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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Install the BioStar Server Application ............10 2.3.1 Configure the BioStar Server ................11 2.4 Install the BioStar Client Application ............13 2.4.1 Log in to BioStar for the First Time ..............14 2.5 Customize the BioStar Interface ..............15 2.5.1 Change the Theme .................... 15 2.5.2 Customize the Toolbar ..................
  • Page 3 3.5.2.3 Enroll users via command cards ..............44 3.5.3 Issue Access Cards ..................45 3.5.3.1 Issue EM4100 cards ..................45 3.5.3.2 Issue HID proximity cards ................46 3.5.3.3 Issue MIFARE CSN cards ................47 Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 4 4.3 Control Doors, Alarms, and Devices Remotely ..........66 4.3.1 Open or Close Doors ..................66 4.3.2 Release Alarms ....................66 4.3.3 Lock or Unlock Devices ................... 66 4.3.3.1 Lock or unlock connected devices .............. 67 Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 5 5.1.2.1 Operation Mode tab ..................87 5.1.2.2 Fingerprint tab ....................88 5.1.2.3 Network tab ...................... 89 5.1.2.4 Access Control tab ..................90 5.1.2.5 Input tab ......................91 5.1.2.6 Output tab ......................92 Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 6 5.3.5.1 Details tab ....................... 104 5.4 Customize User Settings ................105 5.4.1 Details Tab ....................... 105 5.4.2 Fingerprints Tab ....................106 5.4.3 Card Tab ......................106 06 Solve Problems ..............107 Glossary ..................108 Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 7 Suprema shall be notified in writing of defects in the RMA (Return Material Authorization) report supplied by Suprema not later than thirty days after such defects have appeared and at the latest one year after the date of shipment of the Product. The report should include full details of each defective product, model number, invoice number, and serial number.

  • Page 8: About The Biostar System

    The licensed standard edition of BioStar is unlocked by a USB dongle. Without the dongle, BioStar functions as a free, but limited-capability version. With the dongle,...

  • Page 9: Logical Configuration

    The device can be controlled independently via command cards or managed entirely via the BioStar interface. BioEntry Plus can be connected to electric door strikes via an internal relay or used with the Secure I/O device for extra security and expanded capability.
  • Page 10 This feature provides a distinct advantage over other access control systems, because BioStation or BioEntry Plus devices act simultane- ously as both a controller and a reader. As a result, Suprema's distributed intel- ligence approach requires less hardware and less wiring than conventional, centralized access control systems.

  • Page 11: Access Control Features

    Card only - authentication via an access card is the only method to gain entry. BioStar stores two templates of each fingerprint and up to two fingerprints per user (four templates total). If desired, one fingerprint can be used as a duress signal, to activate alarms or send alerts in situations where a user is required to gain access under duress.

  • Page 12: User Management

    BioStar collects log records from devices and allows the data to be exported to a delimited text file (.CSV) for custom reporting. The software supports an unlimited number of user records—the maximum amount of data stored is...

  • Page 13: Door Management

    BioStar allows specific configuration of alarm events for doors that are forced open or held open longer than a specified interval, including activating alarm...

  • Page 14: Install The Biostar Software

    BioStar server. The server will receive and store log data from connected devices in real time. • Second, you must choose a type of database to use. The BioStar server supports either MySQL or MS SQL Server (including the scaled-down, free MS SQL Server Express).

  • Page 15: Run The Biostar Express Installer

    • HDD - 10GB Run the BioStar Express Installer You should run the BioStar express installer when you desire to install both the server and client applications on the same PC and are willing to use the MS SQL Server Express database with default settings. You will be required to intervene in the express installation process only when MS SQL Server or a variation is already installed.

  • Page 16: Install The Biostar Server Application

    2. Install the BioStar Software Install the BioStar Server Application If you do not choose to use the express installer, you must install the BioStar server and client applications separately. After you ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements listed in section 2.1 and address the prerequisites mentioned in the introduction to this chapter, close all other open applications.

