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  • Page 1 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    © Control Module, Inc. 2007. All Rights Reserved. Genus ® is a registered trademark of Control Module, Inc. Other brands and names contained in this document are the property of their respective owners. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part on Control Module, Inc.

  • Page 3: Declarations

    EN61000-6-4, EN55011, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11 FCC Compliance The Control Module Model 2015 Time and Attendance Terminal conforms to the requirements of FCC PART 15, SUBPART B, CLASS A. Para. 15.107(b) for Conducted Emissions, 150 kHz to 30 MHz Para.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    UM3010-2 Introduction Welcome to Control Module’s Genus® G1 MARK II Data Collection Terminal. The “Genius of Genus” is that it offers an intelligent Java programming language and enables companies – for the first time – to realize the maximum potential of their workforce management terminals, by using them as a powerful interface to connect highly customized applications and the databases that fuel them.

  • Page 5: Genus G1 Terminals

    Keypad The User Interface The user interface offers options for data entry into the Genus G1 MARK II Terminal through the keypad and/or internal or external card readers. User output is via a 4 line by 20 character backlit LCD display. The terminal also has the capability to produce multiple sound tones to help guide the user.

  • Page 6: Terminal Features

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Features Memory Configuration The Terminal is equipped with 32 Mb of dynamic memory, 2 Mb of non-volatile memory for data retention, and 8 Mb of Flash memory for program storage, and user defined long term storage. Programmability The Terminal is designed to be a Java-capable embedded data collection platform.

  • Page 7: Terminal Hardware

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Hardware Hardware Specifications Keypad - with local buffering 10 Numeric Keys (0 through 9) 6 Function Keys Function keys alternately can produce punctuation symbols. Clear and Enter Keys Home, Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow direction keys Shift key All keys are programmable Display...
  • Page 8 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 File System Specification The Terminal provides file systems on different hardware devices. Instead of using the common alphabet notation for file system devices ( ‘A:’, ‘C:’ ), the Genus terminal identifies the file storage devices as: Storage Device Memory size Location...

  • Page 9: Terminal Connections

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Connections Terminal connections apply to both Genus G1 and G1 Hardened Terminals. Terminal Back NOTE: All available options are shown, some models may differ. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port supports the 10/100BASE-T Connector: 8 position RJ45.
  • Page 10 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Data Input/Output (Optional) The data input/output port provides three digital Connector: 8 position Terminal Block inputs and a Wiegand data port. The Wiegand Pinouts: Data port provides Data0/Data1 input or output 1 = + 5VDC 5 = DI 3 signals.
  • Page 11 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Module Options The Genus G1 MARK II Terminal provide UPS, Modem and WiFi Module options. UPS 2050-012 UPS Module. The 2050-012 module provides backup power to the Genus G1 terminal and integrated readers and communications options in the event of a main power failure and brownout conditions.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation The installation process proceeds with the bulleted items below. All installation steps are discussed in the Installation Guide for Genus G1 MARK II (IG3010-2) Terminal. However, follow only those that apply to your installation requirements. • Wall Mount Installation & Recommended Height •...

  • Page 13: Power-Up

    Several displays with the following messages appear in sequence during the normal G1 Terminal power-up process. In addition, during power-up, the Genus G1 terminal also executes an internal firmware test. Loader G1 G1 Loader splash screen displays Control Module Inc. program and version numbers Program: xxx-xxx VX.XX.XX Followed by “Loading Genus”...

  • Page 14: Online Mode

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Online Mode Following installation and power-up the G1 Terminal has completed the boot process and transitions to a Java application that begins its functionality and data collection as defined by the user. Starting: <user’s app>...

  • Page 15: Offline Mode

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Offline Mode The offline mode is utilized during installation and setup, when the functionality of the Genus Terminal needs to be tested or if the communications setup requires a change. To accomplish this, the Terminal must be placed in Offline Mode. Entering Offline (Online/Offline setup switch) Entering offline mode can be accomplished in two ways, the easiest being to utilize the...
  • Page 16 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Info Prompt The Genus G1 Terminal stops and waits at the ‘Terminal Info’ prompt for keypad entry, as shown below, unless a PIN number has been setup then the terminal will request a PIN: PIN previously set No PIN set TERMINAL INFO?
  • Page 17 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Offline Setup Mode Menu Options The following menu options for configuration changes become available when the Terminal is switched to offline. TERMINAL INFORMATION CLEAR RAM CLEAR FLASH NETWORK SETUP WIFI NETWORK SETUP WIFI NETWORK INFO QUICK CHECK COMM TEST READER SETUP...

