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Akuvox A08 Administrator's Manual

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  • Page 1 About This Manual About This Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Akuvox A08 access control terminal. This manual is intended for the administrators who need to properly configure the access control terminal. This manual is written based on firmware version 108.30.1.17, and it provides all the configurations for the functions and features of the A08 access control terminal.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview Product Overview Akuvox A08 series integrates a door controller and card reader into a single device, significantly reducing costs for building operators. It provides versatile credentials such as PIN codes, QR scanning, wave-to-unlock via Bluetooth, and mobile access via NFC and RFID cards.
  • Page 4 Model Specifications and Differences Model Specifications and Differences Model Model A08S A08S A08K A08K Front Panel Toughened Glass Toughened Glass Frame Aluminum Alloy Aluminum Alloy RFID Card Reader 13.56MHz & 125kHz 13.56MHz & 125kHz Relay Out Inputs ✔ ✔ Wiegand ✔...
  • Page 5 Introduction to Configuration Menu Introduction to Configuration Menu Status Status: This section gives you basic information such as product information, network information, and access logs. Network Network: This section covers LAN port settings. Access Control Access Control: This section covers relay, input, web relay, card setting, Bluetooth setting, etc.

  • Page 6: Access The Device

    Before configuring A08, please make sure the device is installed correctly and connected to a normal network. Using the Akuvox IP scanner tool to search the device IP address in the same LAN. Then use the IP address to log into the web browser. The default username and password are admin.
  • Page 7 You can set up the loop times of the IP announcement on the Device > Audio > IP Device > Audio > IP Announcement interface. Announcement...
  • Page 8 Language and Time Setting Language and Time Setting Language Language You can switch the web language between English and Chinese in the upper right corner. You can customize interface text including configuration names and prompt text. To set it up, go to Setting > Time/Lang Setting >...
  • Page 9 Date/Time Date/Time : Set the date and time for the device manually when you disable the automatic date and time service. Time Zone Time Zone : Select the specific time zone based on where the device is used. The default time zone is GMT+0:00.

  • Page 10: Led Setting

    LED Setting LED Setting Status Light Status Light You can turn on or off the status light and adjust its brightness. To set it up, go to Device > Light > Status Light Device > Light > Status Light interface. Status Light Status Light: The level ranges from 1-5.
  • Page 11 Mode Mode : Auto : The keypad lights up when users approach or touch it. Auto On: Turn on the keypad light all the time. Off: Turn off the keypad light all the time.
  • Page 12 Volume and Tone Configuration Volume and Tone Configuration Volume and tone configuration include keypad volume, prompt volume, tamper alarm volume, and open-door tone configuration. To set it up, go to Device > Audio > Volume Control Device > Audio > Volume Control interface. Prompt Volume Prompt Volume : Set the voice prompt volume.

  • Page 13: Network Setting

    Network Setting Network Setting To ensure normal functioning, make sure that the device has its IP address set correctly or obtained automatically from the DHCP server. To set it up, go to Network > Basic Network > Basic interface. DHCP DHCP : DHCP mode is the default network connection.

  • Page 14: Relay Setting

    Relay Setting Relay Setting You can configure the relay switch(es) for door access on the web interface. Relay Switch Relay Switch To set up the relay, go to Access Control > Relay > Relay Access Control > Relay > Relay interface. Trigger Delay(Sec) Trigger Delay(Sec): Set the delay time before the relay triggers.