  • Page 17: Configure The Biostar Server

    Click Finish. 2.3.1 Configure the BioStar Server In some cases, you may require manual configuration of the BioStar server. If you are having trouble connecting to the server from the client application, for example, you may need to alter your server settings. In addition, you must stop and restart the server application to apply any changes you have made to server configurations or database settings.
  • Page 18 To open the server configuration utility, locate and run the BSServerConfig.exe file. By default, a shortcut to this utility will be added to the desktop during installation of the BioStar server. You may also locate this file inside the “Server” folder where the BioStar application was installed.

  • Page 19: Install The Biostar Client Application

    2. Install the BioStar Software • Database - view and modify database settings. For more information about how to alter these settings, see the procedure for setting up the BioStar server in section 2.3. Max Connection - specify the maximum number of connections between the server and the database.

  • Page 20: Log In To Biostar For The First Time

    If you have not restarted the system, you may be required to manually connect to the server before proceeding (see section 2.3.1). When logging in to BioStar for the first time, you will be prompted to create an administrator account.

  • Page 21: Customize The Biostar Interface

    8. Enter a User ID and password and click Login. Customize the BioStar Interface You do not have to make any changes to the interface to use the BioStar system—the default settings are sufficient for setup and operation. However, BioStar allows you to customize various settings to control the appearance and functionality of the interface.

  • Page 22: Customize The Toolbar

    2. Install the BioStar Software 2.5.2 Customize the Toolbar The BioStar interface includes a standard toolbar near the top left of the window. Standard toolbar buttons provide functions similar to a typical web browser: Back, Forward, Refresh, Find User (search), and Print.

  • Page 23: Change Event Views

    2. Install the BioStar Software 2.5.3 Change Event Views BioStar allows you to change the default period of events to show in the Event tab for users or doors and zones. You can set the interface to show event details for 1 day, 3 days, or 1 week by default.

  • Page 24: Setup The Biostar System

    BioStar also allows for the creation of custom administration roles. BioStar is a server-client application that can be monitored and managed by operators who may access the BioStar server via a remote client terminal.

  • Page 25: Add And Customize Administrative Accounts

    3.1.2 Add and Customize Administrative Accounts By default, BioStar includes one administrator account, which is added when you install the software (see section 2.3.1). You may choose to use this account...

  • Page 26: Change An Administrative Account Level Or Password

    • To change the administrative level, choose a new level from the drop-down list. • To change the password, type a new password in both the New Password and Confirm boxes. 5. Click OK to save the changes. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 27: Create A Custom Administration Level

    9. Repeat steps 6-8 as necessary to add other permissions. 10. When you are finished customizing the level, click Save. You can now create new administrative accounts for any of the custom levels you have created. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 28: Setup Devices

    3. Setup the BioStar System Setup Devices This section describes how to use BioStar's device wizard to search for and add new devices. In addition, the procedures that follow describe basic configuration of devices within the BioStar system. For more information about configuring devices, see sections 3.8.3 and 5.1.
  • Page 29 You need not and should not add devices with server mode. The devices will connect to the server by themselves, and will be listed under the BioStar Server on the device tree. If you are trying to add devices with server mode, the process will fail.

  • Page 30: Search For And Add Slave Devices

    3.2.2 Search for and Add Slave Devices A distinctive feature of BioStar is that it supports host and slave devices in RS485 networks. With this feature, only the host device must be connected to a PC via the LAN. The network can then be easily expanded by adding slave devices via RS485 connections.

  • Page 31: Configure A Biostation Device

    3.2.3 Configure a BioStation Device This section provides an overview of configuring BioStation devices to work with the BioStar software. For more information, refer to the installation guides that accompany your devices. To configure a BioStation device, 1. Click Device in the shortcut pane.

