FingerTec TA500 User Manual
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Summary of Contents for FingerTec TA500
- Page 1 . f i n g e r t e c . c o m w w w . f i n g e r t e c . c o m TA500 Biometrics Time Attendance System User Guide...
- Page 2 Copyright Notice Disclaimer All rights reserved. No part of this book may be No person should rely on the contents of this reproduced or transmitted in any form or by publication without first obtaining advice from any means, electronic or mechanical, includ- a qualified professional person.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 4 16-22 Chapter 1 INSTALLATIONS & CONNECTION GETTING STARTED Installations Viewing the User Guide in the Internet • Mount On Wall Terminal Included Accessories Communications Activating Terminal • USB Port Registering Terminal • TCP/IP Port • Power Supply Port Chapter 2 •... - Page 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 12 28-31 SYSTEM INFO PERSONALIZATION User Interface Device Capacity Voice Device Info Bell Firmware Info • Edit and Delete a Preset Schedule • Output to External Bell Siren TROUBLESHOOTING 39-40 Punch State Options “Unable to Connect” Appears •...
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Page 5: Getting Started
DC 5V Power Adaptor A Packet of Bolts Siren Cable RFID Cards (5 pieces) *Exclusively for TA500-R model only ITEM FUNCTION DC 5V Power Adaptor For supplying power to the terminal. -
Page 6: Activating Terminal
Activating Terminal Every FingerTec terminal comes bundled with a unique license key. To start using the ter- minal with TCMS V3, you must connect the terminal to TCMS V3 and perform online activa- tion. TCMS V3 reads the serial number of your terminal and sends it for verification at the FingerTec server via Internet. -
Page 7: Basics
This manual covers color time attendance models of FingerTec products from TA500 model. The terminal acts as a tool to collect attendance data. For a processing of attendance data, FingerTec is providing a powerful time management software, TCMS V3 to process data and provide accurate and reliable attendance reports. -
Page 8: Main Menu
Autotest Personalize Tests that can be done on the FingerTec Adjust the date/time, Voice, bell sched- terminal on various aspects. ules settings of the terminal. System Info Data Management View both available and used memory To delete/backup or restore data. -
Page 9: Power On/Off Button
External power supply Mini UPS (uninterrupted power supply) 5V and mini UPS 12V provide mobile power supply to the terminals. Charge the mini UPS sufficiently for optimum performance. Refer to http://accessory.fingertec.com for more information about accessories. Cleaning Terminal Cleaning The Body Use a dry cloth to clean the terminal’s body. -
Page 10: Users
Users Introduction FingerTec devices recognize users by face recognition, fingerprint, card access or a set of pin numbers. The Date, Time Data and User ID will be stored in its internal storage upon verification and will be used to generate reports in accordance with the user’s attend- ance. -
Page 11: Voice Message
Voice Message VOICE / MESSAGE WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Identity verification is successful, the terminal stores the transaction logs and “Verified” opens the door (if connected to door access) Identity verification is failed because the finger is not properly positioned, the “Try again please”... -
Page 12: Card Enrollment
Prior to enrolling your fingerprint, please choose the fingers that will be used to enroll into the device. We recommend using both index fingers as opposed to your thumbs as their size may differ between individuals, which may not fit wholly on the scanner. Follow the steps below to enroll a fingerprint: Step 1: >... -
Page 13: Password Enrollment
Password verifications have a lessened security presence in Attendance Reporting and Access control systems. Despite this, passwords are generally the primary preference for enrollment. FingerTec devices can accept up to 8-digit passwords in numeric format. Follow the steps below to enroll password: Step 1: >... -
Page 14: Delete User
Delete User Only an administrator can perform user deletion at the terminal. To delete user(s): Step 1: Press Menu > User Mgt > All User > User ID Step 2: > > Key in User ID Press OK Button Select Delete Step 3: Select Delete User, User Role, Fingerprint or Password Step 4:... -
Page 15: User Role
User Role Employees with Super Admin rights are granted limitless access to all settings and sys- tems within the terminal in addition to the ability to enroll new users. Super Admin can also perform system Reset. Employees with Normal User rights are only able to log in their attendance at a terminal. They are unable to access the menu to modify settings within the menu. -
Page 16: Installations
Chapter 4 Installations & Communication Installations FingerTec terminals offer several connections for power and communications. In- stallations of FingerTec time attendance terminals are simple. Mount On Wall After measuring the height ac- cordingly and make relevant marking on the wall, drill the screws into the wall to secure the back plate. -
Page 17: Usb Port
Power Supply Port Insert the Power Adapter point to this port for power. FingerTec devices offer several types of communication mediums for data transfer that allows you to share employee credentials across all devices within the network without re-enrolling users. Employee attendances are downloaded into our software for easy viewing, analysis and reporting. -
Page 18: Com Key
This chapter will provide instructions to guide you in setting up the correct parameters to establish connection between your devices and the software. The available communica- tion methods are listed below: • TCP/IP • WiFi (Wireless)* • Webster • USB drive *This communication method is only available upon request Configuring your Device ID should be your first step before continuing with the above communication methods. -
Page 19: Configure Usb Flash Disc
Configure USB Flash Disc USB drives can be utilized to transfer data between FingerTec devices and software if a cable is unavailable. You can export employees’ attendance records (transaction logs) from the device to the USB drive, and import the data from the drive directly to your management software and vice versa. -
Page 20: Upload
Press OK to either turn the function on or off. Conf igure WiFi A wireless connection (WiFi) is an available hardware feature in some FingerTec devices. You can link up your devices with the software via a wireless connection. To configure the WiFi connection: Step 1: Menu >... -
Page 21: Configure Webster
