DS-K1A8503 Series Fingerprint Time
Attendance Terminal
User Manual
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© 2020 Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and
all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information
contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other
reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the Hikvision website
(https://www.hikvision.com/).
Please use this Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals trained in supporting the
Product.
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and other Hikvision's trademarks and logos are the properties of
Hikvision in various jurisdictions.
Other trademarks and logos mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT
DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND
“WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”. HIKVISION MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT
WILL HIKVISION BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION,
WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT
LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATURE OF INTERNET PROVIDES FOR INHERENT SECURITY RISKS,
AND HIKVISION SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY
LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS
INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKVISION WILL PROVIDE TIMELY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE
SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT
INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF
PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS.
YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
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PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED
TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN
RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.
Data Protection
During the use of device, personal data will be collected, stored and processed. To protect data,
the development of Hikvision devices incorporates privacy by design principles. For example, for
device with facial recognition features, biometrics data is stored in your device with encryption
method; for fingerprint device, only fingerprint template will be saved, which is impossible to
reconstruct a fingerprint image.
As data controller, you are advised to collect, store, process and transfer data in accordance with
the applicable data protection laws and regulations, including without limitation, conducting
security controls to safeguard personal data, such as, implementing reasonable administrative and
physical security controls, conduct periodic reviews and assessments of the effectiveness of your
security controls.
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Legal Information
About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and
all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information
contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other
reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the company website Please use this
Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals trained in supporting the Product.
Trademarks Acknowledgement
Trademarks and logos mentioned are the properties of their respective owners.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT
DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND
“WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”. OUR COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT
WILL OUR COMPANY BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF
DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE),
PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF
OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATURE OF INTERNET PROVIDES FOR INHERENT SECURITY RISKS,
AND OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION,
PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK,
VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL
PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE
SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT
INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF
PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS.
YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED
TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN
RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.
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Data Protection
During the use of device, personal data will be collected, stored and processed. To protect data,
the development of our devices incorporates privacy by design principles. For example, for device
with facial recognition features, biometrics data is stored in your device with encryption method;
for fingerprint device, only fingerprint template will be saved, which is impossible to reconstruct a
fingerprint image.
As data controller, you are advised to collect, store, process and transfer data in accordance with
the applicable data protection laws and regulations, including without limitation, conducting
security controls to safeguard personal data, such as, implementing reasonable administrative and
physical security controls, conduct periodic reviews and assessments of the effectiveness of your
security controls.
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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Note
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: 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 or more 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 receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
FCC Conditions
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too
are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the
applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this
symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in
the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product
to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new
equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
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2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a
battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. See the product
documentation for specific battery information. The battery
is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to
indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper
recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information
see:www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
1. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
1. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : l'appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à
l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la
puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à
l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et
votre corps.
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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger
or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into Dangers and Cautions:
Dangers: Neglecting any of the warnings may cause serious injury or death.
Cautions: Neglecting any of the cautions may cause injury or equipment damage.
Dangers: Follow these safeguards to prevent
serious injury or death.
Cautions: Follow these precautions to prevent
potential injury or material damage.
Dangers
● All the electronic operation should be strictly compliance with the electrical safety regulations,
fire prevention regulations and other related regulations in your local region.
● Please use the power adapter, which is provided by normal company. The power consumption
cannot be less than the required value.
● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heat
or fire hazard.
● Please make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire, install or dismantle
the device.
● When the product is installed on wall or ceiling, the device shall be firmly fixed.
● If smoke, odors or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.
● Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it
can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might
have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
● If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center.
Never attempt to disassemble the device yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for
problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
Cautions
● This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
● Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the equipment installation on vibrations surface or places
subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment damage).
● Do not place the device in extremely hot (refer to the specification of the device for the detailed
operating temperature), cold, dusty or damp locations, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetic radiation.
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● The device cover for indoor use shall be kept from rain and moisture.
● Exposing the equipment to direct sun light, low ventilation or heat source such as heater or
radiator is forbidden (ignorance can cause fire danger).
● Do not aim the device at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may occur
otherwise (which is not a malfunction however), and affecting the endurance of sensor at the
same time.
● Please use the provided glove when open up the device cover, avoid direct contact with the
device cover, because the acidic sweat of the fingers may erode the surface coating of the
device cover.
● Please use a soft and dry cloth when clean inside and outside surfaces of the device cover, do
not use alkaline detergents.
● Please keep all wrappers after unpack them for future use. In case of any failure occurred, you
need to return the device to the factory with the original wrapper. Transportation without the
original wrapper may result in damage on the device and lead to additional costs.
● Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the
same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided
by the battery manufacturer.
● You can view the device License via the website:
http://opensource.hikvision.com/Home/List?id=46.
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Available Models
The fingerprint time attendance terminal contains the following models:
Product Name
Model
Fingerprint Time Attendance Terminal
DS-K1A8503F
DS-K1A8503EF
DS-K1A8503MF
DS-K1A8503F-B
DS-K1A8503EF-B
DS-K1A8503MF-B
Use only power supplies listed in the user instructions:
Model
Manufacturer
Standard
ADS-6MA-06 05050EPG
Shenzhen Honor Electronic
Co., Ltd.
