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WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKVISION BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Available Model Product Name Model Access Controller DS-K2811 DS-K2812 DS-K2814...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, RE Directive 2014/53/EU,the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. The precaution measure is divided into Dangers and Cautions: Dangers: Neglecting any of the warnings may cause serious injury or death. Cautions: Neglecting any of the cautions may cause injury or equipment damage.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Cautions: Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high ● electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the equipment installation on vibrations surface or places subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment damage). Do not place the device in extremely hot (refer to the specification of the device for the detailed ●...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Chapter 1 Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips: Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment. ● Keep all liquids away from the device. ●...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Chapter 2 Product Description 32-bit high-speed processor ● Supports TCP/IP communication. The communication data is specially encrypted to relieve the ● concern of privacy leak Supports recognition and storage of card No. with maximum length of 20 ●...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Chapter 3 Main Board Description 3.1 Single-Door Access Controller Main Board Description Figure 3-1 Single-Door Access Controller Main Board...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 3.2 Two-Door Access Controller Main Board Description Figure 3-2 Two-Door Access Controller Main Board...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 3.2.1 Four-Door Access Controller Main Board Description Figure 3-3 Four-Door Access Controller Main Board 3.3 Component Description You can view the device's components and their descriptions. Take four-door access controller as an example, the component diagram is shown below.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 3-4 Four-Door Access Controller Component Diagram Table 3-1 Four-Door Access Controller Component Description Component Description Power Indicator Lock Indicator Hardware Initialization and Normal Working Choice Network Indicator Running Indicator RS-485 Communication Indicator Alarm Output Indicator Door Relay Output Status (NC/NO) Choice...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 3.4 Battery Charging Board Figure 3-5 Battery Charging Board Note The battery charging boards are only for devices that support battery.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Four-Door Access Controller Event In 3 Tamper Reserved Grounding Tamper Event In Event In 6 Grounding Event In 5 C10~C15 Lock 1 Lock Relay Output (Dry Contact) Exit Button In Grounding Door Contact Note RS-485 card reader ID should be set as 1to 2.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 4-2 Two-Door Access Controller Main Board Table 4-2 Two-Door Access Controller Terminal Description Four-Door Access Controller A1~A28 Wiegand Reader 1~4 Indicator of Card Reader Control Output (Valid Card Output) Indicator of Card Reader Control Output (Invalid Card Output) BEEP Card Reader Buzzer...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Four-Door Access Controller Wiegand Card Reader Data Input Data0 12 V Wiegand Card Reader Data Input Data0 Grounding Power Supply Grounding DC_IN Power In RS-485 Interface Grounding 485- Card Reader 485- 485+ Card Reader 485+ B6~B13 Alarm Output COM4...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Four-Door Access Controller Exit Button In Grounding Door Contact Note RS-485 card reader ID should be set as 1 to 8. ● Door No. RS-485 Card Reader ID Description Door 1 Enter Exit Door 2 Enter Exit For two-door access controller, the Wiegand card reader and door's relationship is as follows by...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 4-3 Four-Door Access Controller Main Board Table 4-3 Four-Door Access Controller Terminal Description Four-Door Access Controller A1~A28 Wiegand Reader 1~4 Indicator of Card Reader Control Output (Valid Card Output) Indicator of Card Reader Control Output (Invalid Card Output) BEEP Card Reader Buzzer...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Four-Door Access Controller Wiegand Card Reader Data Input Data0 12 V Wiegand Card Reader Data Input Data0 Grounding Power Supply Grounding DC_IN Power In RS-485 Interface Grounding 485- Card Reader 485- 485+ Card Reader 485+ B6~B13 Alarm Output COM4...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Four-Door Access Controller Grounding Door Contact Note RS-485 card ID should be set as 1 to 8. ● Door No. RS-485 Card Reader ID Description Door 1 Enter Exit Door 2 Enter Exit Door 3 Enter Exit Door4...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Chapter 5 Installation 5.1 Wall Mounting The access controller can be installed on the wall. Steps Note In the process of installing, after routing the cable through the knockout, the knockout should be sealed with flame-retardant clay or a plug that achieves the rating of V-1. Open and take off the case door.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 5-2 Secure the device 3. After wiring, recover the case door and bottom. Note When wiring, you can open knockouts to your actual needs.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Chapter 6 Terminal Wiring Terminal Wiring Description of the Access Controller. 6.1 Main Board Wiring You can view the main board wiring diagram. Figure 6-1 Access Controller Main Board Wiring...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 6.2 Wiegand Card Reader Wiring You can view the Wiegand card reader wiring diagram. Figure 6-2 Wiegand Card Reader Wiring Diagram Note You must connect the OK/ERR/BZ, if using access controller to control the LED and buzzer of the Wiegand card reader.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 6-3 RS-485 Card Reader Wiring Diagram Note If the card reader is installed too far away from the access controller, you can use an external power supply. 6.4 Cathode Lock Wiring You can view the cathode lock wiring diagram.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 6-4 Wiring Diagram of Cathode Lock 6.5 Anode Lock Wiring You can view the anode lock wiring diagram. Figure 6-5 Wiring Diagram of Anode Lock...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 6.6 Alarm Output Wiring You can view the Alarm Output Wiring diagram. Figure 6-6 Alarm Output Wiring 6.7 Exit Button Wiring You can view the exit button wiring diagram Figure 6-7 Exit Button Wiring...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 6.8 Door Contact Wiring You can view the door contact wiring diagram. Figure 6-8 Door Contact Wiring 6.9 Power Supply Wiring You can view the power supply wiring diagram.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 6-9 Power Supply Wiring...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Chapter 7 Settings 7.1 Initialization (Option 1) You can initialize the device with the jumper cap. Steps 1. Remove the jumper cap from the Normal terminal. 2. Cut off the power and restart the access controller. The controller buzzer buzzes a long beep.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 7-2 Initialization Jumper Note The device initialization will restore all the parameters to the default settings and all the device event logs will be deleted. 7.3 Relay Output NO/NC Settings 7.3.1 Lock Relay Output Settings You can view the NO/NC status of the lock relay.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Lock Relay NC Status Figure 7-4 NC Status 7.3.2 Alarm Relay Output Settings You can view the NO/NC status of the alarm relay. Alarm Relay Output NO Status Figure 7-5 NO Status...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Alarm Relay Output NC Status Figure 7-6 NC Status...
