E Manual Mechanical Installation Select an installation location based on the guidelines provided in the Planning an Installation section beginning on page 9. Wall Plate Installation Wall Preparation For the following procedure protect the HandPunch from the dust and WARNING debris generated during the wall plate installation process.
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Mechanical Installation 5. 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. 6. Secure the plate to the wall using heavy masking tape. 7.
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HandPunch 50E Manual Wall Plate SURFACE CONDUIT ENTRY POINT 50" Reference (127 cm) to Top of Wall Plate 42.75" (108.6 cm) 42.5" (108 cm) HandPunch Finished Floor Figure 3-2: HandPunch Wire Routing Layout Dust and debris surrounding the HandPunch can drastically affect the NOTE terminal’s operation.
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Mechanical Installation HOLE 2 UPPER SCREWS SURFACE CONDUIT ENTRY REAR OF TERMINAL Figure 3-3: Attaching the HandPunch to the Wall Plate Page 16...
Top of Ethernet Connectors Serial Printer Terminal Connection Top of HandPunch 50E Figure 4-1: Board Layout Wiring Table 2 on page 18 provides the pinouts for the RS-232 Serial Printer Connection. Examples Figure 4-2 on page 18 provides a diagram of the RS-232 Connector.
Wiring Connections Table 2: RS-232 Serial Connection J8 Pin Signal Connection Ground Receive Data Input (from external device) Transmit Data Output (to external device) RS-232 Pins Figure 4-2: J4 - RS-232 Jack Pinout Page 18...
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HandPunch 50E Manual HandPunch Ethernet RJ-45 Cable Ethernet Port Ethernet Unit Data Jack Figure 4-3: Host PC to HandPunch Ethernet Connection Page 19...
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HandPunch 50E Manual Erasing the Memory The erase memory function allows a HandPunch’s setup and/or user database to be erased. There are two options when erasing the memory from the HandPunch. 1. Setup 2. All Choosing the erasing of the setup will set the HandPunch’s address, passwords, etc.
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HandPunch 50E Manual Closing the HandPunch Before closing the HandPunch clear all dust and debris away from the HandPunch. With the wall mount latch in the unlocked position, swing the body of the HandPunch up and lock the latch into place with the key provided.
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HandPunch 50E Manual Enter Command Menu CLEAR ENTER Press the keys simultaneously to enter a command menu. If No One is 1. The display appears as follows. Enrolled in ENTER PASSWORD HandPunch 2. Press the default password for the menu you wish to enter.
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Enter a Command Menu ENTER PASSWORD 4. Enter the password for the menu you wish to enter. The default passwords are as follows. Press for the Service Menu. Press for the Setup Menu. Press for the Management Menu. Press for the Enrollment Menu. Press for the Security Menu.
HandPunch 50E Manual function. To reset memory, refer to the Erasing HandPunch Memory section on page 21. Navigating Once you have entered a command menu, there are three options Command available for navigating the command menu system. Menus • Press to enter the command shown on the display.
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The default menu passwords are given in Table 3. To increase the security of the HandPunch, Recognition Systems recommends changing the passwords for the command menus to new numbers. These password numbers can be up to 10 digits long. This is done through the software.
The first person enrolled should be enrolled using the Add Supervisor command. This protects the integrity of the system. Recognition Systems strongly recommends enrolling at least two users as supervisors to ensure that more than one person has the authority to access all menus and all commands.
HandPunch 50E Manual System Management Once a HandPunch system is in operation the following commands are used for system management. List Users – List the Users authorized to use a HandPunch. This is done through the Management Menu. The instructions for listing employees begin on page 39.
Programming the HandPunch Service Menu The Service menu commands provide information that help you determine if the HandPunch is performing within normal operating parameters and identify the status of the unit’s inputs and outputs. The following section provides a brief summary of the Service Menu commands.
HandPunch 50E Manual Calibrate The Calibrate command displays the HandPunch’s exposure values, allowing you to verify these values are within normal operating parameters. The standard operating parameters are shown in Table 5. Table 5: Normal Operating Parameters Parameter Normal Range Row “r”...
Programming the HandPunch Setup Menu The Setup menu commands allow you to set the basic operating parameters for the HandPunch unit. The following section provides a brief summary of all the parameters that may be set on a HandPunch unit. In most cases only the Ethernet Setup needs to be done in this menu.
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HandPunch 50E Manual Table 6: 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 ID Length New ID Length Set T &...