  • Page 32: Connect A Biostation Device Via Wireless Lan

    3. Click the Network tab in the Device pane. 4. Select “Wireless LAN” in the Lan Type drop-down list. 5. Select one of the preset configurations in the WLAN section (Preset #1 - Preset #4). Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 33 (available options depend on network authentica- tion setting). • Network Key - enter the network key. • Confirm Key - re-enter the network key. 8. Click OK to save your changes. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 34: Configure A Bioentry Plus Device

    Black List - Use this tab to disable MIFARE card access on BioEntry Plus Mifare devices. • Command Card - Use this tab to issue command cards that can control BioEntry Plus devices. For more information about issuing command cards, see section 3.2.4.1. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 35: Issue Command Cards

    6. Select a command type from the drop-down list. 7. If desired, set the command card to require administrator authenti- cation by clicking the checkbox next to the option. 8. Click Add. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 36: Change Wiegand Formats

    3. Setup the BioStar System 3.2.5 Change Wiegand Formats From the BioStar interface, you can configure the Wiegand format of a device to control device inputs and outputs. To configure the Wiegand format, 1. Click Device in the shortcut pane.

  • Page 37: Configure A 26-Bit Wiegand Format

    3. Click the User ID button (I) on the right. 4. Assign ID bits by clicking the appropriate squares. 5. Click Next until you reach the Alternative Value window. 6. Click Finish to close the wizard. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 38: Configure A Custom Wiegand Format

    8. Click >> and select the bits which will be used to calculate the sec- ond parity bit. If necessary, you can click Initialize to reset the selection. 9. Click Next. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 39: Setup Doors

    3. Right-click New Door, click Rename, and type a name for the door. 3.3.2 Associate a Device With a Door BioStar allows you to associate a maximum of two devices with each door. When using two devices on a door, the devices should be connected to each other via RS485.

  • Page 40: Configure A Door

    3.3.3 Configure a Door 1. Click Doors in the shortcut pane. 2. Click the name of a door in the navigation pane. This will open a Doors pane similar to the one below: Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 41: Create A Door Group

    4. To add a door to the group, click and drag a door to the group. Setup Zones BioStar allows you to provide sophisticated access control with multiple zones. Zones can be used to control the behavior of devices, doors, and other components.

  • Page 42: Add And Configure Zones

    • Fire alarm zone - Use this zone to control how doors will respond during a fire. External inputs can be fed into the BioStar system to automatically trigger door releases or perform other actions. For more information about customizing fire alarm zones, see section 5.3.4.

  • Page 43: Add A Device To A Zone

    • Alarm zones - when the Select Zone Attribute/Type pop-up appears, select a device attribute from the drop-down list (General, Arm, Disarm, or Arm/Disarm). If you select an arm or disarm attribute (or Arm/Disarm), click the Card or Key radio Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 44: Configure Zone Inputs

    7. Select the normal position of the input (N/O-normally open or N/C- normally closed). 8. Set the duration (in milliseconds) of the input signal. 9. Click OK to add the input to the Input List. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 45: Configure Alarm Actions And Outputs

    3. Click the Details tab in the Zone pane. 4. Click Setup. This will open the Arm/Disarm Setting window. 5. To configure cards for arming or disarming zones: a. Select a device from the Read Device drop-down list. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 46: Select Access Groups

    BioStation or BioEntry Plus devices can be used for fingerprint scanning when networked to the BioStar server or the SFR300 USB device can be connected directly to a BioStar client to provide convenient fingerprint scanning at a registration location.

  • Page 47: Create A User Account

    Telephone - enter the user’s telephone number (digits only—no charac- ters are allowed in this field). • E-mail - enter the user’s email address. • Password - enter the user’s password, if desired. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 48: Register Fingerprints

    5. When you are finished adding details to the user’s account, click Apply. 3.5.2 Register Fingerprints BioStar provides an option for encrypting fingerprint templates. If you choose to use this option, you should set the encryption before capturing fingerprint scans. Any previously-captured fingerprint templates will be rendered unusable when you activate the encryption.

  • Page 49: Place Fingers On The Sensor

    3.5.2.2 Register fingerprints BioStar allows you to register up to two fingerprints per user. If desired, one of the fingerprint scans can be used as a duress signal that will trigger alarms when a candidate is forced to access an area. When registering duress fingerprints, keep the following tips in mind: •...

