Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part,
without the written consent of GeoVision.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind
and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed
for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information
or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
GeoVision, Inc.
9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-8797-8377
Fax: +886-2-8797-8335
http://www.geovision.com.tw
Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV
series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a re desi gned to provide r easonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.
Class A
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.
CE Notice
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
RoHS Compliance
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is to forbid the use of hazardous
materials of production. To meet the RoHS Directive requirements, this product is made to be
RoHS compliant.
This product is subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
and made compliant with the WEEE requirements.
WEEE Compliance
ii
Caution
•The fingerprint reader is designed only for indoor usage. Avoid exposing to sunshine or
rains.
•To keep the fingerprint reader in good working condition, it is recommended to have
regular maintenance and physical cleaning of the reader.
iii
1. Introduction
The fingerprint reader can work with GV-AS Controller and GV-ASManager to create a
complete access control system. Depending on the model of the fingerprint reader, up to
three types of operation modes are supported: Card + Fingerprint, Fingerprint Only and Card
Only.
With the fingerprint reader only, you can enroll and manage users through the supplied
Manager Enroll Card and Delete Card, along with optional MIFARE user cards.
The fingerprint templates are stored in the user card. The user gains access by scanning both
his finger and his card. The reader compares the presented finger with digital template stored
in the card. If the finger is successfully authenticated, a signal is sent to momentarily activate
the door relay of the controller.
Fingerprint Only Mode (GV-GF1901 / 1902 / 1911 / 1912):
The fingerprints are enrolled through a GV-GF1901 / GV-GF1911 reader installed on the
computer running the GV-ASManager software. The fingerprint data are distributed through
GV-ASManager to the assigned fingerprint readers installed on GV-AS Controllers for access
control.
Card Only Mode (GV-GF1911 / 1912):
This mode requires the users to present their cards only to be granted access.
1
1.1 Packing List
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
• Fingerprint reader x 1 (with a cable of 100 cm / 3.28 feet)
• Manager Enroll Card x 1
• Manager Delete Card x 1
• Self-Tapping Screw (M3 x 6L) x 2
• Self-Tapping Screw (M4 x 15L) x 3
• Plastic Screw Anchor x 3 (GV-GF1901 / 1902)
• Plastic Screw Anchor x 4 (GV-GF1911 / 1912)
• Buzzer Hole Plate
• Security Torx
• Software CD
1.2 Options
You can order the following optional accessories:
The user card comes in two forms: Card and Tag. They look similar
to the following examples. You can find the serial number
Fxxx,xxxxx at the bottom right corner of the card, or at the center of
User Cards and
Tags
PC Service Package
Note:
1. For GV-GF1901 and GV-GF1902, it is required to purchase GeoVision’s user cards and
tags to work with.
2. For Card + Fingerprint Mode, it is required to purchase GeoVision’s user cards and
tags to work with.
3. Be sure that your user card has the serial number starting with the letter F; otherwise,
you cannot record the fingerprints to the user card.
the tag.
The package includes one reader mount, and one USB cable using
for firmware upgrade. See 6. Upgrading Firmware later.
2
Introduction
1
1.3 Serial Number
To find the serial number of your fingerpirnt reader, see the XID number on the back of
fingerprint reader.
For GV-GF1911 and GV-GF1912, you can also find the serial number of your fingerprint
reader by using Net Module Utility supplied on the software CD. For details to use the utility,
see 2.2.1 Looking up the IP Address.
1.4 Compatible Versions for Network Connection
GV-GF1911 and GV-GF1912 support network connection with GV-ASController and
GV-ASManger. The network connection only works when the following ASManager software
version and Controller firmware version work together.
• GV-ASManager: V4.0 or later
• GV-AS100 / 110 / 120: firmware V1.06 or later
• GV-AS400: firmware V1.04 or later
• GV-AS210 / 810: firmware V1.0 or later
3
2. Connecting GV-AS Controller
Depending on the model of the fingerprint reader, three types of communication links are
provided: Wiegand, RS-485 and TCP/IP (LAN).
2.1 Connecting through Wiegand Interface
Supported models: GV-GF1901 / 1902 / 1911 / 1912.
Physical Connection
The fingerprint reader is connected with an unshielded 9-wire cable of 100 cm / 3.28 feet.
Connect these 4 unshielded wires to the assigned pins on the Wiegand interface of the
GV-AS Controller: Red, Black, White and Green wires.
Figure 2-1
The table below shows the wire assignments of the fingerprint reader used for Wiegand
connection.