CEE
ADS-6MA-06 05050EPCU
Shenzhen Honor Electronic
Co., Ltd.
NEMA
ADS-6MA-06 05050EPB
Shenzhen Honor Electronic
Co., Ltd.
BS
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview and Key Features ........................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 Appearance Description ............................................................................................. 2
Chapter 3 Install without Gang Box ............................................................................................ 5
Chapter 4 Activation................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Activate via Device ................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Activate via SADP .................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Activate Device via Client Software ...................................................................................... 9
Chapter 5 Local Settings ........................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Select Language ................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Add Administrator ............................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Local Login ........................................................................................................................... 12
5.4 Communication Settings ..................................................................................................... 13
5.4.1 Set Network .............................................................................................................. 13
5.4.2 Set EHome Parameters ............................................................................................ 13
5.5 Person Management ........................................................................................................... 15
5.5.1 Add Person ............................................................................................................... 15
5.5.2 Manage Person (Search/Edit/Delete) ..................................................................... 17
5.6 Attendance Status ............................................................................................................... 18
5.6.1 Set Auto Attendance ................................................................................................ 18
5.6.2 Set Manual Attendance ........................................................................................... 19
5.6.3 Set Manual and Auto Attendance ........................................................................... 20
5.6.4 Disable Attendance Mode ....................................................................................... 21
5.7 Time and Attendance Management ................................................................................... 22
5.7.1 Manage Department (Edit/Search/Reset) .............................................................. 22
5.7.2 Shift Management .................................................................................................... 23
5.7.3 Manage Holiday (Add/Search/Edit/Delete) ............................................................ 26
5.7.4 Shift Schedule ........................................................................................................... 27
5.7.5 Export Attendance Report ....................................................................................... 29
5.7.6 Data Transfer ............................................................................................................ 30
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5.8 Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................... 31
5.8.1 Set Time .................................................................................................................... 31
5.8.2 Manage System Data ............................................................................................... 32
5.8.3 Set System Parameters ............................................................................................ 33
5.8.4 System Upgrade ....................................................................................................... 34
5.8.5 Restore Settings ....................................................................................................... 35
5.8.6 Log Query .................................................................................................................. 36
5.8.7 View System Information ........................................................................................ 36
Chapter 6 Client Software Configuration ................................................................................... 38
6.1 Add Device ........................................................................................................................... 38
6.1.1 Add Online Device .................................................................................................... 38
6.1.2 Add Device by IP Address or Domain Name ........................................................... 40
6.1.3 Add Devices by IP Segment ...................................................................................... 42
6.1.4 Add Device by EHome Account ................................................................................ 43
6.1.5 Import Devices in a Batch ........................................................................................ 44
6.2 Person Management ........................................................................................................... 45
6.2.1 Add Organization...................................................................................................... 45
6.2.2 Configure Basic Information .................................................................................... 46
6.2.3 Issue a Card to One Person ...................................................................................... 46
6.2.4 Collect Fingerprint via Client .................................................................................... 48
6.2.5 Collect Fingerprint via Access Control Device ......................................................... 48
6.2.6 Configure Access Control Information .................................................................... 49
6.2.7 Customize Person Information ................................................................................ 50
6.2.8 Configure Additional Information ........................................................................... 51
6.2.9 Import and Export Person Identify Information ..................................................... 51
6.2.10 Import Person Information .................................................................................... 51
6.2.11 Export Person Information .................................................................................... 52
6.2.12 Get Person Information from Access Control Device ........................................... 52
6.2.13 Move Persons to Another Organization ................................................................ 53
6.2.14 Issue Cards to Persons in Batch ............................................................................. 53
6.2.15 Report Card Loss ..................................................................................................... 54
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6.2.16 Set Card Issuing Parameters .................................................................................. 54
6.3 Configure Schedule and Template ...................................................................................... 55
6.3.1 Add Holiday .............................................................................................................. 55
6.3.2 Add Template ........................................................................................................... 56
6.4 Set Access Group to Assign Access Authorization to Persons ........................................... 57
6.5 Configure Advanced Functions ........................................................................................... 59
6.5.1 Configure Device Parameters .................................................................................. 59
6.5.2 Configure Remaining Open/Closed ......................................................................... 62
6.5.3 Configure Card Reader Authentication Mode and Schedule ................................. 63
6.5.4 Configure Other Parameters .................................................................................... 65
6.6 Configure Linkage Actions for Access Control .................................................................... 70
6.6.1 Configure Client Actions for Access Event ............................................................... 70
6.6.2 Configure Device Actions for Access Event ............................................................. 71
