Simons Voss Technologies TRA.FP.INF2 User Manual

Biometric Transponder:
TRA.FP.INF2

Published December 2006

Biometric Transponder: TRA.FP.INF2

Content

1.0 General Instructions .....................................................................3

1.1 Safety instructions..................................... .... ........ .... ... .... ........ .... .... ....3

1.2 Product description ........................................... ...................................4

2.0 Overview of function.....................................................................5

2.1 Basic information on operation...........................................................5

2.2 Operating states....................................................................................5

2.3 How the transponder works.................. .... .... ........ .... ... .... ........ .... .... ....6

2.4 "Learn" state: start-up, scanning in fingerprints ..............................6

2.5 Querying the number of fingerprints scanned in..............................9

2.6 "Recognize" mode: single triggering of transponder.....................10

3.0 "Delete" mode: deleting fingerprints.........................................11

4.0 Transparent mode.......................................................................11

5.0 Programming the Transponder with the SimonsVoss software

......................................................................................................12

6.0 Changing the Batteries...............................................................12

7.0 Technical Data.............................................................................13

8.0 Table of Diode Signals................................................................14

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1.0 General Instructions

Please take 15 minutes to familiarise yourself with how your Biometric Transponder works with
the help of these operating instructions.

Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Warning (Part 15.21)

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b))

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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the r eceiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Industry Canada Statement per Section 4.0 of RSP-100

The term "IC:" before the certification / registration n umber only signifies that the Industry
Canada technic al spe ci f ications were met.

Section 7.1.5 of RSS-GEN

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired op er ation.

1.1 Safety instructions

o Caution! – The batteries used in this product could burn or cause a fire if they are not

handled properly. Do not charge, open or burn these batteries or heat to over 100°C.

o Make sure that the sensor surface is not dirty or scratched. Do not drop the

transponder or expose it to any other strong impacts.

o In addition, please make sure that the initial scanning in of fingerprints is not carried

out by unauthorized people.

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o Programming should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
o SimonsVoss Technologies, Inc. is not liable for any damage caused by incorrect

programming.

o An incorrectly programmed or faulty transponder can block access through a door.

SimonsVoss Technologies, Inc. is not liable for the consequences of such an
occurrence, such as blocked access to persons who are injured or in danger, material
damage or any other damage.

1.2 Product description

The biometric transponder differs from a standard transponder by
the fact that it is also equipped with a highly sensitive Atmel
Fingerprint Sensor. In just a few seconds, a high-powered
processor in the transponder compares the saved fingerprint with
the fingerprint read in by the sensor. In this way, only people
whose fingerprints have been already scanned can use the
transponder. This guarantees maximum security against
unauthorized use by third parties, e.g. if the transponder is
unsupervised, or is lost or stolen.

The Biometric Transponder is therefore particularly suitable for
applications where a transponder is provided with very many or very specific authorizations,
e.g. if one person has a general transponder for all doors or access to high-security areas.

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2.0 Overview of function

2.1 Basic information on operation

The Biometric Transponder scans fingerprints using a fingerprint sensor. The finger is dragged
across the sensor, rather than being pressed against it.

The following should be noted:
The fingerprint to be scanned and memorized should always be dragged over the sensor in

the same way.
To do this, place the tip of the finger that is to be stored at the upper edge of the transponder

and draw it across the sensor bar from top to bottom (towards the button) at a constant speed
while applying a slight pressure. The design of the housing means that the finger is guided
properly through the slightly raised side walls.

The fingerprint sensor scans th e fingerprint line by l i ne and reassembles it into a complete
image in the integrated processor. If the reassembled image matches the saved image, the
transponder is activated.

2.2 Operating states

The Biometric Transponder has four different operating modes:

Mode Function

Standby

Learn

Delete

Recognise

The transponder is normally on "Standby" in order to save the battery
capacity. After it has completed a function (e.g. scanning), it always
returns to the standby mode.

In the "Learn" mode, new fingerprints can be memorized. Up to 6
different fingerprints can be saved, two of which are what we call
"administr ator" fingerprints. New fingerprints (user fingerprints) can only
be scanned in with the help of an administrator. The only exception is
the scanning of the first two fingerprints (Administrator fingerprints), see
below

In the "Delete" mode, fingerprints that have been memorized can be
deleted. Individual prints can be deleted, or all fingerprints can be
deleted at once.

The "Recognize" mode is the mode before a door is opened. In this
mode, the Transponder is released if a fingerprint is correctly
recognized.