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Face Recognition Access Controller Quick Start Guide V1.0.0...
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Foreword General This manual introduces the installation and operations of the Face Recognition Access Controller (hereinafter referred to as the "Access Controller"). Read carefully before using the device, and keep the manual safe for future reference. Safety Instructions The following signal words might appear in the manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in...
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might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation. ● There might be errors in the print or deviations in the description of the functions, operations and technical data.
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Important Safeguards and Warnings This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the Access Controller, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the Access Controller, and comply with the guidelines when using it. Transportation Requirement Transport, use and store the Access Controller under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
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● Operate the Access Controller within the rated range of power input and output. ● Use the Access Controller under allowed humidity and temperature conditions. ● Do not drop or splash liquid onto the Access Controller, and make sure that there is no object filled with liquid on the Access Controller to prevent liquid from flowing into it.
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Table of Contents Foreword ........................................I Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................III 1 Structure ........................................1 2 Connection and Installation ................................2 2.1 Installation Requirements ..............................2 2.2 Wiring ......................................3 2.3 Installation Process ................................... 4 2.3.1 Wall mount ..................................4 2.3.2 86 Box Mount ..................................
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1 Structure The front appearance might differ depending on different models of the Access Controller. Here we take the fingerprint model as an example. Figure 1-1 Structure (Unit: mm [inch] )
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2 Connection and Installation 2.1 Installation Requirements ● The installation height is 1.4 m (from the lens to the ground). ● The light at the 0.5 meters away from the Access Controller should be no less than 100 lux. ● We recommend you install the indoors, at least 3 meters away from windows and doors, and 2 meters away from the light source.
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Recommended Installation Location Figure 2-3 Recommended installation location Installation Location Not Recommended Figure 2-4 Installation location not recommended 2.2 Wiring ● If you want to connect an external security module, select Connection > Serial Port > RS-485 Settings > Security Module. The security module needs to be purchased separately by customers.
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Figure 2-5 Wiring 2.3 Installation Process All the Access Controller has the same installation method. This section takes fingerprint model of Access Controller as an example. 2.3.1 Wall mount Step 1 According the position of the holes in the installation bracket, drill 3 holes in the wall. Put expansion bolts in the holes.
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2.3.2 86 Box Mount Step 1 Put an 86 box in the wall at an appropriate height. Step 2 Fasten the installation bracket to the 86 box with 2 screws. Step 3 Wire the Access Controller. Step 4 Fix the Access Controller on the bracket. Step 5 Screw in 1 screw securely at the bottom of the Access Controller.
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3 Local Configurations Local operations might differ depending on different models. 3.1 Initialization For the first-time use or after you restored factory defaults, you need to select a language, and then set a password and email address for the admin account. After that, you can use the admin account to log in to the main menu screen of the Access Controller and its webpage.
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Step 2 Configure user parameters. Figure 3-2 New user(1) Figure 3-3 New user(2) Table 3-1 New user description Parameter Description Enter the user ID. The ID can be numbers, letters, and their User ID combinations, and the maximum length of the user ID is 32 characters.
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Parameter Description Each user can register up to 3 fingerprints. Follow the on-screen prompts to register fingerprints. You can set the registered fingerprint as the duress fingerprint, and an alarm will be triggered if the door is unlocked by the duress fingerprint. ●...
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Parameter Description ● General: General users can unlock the door normally. ● Blocklist: When users in the blocklist unlock the door, service personnel receive a notification. ● Guest: Guests can unlock the door within a defined period or for a certain number of times. After the defined period expires or the unlocking times runs out, they cannot unlock the door.
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4 Logging in to the Webpage On the webpage, you can also configure and update the Access Controller. Prerequisites Make sure that the computer used to log in to the webpage is on the same LAN as the Access Controller. Webpage configurations differ depending on models of the Access Controller.
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Appendix 1 Important Points of Fingerprint Registration Instructions When you register the fingerprint, pay attention to the following points: ● Make sure that your fingers and the scanner surface are clean and dry. ● Press your finger on the center of the fingerprint scanner. ●...
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How to Press Your Fingerprint on the Scanner Appendix Figure 1-2 Correct placement Appendix Figure 1-3 Wrong placement...
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Appendix 2 Important Points of Face Registration Before Registration ● Glasses, hats, and beards might influence face recognition performance. ● Do not cover your eyebrows when wearing hats. ● Do not change your beard style greatly if you use the Time & Attendance; otherwise face recognition might fail.
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Appendix Figure 2-2 Appropriate face position Requirements of Faces ● Make sure that the face is clean and forehead is not covered by hair. ● Do not wear glasses, hats, heavy beards, or other face ornaments that influence face image recording.
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Appendix Figure 2-4 Face distance ● When importing face images through the management platform, make sure that image resolution is within the range 150 × 300 pixels–600 × 1200 pixels; image pixels are more than 500 × 500 pixels; image size is less than 100 KB, and image name and person ID are the same. ●...
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Appendix 3 Important Points of QR Code Scanning Place the QR code at a distance of 30 cm-50 cm away from the lens of the Access Controller or the lens of the QR code extension module. It supports QR code that is larger than 30 cm×30 cm and less than 100 bytes in size.
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Appendix 4 Cybersecurity Recommendations Mandatory actions to be taken for basic equipment network security: 1. Use Strong Passwords Please refer to the following suggestions to set passwords: ● The length should not be less than 8 characters. ● Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols.
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reducing the risk of ARP spoofing. 8. Assign Accounts and Privileges Reasonably According to business and management requirements, reasonably add users and assign a minimum set of permissions to them. 9. Disable Unnecessary Services and Choose Secure Modes If not needed, it is recommended to turn off some services such as SNMP, SMTP, UPnP, etc., to reduce risks.
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