6.6.3 Configure Device Actions for Card Swiping ............................................................. 72
6.6.4 Configure Device Actions for Person ID................................................................... 74
6.7 Door Control ........................................................................................................................ 75
6.7.1 Control Door Status .................................................................................................. 75
6.7.2 Check Real-Time Access Records ............................................................................. 76
6.8 Event Center ........................................................................................................................ 77
6.8.1 Enable Receiving Event Notification from Devices ................................................. 77
6.8.2 View Real-Time Events ............................................................................................. 78
6.8.3 Search Historical Events ........................................................................................... 79
6.9 Time and Attendance .......................................................................................................... 82
6.9.1 Configure Attendance Parameters .......................................................................... 83
6.9.2 Add Timetable .......................................................................................................... 88
6.9.3 Add Shift ................................................................................................................... 89
6.9.4 Manage Shift Schedule............................................................................................. 90
6.9.5 Manually Correct Check-in/out Record ................................................................... 93
6.9.6 Add Leave and Business Trip ................................................................................... 95
6.9.7 Calculate Attendance Data ...................................................................................... 96
6.9.8 Attendance Statistics ............................................................................................... 97
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Chapter 7 Remote Configuration (Web) .................................................................................. 100
7.1 Time Management ............................................................................................................ 100
7.2 Set Network Information .................................................................................................. 101
7.2.1 Network Parameters Settings ................................................................................ 101
7.2.2 Network Center Parameters Settings .................................................................... 101
7.3 Change Device Password .................................................................................................. 102
7.4 Security Mode Settings ..................................................................................................... 102
7.5 System Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 103
7.6 View Device Information .................................................................................................. 104
Chapter 8 Mobile Client Configuration .................................................................................... 105
8.1 Control Door Status ........................................................................................................... 105
8.2 Set Door Open Duration .................................................................................................... 106
8.3 Change Super Password .................................................................................................... 107
8.4 View Access Control Logs .................................................................................................. 108
A. Tips for Scanning Fingerprint .............................................................................................. 109
B. Attendance Capacity .......................................................................................................... 111
C. Attendance Record Deleting Rule ....................................................................................... 112
D. Attendance Report Table ................................................................................................... 113
E. Communication Matrix and Device Command..................................................................... 117
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Chapter 1 Overview and Key Features
Overview
DS-K1A8503 Series Fingerprint Time Attendance Terminal is designed with a 2.4-inch LCD display
screen. It supports swiping card or scanning fingerprint for attendance, generating the attendance
report automatically. Offline operation and wired network (TCP/IP) transmission modes are
supported as well.
Key Features
● 2.4-inch LCD screen to display time, date, day of the week, and attendance status
● Remotely adds fingerprints to the system
● TCP/IP communication
● 1:N mode accurate and fast fingerprint recognition (recognition duration < 1 s)
● Max. 1000 users, Max. 1000 fingerprints, Max. 100,000 events records, and Max. 50,000
attendance records.
● Stand-alone operation (supports adding persons, cards, and fingerprints locally)
● Downloads attendance reports by USB flash drive
● Up to 32 normal shifts, 32 man-hour shifts, and 32 attendance holiday schedules can be
configured
● Generates reports automatically
● Supports multiple languages: English, Vietnamese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian,
Arabic, and Thai
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Chapter 2 Appearance Description
View the device appearance and the keypad's description.
Figure 2-1 Device Appearance
Note
The pictures here are for reference only. Some models do not support card swiping function. For
details, refer to the actual product.
Table 2-1 Appearance Description
No.
Description
1
USB Interface
2
Fingerprint Recognition Area
3
Display Screen
4
Keypad
5
Card Swiping Area
Note
Some device models do not support the card swiping function. For
details, refer to actual products.
6
Debugging Port
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No.
Description
7
Network Interface
8
Power Interface
Figure 2-2 Keypad Description
Table 2-2 Keypad Description
No.
Description
1
Exiting Key: Press the button to exit the menu.
Note
If you enable the attendance status function, the exiting key can be the
shortcut key of the attendance status.
2
Direction Keys: Use direction keys to move the cursor in the menu.
Note
● If you enable the attendance status function, the direction keys can
be the shortcut key of the attendance status.
● If you are in the entering page, use the direction key to change the
input method.
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No.
Description
3
Numeric Keys/Letter Keys: Press to input numbers or letters.
Key 0 can also represent a space key except you are using the number
input method.
4
OK Key: Press OK key to confirm operations. Hold the key for 3 s to
enter the login interface.
Note
If you enable the attendance status function, the OK key can be the
shortcut key of the attendance status.
5
Deleting Key: Press the key to delete the letters or numbers one by one
in the textbox.
Note
If the device supports connecting lithium battery, hold the key to power
off the device.
6
Editing Key: Press to enter the editing status. Press to shift among
numbers/lowercases, numbers/uppercases and symbols.
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Chapter 3 Install without Gang Box
Install the device on the wall directly without gang box.
Steps
1. Stick a mounting template on the wall at a required height, and drill 4 holes according to the
mounting template on the wall.
2. Insert 4 supplied expansion sleeves of the setscrews in the drilled holes respectively.
3. Fix and fasten the expansion bolts in the expansion sleeves respectively.
Note
Reserve 5.2 mm to 5.5 mm of expansion bolts outside the wall for hanging the device.
Figure 3-1 Install Expansion Screws
4. Wire the device.
– If there is a cable hole on the wall, route the cables from the wall and connect them with the
interfaces on the device rear panel.
If there is no cable hole on the wall, connect the cables with the interfaces on the device rear
panel and make sure the cables will come out from the device bottom.
5. Align 4 holes of the device rear panel with the fixed screws and hang the device on the wall.
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Figure 3-2 Install Device
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Chapter 4 Activation
You should activate the device before the first login. After powering on the device, the system will
switch to Device Activation page.
Activation via the device, SADP tool and the client software are supported.