Wire
Function
For the wiring of extending distance it is recommended to use the standard RS-485 cable (a
twisted pair of 24 AWG wires). The maximum distance of the Wiegand output cable should be
restricted to a length of 30 meters (98.43 feet).
Red Black White Green Yellow Blue Orange Brown Silver
12V GND Data-1Data-0N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
4
Connecting GV-AS Controller
2
Function Settings
To define the fingerprint reader connected to the GV-ASController. On the Web interface of
GV-ASController, click Wiegand Setting in the left menu. The Wiegand Configuration page
appears. Select the function that the fingerprint reader is used for, and click Submit.
Figure 2-2
5
2.2 Connecting through RS-485 Interface
Supported models: GV-GF1901 / 1902 / 1911 / 1912.
Physical Connection
Use the terminal block on the above four reader models for RS-485 connection to the GV-AS
Controller.
GND
GND T- T+
VIN
GV-GF1901 / 1902
NC C OM NO
GV-AS Controller
RS485 RS485 +
12V
Figure 2-3
The table below shows the pin assignments of the fingerprint reader used for RS-485
connection.
Pin
Function
VIN GND T- T+
12V GND RS-485 - RS-485 +
6
Connecting GV-AS Controller
2
Function Settings
To define the fingerprint reader connected to the GV-ASController. On the Web interface of
GV-ASController, click Extended Reader in the left menu. The Extended Reader
Configuration page appears. Type Serial Number of your fingerprint reader (See 1.3 Serial
Number), and select Function that the fingerprint reader is used for, and click Submit. If the
fingerprint reader is detected, a greem mark will appear in the Setting Status field.
Figure 2-4
Note: For RS-485 connection, make sure to check the box before the serial number to
establish connection.
7
2.3 Connecting through TCP/IP Interface
Supported models: GV-GF1911 / 1912
Physical Connection
The fingerprint reader and GV-AS Controller can be connected together through LAN. You
need to prepare a 12V DC power adapter to connect the fingeprint reader to a power source.
VIN GND
12V DC
Power Adapter
GV-GF1911 / 1912
GV-AS Controller
Figure 2-5
Note: Besides using a 12V DC power adapter, you can choose to connect the power
supplied by GV-AS Controller.
The table below shows the pin assignments of the fingerprint reader used for power
connection.
Pin
Function
VIN GND
12V GND
Function Settings
After physical connection, you need to define the function of the fingerprint reader on the Web
interface of GV-AS Controller. See the Function Settings section in 2.2 Connecting through RS-485 Interface.
Note: Make sure your GV-ASController and GV-ASManager suport the network connection.
See 1.4 Compatible Versions for Network Connection.
8
Connecting GV-AS Controller
2
2.3.1 Looking Up the IP Address
By default, GV-GF1911 / 1912 is assigned with an unused IP address by the DHCP server
when the fingerprint reader is connected to the network. This IP address remains unchanged
unless you unplug or disconnect your fingerprint reader from the network.
Note: If your router does not support DHCP, the default IP address will be 192.168.0.10.
The default login ID and password are admin.
Follow the steps below to look up the IP address of your fingerprint reader:
.
1. Install Net Module Utility from the Software CD.
2. Run the utility. The GV NetModule Utility window appears and automatically searches
for the GV-AS Controller and GV-GF1911 / 1912 on the same LAN.
Figure 2-6
3. Click the Module Name column to sort.
4. Find the Mac Address of the fingerprint reader to see its IP address.
9
2.3.2 Setting Connection with GV-AS Controller
1. On the Web interface of GV-ASController, click Extended Reader in the left menu. The
Extended Reader Configuration page appears. Type Serial number of your fingerprint
reader (See 1.3 Serial Number), and select Function that the fingerprint reader is used
for, and click Submit. The red mark appears in the Setting Status filed which means the
connection is not established. See Figure 2-2.
2. To access the Web interface of GV-GF1911 /1912, type the IP address you find on Net
Module Utility on the browser. You can also double-click the fingerprint reader found on
Net Module Utility, type its default ID and Password admin, and click the Advanced Setting button to access it.
3. Click SETTINGS and select GV-AS Controller. This page appears.
Figure 2-7
4. Type the IP address of GV-AS Controller and click Save.
5. Back to the Web interface of GV-AS Controller, you should see the greem mark appear in
the Setting Status field. It means the connection between the fingerprint reader and
GV-AS Controller is established.