  • Page 18: Offline Mode - User Operational Displays

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Offline Mode – User Operational Displays TERMINAL INFO Provides basic terminal hardware information. TERMINAL INFO? Press Enter to select. <UP><DWN><E> keys scroll through TERMINAL INFO? terminal information such as: <UP><DWN><H> MACHINE NAME: GENUS408300 Machine Name Terminal name assigned MAC Addr...
  • Page 19 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 CLEAR RAM Clears the ‘\ramdisk’ on the terminal, typically erasing transaction data. See the File System Specification for more detail on the data cleared. Press to select. CLEAR RAM? <UP><DWN><E> CLEAR RAMDISK CLEAR RAM? Press to CLEAR RAMDISK.
  • Page 20 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 CLEAR FLASH Clear Flash will clear the ‘\flashdisk’ on the terminal erasing everything except Classes.jar, App.jar, Genus App, Lib1.jar, Lib2.jar, and Lib3.jar. Note: This does not clear firmware or the user application. CLEAR FLASH? Press to select.
  • Page 21 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 NETWORK SETUP Network Setup provides the ability to configure the terminal’s network parameters, including DHCP, IP address, gateway, subnet mask, DNS servers, and telnet menu. NETWORK SETUP? Press to select. <UP><DWN><E> ENABLE DHCP This turns on the terminal’s ability to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the local network.
  • Page 22 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 SUBNET MASK Specify a subnet mask for the terminal. This screen will not appear if DHCP is enabled. Use the to scroll up or down NETWORK SETUP through valid subnet mask numbers. <UP><DWN><E><H> SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.000 Press...
  • Page 23 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 SECONDARY DNS Specify a secondary Domain Name Server (DNS). This entry is optional if the terminal does not need access to DNS services. This screen will not appear if DHCP is enabled. Use the 0-9 and the keys to NETWORK SETUP advance or return through fields.
  • Page 24 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 TELNET PIN Sets up a password for the Telnet configuration. This screen will not appear if the Telnet interface is disabled. Note: This PIN differs from the Offline mode PIN. Use 0-9 and the keys to NETWORK SETUP advance and return.
  • Page 25 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 WIFI NETWORK SETUP This is explained in the WiFi section of this document. Press to enter the WiFi setup. WIFI NETWORK SETUP? <UP><DWN><E> Note: If an invalid IP address has been WIFI NETWORK SETUP? assigned the following message may occur Make sure Genus has for the WiFi Network Setup and the WiFi...
  • Page 26 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 QUICK CHECK While in Quick Check mode the internal readers and wands attached to the wand port can be tested. If there are values currently displayed, once a read takes place from a card or wand the values in the display are replaced by the values from the card or wand read.
  • Page 27 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 COMM TEST Tests the Serial Aux port, which is used to connect to serial devices such as a modem or a serial printer. This test requires special test equipment. Contact CMI Technical Support for additional information.
  • Page 28 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 READER SETUP (Continued) Biometric Reader The Biometric Reader selection Sets up the biometric reader connected to the internal reader port, and adds the “BIOMETRIC TEST” to the top level setup menu after ‘Terminal Info’. SELECT INTERNAL RDR READER SETUP? <UP><DWN><E><H>...
  • Page 29 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 BIO SENSOR TEST Verifies reader is functioning correctly. BIOMETRIC TEST? Press to select. <UP><DWN><H><E> BIO SENSOR TEST? The Terminal requests user to place a finger BIOMETRIC TEST? on the sensor to test. This occurs twice to <UP><DWN><H><E>...
  • Page 30 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 SETUP PIN Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is used for security to prevent unauthorized entry into the setup mode. SETUP PIN? Press to select. Use 0-9 to enter pin. SETUP PIN Press to save settings and to return to <0-9><E><H>...
  • Page 31 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 DIAL-UP NETWORK Sets up the information associated with the modem connections. Modem parameter configuration can be found in the Genus API Documentation. DIAL-UP NETWORK Use the keys to scroll through <UP><DWN><H><E><C> dial-up network aliases that were created ALIASNAME ‘F1’=TST during a previous session.
  • Page 32 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 SETUP TIME ZONE Sets the time zone that the terminal resides in. SETUP TIME ZONE? Press to select. Use the key to scroll through <UP><DWN><E> time zones. SETUP TIME ZONE? <UP><DWN><E><H> SELECT TIME ZONE: Press to save settings and to return to MAIN MENU.
  • Page 33 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 WEB SETUP Web Setup enables communication for Web Services on the Terminal, and between the host system and the Terminal. WEB SETUP <UP><DWN><E><H> Press to select. ENABLE WEB PAGES: Use the keys enable (Y) or WEB SETUP <UP><DWN><E><H>...