Get the SADP software from the supplied disk or the official website http:// ● www.hikvision.com/en/ , and install the SADP according to the prompts. The device and the PC that runs the SADP tool should be within the same subnet.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Status of the device becomes Active after successful activation. 5. Modify IP address of the device. 1) Select the device. 2) Change the device IP address to the same subnet as your computer by either modifying the IP address manually or checking Enable DHCP.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Caution The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Chapter 9 Client Software Configuration You can call the hotline to get the iVMS-4200 client software installation package. 9.1 Configuration Flow of Client Software Follow the flow diagram below to configure on the client software. Figure 9-1 Flow Diagram of Configuration on Client Software...
Perform this task if you need to add device by IP address or domain name. Steps 1. Open the Device Management module. 2. Click Device tab and select Hikvision Device as the device type. 3. Click Add to open the Add window. 4. Select IP/Domain as the adding mode.
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Steps 1. Enter the Device Management page 2. Click Device → Hikvision Device → Add to open the adding device window. 3. Select Batch Import as the adding mode. 4. Click Export Template and then save the pre-defined template (CSV file) on your PC.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual You can input 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 which indicated different adding modes. 0 indicates that the device is added by IP address or domain name; 2 indicates that the device is added via IP server;...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Channel Number If you set 1 for Add Offline Device, input the channel number of the device. If you set 0 for Add Offline Device, this field is not required. Alarm Input Number If you set 1 for Add Offline Device, input the alarm input number of the device. If you set 0 for Add Offline Device, this field is not required.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Caution The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Get Events from Device Check one device, and click Get Events from Device to synchronize events. For details, refer to . Export Device Click Export Device, set the saving path and select device type to export the device details (such as device type, IP address, and port No.) to your local PC.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 9.3.2 Import Resources to Group You can import the device resources (such as alarm inputs/outputs, access points, etc.) to the added group in a batch. Before You Start Add a group for managing devices. Refer to Add Group . Steps 1.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Delete Hover the mouse on an added organization and click to delete it. Organization Note The lower-level organizations will be deleted as well if you delete an ● organization. Make sure there is no person added under the organization, or the ●...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Note If the person No. already exists in the client software's database, it will replace the person information automatically after importing. Import Person Pictures After importing face pictures for the added persons to the client, the persons in the pictures can be identified by an added face recognition terminal.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual f1 to f10 The person's fingerprint data. f1card to f10card The fingerprint's linked card number. If it links to no card, leave it empty. Export Person Pictures You can export face picture file of the added persons and save in your PC. Before You Start Make sure you have added persons and their face pictures to an organization.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Steps Note If the person name stored in the device is empty, the person name will be filled with the issued ● card No. after importing to the client. If the card number or person ID (employee ID) stored on the device already exists in the client ●...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual - Swipe the card on the card reader. - Enter the card number manually and press Enter key on your keyboard. The card number will be read automatically and the card will be issued to the person in the list. 6.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Note Currently, the supported card enrollment station models include DS-K1F100-D8, DS-K1F100-M, DS-K1F100-D8E, and DS-K1F180-D8E. Card Type This field is only available when the model is DS-K1F100-D8E or DS-K1F180-D8E. Select the card type as EM card or IC card according to the actual card type. Serial Port It is only available when the model is DS-K1F100-M.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Steps Note You can add up to 64 holidays in the software system. 1. Click Access Control → Schedule → Holiday to enter the Holiday page. 2. Click Add on the left panel. 3. Create a name for the holiday. 4.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 1. Click Access Control → Schedule → Template to enter the Template page. Note There are two default templates: All-Day Authorized and All-Day Denied, and they cannot be edited or deleted. All-Day Authorized The access authorization is valid in each day of the week and it has no holiday. All-Day Denied The access authorization is invalid in each day of the week and it has no holiday.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 9.6 Set Access Group to Assign Access Authorization to Persons After adding the person and configuring the person's credentials, you can create the access groups to define which person(s) can get access to which door(s) and then apply the access group to the access control device to take effect.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual The selected persons in the applied access groups will have the authorization to enter/exit the selected doors/door stations with their linked card(s) or fingerprints. 9. Optional: Click to edit the access group if necessary. 9.7 Configure Advanced Functions You can configure the advanced functions of access control to meet some special requirements in different scene.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Move the cursor to the time duration and drag the time duration on the timeline bar to the ● desired position when the cursor turns to Click the time duration and directly edit the start/end time in the appeared dialog. ●...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Perform this task when you want to configure the anti-passing back for the access control device. Steps Note Either the anti-passing back or multi-door interlocking function can be configured for an access control device at the same time. For the configuration of multi-door interlocking, refer to Configure Multi-door Interlocking .