  • Page 15: Security Relay

    Security Relay Security Relay The Security Relay, known as Akuvox SR01, is a product designed to bolster access security by preventing unauthorized forced entry attempts. Installed inside the door, it directly governs the door opening mechanism, ensuring that the door remains secure even in the event of damage to the device.
  • Page 16 Relay ID Relay ID : The specific relay for door access. Connect Type Connect Type : The security relay connects to the device using Power Output or RS485. Trigger Delay(Sec) Trigger Delay(Sec): Set the delay time before the relay triggers. For example, if set to 5 seconds, the relay activates 5 seconds after pressing the Unlock button.
  • Page 17 To set it up, go to Access Control > Web Relay Access Control > Web Relay interface. Type Type : Determine the type of relay activated when employing door access methods for entry. Disabled : Only activate the local relay. Disabled Web Relay: Only activate the web relay.
  • Page 18 NOTE NOTE If the URL includes full HTTP content (e.g., http://admin:admin@192.168.1.2/state.xml? relayState=2), it doesn't rely on the IP address that you entered above. However, if the URL is simpler (e.g., "state.xml?relayState=2"), the relay uses the entered IP address.
  • Page 19 Door Access Schedule Management Door Access Schedule Management Door Access Schedule Door Access Schedule A door access schedule lets you decide who can open the door and when. It applies to both individuals and groups, ensuring that users within the schedule can only open the door using the authorized method during designated time periods.
  • Page 20 Daily: Set the schedule based on 24 hours a day. Daily Import and Export Door Access Schedule Import and Export Door Access Schedule You can create door access schedules one by one or in bulk. You can export the current schedule file, edit it or add more schedules following the format, and import the new file to the desired devices.
  • Page 21 Door Unlock Configuration Door Unlock Configuration Public PIN Code for Door Unlock Public PIN Code for Door Unlock There are two types of PIN codes for door access: public and private. A private PIN is unique to each user, while the public one is shared by residents in the same building or complex. You can create and modify both the public and private PIN codes.
  • Page 22 User ID User ID : The unique identification number assigned to the user. Name Name : The name of this user. Unlock by Private PIN Code Unlock by Private PIN Code On the Directory > User > +Add Directory > User > +Add interface, scroll to the PIN PIN section.
  • Page 23 Unlock by Bluetooth Unlock by Bluetooth A08 supports opening the door via Bluetooth-enabled My MobileKey or SmartPlus App. Users can either open the door with the apps in their pockets or wave their phones towards the device as they get closer to the door.
  • Page 24 Authentication Code Authentication Code : Click Generate Generate to generate a 6-digit verification code. You can set up the pairing valid time within which users need to finish the pairing. To set it up, go to Access Control > BLE > BLE Access Control >...
  • Page 25 Enable Hands Free Mode Enable Hands Free Mode : If enabled, users can gain door access hands-free. If disabled, users have to wave their hands near the device to open doors. Trigger Distance Trigger Distance : Set the triggering distance of the Bluetooth for the door access. You select Within 1 Meter, Between 1 to 2 Meters, and More Than 2 Meters.

  • Page 26: Access Setting

    Cancel Cancel: Click to return to the user editing interface. The QR code and the PIN code will not be saved. Download Download : Click to save the QR code to your PC. Generate Generate : Click to generate another QR code and PIN code. Save Save : Click to return to the user editing interface and save the codes.
  • Page 27 Relay Relay: Specify the relay(s) to be unlocked using the door opening methods assigned to the user. Security Relay Security Relay: Select the security relay that you’ve configured on the Security Relay interface. Floor No. Floor No. : Specify the accessible floor(s) to the user via elevator.
  • Page 28 Enabled Enabled : Select from Disabled, NFC, Felica, and NFC & Felica. Note Note The NFC feature is not available on iPhones. Unlock by HTTP Command Unlock by HTTP Command You can unlock the door remotely without approaching the device physically for door entry by typing in the created HTTP command (URL) on the web browser to trigger the relay when you are not available by the door for door entry.
  • Page 29 To set it up, go to Access Control > Input Access Control > Input interface. Enabled Enabled : To use a specific input interface. Trigger Electrical Level Trigger Electrical Level: Set the input interface to trigger at low or high electrical level. Action To Execute Action To Execute : Set the desired actions that occur when the specific Input interface is triggered.
  • Page 30 Execute If Input Still Triggered : The action will be carried out when the input Execute If Input Still Triggered stays triggered. For example, if the door stays open after triggering input, an action such as an email will be sent to notify the receiver. Execute Relay Execute Relay: Specify the relay to be triggered by the actions.

  • Page 31: Tamper Alarm

    Security Security Tamper Alarm Tamper Alarm The tamper alarm function prevents anyone from removing the devices without permission. It does this by setting off the tamper alarm and making calls to a designated location when the device detects a change in its gravity value from the original one. To set it up, go to System >...

  • Page 32: Action Url

    You can use the device to send specific HTTP URL commands to the HTTP server for certain actions. These actions will be triggered when the relay status, input status, PIN code, or RF card access changes. Akuvox Action URL: Akuvox Action URL:...
  • Page 33 Event Parameter format Example Make Call $remote Http://server ip/ Callnumber=$remote Hang Up $remote Http://server ip/ Callnumber=$remote Relay Triggered $relay1status Http://server ip/ relaytrigger=$relay1status Relay Closed $relay1status Http://server ip/ relayclose=$relay1status Input Triggered $input1status Http://server ip/ inputtrigger=$input1status Input Closed $input1status Http://server ip/ inputclose=$input1status Valid Code Entered $code Http://server ip/...

  • Page 34: Real-Time Monitoring

    Real-Time Monitoring Real-Time Monitoring When the device is connected to SmartPlus Cloud or ACMS, the door status can be displayed on the SmartPlus platform or ACMS. To set it up, go to System > Security > Real-Time Monitoring System > Security > Real-Time Monitoring interface. Apply Setting To Apply Setting To : None : Not display door status.

  • Page 35: Emergency Action

    Emergency Action Emergency Action This feature works with Akuvox SmartPlus Cloud. It keeps the door open when an emergency happens. To set it up, go to System > Security > Emergency Action System > Security > Emergency Action interface.