  • Page 50: Enroll Users Via Command Cards

    5. Select a security level from the next drop-down list. 6. In the 1st Finger section, press Scan, and then have the user place his or her finger on the scanner twice, as prompted by the BioStar interface. 7. If desired, click the checkbox next to the Duress option to set this fingerprint as the duress signal.

  • Page 51: Issue Access Cards

    3. Setup the BioStar System 3.5.3 Issue Access Cards Suprema manufactures access control devices that support multiple types of access cards: EM4100, HID proximity, and MIFARE® cards. BioStation and Bio- Entry Plus devices support EM4100 cards, BioStation Mifare and BioEntry Plus Mifare devices support MIFARE cards, and BioStation HID devices support HID proximity cards.

  • Page 52: Issue Hid Proximity Cards

    After the card has been read, click OK. 8. Click Apply to save the card to the user's account. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 53: Issue Mifare Csn Cards

    1. Click User in the shortcut pane. 2. In the navigation pane, click a user's name. 3. In the User pane, click the Card tab. 4. Select a card type from the drop-down list. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 54 8. Click Read Card. The LED on the device that you selected will begin flashing. 9. Place the card on the device. 10. After the card is read, click OK. 11. Click Apply to issue the card to the user's account. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 55: Change The Mifare Site Key

    Data encryption for MIFARE cards is governed by a 48-bit site key. Only those cards with appropriate site keys can be read by connected devices. BioStar allows you to define up to two MIFARE site keys (primary and secondary), so that you can change the site key for existing cards.
  • Page 56 Device Tree window. 4. To save your changes, click Save. Note: Default To reset any changes you have made, click . To exit the Close window without saving changes, click Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 57: Transfer User Data

    Mode > Auto). However, you can also manually transfer data to devices. When doing so, you can either transfer selected users to selected devices or synchro- nize all users at once. BioStar also allows you to retrieve data from a device and transfer it to the BioStar server.

  • Page 58: Synchronize All Users

    3. Setup the BioStar System 3.5.4.2 Synchronize all users To synchronize all user information between the BioStar server and connected devices, 1. Click User in the shortcut pane. 2. In the task pane, click Transfer Users to Device. This will open the Select a Device window (see section 3.5.4.1).

  • Page 59: Setup Timezones

    3. Setup the BioStar System Setup Timezones In the BioStar system, timezones are used to schedule permissions and restrictions. You can apply timezones to restrict the hours that a user is permitted to access a door by combining doors and timezones in access groups (see section 3.7).

  • Page 60: Create A Holiday Schedule

    (see section 3.7.4). 3.7.1 Add an Access Group To add an access group, 1. Click Access Control in the shortcut pane. 2. In the task pane, click New Access Group. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 61 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as necessary to add multiple sets of doors and time- zones to the access group. 8. Click OK to add your selections to the group. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 62: Add Users To Access Groups

    3. In the Add New User window, select users to add to the group by checking user groups or individual users. 4. Click OK. If you have setup user groups, users will appear under their respective groups. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 63: Assign Access Groups To Users

    2. In the task pane, click Transfer to Device. This will open the device tree window. 3. Select a device or devices by clicking the checkboxes in the device tree. 4. Click OK. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 64: Setup Alarms

    3.8.1 Configure Alarm Settings and Sounds BioStar allows you to customize how the system responds to events. You can configure alarm settings by creating customized priority levels and selecting the action to take when an event occurs. You can also add your own alarm sounds to further customize the system.

  • Page 65: Add Custom Alarm Sounds

    5. When you are finished, click Save. 3.8.2 Configure email notifications BioStar can send email notifications when an alarm event occurs (not available in the free version). As explained in 3.8.1.1, you can customize which events will trigger an automatic email alert. To configure an email notification, 1.

  • Page 66: Configure Settings For External Devices

    3. Setup the BioStar System 3.8.3 Configure Settings for External Devices When using external devices with BioStar, you must configure settings to determine what actions will occur in response to input signals. For more infor- mation about configuring devices and device settings, see sections 3.2 and 5.1.