Note: If the fingerprint reader fails to connect to the GV-AS Controller, the reader will beep
ill the connection is established.
t
10
3. Fingerprint Only Mode
The Fingerprint Only mode must work with the GV-ASManager software andthe GV-GF1901
/ 1911 reader to enroll fingerprints. Through GV-ASM anager, the fingerprint data are
distributed to the fingerprint readers installed on GV-AS Controllers. To gain access, the
user’s fingerprint must match the enrolled fingerprint.
Note: GV-GF1911 and GV-GF1912 are only supported in GV-ASManager 4.0 or later.
3.1 Enrolling Fingerprints
To enroll fingerprint data, you need to connect GV-GF1901 / 1911 to the computer running
GV-ASManager through RS-485 connection. To establish RS-485 connection to the computer,
a RS-485 to RS-232 converter, such as GV-COM, GV-Hub or GV-NET/IO Card, is required.
Figure 3-1
Note:
1. Fingerprint enrollment does not support Wiegand connection.
2. If your GV-AS Controller is not equipped with any card readers, it is still required to enroll
cards because each fingerprint needs to go along with a card number. In this case, you
can create virtual card numbers to represent the enrolled fingerprints.
11
Before you start, you have to complete the card and user enrollments. See 4.3 Setting Cards
and 4.6 Setting User in GV-ASManger User’s Manual.
1. On the menu bar of GV-ASmanager, click Personnel and select Users. The User List
window appears.
2. Double-click one user listed in the window. The User Setup dialog box appears.
3. Click the Fingerprint tab. This dialog box appears.
Figure 3-2
4. Click the Search button to detect the fingerprint reader connected.
5. In the Left Hand and Right Hand sections, click any finger square to enroll the fingerprint.
6. Place the specific finger on the fingerprint reader. It is required to register the same
fingerprint twice to complete the enrollment. All ten fingerprints of a user can be enrolled.
7. Use the drop-down list to assign a card to the fingerprint.
8. To delete the enrolled fingerprint, place the mouse pointer on the desired fingerprint
image. The
button appears. Click the button to delete the fingerprint.
9. For the Anti-duress fun ction, select a fingerprint from the Anti-duress drop-down list.
When the user is forced to open the door under threat, he can present the designated
finger to activate an alarm and send a warning signal to the GV- ASManager.
10. Click OK to apply the settings.
12
Fingerprint Only Mode
3
3.2 Uploading Fingerprints to Fingerprint Readers
There are two ways to upload fingerprint data from GV-ASManager to fingerprint readers.
For GV-GF1901 / 1902 / 1911 / 1912, data is first sent to the GV-AS Controller through
network connection and then sent to GV-GF1901 / 1902 through RS-485.
TCP/IPRS-485
GV-ASManager
For GV-GF1911 / 1912, data can be sent directly from GV-ASManager through TCP / IP.
GV-ASController
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
GV-GF1901 / 1902
/ 1911 / 1912
13
To upload data from GV-ASManager to GV-GF1911 / 1912, follow the instruction below from
step 1. For GV-GF1901 / 1902, skip to step 4.
A. Connect GV-ASManager and Fingerprint Reader (GV-GF1911 / 1912 only):
1. On the menu bar of GV-ASManager, click Setup and select Device.
2. Double-click a controller and select a Gate tab. This dialog box appears.
Figure 3-5
3. Under GeoFinger, select Entrance or Exit and type the IP address of the GV-G F1911 /
1912 or type gv- and the 10-digit serial number (see 1.3 Serieal Number). For example:
GV-0123456789.
14
Fingerprint Only Mode
3
B. Define Fingerprint Readers on the Controller Web Interface
4. Ensure the fingerprint reader has been set up on the GV-AS Controller. When the
fingerprint reader is detected on the GV-AS Controller, a green mark should appear in the
Setting Status field on the GV-AS Controller’s Web interface. See the Function Settings
section in 2.1 Connecting through Wiegand Interface.
C. Select and Upload Fingerprints Data on GV-ASManager to Fingeprint Readers
5. On the menu bar of GV-ASManager, click Setup and select Fingerprint Access. This
dialog box appears.
Figure 3-6
6. To upload the fingerprints to a door or a controller, select the desired Door/Gate or
controller in the top-left panel. If you have assigned multiple controllers to a door group,
select the desired door group in the bottom-left panel. See Uploading Fingerprints to Controllers Using Door Groups later in this chapter to see how to set up door groups.
7. Select the desired fingerprint data on the right side. The Add button becomes available.
8. Click the Add button to upload the selected fingerprint data to the selected Door/Gate or
door group. When the uploading is complete, check marks will appear in the In (Enter) or
Out (Exit) columns. The resulting window after uploading may look like this:
Figure 3-7
15
Tip:
1. If some green checkmarks are missing in the In or Out columns, right-click the door /
gate in the Device View and select Sync GeoFinger to re-upload the data.
