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GV-FR Face Recognition Reader GV-FR2020 User’s Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. FR2020-UM-A...
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GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
Preface Welcome to the GV-FR Face Recognition Reader User’s Manual. This Manual applies to the following GV-FR Face Recognition Reader: Product GV-FR2020...
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Chapter 4 Access Control Configurations ....16 4.1 Connecting to GV-AS Controller ................17 4.2 Setting up GV-ASManager ..................19 4.2.1 Adding GV-AS Controller ................19 4.2.2 Configuring a Door ..................21 Chapter 5 User Management ........22 5.1 Enabling the Facial Features on GV-ASManager ...........22 5.2 Uploading to the Face Recognition Reader ............24 ...
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8.3 Enrollment modes ....................45 8.3.1 Face Recognition Mode ................45 8.3.2 Card Mode ....................46 8.3.3 Password Mode ..................46 Chapter 9 Upgrading and Resetting......47 9.1 Upgrading System Firmware ..................47 9.2 Resetting the Reader....................48 Specifications .............49 ...
Regulatory Notices FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Installation Considerations To make sure the user’s face can be recognized, follow the instructions below to set up GV- FR2020. Installation Height: When installed on the wall next to a door, GV-FR2020 should be about 1.1-1.5 meters above the ground. Face Recognition Limitations: ...
Chapter 1 Introduction The face recognition reader can work with GV-AS Controller and GV-ASManager for an intuitive, smart access control solution. When integrated with GeoVision controller and software, GV-FR2020 can operate under Face Recognition mode, as well as other modes including Card, Card + Face Recognition and Password + Face Recognition.
Wiegand 26 / Wiegand 34 support for physical connection Can work as a standalone reader Four access modes for the integration with GeoVision controller and software: Face Recognition mode, Card mode, Card + Face Recognition mode and Password + Face Recognition mode ...
1.2 Packing List Face Recognition Reader Mounting Plate Standard Screw x 4 Plastic Screw Anchor x 4 Security Screw Data Cable Warranty Card...
Introduction 1.3 Options You can order the following optional accessories: GV-AS ID Card & For Card and/or Card + Face recognition modes, the GV-AS ID GV-AS ID Tag Card / Tag is required. 13.56 MHz cards and tags are available. GV-POE Switch GV-POE Switch is designed to provide power along with network connection for IP devices.
Introduction 1.5 Physical Description Figure 1-2 No. Name Function Enter information or select functions. See 2 Accessing the Keypad Reader. LED Light See the LED Status section below. Card Reader Reads ID cards or tags. LCD Screen Displays the menu and images. Lens Captures live images.
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LED Status Normally, the LED on GV-FR2020 flashes green when standby. The LED status under different conditions are listed below. Condition Ready Green Access Denied Displays red LED momentarily Access Granted Displays green LED momentarily...
Introduction 1.6 Installation For installing GV-FR2020 on the wall, follow the steps below. Place the mounting plate on the wall as illustrated below. Mark the location of the 4 screw positions and the oval-shaped hole as labeled above. Drill a hole at the center of the oval-shaped mark for running the cables and wires through the wall.
1.7 Connecting the Reader The face recognition reader and GV-AS Controller can be connected through TCP/IP or its Wiegand interface. Refer to the respective illustrations below for connecting your GV- FR2020 via TCP/IP or Wiegand. Connecting via TCP/IP Figure 1-4 The GV-FR2020 and GV-AS Controller can be connected to a hub or router with PoE function.
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Introduction The icon appearing on GV-FR2020’s main menu as shown below indicates that the connection between your face recognition reader and the Internet is successfully established. Figure 1-5 Connecting via Wiegand via Wiegand 26 / 34 Figure 1-6 The GV-FR2020 and GV-AS Controller can be physically connected via their respective Wiegand interfaces.
Chapter 2 Accessing the Reader There are two types of access rights — Manager and User — for configuring GV-FR2020. While the Manager has unrestricted access to all system configurations, users can only access their facial or card verification settings. 2.1 Using the Keypad Figure 2-1 No.
Accessing the Reader Note: Use the Arrow keys to choose a menu option and press OK to enter the highlighted option. Alternatively, you can press the corresponding number key to select your desired menu option. To cancel/exit the option, press the ESC key. To enter a period “.”...
Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter will guide users in checking and configuring the IP address of GV-FR2020. 3.1 Looking up the IP address By default, your face recognition reader is assigned with an unused IP address by the DHCP server when it is connected to the network.
Getting Started 3.2 Changing the IP address You can modify the IP address of your GV-FR2020 to avoid an IP address conflict with other devices within the LAN. Follow the steps below to assign a new IP address: 1. Follow Step 1-3 in 3.1 Looking up the IP address. 2.