The default values of the device are as follows:
● The default IP address: 192.0.0.64
● The default port No.: 8000
● The default user name: admin
4.1 Activate via Device
If the device is not activated before first login, the system will enter the Device Activation interface
after powering on.
Steps
1. Create a device password for activation.
2. Confirm the password.
Note
Press the up or down key on the keypad to change the input method.
3. Press OK to activate the device.
Note
We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum
of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower
case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
What to do next
After the device activation, you will enter the administrator adding page. Add an administrator
before other operations.
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4.2 Activate via SADP
SADP is a tool to detect, activate and modify the IP address of the device over the LAN.
Before You Start
● Get the SADP software from the supplied disk or the official website
http://www.hikvision.com/en/, and install the SADP according to the prompts.
● The device and the PC that runs the SADP tool should be within the same subnet.
The following steps show how to activate a device and modify its IP address. For batch activation
and IP addresses modification, refer to User Manual of SADP for details.
Steps
1. Run the SADP software and search the online devices.
2. Find and select your device in online device list.
3. Input new password (admin password) and confirm the password.
Caution
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And
we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
4. Click Activate to start activation.
Status of the device becomes Active after successful activation.
5. Modify IP address of the device.
1) Select the device.
2) Change the device IP address to the same subnet as your computer by either modifying the IP
address manually or checking Enable DHCP.
3) Input the admin password and click Modify to activate your IP address modification.
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4.3 Activate Device via Client Software
For some devices, you are required to create the password to activate them before they can be
added to the software and work properly.
Steps
Note
This function should be supported by the device.
1. Enter the Device Management page.
2. Click on the right of Device Management and select Device.
3. Click Online Device to show the online device area.
The searched online devices are displayed in the list.
4. Check the device status (shown on Security Level column) and select an inactive device.
5. Click Activate to open the Activation dialog.
6. Create a password in the password field, and confirm the password.
Caution
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you
change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least
three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special
characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your
password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or
weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
7. Click OK to activate the device.
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Chapter 5 Local Settings
5.1 Select Language
You can select a language for the device system.
After the device activation, you can select a language for the device system.
By default, the system language is English.
Note
After you change the system language, the device will reboot automatically.
5.2 Add Administrator
After the device activation and system language selection, you are required to add an
administrator. You can set the administrator's user name, the card No. You can also add the user
fingerprint, the department, the authentication mode, and the role.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select User → New to enter the New page.
Figure 5-1 Add Administrator
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2. Enter the new user's parameters.
ID (Employee ID)
By default, the ID No. will be increased in sequence. You can edit the ID according to your
preference.
Note
● The ID refers to the user attendance serial No.
● The ID should be between 1 and 99999999 and should not start with 0.
● The ID should be used for once.
Name
Enter the new user name.
Note
● Press the up or down key on the keypad to change the input method.
● Up to 64 characters are allowed in the user name.
Card
Set: Swipe card on the card swiping area or enter card No. manually, and select a card
property.
View Info.: View the user's added card information.
Note
● The card No. is required.
● Up to 20 digits can be contained in the card No.
● The card No. can be 0.
● The card No. can start with 0 when it contains more than one numbers. E.g. 012345.
● The card No. should be used for once.
● If device does not support swiping card, you should enter the card No. manually. If you
need to enter the card No. manually, you should enable Press Key to Input Card No.. For
details, see Configure Parameters for Access Control Device.
FP (Fingerprint)
On the Fingerprint page, select a target finger and record according to the voice prompt.
Note
● The same fingerprint cannot be repeatedly added.
● Up to 10 fingerprints can be added to one user.
● You can also scan the fingerprints via the external fingerprint recorder and apply the
fingerprints to the device by the client software.
● For detailed information about scanning the fingerprint, see Tips for Scanning Fingerprint.
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Dept. (Department)
Select a department in the list and edit the department.
Note
For detailed information about editing the department, see Manage Department.
Auth.
Select an authentication mode when verifying user's permission.
Note
● If you select the authentication mode as Controller, you should set the authentication
mode in Set System Parameters. The system will authenticate user's identity according to
the configured authentication mode. By default, the authentication mode is Controller.
This mode is applicable to edit users' authentication modes in batch.
● If an user needs to use a special authentication mode, which is different from the
authentication mode configured in Set System Parameters, he can use card/fingerprint,
card, etc. The system will authenticate the user's identity according to the configured
authentication mode first. This mode is applicable to edit single user's authentication
mode, which has special permissions.
Role
Select the user's role as administrator or normal user.
● Admin: The admin has all permissions to operate the device.
● User: The normal user can check attendance on the initial page.
Note
● All persons can enter the main page by entering the device password to operate if there is
no admin user configured.
● After configuring the admin, you should authenticate the admin to enter the main page.
3. Press ESC, and select Yes to save the settings and exit the page.
5.3 Local Login
Log in the device as an administrator to mange the device parameters, including the user, the
department, the shift, the holiday, the shift schedule, the report, the communication, the system,
the time, etc.
Hold OK for 3 s to enter the login page. Select FP, Device PWD, or Card, and authenticate to enter
the home page.
Note
● Press the up or down key on the keypad to change the input method.
● The login page varies depending on different device model. When operation, refer to the actual
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device page.