2. Each fingerprint reader can store up to 1,900 fingerprints.
16
Fingerprint Only Mode
3
3.3 Uploading Fingerprints Using Door Groups
When a large number of GV-AS Controllers are connected to the GV- ASManager, you can
organize the GV-AS Con trollers into different door groups. Using door groups, you can quickly
upload fingerprints to all the GV-AS Controllers in a door group instead of uploading to each
controller one by one.
1. On the menu bar of GV-ASManager, click Setup and select Door groups. This window
appears and the connected controllers are listed on the right.
Figure 3-8
2. Click the Add Group button
3. Click the new group and click the Rename Group button
4. Select the door group and then select the controllers to add to the group.
5. Click the Add button. The selected GV-AS Controllers are now assigned to the group.
. A new group is created.
to rename the group.
Figure 3-9
17
4. Card + Fingerprint Mode
4.1 Enrollment
The user’s fingerprints are stored in the user card and each user card can store up to 2
fingerprints. The user must gain access by scanning both the user card and the finger.
Cards Required for Enrollment
• Manager Enroll Card
• User Card
Note: For Card+Fingerprint mode, it is required to purchase GeoVision’s user cards and
tags to work with.
Enrollment Procedures
Step 1:
In the standby mode, the light is blue on. Present
the Manager Enroll Card. The light starts blinking
green.
Step 2:
Present the User Card till the light blinks blue.
Or present the Manager Enroll Card to exit the
enroll mode.
18
Card +Fingerprint Mode
4
Step 3:
With the light blinking blue, scan your fingerprint till
beep. Withdraw your finger. The light turns green
and then blinks blue.
Step 4:
Scan the same fingerprint again till beep, and
withdraw your finger. The light again turns green
and then blinks green.
Note: It is required to scan the same fingerprint
twice to complete the enrollment.
Step 5:
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to scan the second
fingerprint if needed. The same user card can store
up to 2 fingerprints.
Step 6:
Present the User Card to record fingerprints till
beep. The light turns green and then steady blue.
Then you can use the Card Plus Fingerprint on the
fingerprint reader.
Note:
1. You will need the corresponding user card when deleting an individual user. Once you
lose the user card, you cannot delete its related user from the reader.
2. The new fingerprints enrolled will replace the existing enrolled fingerpr ints.
19
4.2 Deletion
Card data will be deleted from the reader and fingerprint templates will be erased from the
user card.
Cards Required for Deletion
• Manager Delete Card
• User Card
Note: For Card+Fingerprint mode, it is required to purchase GeoVision’s user cards and
tags to work with.
Deletion Procedures
Step 1:
In the standby mode, the light is blue on.
Present the Manager Delete Card. The
light starts blinking red.
Step 2:
With the light blinking red, present the
User Card. The light starts blinking green.
Present the User Card again to delete all
fingerprints stored in the card.
When the deletion is complete, the light
turns green and then steady blue.
20
Card +Fingerprint Mode
4
4.3 Fingerprint Reader on Service
After you connect the fingerprint reader to the controller, present the user card. The light on
the reader will start blinking blue. Then scan your finger to gain access.
1. If the presented fingerprint matches any record in the card, the light will turn from blue to
green. Access signal will be passed to the controller.
2. If the presented fingerprint does NOT match the record in the card, the light will turn from
steady blue to blinking red with beeps for three times. Then the light will come back to a
steady blue. The reader will not pass access signal to the controller.
21
5. Card Only Mode
This access mode, allowing the users to only present their cards to be granted access, is only
supported by GV-GF1911 and GV-GF1912. This mode supports any MIFARE class card
adhering to ISO14443A and with 56 MHz.
For third-party MIFARE class card, you need to access the Web interface of GV-GF1911 /
1912, and select Enable card only mode to enable the function. To access the Web interface,
see 2.3.1 Looking up the IP Address to find the fingerprint reader’s IP address for login.
Figure 3-9
22
6. Connecting an Alarm Device
For the user of GV-GF1901 / 1902 / 1911 / 1912, you can connect one output device like a
siren to the reader for warning when the access is granted.
The example below illustrates the connection of an output device to the fingerprint reader.
Connect (+) point on the output device to COM on the fingerprint reader, co nnect the (-) points
of the output device and the external power supply together, and connect the (+) point on the
external power supply to NO or NC on the fingerprint reader based on the state of the output
device.