3.3 Setup Flowchart To get started quickly with GV-FR2020 settings, follow the process illustrated below. Figure 3-3 IMPORTANT: For GV-ASManager V4.4.3.0 or later, the GV-AS Controller’s IP address will be automatically assigned to GV-FR2020 each time you connect. You can skip 4.1 Connecting to GV-AS Controller and start from section 4.2.1.
Access Control Configurations Chapter 4 Access Control Configurations This chapter explains how to set up access control related functions by integrating your GV- FR2020 with GV-AS Controller and GV-ASManager. 1. Connecting GV-FR2020 to GV-AS Controller For connecting GV-FR2020 to GV-AS Controller, see 4.1 Connecting to GV-AS Controller. Figure 4-1 2.
4.1 Connecting to GV-AS Controller To connect GV-FR2020 and GV-AS Controller through the network, you need to provide the necessary network information, such as MAC address, IP address and port number, for your reader and GV-AS Controller to locate and connect with each other. IMPORTANT: For GV-ASManager V4.4.3.0 or later, the GV-AS Controller’s IP address will be automatically assigned to GV-FR2020 each time you connect.
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Access Control Configurations Type the MAC address of your GV-FR2020 in the Serial Number column under GV- Reader/CR420/GF1921/GF1922 Function section. Do not select the RS-485 box. For details on how to look up the MAC address, see 1.3 MAC Address. Figure 4-4 Use the Function dropdown list to select the door associated with your GV-FR2020.
4.2 Setting up GV-ASManager Integration with GV-ASManager allows you to utilize full access control functions. This section covers the basic settings for adding GV-AS Controller and GV-FR2020 to GV- ASManager. For more details on GV-ASManager functions, see GV-ASManager User’s Manual. 4.2.1 Adding GV-AS Controller 1.
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Access Control Configurations 3. Type ID and Name of the Controller, select the Type of the Controller and click OK. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-7 4. In the Network dropdown list under Connection, select TCP/IP as the communication mode between the GV-AS Controller and GV-ASManager. 5.
4.2.2 Configuring a Door 1. On the menu bar of GV-ASManager, click Setup and select Devices. 2. Double-click the GV-AS Controller and select a Door. This dialog box appears. Figure 4-8 3. Select GV-FR2020 from the Entrance or Ext dropdown list, in accordance to your installation site.
User Management Chapter 5 User Management Once you have set up access control related functions, you can begin to create and manage users on GV-ASManager and GV-FR2020. Note: You must first add users to GV-ASManager and then upload the user data to GV- FR2020 for face enrollment.
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Click the Features tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-1 Click the square in the Facial Features section. Select User or Manager as needed. Use the dropdown list to assign a card number to the user. Figure 5-2 Click OK to apply the settings.
User Management 5.2 Uploading to the Face Recognition Reader The data can be sent directly from GV-ASManager to GV-FR2020 through TCP/IP. To upload the user data from GV-ASManager to the face recognition reader, follow the instruction below. Figure 5-3 1. On the menu bar of GV-ASManager, click Setup and select Feature Access. This dialog box appears.
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4. Click the Add button to add the selected user data to the selected Door/Gate. The resulting window after adding may look like this: Figure 5-5 Note: Each face recognition reader can store up to 2,000 user accounts. 5. Click the ‘x’ icon to close the window of Feature Access.
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User Management IMPORTANT: Each time you select Sync GV-FR2020, the existing user data on GV- FR2020 will be overwritten by the selected user data on GV-ASManager. During the process of uploading the user data from GV-ASManager, you will receive the below message on your GV-FR2020.
5.3 Using the Face Recognition Reader After uploading the user data from GV-ASManager to GV-FR2020, you can start enrolling the users’ face images for access control at the site of the face recognition reader. With the Card mode, the users must present a card before access is granted. Note: 1.
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User Management 5. After assessing the lighting conditions, press OK to proceed and enroll your face by following the audio instructions. Reg. Face Please keep the eyes in the green pane! Figure 5-9 6. If the data is enrolled successfully, GV-FR2020 will prompt “enrollment completed” and return to the user account details.
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8. Double-click the user listed in the window. The User Setup dialog box appears. The image taken by GV-FR2020 is displayed as shown below. Figure 5-12 Upon the completion of the face recognition enrollment, the user can scan his or her face to gain access.
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User Management On the Access Monitor Window of GV-ASManager, you can click the “Access Granted” message and its associated face image will appear. Figure 5-14 2. If the presented face does NOT match the record in the face recognition reader, the failure screen will appear as shown in Figure 5-15.
5.3.2 Card Mode The Card mode allows the users to gain access with a card. Each user must have a card number assigned by GV-ASManager. After the GV-FR2020 has synchronized the user data with that of GV-ASManager, the user can present the card he or she enrolled. 1.
User Management 5.4.2 Uploading the Data The user data can be exported to GV-FR2020 via a USB drive. In the Users submenu, select Upload and press OK, or press 4 to upload the user data. Figure 5-19...
