Biocentric Solutions GuadDog, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...GuardDog Biometric Reader Owner s Guide ...

Page 2: ...y license under the rights of Biocentric Solutions Incorporated or others Biocentric Solutions Incorporated assumes no liability arising from infringements of patents or any other rights of third parties 2001 by Biocentric Solutions Incorporated All rights reserved Information in this guide is proprietary and may not be reproduced stored transmitted or transferred in whole or in part in any form w...

Page 3: ...ard Operation 6 Using the iButton GuardDog 6 Using the Contactless GuardDog 8 LED and Sound Conditions 9 Finger Selection and Placement Tips 10 Common Authentication Problems 11 Chapter 3 Maintaining the GuardDog 13 Token Care 13 Setting the Time 14 Cleaning the GuardDog 15 External Surfaces 15 iButton Contacts 15 Fingerprint Sensor 15 Chapter 4 Product Specifications 17 Tokens 17 Mechanical 18 En...

Page 4: ...Contents GuardDog Biometric Readers Owner s Guide iv ...

Page 5: ... this system WARNING Units should be installed only by authorized installers This product is intended to be supplied by a listed direct plug in power unit marked Class 2 and rated 8 16 VDC 250 mA Desktop units are powered by an adaptor that plugs into any standard receptacle The adaptor is for indoor use only and must be UL approved To disconnect power from a desktop unit you must remove the plug ...

Page 6: ...Safety Precautions GuardDog Biometric Readers Owner s Guide vi ...

Page 7: ...n overview of the many ways it can be used Chapter 2 Using the GuardDog includes detailed instructions for using the iButton and contactless GuardDog in day to day activities Chapter 3 Maintaining the GuardDog includes information about keeping the GuardDog in peak operating condition Chapter 4 Product Specifications lists GuardDog specifications that include sizes operating environment power and ...

Page 8: ...d error conditions Using the Contactless GuardDog 269 1014 describes how to authenticate yourself using a contactless GuardDog This laminated 14 cm 19 68 cm 5 5 7 75 reference also includes general finger placement tips and tables that describe the GuardDog s normal oper ating and error conditions CAUTION A CAUTION contains an operating or maintenance procedure practice condition statement etc whi...

Page 9: ...rements for the GuardDog to make sure your computer software and related components meet the minimal system requirements 4 Consult with your Sales Representative These trained personnel are familiar with the most asked questions and can usually provide you with the information you need 5 If your question cannot be answered by reading the documentation or by your direct representative contact the B...

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Page 11: ...unit or included in a network Typical GuardDog applications include Stand alone identity verification where the GuardDog confirms that a person is the rightful holder of a token an iButton or contactless smart card that he or she is carrying Access control where the GuardDog confirms the identity of the carrier of a token and inter faces with other access control devices such as alarms and door la...

Page 12: ...ure The contactless GuardDog requires a contactless smart card that operates on the Philips MIFARE communication standard ISO 14443A While not as rugged as the iButton the contactless smart card offers the convenience of proximity cards without compromising security Figure 2 shows the two GuardDog models Figure 2 GuardDog Models chip location varies Contactless GuardDog iButton GuardDog iButton Pl...

Page 13: ... a central system via an RS 232 or RS 485 interface The RS 232 interface allows connection of a single GuardDog to the serial port of a standard PC located close to the unit The RS 485 interface allows connection of multiple GuardDogs to a twisted pair LAN extending up to several hundred feet Multiple GuardDogs can be connected in a single network with multiple security groups The GuardDogs also i...

Page 14: ...Chapter 1 Introducing the GuardDog GuardDog Biometric Readers Owner s Guide 4 ...

Page 15: ...s internal self test and initialization procedures Upon sucessful completion the GuardDog s top LED blinks red amber and green and the unit chirps twice Figure 3 GuardDog Operating Features iButton or Card LED Sensor LED Antenna area Chip iButton iButton contacts Cuticle line Sensor iButton socket iButton GuardDog Contactless GuardDog Chapter 2 Using the GuardDog ...

Page 16: ...conditions listed in the table below Using the iButton GuardDog The iButton GuardDog operates with the iButton token illustrated in Figure 4 The iButton is a metal button that can be attached to various accessories such as the plastic fob Table 1 LED Colors and Conditions Color Conditions Green Ready or accepted Red Rejected Amber Reading or scanning in progress Figure 4 iButton Token and Fob iBut...

Page 17: ... the LED turns off remove your finger The GuardDog emits three very quick chirps and both LEDs blink green to indicate that you have been successfully verified If the GuardDog emits only a single chirp and the Fingerprint Sensor LED starts to blink green again the GuardDog was unable to verify you Reposition your finger and repeat step 3 If after three tries the GuardDog cannot make a verification...

