Acroprint TQ100 User Manual

BIOMETRIC FINGERPRINT TECHNOLOGY

TQ100 Terminal User Manual

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Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Operating Environment………………………..….....

1.2 System Description …………………………….........

1.3 Enclosed Items …………………………………........ 4

4 4

Chapter Two: Hardware Setup

2.1 Terminal Installation ………………………………......

2.2 Keyboard …………………………………………….......

5 5

Chapter Three: Menu Structure

3.1 Data Management………………………………......…

3.2 Setup…………………………………………………........

3.3 System Info …………………………………………......

7 8 9

Chapter Four: Communications

4.1 Communication Interfaces ………………………....

4.2 Communication Options……………………………....

4.2.1 RS232 Serial Communication……………............

4.2.2 RS485 Network Communication……......…........

4.2.3 Ethernet Communication………………….............

10 10 11 12 13

Chapter Five: Fingerprint Registration/Enrollment

5.1 Enrollment Method………………………..…...........

5.2 Fingerprint Registration……………………............

14 16

Chapter Six: Terminal Usage and Punching In/Out

6.1 Successful validation when punching In/Out.....

6.2 Unsuccessful validation when punching In/Out..

20 21

Chapter Seven: Administrator Functions

7 .1 Data Management……………………………...........

7.2 Setup………………………………………………...........

7.3 System Info ……………………………………...........

23 29 36

Chapter Eight: Appendix

8.1 RS232 Interface ………………………………...........

8.2 RJ45 Interface…………………………..……............

37 38

Chapter One: Introduction

Thank you for your recent purchase of the TQ100, a data collection terminal for timeQplus BIOMETRIC™ time and attendance system. This user manual provides specific information that will help you better understand the functionality of the terminal (TQ100). Some key areas that are important to the terminal’s (TQ100) performance are the operating environment, the system overview, communication options and enrollment.

1.1 Operating Environment

Please read the manual carefully before using the product. The terminal operates most efficiently by following these recommendations:

1. DO NOT expose the TQ100 to direct sun light. Direct sunlight may impact the fingerprint reader optics and affect enrollment, quality of the templates, and performance of the fingerprint recognition process.

2. TQ100 operating temperature is 39F-110F. Do not operate the terminal outdoors. High temperature and humidity may affect its performance.

1.2 System Description

The timeQplus BIOMETRIC™ time and attendance system consists of two parts:

1. Fingerprint terminal TQ100

2. AttendanceRx, the time and attendance management software that runs on the PC.

The TQ100 terminal’s main function is to register employees’ fingerprints and record daily time and attendance. The PC software is used to manage the TQ100 and process employee information using a set of attendance rules defined by the Administrator. The PC software interacts with the terminal TQ100, calculates time, and generates reports. The time and attendance PC software application compatible with the TQ100 is called AttendanceRx.

Three communication options are available between the TQ100 terminal and the PC software: serial (RS232) and network (RS485, Ethernet).

1.3Enclosed Items

1. Quick Start timeQplus BIOMETRIC installation guide

2. Time and attendance software CD, AttendanceRx

3. TQ100 biometric terminal

4. Hardware user manual for the TQ100

5. Serial RS232 cable, 30 feet (9 m)

6. CAT5 Ethernet cable, 6 feet (2 m)

7. Power adapter

8. Mounting plate and screws

Chapter Two: Hardware Setup

2.1 Terminal Installation

To power up the TQ100 biometric terminal: A) Unwrap the package and take out the terminal and accessories. B) Using the screws supplied, fasten the mounting plate on the wall in an appropriate place. Avoid areas with strong magnetic and/or electric fields. C) Attach the terminal to the mounting plate. D) Plug in the power supply and turn the terminal on (Press button).

2.2 Keyboard image and functions

Keypad configuration is presented in Figure 2.1:

1 2 3 ESC

4 5 6 ▲

7 8 9

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Figure 2.1

The keypad functionality is described below

ESC

0 - 9

To perform EXIT, CANCEL, IGNORE when using the menu To access the Menu structure

To confirm and save the selection Power switch Scroll-up button for menu operations Scroll-down button for menu operations Keys to use when operating or performing system

setup or entering User ID or password

0 OK MENU

▼

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Chapter Three: TQ100 Biometric Terminal Menu Structure

The terminal uses function and number keys to navigate through the menu options and to access system settings. Level-1 menus include: Data management, Settings and System Information. Each menu consists of subordinate level-2 menus such as User Registration and View Punches. Level-3 menu include enrollment method selection, sensitivity settings, etc.

Menu structure contains: a. Data Management: to setup, change or delete data (e.g. enroll fingerprints,

passwords, administrators, delete records, track attendance); to perform audits for system changes and set up sensitivity levels for the fingerprint reader.

b. Setup: to set up the TQ100 to communicate with the PC software application. c. System Information: to examine the information recorded in the terminal

and view statistical data. The structural diagram of the menu is illustrated as follows:

Data Management

Setup

System Information

Level 1

3.1 Data Management

With Data Management option highlighted, press OK to access Data Management level-2 menu and browse through the seven items

available. Some of the items have corresponding sub-items, the level-3 menu, as shown below:

Level-1 Menu Level-2 Menu Level-3 Menu

User

Registration

Administrator

Registration

or Password

Fingerprint

Password

Fingerprint

Sensitivity

Data Management

Sensitivity

Level Setting

Delete Registration Data

V iew Punches

View Admin Record

Delete All Records

User Setting

Global Setting

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3.2 Setup

With Setup highlighted, press OK to access the Setup level-2 menus and browse the four items available. There are a total of 18 level-3 menus as per the diagram below. For more information on each menu, please refer to page 26.

