HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Table of contents HandPunch Technology Supervisor operations Supervisor Enrollment Employee enrollment Special enrollment Removing a user Using the hand reader Management group commands, supervisor override List user information Set user information (reject level and time zone)
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual HandPunch Technology HandPunch reads the size and the shape of the human hand to verify a person’s identity. It does not read fingerprints or the palm. It takes over 90 measurements of the fingers and part of the hand.
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Supervisor operations Supervisors use the command mode to add and remove users from the system, add and review user punches, and perform other system management and service operations. This section of the manual describes those commands that work group supervisors will use in daily HandPunch operations.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Group 2, Setup: Supervisors with access to the SETUP menu can change the display language, date format, time and date, reader address, ID length and the serial communications baud rate. The time and date and ID length are normally set at the host computer, however, the supervisor can change these parameters at the reader when the setup is downloaded from the host computer.
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Supervisor Enrollment The first command you will use is ENROLLMENT. It is the process of recording your ID number with the description of your hand in the hand reader’s memory. To enroll, you will: 1.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual First supervisor enrollment ENTER ID Example: (TIME) (DATE) CLEAR + ENTER Enroll with ID number 123. ENTER PASSWORD During enrollment, the display will ask for at least three hand placements. To place the hand...
If you are enrolling large groups of people, use an enrollment trainer. It is a replica of the platen that is available through your Recognition Systems dealer. Have the enrollee practice hand placement. The hand should not be cupped or “skewed” to the right or left.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Employee enrollment ENTER ID CLEAR + ENTER (TIME) (DATE) Important! To enter the command mode, you must press CLEAR and ENTER, at the same time, enter ENTER PASSWORD your ID and place your hand to enter the command mode.
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual This menu is SPECIAL ENROLLMENT. This is for use with employees with physical disabilities who cannot use the hand reader. Use this function only as a last resort. Employees with these ID numbers must still enter their ID and place a hand or prosthetic in the platen area.
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Removing a user This menu describes removing an employee’s ID number and template from the hand reader memory. This function can be performed at the hand reader to immediately prevent an employee from punching. If the removal is to be permanent, the employee’s ID number should also be removed at the host computer.
ID number. Data Management Keys There are two function keys HandPunch 3000 and 10 function keys on HandPunch 4000 for data management. They are marked “F” with the function number. To use the data management function, press a function to start the data collection.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual If the display shows ** TRY AGAIN ** you not verified. You may have made an error entering your ID number or placing your hand. Re-enter your ID number and try again, taking care to place your hand properly. If you wear rings, be sure that the stone is facing up in the normal position.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Management Group Commands The Management Group Commands are used for general employee management operations. Supervisor Override Supervisor override operations allow the supervisor to review when any user punched, and to add punches of various types for any user.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Supervisor override, review ENTER ID CLEAR + ENTER (TIME) (DATE) punches This menu allows supervisors to review employees’ punches. The ENTER PASSWORD punch information includes the time, date and explicit punch information. SUP OVERRIDE...
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual ENTER ID CLEAR + ENTER Supervisor override, add bulk (TIME) (DATE) hours or dollars Supervisors can add or subtract ENTER PASSWORD hours or dollars to employees’ punch records. SUP OVERRIDE * NO YES #...
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual ENTER ID CLEAR + ENTER Supervisor override, add punch (TIME) (DATE) With this menu, supervisors can punch for employees at the present ENTER PASSWORD time, or enter a different time into the punch record.
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual List User Information. This menu allows you to display or print a users’ ID number, individual reject threshold level, and time restrictions. List users ENTER ID CLEAR + ENTER (TIME) (DATE) The LIST USERS function allows...
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Set user data, user reject ENTER ID CLEAR + ENTER (TIME) (DATE) This menu allows the setting of the user’s reject threshold (sensitivity). ENTER PASSWORD A higher value reduces the number of rejected verification attempts. A SUP.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual ENTER ID Amnesty (Model HP-4000 only) (TIME) (DATE) CLEAR + ENTER The AMNESTY function allows supervisors to remove employee time restrictions for a specific ENTER PASSWORD number of punches. Employees can punch at any time for as many times as the supervisor specifies.
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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Turning All Time Restrictions On Or Off It may be necessary to turn all Time Restrictions on or off, such as early closure due to inclement weather. ENTER ID CLEAR + ENTER Restrictions (TIME) (DATE)
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Maintenance To maintain optimum performance, inspect and clean the hand reader regularly. Clean the platen, side mirror and reflector, and the window above the platen using a cloth dampened with ordinary window cleaner. DO NOT SPRAY CLEANING FLUID DIRECTLY INTO OR ON THE HAND READER.
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Calibration ENTER ID (TIME) (DATE) CLEAR + ENTER This menu is a performance indicator. It checks the camera alignment and exposure values. ENTER PASSWORD It also has a recalibration function that realigns the camera after you...
HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual Set status display ENTER ID (TIME) (DATE) CLEAR + ENTER Setting the status display allows you to check the status of: The tamper switch ENTER PASSWORD The door monitor switch Auxiliary input(s) Request to exit switch...
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING FROM THE SAME OR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT. Recognition Systems 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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HandPunch 3000/4000 Operations and User’s manual harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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