  • Page 34: Genus Wifi

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Genus WiFi Introduction The 3046 WiFi Module provides wireless network connectivity for the CMI Genus series terminals. The WiFi Module functions as an Ethernet to Wireless LAN bridge and connects to the Genus terminal’s RJ-45 Ethernet port. The WiFi Module will provide a seamless connection to an 802.11b compliant Access Point (AP) that is within range.
  • Page 35 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Genus WiFi Configuration/Setup WiFi Module The WiFi Modules are shipped with DHCP disabled, and all security modes turned off. If the Module successfully associates with an access point, the Link and Power LEDs will be green.
  • Page 36 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 However, the need to go back into setup once the Module associates with an access point and is running is unlikely. If there is a need to go into setup, the access point would have to be powered down or the Terminal would have to be moved out of range.
  • Page 37 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 WiFi Module Setup screens The Genus terminal needs to be in the Offline mode to get to the WiFi setup. WIFI NETWORK SETUP? <UP><DWN><E> Enable DHCP: No – disables DHCP and WIFI NETWORK SETUP requires the user to enter network <UP><DWN><E><H>...
  • Page 38 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 SSID: The default value for the SSID is WIFI NETWORK SETUP “any”. The SSID can be up to 31 <UP><DWN><0-9><E> characters. This controls which AP the SSID: Module connects to. If using a digital wand refer to the Code 39 Programming Table in this document.
  • Page 39 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Fallback Subnet: Default is 255.255.255.0. WIFI NETWORK SETUP <UP><DWN><E> FALLBACK SUBNET: 255.255.255.0 Fallback Gateway: Default is 000.000.000.000. WIFI NETWORK SETUP <0-9><E> FALLBACK GATEWAY: 000.000.000.000 Revision B 10-30-07...
  • Page 40 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 WiFi Module Security Settings The WiFi Module provides security setting options. The WiFi Module default for the security settings is set to disabled. This provides the user with the option to choose a security type and allows corresponding fields to be available to enter settings for that security type.
  • Page 41 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 WEP64 refers to 64-bit key length WIFI NETWORK SETUP assigned to the WiFi Module that must <UP><DWN><0-9><E> match the access point on the network. SECURITY TYPE: wep64 The WEP Authentication type can be configured for auto, open or shared.
  • Page 42 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 When desired changes have been entered use either ‘E’ to Save or ‘H’ to Abort. WIFI NETWORK SETUP <E><H> SAVE CHANGES? ‘E’=SAVE ‘H’=ABORT WEP128 refers to 128-bit key length WIFI NETWORK SETUP <UP><DWN><0-9><E> assigned to the WiFi Module that must SECURITY TYPE: match the access point on the network.

  • Page 43: Web Browser Interface

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Web Browser Interface The web browser interface provides system administrators with the ability to remotely login, view and change system parameters and settings on the Terminal. Navigation hierarchy: • Home page (Genus Administration) •...
  • Page 44 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Home page – Genus Administration Once logged in to the terminal the Genus Administration home page is displayed. The Genus Administration page displays the following information as retrieved from the current Terminal session or as used during a previous session and retained in the browser. •...
  • Page 45 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Time Zone The Time Zone is normally set during Terminal setup and cannot be changed in the Web Browser Interface. Total RAM The Total RAM displayed refers to the total amount of dynamic RAM available for program execution.
  • Page 46 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Network setup The network setup screen provides standard network setting fields to allow administrators to configure the terminal’s network parameters. All settings on the Network Setup page except the ‘Enable WSDL’ correspond to the Offline Setup menus in the Terminal. Network parameters include: •...
  • Page 47 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Web Service Setup The Web Service Setup screen provides system administrators with the ability to reconfigure the Terminal settings for host side web service. This page provides a listing of all configuration name/value pairs with the ability to edit, add, or remove entries. •...
  • Page 48 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Enable Web Service This setting will enable the Web service setup for the host side. The Enable Web Service corresponds to the Enable Host Web Service option in the Offline Setup on the Terminal. Discovery URL The Discovery URL is the URL the Terminal will use to download its web service connection information.
  • Page 49 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Data maintenance The data maintenance screen provides directory browsing and Record Management System (RMS) browsing that would generally be used for support or development. The following pages provide sample screen shots for Directory Listing, Thread Listing, Application Log, and the Transaction Log.
  • Page 50 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Clear RAM This will clear the ‘\ramdisk’ on the terminal, typically erasing transaction data. A warning message for loss of data and transactions will display if the Clear RAM button is selected. Note: After a ‘Clear RAM’ the Terminal requires a reboot to complete the process. Directory Listing The Directory listing allows you to view files and directories that currently reside in the ‘\ramdisk’...
  • Page 51 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Thread Listing The Thread Listing will display all active threads in the Terminal that are currently running. This is a sample screen your display of active threads may differ. Application Log The Application Log will display any application starting messages and critical system messages.
  • Page 52 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Transaction Log The Transaction Log will display the type, name, date and timestamp for each transaction that occurs and are currently stored in the data queue. Up to 50 transactions can be displayed per page. Revision B 10-30-07...
  • Page 53 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Debugging The Debug Setup page allows an administrator to enable application and system debugging. Configurable options: • Enable/disable debugging • Max Debug Storage (bytes) • Debug Level • Storage Limit Action • Max Debug Time (hours) Note: The default location for the debug file is \ramdisk\errors.txt Debug Level This setting defines the minimum level of messages that will be logged.
  • Page 54 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Maximum Debug Storage Specify the max size of the debug file in bytes at which point the action taken is determined by Storage Limit Action. If set to zero it will continue to write until the ‘\ramdisk’ of the Terminal is full.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Terminal Issues