Figure 6-1
23
7. Upgrading Firmware
For the user of GV-GF1901 / 1902 / 1911 / 1912, you can upgrade the firmware to the new
version. Firmware upgrade is done through the AutoISP software, which are available on the
software CD. The AutoISP software will detect the current version of your fingerprint reader
and then automatically upgrade it to the new version.
7.1 Connecting to a Computer
You need to connect the fingerprint reader to a computer for firmware upgrade. For this
connection, one of these optional accessories is required: a USB cable (see PC Service
Package, 1.2 Options), GV-HUB or GV-COM.
Using the USB Cable
Using the USB cable from the optional PC Service Package, connect the fingerprint reader to
a computer as illustrated below.
Figure 7-1
24
Upgrading Firmware
7
Using the GV-HUB or GV-COM
1. Connect the fingerprint reader to a computer through a GV -C OM or GV-HUB, which
provides the RS-485 to RS-232 function.
2. Power on the fingerprint reader. You can connect the 12V and GND wires from the
GV-AS Controller to the fingerprint reader. The diagram below illustrates the connection
among fingerprint reader, GV-COM / GV-HUB and a computer. You can also prepare a
12V DC Power Adapter to connect the fingerprint reader to a power source.
Figure 7-2
25
7.2 Installing Software
To upgrade the firmware for the fingerprint readers, you need to install the AutoISP software
from the software CD to the dedicated computer. To install firmware upgrade software, follow
the steps below:
1. Insert the software CD to the computer. It runs automatically and the following window
pops up.
Figure 7-3
2. Select Install Firmware upgrade utility to install the AutoISP.
3. Run AutoISP. This dialog box appears.
Figure 7-4
26
Upgrading Firmware
7
4. Wait for the AutoISP detecting the COM port that the fingerprint reader is connected to
and automatically upgrading the firmware.
5. When the AutoISP automatically finishes firmware upgrading, t he current version
number shown in the dialog box will match the file version number. Click
dialog box.
Figure 7-5
to close the
27
Specifications
Model
Application Indoor use only
GV-GF1901 GV-GF1902
Communication
Interface
Sensor Capacitive Optical
Sensing Area
(H x W)
Operation
Mode
Number of
Fingerprints
supported
Supported Card ISO14443A, MIFARE Class, 13.56 MHz
Output 1 Port
Power DC 7.5V ~ 12V, Max 250mA
Operating
Temperature
Wiegand 26, RS-485 Wiegand 26,RS-485
18 x 13 mm /
0.71 x 0.51 in
Fingerprint Only/
Fingerprint + Card
1,900 (for Fingerprint Only mode)
(240V, 2.5A)
0 ~ 65°C / 32 ~ 149°F
20 x 17 mm /
0.79 x 0.67 in
Fingerprint Only /
Fingerprint + Card
1 Port
(240V, 2.5A)
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
Note: It is required to purchase GeoVision user cards and tags to work with
GV-GF1901 and GV-GF1902.
28
130 x 54 x 43 mm /
5.12 x 2.13 x 1.69 in
130 x 54 x 38 mm /
5.12 x 2.13 x 1.50 in
Model
Specifications
GV-GF1911 GV-GF1912
Application
Communication
Interface
Sensor
Sensing Area
(H x W)
Operation Mode
Number of
Fingerprints
Stored
Supported Card
Output
Power
Operating
Temperature
Indoor use only
Wiegand 26, RS-485, TCP/IP (LAN)
Capacitive Optical
18 x 13 mm /
0.71 x 0.51 in
Fingerprint Only, Fingerprint + Card, Card Only
1,900 (for Fingerprint Only mode)
ISO14443A MIFARE Class, 13.56 MHz
1 Port (240V, 2.5A)
DC 7.5V ~ 12V, Max 250mA
0 ~ 50° C / 32 ~ 122° F
20 x 17 mm /
0.79 x 0.67 in
Humidity
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
Note:
1. For Card + Fingerpring mode, it is required to purcahse GeoVision ’ s cards
and tags to work with.
2. For data sychronization with GV-ASController and GV-ASManager through
LAN, it only supports when the following controller firmware version and
software version work together:
130 x 54 x 43 mm /
5.12 x 2.13 x 1.69 in
10% ~ 90%
130 x 54 x 38 mm /
5.12 x 2.13 x 1.50 in
• GV-ASManager: V4.0 or later
• GV-AS100 / 110 / 120: V1.06 or later
• GV-AS400: V1.04 or later
• GV-AS210 / 810: V1.0 or later
29
Ordering Information
GV-GF1901
81-MF191-001
GV-GF1902
GV-GF1911
GV-GF1912
User Card
Tag
PC Service Package