Chapter 6 Settings The Manager can access system configuration of GV-FR2020. In the Main Menu, select Settings and press OK, or press 2 to enter the Settings submenu. 6.1 Device Settings Select Device and press OK, or press 1 to enter the Device Settings. To configure a particular setting for the device, use the Arrow keys to select that item and press OK, or input a corresponding numeric key.
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Settings Verified Screen: Input the time interval, from 1 to 30 seconds, in which the verified access screen appears for, upon granting access, before returning to the main menu. Screen Saver: Input an idle time, between 0 to 1440 seconds, before the screensaver activates.
6.2 Time Settings In the Settings menu, select Time and then press OK, or press 2 to enter the time settings. You can press the Arrow keys to select a setting item and input numbers to define the date and time for your GV-FR2020. Figure 6-2 Note: The date format is shown as DD/MM/YYYY.
Settings 6.3 Record Rule In the Settings menu, select Rec. Rule and then press OK, or press 3 to enter the record setting. Figure 6-3 Punch Interval: Input a face and card re-verification time from 0 to 10 minutes.
6.4 Network Settings In the Settings menu, select Network and press OK, or press 4 to enter the Network settings. Figure 6-4 Device No: Display the reader’s device number. ETH: Select ETH and press OK, or press 2 to specify an IP address for the device. For details, see Chapter 3 Getting Started.
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Settings MAC: Display the MAC address of the reader. IP Address: Display the IP address configured for the reader. Netmask: Display the netmask address configured for the reader. Gateway: Display the gateway address configured for the reader. ...
6.5 Initial Settings You can perform a factory default reset, delete all the records and upgrade the device firmware through the Initial Settings. In the Settings menu, select Init and press OK, or press 5 to enter the Initial settings. Figure 6-6 ...
Viewing Info Chapter 7 Viewing Info You can check the enrollment statistics, device information as well as instructions for using GV-FR2020 through the View Info submenu. In the Main Menu, select View Info and press OK, or press 3 to enter the View Info submenu. 7.1 Registration Information To see the enrollment data in the View Info submenu, select Reg.
7.2 Device Information In the View Info submenu, select Dev. Info and press OK, or press 2 to see the device information. Figure 7-2 MFG: Display the manufacturer of the reader. Web Site: Display the website of the manufacturer of the reader. ...
Viewing Info 7.3 Manual Information In the View Info submenu, select Manual and press OK, or press 3 to see simplified instructions for using the GV-FR2020. Figure 7-3...
Chapter 8 A Standalone Face Recognition Reader GV-FR2020 can also work on its own without connecting to GV-AS Controller and GV-AS Manager. 8.1 Wire Definition On the back of the GV-FR2020, there is a data port (No 10, Figure 1-2). You can use the supplied data cable to connect your face recognition reader to power and a locking device.
A Standalone Face Recognition Reader 8.2 Adding a User After you have connected your GV-FR2020 to power and a locking device, you are ready to enroll users. The standalone face recognition reader supports three operation modes: Face, Card or Password. Each user must have a user account with a unique ID number before enrolling a face, card or password.
4. Input a user ID. GV-FR2020 supports numerical digits only. 5. Press OK or the Down arrow key to save the user ID. 6. Input a user name. The text field can accept up to 14 characters. 7. Press OK to save the user name. 8.
A Standalone Face Recognition Reader 8.3.2 Card Mode To enroll a card, 1. Select Card and press OK, or press 2 for card enrollment. 2. Place the access card on the reader. 3. Press OK to complete the enrollment. Press ESC back to the Main Menu to test the card. 8.3.3 Password Mode To enroll a password, 1.
Chapter 9 Upgrading and Resetting You can upgrade or reset your face recognition reader. 9.1 Upgrading System Firmware The new firmware can be loaded into GV-FR2020 using a USB device. 1. Insert a USB device with the latest firmware on it into the USB port (No. 12, Figure 1-2). 2.
Upgrading and Resetting 9.2 Resetting the Reader You can reboot your GV-FR2020 directly on the reader. 1. Keep the power connected to the reader. 2. Press and hold the reset button (No. 11, Figure 1-2) for a few seconds. 3. The reader reboots automatically.
Specifications Model GV-FR2020 Hardware Indoor use only Application 2.4” TFT color screen, 320 x 240 pixel LCD Display 1G MHz 0-5000 lux Ambient Light Special Stereo Dual Sensors (Lens and IR sensor) Image Sensor Function Up to 80 cm (31. 50 in) Detection Range Communication Interface TCP/IP (LAN) and Wiegand 26/34...
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Appendix Note: 1. The data synchronization with GV-AS Controller and GV-ASManager through LAN is only supported with GV-AS21/41/81 series controller firmware V1.41 or later, GV- AS1620 / CS1320 controller V1.0 or later and GV-ASManager V.4.4.2 or later. 2. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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