  • Page 67: Configure Inputs From External Devices

    3.8.3.2 Configure inputs from external devices To integrate BioStar's door control with other alarm systems, such as fire warning systems, you can specify the actions BioStar will take when receiving an input. You can also configure inputs to work with manual door releases (exit buttons) and other types of external devices.
  • Page 68 8. Select a schedule for applying the function (Always, Disable, or custom schedules). 9. Set the minimum duration (in milliseconds) an input signal must last to trigger the specified action. 10. Click OK. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 69: Manage The Biostar System

    Manage the BioStar System Once you have properly set up the BioStar system, management is fairly simple. BioStar allows you to monitor events in real-time and view event logs by date, control parts of the system remotely, manage users, and upgrade device firmware directly from the BioStar interface.

  • Page 70: View Event Logs

    4. Manage the BioStar System View Event Logs BioStar allows you to view event logs for users, doors, and zones. You can access pre-defined logs from the Event tabs in user, door, and zone panes. You can also use the Log List tab in the Monitoring pane to specify log parameters.

  • Page 71: View Logs In User, Door, And Zone Panes

    (...) to select a device from the Device Tree window. To show only network events for a device, you can also click the Network Log checkbox. • To show all events, leave all the checkboxes unchecked. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 72: Control Doors, Alarms, And Devices Remotely

    Control Doors, Alarms, and Devices Remotely BioStar allows administrators or operators to control doors, alarms, and devices remotely. You can open or close doors via a computer connected to the BioStar system. You can also release (cancel) alarms remotely and lock or unlock devices.

  • Page 73: Lock Or Unlock Connected Devices

    1. From the menu bar, click Option > Device > Automatic Lock- ing. This will open the Auto Locking window. 2. Click the first checkbox to lock all devices when exiting BioStar. 3. If desired, click the second checkbox to change the lock password: a.

  • Page 74: Reset A Device Lock

    4. Manage the BioStar System 4.3.3.3 Reset a device lock If you have forgotten the locking password for a device, Suprema’s technical support team can send you an unlock code. To request the code, 1. From the menu bar, click Option > Device > Automatic Locking.

  • Page 75: Manage Users

    You can also export or import user data for creating custom reports, batch editing, or other needs. 4.4.1 Delete Users If the occasion arises, you can easily remove users from the BioStar system. To delete a user, 1. Click User in the shortcut pane.

  • Page 76: Delete Users Via Command Cards

    4. When deleting all users, place the delete card on the BioEntry Plus device again to confirm the action. 4.4.2 Transfer Users to Other Departments BioStar makes moving users to other departments very simple. Before transferring a user, you must create a department: 1. Click User in the shortcut pane.

  • Page 77: Customize User Information Fields

    4. Manage the BioStar System 4.4.3 Customize User Information Fields BioStar allows you to customize user information fields. This can be useful for altering the default information fields or for creating new fields. 4.4.3.1 Add new information fields To add new information fields, 1.

  • Page 78: Export User Data

    5. Type a path and filename for the user data or click Browse to select a location to save the file. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Export to begin exporting the user data. 8. When the export is complete, click Finish. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 79: Import User Data

    4. Manage the BioStar System 4.4.5 Import User Data User data in comma-delimited format (CSV) can be imported to BioStar. To import user data, 1. Click User in the shortcut pane. 2. In the task pane, click Import User. This will open the Importing window.

  • Page 80: Manage Devices

    BioStar server. 4.5.1 Remove Devices If you need to remove a device from the BioStar system, click Device in the shortcut pane, then right-click the device name and click Remove Device. 4.5.2 Upgrade Device Firmware On occasion, it is necessary to upgrade your devices to the latest firmware version.

  • Page 81: Activate Fingerprint Encryption

    Fingerprint tab in the Device pane. Change the Fingerprint Template BioStar offers two types of fingerprint templates: the ISO 19794-2 format or Suprema’s proprietary format. Suprema’s format is active by default. Changing fingerprint template options will render all previously saved templates unusable.

  • Page 82: Customize Settings

    Customize Settings This section describes the settings available in the BioStar software. BioStar provides precise control and customization of the access control system via settings for device functions, door and zone behaviors, and user accounts. Customize Device Settings While most device settings are similar for BioStation and BioEntry Plus devices, the devices provide slightly different capabilities.