5.4 Communication Settings
Set device network, EHome, and Hik-Connect service.
5.4.1 Set Network
You can set the device network parameters, including the IP address, the subnet mask, the
gateway address, and the DHCP.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select Comm. → Network.
2. Press OK to enter the Network page.
3. Edit the IP address, the subnet mask, and the gateway.
Note
The device's IP address and the PC's should be in the same network segment.
4. Optional: Enable DHCP.
The system will automatically assign IP address for the device.
5. Press ESC and select Yes to save the parameters and return to the previous menu.
5.4.2 Set EHome Parameters
Set EHome parameters and the device can upload data via EHome protocol.
Before You Start
Make sure your device has connect to a network.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select Comm. → EHome.
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Figure 5-2 EHome Settings
2. Enable the EHome function and set the EHome server parameters.
Center Group 1
Enable center group 1 and the data will be uploaded to the center group.
EHome
Enable EHome function and the data will be uploaded via EHome protocol.
Address Type
Select an address type according to your actual needs.
IP Address
Set the EHome server's IP address.
Port No.
Set the EHome server's port No.
EHome Version
Set the EHome version according to your actual needs. If you choose V5.0, you should create
an account and EHome key. If you choose other version, you should create an EHome account
only.
Note
● Remember the EHome account and EHome key. You should enter the account name or the
key when the device should communicate with other platforms via EHome protocol.
● EHome key range: 8 to 32 characters.
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5.5 Person Management
5.5.1 Add Person
You can add users by setting the ID No., the user name, and the card No. You can also record the
user fingerprint, set the password, the department, the role and the authentication mode.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select User → New to enter the New page.
Figure 5-3 New Page
2. Enter the new user's parameters.
ID (Employee ID)
By default, the ID No. will be increased in sequence. You can edit the ID according to your
preference.
Note
● The ID refers to the user attendance serial No.
● The ID should be between 1 and 99999999 and should not start with 0.
● The ID should be unique.
Name
Enter the new user name.
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Note
● Press the up or down key on the keypad to change the input method.
● Up to 64 characters are allowed in the user name.
Card
Set: Swipe card on the card swiping area or enter card No. manually, and select a card
property.
View Info.: View the user's added card information.
Note
● The card No. is required.
● Up to 20 digits can be contained in the card No.
● The card No. can be 0.
● The card No. can start with 0 when it contains more than one numbers. E.g. 012345.
● The card No. should be unique.
● If the device does not support swiping card, you should enter the card No. manually. If you
need to enter the card No. manually, you should enable Press Key to Input Card No.. For
details, see Configure Parameters for Access Control Device.
FP (Fingerprint)
On the Fingerprint page, select a target finger and record according to the voice prompt.
Note
● The same fingerprint cannot be repeatedly added.
● Up to 10 fingerprints can be added to one user.
● You can also scan the fingerprints via the external fingerprint recorder and apply the
fingerprints to the device by the client software.
● For detailed information about scanning the fingerprint, see Tips for Scanning Fingerprint.
Dept. (Department)
Select a department in the list and edit the department.
Note
For detailed information about editing the department, see Manage Department.
Auth.
Select an authentication mode when verifying user's permission.
Note
● If you select the authentication mode as Controller, you should set the authentication
mode in Set System Parameters. The system will authenticate user's identity according to
the configured authentication mode. By default, the authentication mode is Controller.
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This mode is applicable to edit users' authentication modes in batch.
● If an user needs to use a special authentication mode, which is different from the
authentication mode configured in Set System Parameters, he can use card/fingerprint,
card, etc. The system will authenticate the user's identity according to the configured
authentication mode first. This mode is applicable to edit single user's authentication
mode, which has special permissions.
Role
Select the user's role as administrator or normal user.
● Admin: The admin has all permissions to operate the device.
● User: The normal user can check attendance on the initial page.
Note
● All persons can enter the main page by entering the device password to operate if there is
no admin user configured.
● After configuring the admin, you should authenticate the admin to enter the main page.
You can use the USB interface to import the user information. For details, see Data
Transfer.
3. Press ESC, and select Yes to save the settings and exit the page.
5.5.2 Manage Person (Search/Edit/Delete)
Search, edit, delete the added users. You can also manage added fingerprints, manage user's
cards.
Search User
Move the cursor and select User → User to enter the user list.
Enter the user's name or employee ID in the search box, and press OK to start search.
Edit User
Move the cursor and select User → User to enter the user list. Select an user in the list and press
OK.
Select Edit User and refer to Add Person to edit the user's information.
Press ESC, and select Yes to save the settings.
Delete
You can delete user, delete password, clear fingerprint, and clear card.
Delete User
Delete the selected user.
Clear FP
Clear the all added fingerprints of the selected user.
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Clear Card
Delete all added cards of the selected user.
5.6 Attendance Status
Set attendance mode and choose attendance status. You can set the attendance status as check
in, check out, break out, break in, overtime in, and overtime out according to your actual situation.
5.6.1 Set Auto Attendance
Set the attendance mode as auto, and you can set the attendance status and its available
schedule. The system will auto change the attendance status according to the configured
parameters.
Before You Start
Add at least one person, and set the person's authentication mode. For details, see Person
Management.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select System → Att. Status to enter the Attendance Status page.