  • Page 36: Access Log

    Logs Logs Access Log Access Log You can search and check door logs on the device web Status > Access Log Status > Access Log interface. Save Access Log Save Access Log : Decide whether to save the door-opening records. Status Status: Success Success and Failed...
  • Page 37 System > Maintenance > System Log interface. Log Level Log Level: Log levels range from 1 to 7. You will be instructed by Akuvox technical staff about the specific log level to be entered for debugging purposes. The default log level is 3.
  • Page 38 IP Address IP Address : Set the remote debug server IP address. Please ask the Akuvox technical team for the server IP address. Port Port: Set the remote debug server port. PCAP for Debugging PCAP for Debugging PCAP is used to capture the data package going in and out of the devices for debugging and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Page 39 C l o u d Se rv e r: Select t he s erver t o be verified. C l o u d Se rv e r Ve ri f y t h e n e t w o rk a d d re s s a c c e s s i b i l i t y: Select t he s ervice t ype. Ve ri f y t h e n e t w o rk a d d re s s a c c e s s i b i l i t y...

  • Page 40: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Akuvox devices can be upgraded on the device web interface. To upgrade the device, go to System > Upgrade System > Upgrade interface. Note Note Firmware files should be in .rom .rom format for upgrade.
  • Page 41 Provisioning Principle Auto-provisioning is a feature used to configure or upgrade devices in batch via third-party servers. DHCP, PNP, TFTP, FTP, and HTTPS are the protocols used by the Akuvox devices to access DHCP, PNP, TFTP, FTP, and HTTPS the URL of the address of the third-party server which stores configuration files and firmware, which will then be used to update the firmware and the corresponding parameters on the device.
  • Page 42 Autop Schedule Autop Schedule Akuvox provides you with different Autop methods that enable the device to perform provisioning for itself according to the schedule. To set it up, go to System > Auto Provisioning > Automatic Autop...
  • Page 43 Mode Mode : Power On: The device will perform Autop every time it boots up. Power On Repeatedly: The device will perform Autop according to the schedule you set up. Repeatedly Power On + Repeatedly: Combine Power On Power On + Repeatedly Power On mode and Repeatedly Repeatedly mode that will enable the device to perform Autop every time it boots up or according to...
  • Page 44 Set up the Autop server on System > Auto Provisioning > Manual Autop System > Auto Provisioning > Manual Autop interface. URL : Specify the TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP server address for the provisioning. Username Username : Enter the username if the server needs a username to be accessed. Password Password : Enter the password if the server needs a password to be accessed.
  • Page 45 Akuvox does not provide user specified server. Please prepare TFTP/FTP/HTTP/HTTPS server by yourself. DHCP Provisioning DHCP Provisioning Auto-provisioning URL can also be obtained using the DHCP option which allows the device to send a request to a DHCP server for a specific DHCP option code. If you want to use...
  • Page 46 To set up the DHCP Option, scroll to the DHCP Option DHCP Option section. Custom Option Custom Option: Enter the DHCP code that matches with corresponding URL so that the device will find the configuration file server for the configuration or upgrading. DHCP Option 43 DHCP Option 43 : If the device does not get a URL from DHCP Option 66, it will automatically use DHCP Option 43.
  • Page 47 Integration with Third Party Device Integration via W iegand Integration via W iegand A08 access control terminal can be integrated with the third-party devices via Wiegand. To set it up, go to Device > Wiegand Device > Wiegand interface. Wiegand Display Mode Wiegand Display Mode : Select the Wiegand card code format from the provided options.
  • Page 48 Integration via HTTP API Integration via HTTP API HTTP API is designed to achieve a network-based integration between the third-party device and the Akuvox device. To set it up, go to Setting > HTTP API Setting > HTTP API interface.

  • Page 49: Power Output Control

    No authentication is required for HTTP API as it is only used for demo None testing. Normal This mode is used by Akuvox developers only. If this mode is selected, you are only required to fill in the IP address of Allowlist the third-party device for the authentication. The allowlist is suitable for operation in the LAN.
  • Page 50 The device can serve as a power supply for the external relays. To set it up, go to Access Control > Relay Access Control > Relay interface. Power Output Power Output: Always: The device can provide continuous power to the third-party device. Always Triggered By Open Relay: The device can provide power to the third-party Triggered By Open Relay...

  • Page 51: Password Modification

    Password Modification Password Modification You can modify the device web password for both the administrator account and the user account. To set it up, go to System > Security > Web Password Modify System > Security > Web Password Modify interface. Click Change Password Change Password to modify the password.
  • Page 52 System Reboot and Reset System Reboot and Reset Reboot Reboot Reboot the device on the web System > Upgrade System > Upgrade interface. To set up the device restart schedule, go to System > Auto Provisioning > Reboot Schedule System > Auto Provisioning > Reboot Schedule interface.
  • Page 53 You can also reset the device by long pressing the Reset Reset button on the back of the device. Powered by Document360...

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