  • Page 83: Operation Mode Tab

    - ID/Card + Fingerprint/Password - set the device to require ID or card plus fingerprint or password authorization (Always, Disable, or custom schedule). - Card Only - set the device to require only card authorization (Always, Disable, or custom schedule). Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 84: Fingerprint Tab

    (Always, Disable, or custom schedule). The timeout for presenting the second authentication is 15 seconds. 5.1.1.2 Fingerprint tab The Fingerprint tab allows you to customize fingerprint authorization settings for BioStation devices. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 85 10 sec). - Server Matching - enable this setting to perform fingerprint or card ID matching at the BioStar server, instead of the device. When this mode is enabled, the devices will send the fingerprint template or card ID to the server to verify a match. This mode is...

  • Page 86: Network Tab

    - IP Address - specify an IP address for the device. - Subnet - specify a subnet address for the device. - Gateway - specify a network gateway. - Max Conn. - specify the maximum number of connections to allow. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 87: Access Control Tab

    - Use - click this radio button to enable the server mode. - Not use - click this radio button do disable server settings. - IP Address - specify an IP address for the BioStar server. - Server Port - specify the port used to connect to the server.

  • Page 88: Input Tab

    “Close Door” command via the Door/Zone Monitoring tab (see section 4.3.1). - Release All Alarms - cancel alarms associated with this device. - Restart Device - restart the device. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 89: Output Tab

    5. Customize Settings - Disable Device - disable the device. A disabled device will not communicate with the BioStar server or process fingerprints or card inputs. To enable communication again, an administrator must enter the master password for a BioStation device or provide authentication locally for a BioEntry Plus device.
  • Page 90 (1 is the highest) can override a previous event. For example, a priority 2 “alarm on” event (activate) can be overridden only by an “alarm off” (deactivate) event with a priority of 1 or 2. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 91: Display/Sound Tab

    Private Message field, and then click Save. - Resource - set the language resource file to use for the BioStar interface (No Change, English, Korean, or Custom). To use a language resource file other than English or Korean, select Custom and then click the ellipsis (…) button to locate the...

  • Page 92: Wiegand Tab

    • Wiegand Output - assign the Wiegand output: - Disabled - the output will not be used. - Wiegand [Card] - inserts the card ID of the authenticated user in the ID field of the Wiegand string. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 93: Customize Settings For Bioentry Plus Devices

    - Card + Fingerprint - set the device to require card plus finger- print authorization (Always, Disable, or custom schedule). - Only Fingerprint - set the device to require only fingerprint authorization (Always, Disable, or custom schedule). Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 94: Fingerprint Tab

    - Scan Timeout - set the length of time before the fingerprint scanner will timeout (1 sec to 20 sec). If a user does not place a Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 95: Network Tab

    - Use - click this radio button to use specific server settings. - Not use - click this radio button to disable server settings. - IP Address - specify an IP address for the BioStar server. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 96: Access Control Tab

    • Default Access Group Setting - select a default access group to be applied to new users who have not been assigned to another access group. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 97: Input Tab

    - Restart Device - restart the device. - Disable Device - disable the device. A disabled device will not communicate with the BioStar server or process fingerprints or card inputs. To enable communication again, an administrator Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 98: Output Tab

    - Event - select an event that will activate an alarm (Auth Success, Auth Fail, Auth Duress, Anti-passback Fail, Access Not Granted, Entrance Limited, Admin Auth Success, Tamper On, Door Opened, Door Close, Forced Open Door, Held Open Door, or Detect Input #1-3). Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 99: Command Card Tab

    3.2.4.1. • Card ID - enter the card ID or click Read Card and place a command card on the reader to automatically populate the fields. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 100: Wiegand Tab

    Customize Door Settings The sections below describe the settings available for doors that have been added to the BioStar system. Customize the way these doors function by changing settings to suit your particular environment and operational needs. To access the tabs described below, click Doors in the shortcut pane, then click a door name.

