
Installation Manual F12 Reader
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F12
Installation Manual
Fingerprint reader / Proximity reader / RS485 / Interior / Exterior / IP65

1. Device installation
1.1 Use the mounng paper as
reference to make holes in the
wall for the included dowels.
1.2. Remove the screw located
at the bottom of the reader.
1.3. Remove the metallic mounting
and the plastic cover of the
backside.
1.4. Place the plastic cover rst followed
by the metallic mounting and tighten
the screws steadily.
Boom View
1.5. Place the reader on the metallic
mounting and tighten the screw
on the bottom of the reader.
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2.1. It's necessary to address the readers to distinguish between doors and the status (entry or exit)
in the access controllers AccessPRO2 and AccessPRO4
2 2.2. The Dip Switch is located on the backside of the reader, it has 6 switches that are explained below:
1. The rst four switches are used to establish the RS485 address in the reader through the binary code.
2. Switch 5 is not used.
3. Switch 6 is the end of line resistance. It's activated on the last reader of the RS485 serial connection
enabling a 120 Ohm resistance.
4. Activate switch 6 in case the cabling exceeds 100 meters.
5. Use UTP Cat5 cable for RS485 communication.
.
Addressing by binary code
End of line resistance (120 Ohm)
Dip Switch
2.3. The addressing is performed through binary code which is described below:
Address Switches Function Address Switches Function
1 Door1 - Entry 5 Door 3 - Entry
2
Door 1 - Exit
6 Door 3 - Exit
3 Door 2 - Entry 7 Door 4 - Entry
4 Door 2 - Exit 8 Door 4 - Exit
2. Addressing
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BLACK
PURPLE
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
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3. Connection with AccessPRO2 and AccessPRO4 Controllers
RS485 RS485
+
GND
RS485+
GND
RS485-
12V+
12V-
F12
F12
12V12V+
-To use the F12 reader with AccessPRO controllers
it is necessary to use the ZK4000 or ZK7500 readers
to register fingerprints through
management soware.
-The AccessPRO2 controller supports up to 4 F12
readers ( 2 readers per door, 2 doors total).
The AccessPRO4 controller supports up to 8 F12
readers (2 readers per door, 4 doors total).
-When reading a fingerprint, if the reader makes
4 short connuous beeps it means the reader
is not communicang with the AccessPRO.
-When reading a fingerprint, if the reader makes
2 paused beeps and the LED turns red, it means
the reader is communicang with the controller
but the fingerprint is not registered.
-Do not connect more the 2 F12 readers per energy
terminal.
-Use UTP Cat5 cable for RS485 communicaon.
-Acvate the switch 6 in case the cabling exceeds
100 meters.
ZK7500
ZK4000
Fingerprint enrollment USB readers.
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Notes::
Black
Purple
Yellow
Black
Purple
Yellow
CABLE UTP CAT5
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4. Connection with Reader F9PRO and F19
F12
RS485-
GND
RS485+
GND
12V+
F9PRO
Connecons
(Backside view)
RS485-
GND
RS485+
GND
12V+
F18
Connecons
(Backside view)
CABLE
UTP CAT5
CABLE
UTP CAT5
4.1. Connection with F9PRO reader.
4.2. Connection with F19 reader.
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Note: When connecting the F12 with the F9PRO or F19 readers, the F12 reader must have Address
1 in the dip switch.
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5. Thingsd to Consider
5.1. The F12 is an optic sensor, and thus, it is aected by intense light (sunlight/articial light)
that hits it directly. Do not install under this conditions.
5.2. In case the reader presents problems or doesn't respond, it can be restarted with the button
located on the inferior left side of the device. Use a ne tool with a diameter that is less than 2 mm.
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6. Features
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Optic sensor.
• Protection grade: IP65
• Communication: RS485.
• Built-in proximity reader.
• Voltage: 12 Vdc.
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 45 ºC.
• Dimensions: 50 x 102 x 37 mm.
• Compatible with ACCESPRO2, ACCESSPRO4, F9PRO readers and F18.
Installation Manual F12 Reader
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