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Steps Note Multi-door Interlocking function is only supported by the access control device which has more ● than one access control points (doors). Either the anti-passing back or multi-door interlocking function can be configured for an access ●...
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual The door remains open for the configured time duration after the first person is authorized until the remain open duration ends. If you select this mode, you should set the consecutive authentication times and interval of consecutive authentication. Note The remain open duration should be between 0 and 1440 minutes.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 4) Select members(s) and card(s) in the Available list, and the selected member(s) and card(s) will be added to the Selected list. Note Make sure you have issue card to the person. Make sure you have set access group and apply the access group to the access control device successfully.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Note You can check Offline Authentication to enable the super password authentication when the access control device is disconnected with the client. Local Authentication and Super Password Authentication by the access control device and by the super password. 4) Select the added person/card group in the left list below and it will be added to the Selected list on the right as the authentication group.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Figure 9-3 Select Card Reader Authentication Mode 2) Check the modes in the Available Mode list and they will be added to the selected modes list. 3) Click OK. After selecting the modes, the selected modes will display as icons with different color. 4.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 9.7.7 Configure Device Parameters After adding the access control device, you can configure the parameters of access control device, access control points. Configure Parameters for Access Control Device After adding the access control device, you can configure its parameters, including overlaying user information on picture, uploading pictures after capturing, saving captured pictures, etc.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Reserved. If enable the function, the device can recognize the ID card. You can present ID card on the device. 4. Click OK. 5. Optional: Click Copy to, and then select the access control device(s) to copy the parameters in the page to the selected device(s).
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual The door contact can be enabled with appropriate delay after person with extended accesss needs swipes her/his card. Duress Code The door can open by inputting the duress code when there is duress. At the same time, the client can report the duress event.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Card Authentication Interval If the interval between card swiping of the same card is less than the set value, the card swiping is invalid. You can set it as 0 to 255. Enable Failed Attempts Limit of Authentication Enable to report alarm when the card reading attempts reach the set value.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Before You Start Add access control device to the client, and make sure the device supports alarm output. Steps 1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → Device Parameter to enter access control parameter configuration page. 2.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual 9.8 Door Control In Monitoring module, you can view the real-time status of the doors managed by the added access control device. You can also control the doors such as open/close the door, or remain the door open/closed via the client remotely.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Capture Capture a picture manually. Note The Capture button is available when the device supports capture function. The picture is saved in the PC running the client. For setting the saving path, refer to Set File Saving Path in the user manual of the client software.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Appendix A. Tips for Scanning Fingerprint Recommended Finger Forefinger, middle finger or the third finger. Correct Scanning The figure displayed below is the correct way to scan your finger: You should press your finger on the scanner horizontally. The center of your scanned finger should align with the scanner center.
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Environment The scanner should avoid direct sun light, high temperature, humid conditions and rain. When it is dry, the scanner may not recognize your fingerprint successfully. You can blow your finger and scan again. Others If your fingerprint is shallow, or it is hard to scan your fingerprint, we recommend you to use other authentication methods.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Appendix B. DIP Switch Description No.1 to No 8 is from the low bit to the high bit. When the switch is towards ON, it means the switch is enabled, otherwise, the switch is off. If you set the DIP switch like the figure displayed below, its binary value is 00001100, and its decimal value is 12.
DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Appendix C. Custom Wiegand Rule Descriptions Take Wiegand 44 as an example, the setting values in the Custom Wiegand tab are as follows: Custom Wiegand Wiegand 44 Name Total Length Transformation Rule byFormatRule[4]=[1][4][0][0] (Decimal Digit) Parity Mode XOR Parity Odd Parity Start Bit...
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DS-K281X Series Access Controller User Manual Even Parity Start Bit, and Length If you select Even Parity, these items are available. If the even parity start bit is 12, and the length is 12, then the system will start even parity calculation from bit 12. It will calculate 12 bits. The result will be in the last bit.
Device Command Scan the following QR code to get the device common serial port commands. Note that the command list contains all commonly used serial ports commands for all Hikvision access control and video intercom devices. Figure D-2 Device Command...
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