2. Move the cursor and select Attendance Mode and set the attendance mode as Auto.
Figure 5-4 Auto Mode
Note
Make sure the attendance status is enabled. By default, it is enabled.
3. Press ESC and save the attendance mode.
4. Move the cursor and select Shortcut Key and define the shortcut key's attendance status and
schedule.
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Note
The attendance status will be valid within the configured schedule. For example, if set the Up
key as check in and the Down key as check out, and set the check in's schedule as Monday
08:00, and check out's schedule as Monday 17:00, the valid person's authentication before
17:00 on Monday will be marked as check in. And the valid person's authentication after 17:00
on Monday will be marked as check out.
5. Press ESC and save the settings.
Result
Enter the initial page, the current attendance mode will be displayed on the page. When you
authenticate on the initial page, the authentication will be marked as the configured attendance
status according to the configured schedule.
5.6.2 Set Manual Attendance
Set the attendance mode as manual, and you can select a status manually when you take
attendance.
Before You Start
Add at least one person, and set the person's authentication mode. For details, see Person
Management.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select System → Att. Status to enter the Attendance Status page.
2. Move the cursor and select Attendance Mode and set the attendance mode as Manual.
Figure 5-5 Manual Mode
Note
Make sure the attendance status is enabled. By default, it is enabled.
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3. Press ESC and save the attendance mode.
4. Move the cursor and select Shortcut Key and define the shortcut key's attendance status.
5. Press ESC and save the settings.
Result
Press a key on the keypad to select an attendance status and authenticate. The authentication will
be marked as the configured attendance status according to the defined shortcut key.
Or when you authenticate on the initial page, you will enter the Select Status page. Select a status
to take attendance.
Note
If you do not select a status for about 20 s, the authentication will be failed and it will not be
marked as a valid attendance.
5.6.3 Set Manual and Auto Attendance
Set the attendance mode as manual and auto and the system will auto change the attendance
status according to the configured parameters. At the same time you can manually change the
attendance status before the authentication.
Before You Start
Add at least one person, and set the person's authentication mode. For details, see Person
Management.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select System → Att. Status to enter the Attendance Status page.
2. Move the cursor and select Attendance Mode and set the attendance mode as Manual and
Auto.
Figure 5-6 Manual and Auto Mode
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Note
Make sure the attendance status is enabled. By default, it is enabled.
3. Press ESC and save the attendance mode.
4. Move the cursor and select Shortcut Key and define the shortcut key's attendance status and
schedule.
Note
The attendance status will be valid within the configured schedule. For example, if set the Up
key as check in and the Down key as check out, and set the check in's schedule as Monday
08:00, and check out's schedule as Monday 17:00, the valid person's authentication before
17:00 on Monday will be marked as check in. And the valid person's authentication after 17:00
on Monday will be marked as check out.
5. Press ESC and save the settings.
Result
Enter the initial page, the current attendance mode will be displayed on the page. If you do not
select a status, the authentication will be marked as the configured attendance status according to
the schedule. If you press the key on the keypad, and select a status to take attendance, the
authentication will be marked as the selected attendance status.
5.6.4 Disable Attendance Mode
Disable the attendance mode and the system will not display the attendance status on the initial
page.
Move the cursor and select System → Att. Status to enter the Attendance Status page.
Move the cursor and select Attendance Mode and set the attendance mode as Disable.
Figure 5-7 Disable Attendance Mode
The attendance status function is disabled, and you will not view or configure the attendance
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status on the initial page.
5.7 Time and Attendance Management
Manage department, shift, holiday, schedule, and report.
You can add, edit, delete department/shift/holiday/schedule. You can also export the attendance
report.
5.7.1 Manage Department (Edit/Search/Reset)
You can edit the department name, view the shift type and the shift name. You can also search the
department by department name, or reset department parameters.
Edit Department
Move the cursor to the Dept., and press OK to enter the department list.
Select a department from the list and select Edit, and press OK to enter the Edit Dept. page. You
can edit the department name, view the shift type and the shift name.
Figure 5-8 Edit Department Page
Note
● The department name supports numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols.
● Up to 32 characters are supported in the department name.
● You can configure the shift in the Shift Management. For detailed information, see Shift
Management.
● By default, the system contains 32 departments.
● Press the up or down key on the keypad to change the input method.
Search Department
Search the target department by entering the department name.
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Move the cursor to the Dept., and press OK to enter the department list.
Enter the department name in the search box, and press OK to start search.
Reset Department
Reset all parameters of the target department to the default ones.
Move the cursor to the Dept., and press OK to enter the department list.
Select a department from the list and select Reset, and press OK. All parameters will be reset to
default ones.
5.7.2 Shift Management
The normal shift and the man-hour shift are available to be configured. You can set the attendance
rule and the attendance checking times in the normal shift. You can also set the working hours per
day in the man-hour shift.
Normal Shift: It is applicable to the normal attendance situation.
Man-Hour Shift: It is applicable to the situation with flexible working hours.
Set Attendance Rule for Normal Shift
Move the cursor and select Shift → Normal → Rule, and press OK to enter the Rule page.
Figure 5-9 Attendance Rule Page
Set the attendance rule.
On-work Advanced Time
The allowable early duration to go to work.