Page 18: ...is scanning your finger 3 After the chirp and when the LED turns off remove your finger The GuardDog emits three very quick chirps and both LEDs blink green to indicate that you have been successfully verified If the GuardDog emits only a single chirp and the Fingerprint Sensor LED starts to blink green again the GuardDog was unable to verify you Reposition your finger and repeat step 3 If after t...

Page 19: ...utton or card Off Blinking green Single chirp The iButton or card was read Place or reposition finger on sensor Off Amber None Reading fingerprint Blinking green Blinking green Triple chirp ID verified and access granted Table 3 GuardDog Error Conditions iButton or Card LED Fingerprint Sensor LED Sound Indicates What to Do Blinking red Off None Cannot read iButton or card Wait until the top LED is...

Page 20: ...on When you place your thumb or finger on the sensor position it so your cuticle is about in the center of the sensor The GuardDog has an etched line on both sides of the sensor to help you properly position your thumb or finger Your finger or thumb should Lie flat on the sensor Touch the edge of the sensor area Be parallel to the sensor s sides Your finger or thumb should not be wet and don t mov...

Page 21: ...cted problems Wrong finger using one that doesn t have a template stored on the iButton or card Finger too wet or dry Pressing too heavily or lightly Cut finger or otherwise changed Finger moved during reading Finger positioned incorrectly If an individual consistently has problems authenticating him or herself you may want to re enroll this individual using different fingers ...

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Page 23: ...buse Magnets cannot harm the iButton The MIFARE contactless smart card is waterproof but it should not be bent or folded to avoid breaking the wire coil that runs around the edge of the card Magnets cannot harm the card In extrememly rare situations a device operating on the same radio frequency may interfere with its use CAUTION This unit contains no user replaceable parts Do not attempt to open ...

Page 24: ...the Enumerate button to allow the program to identify and list the ID number s of the GuardDog s 5 In the ID drop down list select the ID number of the GuardDog in which you want to set the time or select the Broadcast button to set the time in all the GuardDogs at once 6 If the displayed time and date is incorrect change them to the correct settings 7 Select the Set button to set the time in the ...

Page 25: ...e regularly cleaned because dirt dust and other grime on the sensor can interfere with fingerprint imaging External Surfaces Use a damp cloth to remove loose dirt and dust from the external surfaces of the GuardDog iButton Contacts Use a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol to clean the card slot or iButton contacts Fingerprint Sensor Use a cotton wipe and isopropyl alcohol to clean the fingerprint s...

Page 26: ...Chapter 3 Maintaining the GuardDog GuardDog Biometric Readers Owner s Guide 16 ...

Page 27: ...ontact with the GuardDog contact points to operate Contactless Smart Cards Philips Semiconductors MIFARE contactless smart card that complies with the ISO IEC 14443A standard and has at least 1 KB 8 Kbit of memory The card operates at distances up to 4 cm from the GuardDog Figure 8 GuardDog Dimensions 2 54 cm 1 00 6 67 cm 2 63 11 11 cm 4 38 iButton GuardDog 2 54 cm 1 00 6 67 cm 2 63 11 11 cm 4 38 ...

Page 28: ... ft Radio Frequency 13 56 MHz contactless model only Tamper Resistant Two mounting points with one generic bracket Power Power 12 VDC 250 mA iButton Model Contactless Smart Card Model Width 6 67 cm 2 63 in Same Height 11 11 cm 4 38 in Same Depth 2 54 cm 1 00 in 3 17 cm 1 25 in see Figure 8 Weight Less than 45 kg 1 00 lb Same WARNING The 12 VDC power adaptor for desktop devices is for indoor use on...

Page 29: ...000 ft Wiegand Serial Data Output Wall Mount Only 26 bit standard others available on request 50 mA maximum output current drive output low Recommended maximum cable length is 15 m about 50 ft Free Exit Switch Inputs Digital input Activated with a normally open N O switch to ground Maximum input voltage is 3 3 VDC 74LVCH244 input Data Memory The number of records that a queue can hold depends on t...

Page 30: ...Chapter 4 Product Specifications GuardDog Biometric Readers Owner s Guide 20 ...

Page 31: ...errors 9 11 exit switch 19 F finger selection 10 fingerprint sensor 15 footprint 17 18 H help ix humidity 18 I iButton 6 13 15 17 identity verification 1 inputs 19 interface 3 19 L LED 6 9 M maintenance 13 15 memory 19 MIFARE 13 17 See also contactless model model type 2 5 contactless 8 iButton 6 N noise 9 O operation 6 7 contactless 8 environment 18 features 5 other documents viii outputs 19 P pl...

Page 32: ...19 S safety v sensor fingerprint 15 service ix signals 19 size 17 18 smart card 13 17 sound 9 specifications 17 19 T temperature 18 time 14 time and attendance 1 token 13 17 troubleshooting 9 11 U use 7 8 user interface 3 V verification 1 7 8 11 W weight 18 Wiegand 19 ...