TCMS V3 and perform online activation. TCMS V3 reads the serial number of your terminal and sends it for verification at the FingerTec server via Internet. In case you do not have an Internet connection, you would need to do offline activation. -
Page 22: Connecting The Terminals To Tcms V3
Connecting The Terminals to TCMS V3 Determining Terminal Number Identify the number of your terminals to differentiate them between one another. TCMS V3 can connect up to 999 units of terminal. Step 1: > > Press Menu Comm. OK to Enter Step 2: PC Connection >... -
Page 23: System
Chapter 5 System FingerTec devices can be personalised according to preference. These settings include date/time, storage of in-out records and biometric verification rules. You can find the Reset option which allows you to program your devices to default factory settings, un- der this chapter. -
Page 24: To Use Daylight Savings Time (Dlst)
To use Daylight Savings Time (DLST) Daylight saving time (DLST) is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks so that the daylight in the afternoon will be longer whereas morning will be shorter. Please disre- gard this if DLST does not apply to your country. To set the DLST settings: Step 1: >... -
Page 25: Attendance Record Storage Option
Attendance Record Storage Option Each time a verification is performed on the device, a transaction log will be stored inside the terminal. These logs need to be managed to maintain the effectiveness of the devices. However, you can only setup rules to control attendance capturing and storage. >... -
Page 26: Fingerprint Options
Fingerprint Options Threshold is the level of security during a fingerprint verification process. Threshold de- termines how many percent of minutiae points on a fingerprint template will be read by the system. The higher the threshold level means the device will require additional minutiae points to verify an employee. -
Page 27: Reset Options
• Fingerprint Algorithm: You may choose to use VX10 for fingerprint algorithm. Note: Both algorithms are not compatible with each other. • Fingerprint Image: You can select to display or not to display the fingerprint image during verification or enrolment. Reset Options In an event you want to restore the terminal back to the factory settings. -
Page 28: User Interface
Chapter 6 Personalization You can manage the display style of your FingerTec device according to your prefer- ence. These include the user interface, voice, bell schedules, punch state options, and shortcut key mapping. User Interface The user interface is designed as such so that users can interact with the device. These include the appearance of the device, response time, and the content that is presented to the user. -
Page 29: Voice
Voice You can choose to enable or disable the voice prompts, keyboard sound or adjust the volume of the device. To enable or disable the options: Go to Menu > Personalize > Voice > Press OK to Enter > Press arrow and OK button •... -
Page 30: Output To External Bell Siren
Output to External Bell Siren You can set the type of external bell relay if you are using the external bell siren. Set the type of external bell relay: Go to Menu > Personalize > Bell Schedules > Press OK >... -
Page 31: Punch State Required
Punch State Required You can set the device to only accept verification after an employee presses the status key to validate their attendance status. The device will not respond to attempts if the employee fails to validate their attendance status. To enable punch state required: Go to Menu >... -
Page 32: Data Manager
Delete backup data files. Backup Data Losing valuable data can be discouraging and damaging. Our FingerTec terminal(s) of- fer the option of backing up your configurations to a file within the terminal itself, allow- ing for seamless restorations. However you can choose to save the file onto a USB drive to perform restorations on other terminals. -
Page 33: Attendance Search
Chapter 8 Attendance Search The device stores attendance records, which can be processed by our software to pro- duce payroll calculations and other reports. This search function is an easy to use mod- ule that allows you to check and browse records at your convenience at any time. You can choose to display photos together with attendance records. -
Page 34: Short Message Display
Chapter 9 Short Message Display Displaying public or private short message(s) is a function available on some termi- nals. Private messages will be displayed at the bottom of the screen only after specific recipients have been verified at the terminal. A mail icon at the top of the screen will appear when a message is available. -
Page 35: Public, Personal And Draft List
> > > > Go to Menu Short Message New Message Message Type Select the preferred > message type Press OK to save. Public, Personal and Draft List View, edit or delete messages in their respective list: > > > Go to Menu Short Message Select either Public, Personal or Draft from the list... -
Page 36: Work Code
Chapter 10 Work Code A majority of FingerTec Terminals is incorporated with a feature which allow users to select a reason for re-entry during verification by selecting a work code (for example, work code 13 – Onsite at Customers). Adding a Work Code By default, our terminals does not contain any workcodes. -
Page 37: Diagnostic
Chapter 11 Diagnostic The Diagnostics page allows you to analyze the condition of your terminal(s) by utiliz- ing a series of tests. Only administrators are authorized to perform these tests. To view > the status of your terminal, you can select Go to Menu Autotest: All Test This option will assess the quality of the terminals LCD Display, Voice, Keyboard and... -
Page 38: System Info
Chapter 12 System Info This option allows you to check your terminals storage, firmware, algorithm etc. To access your system information: > Go to Menu System Info Device Capacity The number of enrolled users, administrator, passwords, total fingerprint and attend- ance records will be displayed. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Menu will prompt “Admin Affirm” message on the screen. In case the administrator or he/she has resigned from the company, kindly contact your FingerTec authorized reseller to access the terminal. Difficult to Read Finger Five things could be the cause of this:... -
Page 40: The Led Is Blinking All The Time
Contact your reseller for consultation. “Duplicate Finger” Appears FingerTec terminals are intelligent. It will not accept the same fingerprint twice into its system. If you have registered a finger into the terminal, the system would prompt “duplicate finger”... - Page 41 w w w . t i m e t e c c l o u d . c o m TimeTec © 2021, All rights reserved • 102021...
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