Latest On-Work Check Time
The allowable late duration to go to work.
Absence Time (Late)
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The late arrival threshold duration.
Off-Work Early Time
The allowable early duration to get off work.
Latest Off-Work Check Time
The allowable late duration to get off work.
Absence Time (Early Leave)
The early leave threshold duration.
Note
The available time is from 0 to 1440 min.
Set Normal Shift
Set the normal shift attendance information, including the shift name and the shift period. You can
also reset the normal shift after editing.
Before You Start
Set the attendance rule. For details see Set Attendance Rule for Normal Shift.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select Shift → Normal to enter the Normal page.
Figure 5-10 Normal Shift Page
2. Select a shift and press OK.
Note
By default, the normal shift type includes 2/Day (2 times per day), 4/Day (4 times per day), and
30 custom types.
3. Select Edit and press OK to enter the Edit Shift page.
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4. Set the shift name and period in order.
Note
● The shift name supports numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, Chinese characters
and symbols.
● Up to 32 characters are allowed in the shift name.
● Up to 4 time periods can be edited.
5. Press ESC, and select Yes to save the settings.
6. Optional: Select a normal shift and select Reset and the shift will be reset to default value.
Set Man-Hour Shift
Set the man-hour shift parameters, including the shift name, the work duration, the latest on-work
time, and the break time.
Steps
Up to 32 man-hour shifts can be configured.
1. Move the cursor and select Shift → Man-Hour to enter the Man-Hour page.
Figure 5-11 Man-Hour Shift Page
2. Select a shift from the list, and press OK .
3. Select Edit to enter the Edit Shift page.
Note
By default, the man-hour shift type includes 6H/Day (6 hours per day), 8H/Day (8 hours per
day), and 30 custom types.
Figure 5-12 Edit Man-Hour Shift Page
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4. Edit shift name, shift duration (work duration), the latest on-work time, and the break time.
Note
● The break time will not be counted into the working hour.
● If the Latest Time (On-Work) is set to 0, the Latest Time function will not be enabled.
5. Press ESC and select Yes to save the settings.
6. Optional: Select a shift, press OK, and select Reset to reset the shift to default value.
5.7.3 Manage Holiday (Add/Search/Edit/Delete)
Set the attendance holiday. The attendance will not be recorded during the holiday.
Add Holiday
Move the cursor and select Holiday → New to enter the New page. Enter No., name, start date,
and end date. Press OK to save the settings.
Figure 5-13 Add Holiday Page
Search Holiday
Move the cursor and select Holiday → Holiday to enter the holiday list. Enter a holiday name and
press OK to start search.
Edit Holiday
Move the cursor and select Holiday → Holiday to enter the holiday list. Select a holiday and select
Edit to edit the holiday.
Delete Holiday
Move the cursor and select Holiday → Holiday to enter the holiday list. Select a holiday and select
Delete to delete the holiday.
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5.7.4 Shift Schedule
Combine shift and holiday according to your actual needs. Scheduling shift by department and
scheduling shift by individual are supported.
Schedule Shift by Department: All persons in the department use the same shift schedule to check
in/out.
Schedule Shift by Individual: Check in/out according to individual's conditions.
Schedule Shift by Department
All persons in the department use the same shift schedule to check in/out.
Before You Start
● Edit department. For details, see Manage Department (Edit/Search/Reset).
Set normal shit or man-hour shift. For details, see Set Normal Shift and Set Man-Hour Shift.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select Schedule → Dept. Shift to enter the Dept. Shift page.
2. Select a department from the list and press OK to enter the Edit Shift Schedule by Dept. page.
Figure 5-14 Edit Shift Schedule by Dept. Page
3. Edit parameters.
Dept. Name
The department name should be edited in Edit Dept. page. For details, see Manage
Department (Edit/Search/Reset).
Set Shift
Select a shift type and a shift times.
Start
Set the schedule's start date.
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End
Set the schedule's end date.
Add Holiday
Select a holiday from the holiday list. For details about adding holiday, see Manage Holiday
(Add/Search/Edit/Delete).
4. Press ESC and select Yes to save the settings.
Schedule Shift by Individual
Check in/out according to individual's conditions.
Before You Start
● Add user before setting schedule shift by individual. For details, see Add Person.
● Set the normal shift or the man-hour shift. For details, see Set Normal Shift and Set Man-Hour
Shift.
Steps
Note
The schedule shift by individual has higher priority than schedule shift by department. If a user
has configured both schedule shift by department and by individual, the system will take
attendance according to schedule shift by individual first.
1. Move the cursor and select Schedule → Individual Shift to enter the Individual Shift page.
2. Select Add Individual Shift and press OK to enter the Add Shift Schedule page.
Figure 5-15 Add Shift Schedule Page
3. Select an individual in the list and press OK to enter the Edit Shift Schedule by Department page.
4. Edit the parameters.
Set Shift
Select a shift type and a shift times.
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Start
Set the schedule's start date.
End
Set the schedule's end date.
Add Holiday
Select a holiday from the holiday list. For details about adding holiday, see Manage Holiday
(Add/Search/Edit/Delete).
5. Press ESC and select Yes to save the settings.
5.7.5 Export Attendance Report
Export the attendance record, the attendance report, the abnormal attendance record and the
attendance management schedule.