Level-1 Menu Level-2 Menu Level-3 Menu

Admin max number

Language

Time

Date Format

AM/PM

Voice Out

System Setting

Unlock

Auto Shutdown

Card*

Admin Record

Setup

Record Setting

Communication

Setting

Display

Adjustment

Total Punches Alert

Duplicate Punches

Device ID

Baud rate

Port number

Password

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default

RS485

Ethernet

*The card option is not available on standard units.

3.3 System Info

With System Information highlighted, press OK to access System Information level-2 menus. You will see three menu items displayed. Press OK in each menu to display the corresponding item as follows:

Level-1 Menu Level-2 Men u Level-2 Menu

Registration

System Info

Note: When User is selected, pressing OK switches between User and Admin. The other items work in a similar way.

User

(# of users)

Fingerprint

T otal

(# Punches)

Press OK

Administrator

(# of Administrators)

Password

Admin Recs

(# Admin Recs)

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Chapter Four: Communications

4.1 Communication Interfaces

There are two communication interfaces available for the TQ100 terminal: 9-pin RS232 interface and RJ45 interface, as illustrated in the Figure 4.1. The RS232 interface provides RS232 communication, while the RJ45 interface provides RS485 and Ethernet communication, see Figure 4.1 below.

Figure 4.1

RJ45 Interface

Attention:

1. Maximum communication distance of RS232 cable is 50 feet (15 m).

2. RS485 communication can connect multiple terminals (up to 32 terminals) and the maximum communication distance can reach 1000 feet (300 m). For optimal performance it is

recommended

to use up to 10 terminals in a RS485 network installation.

3. Ethernet communication mode belongs to Ethernet network connection. It can be used to connect any terminals in the LAN.

RS232 Interface

4.2Communication Options

Choose from three communication options:

1. Direct Connection using RS232 with RS232 communications.

2. RS485 network connection using RJ45 interface

3. Network Connection using Ethernet communication function with RJ45 interface.

4.2.1 Direct Connection using RS232 with RS232 communications

A) In Communication Setting, press Scroll-down button. The default display is as follows:

Note: RS232 is used to directly connect one terminal per

Communication Settings Device ID

Baud Ratio

Port No

38400

computer. In this case, default

setting is recommended. For network configurations using multiple terminals, the device ID number must not be repeated and must be set to different numbers.

B) Turn off the TQ100 terminal. C) Turn off your PC. D) Using the thirty foot (9 m) RS232 serial cable included in your package

connect one end to your PC communication serial port and the other end to TQ100 terminal.

E) Power on the PC, then the terminal.

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4.2.2 RS485 network connection using RJ45 interface

The TQ100 terminal can be connected using RS485. [Please Note: Due to the low demand for this type of connection, the RS232/ RS485 converter is not included in the standard package. See the Appendix at the end of this manual for details of the installation and setup of the RS485 configuration].

A) In Communication Setting, press Scroll-down button and set

RS485 communication to “Yes” and Ethernet to “No,” displayed as follows:

Communication Setting Device ID Baud Rate

38400

Port No

B) Turn the terminal off. C) Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable supplied in the package to the

RS485/RS232 converter (Please refer to Appendix 8.2 for definition of cables, connectors and wire connections).

D) Connect RS485/RS232 converter to the serial port of the PC and

the other end to the RJ45 interface of the terminal.

E) Restart the terminal.

Note: Device ID number and Baud Rate should be consistent to the PC

settings. RS232/ RS485 converter is not included in standard

configuration.

4.2.3 Network Connection using Ethernet communication function with RJ45 interface

A) In Communication Setting, press Scroll-down to set RS485

communication to “No” and set Ethernet to “Yes”, displayed as follows:

Communication Default gateway

RS485 Ethernet

B) Set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway to those of

the LAN. The IP address must be unique. The same password must

be used both in the terminal setup and PC software. C) Turn the terminal off. D) Connect the network cable of the LAN to the RJ45 interface

of the terminal. E) Turn on the terminal.

No Yes

Note: A 6 ft Ethernet cable is included in the standard package.

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Chapter Five: Fingerprint Registration/Enrollment

When the TQ100 terminal and AttendanceRx software installation is complete, fingerprints will first be enrolled and then validated. For a network installation with multiple terminals a user’s enrollment is only needed on one terminal. Any timeQplus administrator can enable the enrolled user to use any terminal in the network.

5.1 Enrollment Method

Correct enrollment method:

One or multiple fingerprints can be enrolled for every employee. It is recommended to use the index finger and/or middle finger for enrollment. Position your finger in the middle of the sensor. Apply light pressure.

Tips for improving the quality of fingerprint read:

Dirty or Dry Finger Clean your finger with a moisturized soap;

Wipe your finger with a pre- moisturized tissue (alcohol-free wipes, preferably enriched to hydrate the skin)

How to choose your finger Use the index or middle finger to enroll; try left

hand fingers if the right hand (index or middle finger) fingerprints are faded, worn or missing.

Incorrect positioning Place your finger in the middle on the sensor;

keep you finger flat on the sensor and apply pressure trying to cover as much of the sensor window as possible; DO NOT touch the sensor in an angled or tilted position, DO NOT slide your finger.

Fingerprint image changes Re-enroll your finger if your fingerprint changes

as a result of an injury, etc.

Fingerprint difficult to read Use one (1:1) identification method. Key in

your PIN number and place your finger on the sensor.

Other reasons Use password registration as backup for people

with hard to read fingerprints.

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