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Programming the HandPunch Set Lan- The Set Language command allows the language shown on the guage HandPunch’s display to be “localized” for a variety of countries. English German Japanese Russian French Indonesian Italian Portuguese Spanish Polish Set Date The Set Date Format command allows the date format shown on the Format HandPunch’s display to be “localized”...
HandPunch 50E Manual Input the Gateway Address the same way as the IP Address. Fill address with 0 if no Gateway is used. To save space in the HandPunch’s firmware Host Bits are used instead of the Subnet Mask. Use table 7 to find the site’s Subnet Mask and find the referenced Host Bit number and enter that number.
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Programming the HandPunch Table 7: Subnet Mask to Host Bit Subnet Mask Host Bit 255.224.0.0 255.192.0.0 255.128.0.0 255.0.0.0 Page 38...
HandPunch 50E Manual Management Menu The Management menu commands allow you to manage employee data stored in a HandPunch unit. The following section provides a brief summary of the employee data that may be manipulated on a HandPunch unit. Navigating Enter the appropriate password to enter the Setup command menu.
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Programming the HandPunch List Users The List Users command allows you to display or print a list of all the employees enrolled in a HandPunch. Set User The Set User Data command allows you to set an employee’s Reject Data Threshold, adjusting the hand read threshold for one employee without affecting the threshold of other employees.
Supervisor command, all further user authority levels are assigned as per the list above. This protects the integrity of the system by enacting the Authority Level rules described above. Recognition Systems strongly recommends enrolling at least two users as supervisors to ensure that more than one person has the authority to access all menus and all commands.
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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 Recognition Systems reseller. User The HandPunch is easy to use and non-threatening. However, most Education people have never used a biometric HandPunch.
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HandPunch 50E Manual • The lights go out when you have properly placed your fingers. If a light remains on, a finger is not in proper contact with its Finger Pin. WEB PIN Figure 8-2: Placing Your Hand on the Platen...
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Programming the HandPunch Enrollment There are three commands available from the Enrollment command Commands menu. • Add Employee • Add Supervisor • Remove User Refer to Table 9 to identify the command you need to perform. Step through all previous commands until you reach the desired command. Table 9: Enrollment Command Menu Service Menu Password = 4...
HandPunch 50E Manual Special Menu The Special menu has one command – Special Enroll. This command accommodates users with disabilities that make it difficult or impossible to use a HandPunch in its standard way. The following section provides a brief description of the Special Menu command.
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Programming the HandPunch zone value can be applied to the Special Enrollment ID number to limit access times. The HandPunch default is for no time zone to be applied. Special Enrollment affects the integrity of the HandPunch terminal and NOTE should only be used as a last resort.
HandPunch 50E Manual HandPunch Maintenance A minimum amount of system maintenance is required to keep HandPunchs fully functional. HandPunchs should be cleaned periodically to prevent an accumulation of dust from affecting the HandPunch’s readability. There are NO user serviceable parts inside the HandPunch.
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HandPunch 50E Manual Appendix A Tips for a successful Installation HandPunch • Think of the HandPunch as a camera • Clean the HandPunch before it gets dirty • Use non-abrasive cleaners such as glass cleaners and a clean non-abrasive cloth •...
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Appendix A - Tips • Train Enrollee on hand placement -Practice placing hand on platen -Make sure hand is flat on platen -Close finger towards the center of hand -Fingers gently touch finger pins • Let the enrollee enter in their own ID number during the enroll- ment process, this forces the Enroller to step aside allowing the Enrollee to stand in front of the HandPunch helping to eliminate “bad enrollments”...
HandPunch 50E Manual Appendix B Troubleshooting Guide Ethernet Communications • Make sure the Ethernet card is plugged in to the site’s network before power is applied to the clock. • Make sure IP Address is leased from DHCP Server, if used.
Appendix B - Troubleshooting Guide Table 11: Display Messages During Verification Message Definition ENTER ID You entered your ID number incorrectly or your access time is restricted. • If the display shows TRY AGAIN, you are not verified. You may have made an error in entering your ID number or in placing your hand on the platen.
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HandPunch 50E Manual Table 12: Beeper and LED Status During Verification Operation Beeps Meaning After ID Entry – – OK - Proceed After ID Entry – ID Number Not in Database After Hand Green ID Verified Placement After Hand ID Not Verified -...
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INCIDENTAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING FROM THE SAME OR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT. Recognition Systems 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 purchased.
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