  • Page 101: Details Tab

    Door Open Period (sec) - set the duration (in seconds) that a door relay should be activated when a door is opened. After this duration, the relay will stop sending the signal to open the door. The default is three seconds. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 102: Alarm Tab

    Output Device - activate and select a device to output an alarm signal. Output Port - select an output port to use when sending the alarm signal. Output Signal - select an output signal to send. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 103: Customize Zone Settings

    • Reset Time (min) - set the duration (in minutes) that must pass before the anti-passback status is reset. The default reset time is 0—at this setting, the anti-passback status will not be reset. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 104: Alarm Tab

    The Access Group tab allows you to specify access groups that can bypass normal restrictions for the zone. To grant bypass rights to an access group, select a group and click Add at the bottom right of the Zone pane. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 105: Customize Settings For Entrance Limit Zones

    • Max Number of Entrance - set the maximum number of entries allowed during the specified time limit. • Timed APB (min) - specify a time limit for re-entry into a zone. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 106: Alarm Tab

    The Access Group tab allows you to specify access groups that can bypass normal restrictions for the zone. To grant bypass rights to an access group, select a group and click Add at the bottom right of the Zone pane. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 107: Customize Settings For Alarm Zones

    - Disarm - set the length of time (in seconds) to delay before disarming the zone. • Arm/Disarm Type - specify settings for arming or disarming zones. For more information on setting up alarms, see section 3.8. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 108: Alarm Tab

    The Access Group tab allows you to specify access groups that can arm and disarm zones. To grant disarm authorization to an access group, select a group and click Add at the bottom right of the Zone pane. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 109: Customize Settings For Fire Alarm Zones

    - Send Email - activate and setup emails to be sent by the system. For more information about sending alert emails, see section 3.8.2. - Output Device - activate and select a device to output an alarm signal. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 110: Customize Settings For Access Zones

    • Synchronize Log Data - click this checkbox to automatically write all log records to the master device (for member devices in the zone). • Synchronize Time - click this checkbox to synchronize the time of devices in the zone. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 111: Customize User Settings

    Mobile - enter a mobile telephone number for a user. • Genders - select a user's gender. • Date of Birth - select a user's date of birth from the drop-down calendar. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 112: Fingerprints Tab

    Card Type - select a type of access card to issue (Mifare Card, EM 4100 Card, or HID Prox Card). • Card ID - displays the card ID number when a card is issued. Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

  • Page 113: Solve Problems

    Solve Problems If you experience problems with the BioStar software, contact Suprema's technical support by email: support@supremainc.com. When composing an email to technical support, please include the following: • Which BioStar version you are using. • Which Suprema devices are affected by the problem, if any.

  • Page 114: Glossary

    BioStar is an IP-based biometric access control system. alarm zone - A grouping of devices that is used to protect a physical area. BioStar monitors input points in an alarm zone and triggers alarms when intrusion or tampering is detected.
  • Page 115 -The automated process of matching two human fingerprints: one previously recorded and one being provided by a user for authentication. BioStar incorporates Suprema's award-winning algorithms for recognizing fingerprints. fingerprint sensor - A fingerprint sensor is an electronic device used to capture a digital image of the fingerprint pattern.
  • Page 116 DATA0 and DATA1, but sometimes also labeled Data High and Data Low. zone - A zone consists of two or more devices that are grouped together. BioStar includes several zone classifications: anti-passback, entrance limitation, alarm, and fire alarm.
  • Page 117 , 95 about, 3 , 66 opening and closing configuring , 78 double mode BioStar client, server, EM4100 cards, in, 14 logging email notifications , 59 entrance limit setting, Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 118 , 91 , 82 BioStation support, installing system requirements client, 11 express, 9 server , 10 TCP/IP settings , 80 timezone pane , 53 timezones adding holidays , 54 , 53 creating Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...
  • Page 119 , 70 Wiegand format 26-bit , 31 , 32 custom , 31 pass-through configuring , 30 Wiegand tab BioEntry Plus , 94 BioStation , 86 wireless LAN about, 26 , 81 settings Copyright © 2008, Suprema Inc. On the web: www.supremainc.com...

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