    Refer to the Service and display; only the copyright become corrupt. Technical Support section in screen then it goes blank this document. Copyright© 2007 by Control Module Inc. Program: PS00XXX Released: 04/09/07 Default loads all the time Genus executable has Reload Genus to the...
  • Page 56 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Issue Possible Causes Resolution Terminal displays “Error Terminal does not have the Reload Classes to the opening Classes.jar” Classes (or API) loaded. terminal. Refer to Steps to Re-Program Genus Firmware section in this Error Opening Classes.jar document.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Genus Wifi

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Troubleshooting Genus WiFi Troubleshooting Suggestions Table Issue Resolution The WiFi Module cannot find Verify that the Link LED is solid green. If it isn’t, refer to “LED the Access Point. Troubleshooting” table. The AP (Access Point) Click the Refresh button in your Access Point’s configuration cannot find the WiFi Module.
  • Page 58 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Indicator LED Troubleshooting Table If the... Perform These Tasks... Power LED does not turn Check power connector is properly inserted. Contact your service technician. Power LED turns Red. Remove power and re-apply. If the Power LED remains Red, contact CMI.
  • Page 59 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 WiFi LED Description Function Color No power, or no WiFi configuration session is established and no Ethernet physical connection is detected. No WiFi configuration session is established; an Ethernet physical connection is detected. Blinking An Ethernet physical connection was detected and there is Ethernet traffic present on that connection, but no WiFi...

  • Page 60: Reference

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Reference Steps to Re-Program Genus Firmware: In the event an update becomes available for the Genus terminal, the firmware can be updated in the field. The following items are required to (re-)program Genus firmware: ...

  • Page 61: Loading A Customer Defined Java Application

    Terminal has been compromised. Loader G1 To access the Loader Mode put the Terminal into Control Module Inc. offline mode by using the on line/off line setup switch Program: xxx-xxx on the back of the terminal.
  • Page 62 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Press to advance to the next network Enter SUBNET MASK: setting. 255.255.255.000 Enter GATEWAY: 000.000.000.000 SETTINGS SAVED Press F1 to force the default to load. Force Default? <F1=Yes><C=No> Loading Default Default Control Mod Inc. Program: XXX-XXX VX.XX.XX...

  • Page 63: Calculating Number Of Transactions That Can Be Stored

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Calculating Number of Transactions That Can Be Stored The number of transactions that can be stored is determined by the size of the transaction. Each transaction minimally has 45 bytes as header data and has up to 4KB of transaction data.

  • Page 64: Telnet Session

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Telnet Session A Telnet session can be established with the Genus Terminals. Once established the general network parameters are available to update. Selection 2 below: The Change Application Status, applies to the user generated application program running on the Genus Terminal.

  • Page 65: Offline Mode Menu Map

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Offline Mode Menu Map Revision B 10-30-07...

  • Page 66: Programming Table (Code 39)

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Programming Table (Code 39) This table provides Code 39 barcode access to special characters that are not available on the Genus terminal keypad. By using a digital barcode wand, these individual characters can be entered into the network setup parameters prompted by the Terminal.
  • Page 67 Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 ∗!∗ ∗∀∗ ∗#∗ ∗∃∗ ∗%∗ ∗&∗ ∗∋∗ ∗(∗ ∗)∗ ∗∞∗ ∗+∗ ∗,∗ ∗.∗ ∗/∗ ∗:∗ ∗;∗ ∗<∗ ∗=∗ ∗>∗ ∗?∗ ∗−∗ ∗≅∗ ∗[∗ ∗∴∗ ∗]∗ ∗⊥∗ ≥Ο∼ ∗′∗ ∗{∗ ∗|∗ ∗}∗ ∗≤∗ _∼ Space Revision B 10-30-07...

  • Page 68: Service & Technical Support

    Genus® G1 MARK II Users Manual UM3010-2 Service & Technical Support RMA Policy Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure: The CMI Service Center assigns an RMA number for all products returned for service. If you have a product that requires service, please contact the CMI Service Center at 1-800-527-4998 or 860-253-4218.

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