Safety Precautions How to place a finger Product Contents Product PIN Diagram Product Dimensions Cables and Connectors Installation of Back Plate Power Connection Ethernet Connection PC RS485 Connection FR1200 RS485 Connection Lock Relay Connection Weigand Input Connection Weigand Output Connection Installation Reference Specifications Electrical Specifications...
Safety Precautions The following precautions are to keep user’s safe and prevent any damage. Please read carefully before installation. Do not place a magnet near the product. Magnetic Do not install the device in an area subject to Do not place the device next to field from magnets, CRT, TV, monitor or speaker direct sunlight, humidity or dust heating equipment.
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Safety Precautions The following precautions are to keep user’s safe and prevent any damage. Please read carefully before installation. Do not drop the device. Do not disassemble, repair or Do not use the device for any alter the device. other purpose than specified. In cleaning, do not splash water Do not damage the device on the device but wipe it out with...
H ow to Place a Finger ZkTeco’s fingerprint readers will give optimal results for fingerprint matching if the following recommendations and suggestions are followed. Select a finger to enroll It is recommended to use an index finger or a middle finger. ...
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H ow to Place a Finger Tips for different fingerprint conditions ZKTeco’s fingerprint products are designed to verify fingerprints with highest security irrespective of the conditions of the skin of the finger. However, in case a fingerprint is not read on the sensor, please refer to the followings tips.
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H ow Does F18 work Register finger Identification Feature extraction Verified successfully Open door Thank you ! Verify feature Verification Door closed failed Please try again ! Fingerprint database Create Event logs Stored...
Product PIN Diagram Front Side 2.4 inch TFT LCD USB Memory slot Reset Switch Keypad & RF Card Area Door Bell & LED Indicator Speaker Slot ZK Optical Sensor...
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Product PIN Diagram Bottom Back 4 pin Cable connectors –Ethernet (TCP/IP) Beep, LED Weigand In 7 pin Cable connectors Power Out Weigand Out RS232 8 pin Cable connectors RS485 2 pin Cable connectors -Power In Bell Door Sensor 10 pin Cable connectors Button Lock...
Cables and Connectors Digital input and Relay output Door Lock Alarm Button Sensor Door Bell Weigand output and RS485 Weigand RS232 RS485 Output Weigand input and Power out Weigand Power Out Beep Input Ethernet TCP/IP Power In Power In...
Installation of Wall-mount Fix back plate to the wall Mount F18 terminal on the Secure F18 and back plate using wall mounting screws Back plate using a star shape screw. Star-shaped screw Wall mounting screws Star-shaped screw...
Power Connection Without UPS 12V DC (Red) 12V DC GND (Black) With UPS (Optional) 12V DC (Red) 12V DC GND (Black) Recommended power supply 12V ± 10%, at least 500mA. Comply with standard IEC/EN 60950-1. ...
PC RS485 Connection PC RS485 Connection RS232 RS485B RS485A Important Notes Do’s and Dont’s for RS485 connection 1. RS485 communication wires should be a shielded or twisted pair cable. RS485 communication wires should be connected in a bus cascade instead of a star form, to achieve a better shielding effect by reducing signal reflection during communications.
1-4 is for RS485 address , switch 5 is reserved , switch 6 is for reducing noise on long RS485 cable. 3. If FR1200 is powered from F18 terminal ,the length of wire should be less than 100 meters or 330 ft.
Installation Reference Standalone LOCK Alarm Door Sensor Exit button Door...
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Installation Reference Third Party Controller Weigand Output Connection Weigand Weigand Output Weigand Output Weigand Output Output LOCK LOCK Outside Door Door Sensor Inside Door Inside Door Door Sensor Outside Door...
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Installation Reference Third Party Controller RS485 Connection EXT RS485 EXT RS485 EXT RS485 EXT RS485 LOCK LOCK Outside Door Door Sensor Inside Door Inside Door Door Sensor Outside Door...
Electrical Specification Min. Typ. Max. Notes Working power supply Voltage(V) 14.4 Use regulated DC power adaptor only Current(A) Electronic lock relay output Switching voltage(V) Use regulated DC power adaptor only Switching Current(A) Switch Aux. input Pull-up resistance (Ω) 4.7k The input ports are pulled up with 4.7k resistors WEIGAND Input Voltage(V) 10.8...
Check whether the device and back plate are securely connected to each other. If not, a tamper switch is activated which triggers the alarm and keeps it ringing. How to set F18 used as fingerprint reader on Inbio access controller. Please contact our technical support department...
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Functions and specifications of the product are subject to change without notice due to quality enhancement or function update. For any inquiry for the product, please contact ZKACCESS.
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