Steps
1. Plug in a USB flash drive in the USB interface.
Note
● The supported USB flash drive format is FAT32.
● The USB flash drive memory should be from 1G to 32G. Make sure the free space of the USB
flash drive is more than 512 M.
2. Move the cursor and select Report. Press OK to enter the Report page.
Figure 5-16 Report Page
3. Select a report to export.
– When exporting attendance record, attendance report, and abnormal attendance record, you
should enter the device No. attendance start date and end date.
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Note
The device No. is for differentiating the reports of different devices.
– When selecting Attendance Management Schedule, shift settings table, normal shift
schedule table and the man-hour shift schedule table will be exported.
Note
For details about the exported tables descriptions, see Attendance Report Table.
The exported table will be saved in the USB flash drive in Excel format.
5.7.6 Data Transfer
You can export the attendance parameters (fingerprint and user information) and the attendance
data (data after attendance, card swiping data for instance). You can also import the attendance
parameters from the USB flash drive.
Export Data
Move the cursor and select Transfer → Export to enter the Export page.
Figure 5-17 Export Data Page
Plug a USB flash drive in the device USB interface, and select Export Attendance Para. or Export
Attendance Data. Press OK, and enter the key, the data will be exported to the USB flash drive.
Note
● The supported USB flash drive format is FAT32.
● The USB flash drive memory should be from 1G to 32G. Make sure the free space of the USB
flash drive should be more than 512 M.
● Remember the key and you should use the key to import the data to another device.
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Import Data
Move the cursor and select Transfer → Import to enter the Import page. Select Import
Attendance Para and pressOK. Enter the Key. The system will gain attendance parameters from
the USB flash drive.
Note
● The supported USB flash drive format is FAT32.
● The file for importing should be in the root directory.
5.8 Basic Settings
5.8.1 Set Time
Set the device time and DST.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select Time in the main page and press OK to enter the Time page.
Figure 5-18 Time Page
2. Edit the parameters.
Date
The displayed date on the device.
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Note
The available range is from 1970.01.01 to 2037.12.31.
Time
The displayed time on the device.
DST
Select to enable or disable the DST. When the DST is enabled, you can set the DST bias time,
the start time and the end time.
● DST Bias: You can select 30min, 60min, 90min and 120min.
● Start: Set the start time of the DST.
● End: Set the end time of the DST.
3. Press ESC and select Yes to save the settings and exit the page.
5.8.2 Manage System Data
Delete the saved event, attendance data, user data, or permission.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select System → Data.
2. Press OK to enter the Data page.
Figure 5-19 Data Page
3. Select an item and press OK to delete.
Delete Event Only
Delete all recorded events in the device.
Delete Attendance Data Only
Delete all attendance data in the device.
Delete User Only
Delete all user data in the device, including the attendance records.
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Clear Permission
Clear the admin management permission. The admin will turn to the normal user. The user
will not be deleted.
5.8.3 Set System Parameters
Set the system parameters, including the device time format, the authentication mode, keypad
sound, the voice prompt, the volume, the sleeping mode, the attendance record prompt, the
record delete function, and the language.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select System → System.
2. Press OK to enter the System page.
Figure 5-20 System Page
3. Edit the parameters.
Auth Mode (Authentication Mode)
The authentication mode can be switched among Card/FP (fingerprint), Card, FP
(fingerprint), Card & Password, Card & FP (fingerprint), FP (fingerprint) & Password, Card &
FP (fingerprint) & Password, Card/FP (fingerprint)/Password.
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Time Format
Select an appropriate time format according to your preference.
Keypad Sound
Enable or disable the keypad sound according to your preference.
Voice Prompt
Enable or disable the voice prompt according to your preference.
Voice Volume
Set the device voice prompt volume.
Sleeping
Set the device sleeping waiting time (minute). When you are on the initial page and if you set
the sleeping time to 30 min, the device will sleep after 30 min without any operation.
Note
If you set the sleeping time to 0, the device will not enter sleeping mode.
Wait to Logout
If there is no operation within the configured time, the system will logout.
Record over Threshold Prompt
If the attendance record memory reaches the configured value, the system will pop up a
prompt to remind you. The available value is from 1 to 99.
Note
Up to 50,000 attendance records can be saved.
Record Delete
When the function is enabled, the system will remind you to delete records. The system will
delete the first 3000 attendance records when the memory reaches the configured threshold,
in order to save the new attendance records. By default, the function is enabled. For details,
see Attendance Record Deleting Rule.
Language
Change the system language. After you change the system language, the device will reboot
automatically.
4. Press ESC and select Yes to save the settings and exit the page.
5.8.4 System Upgrade
You can upgrade the system online or locally. The system reads the upgrading file in the plugged
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USB flash drive or gain the upgrading package from the platform to upgrade the device.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select System → Upgrade.
2. Upgrade the system.
– Local Upgrade: Plug the USB flash drive to the USB interface. Press OK. The system will read
the digicap.dav file and upgrading automatically. After the upgrading is completed, the device
will reboot automatically.
Note
● The upgrading file should be in the root directory.
● The upgrading file name in the USB flash drive should be digicap.dav.
● Do not power off during the device upgrading.
● After the upgrading is completed, remove the USB flash drive.
– Online upgrade: The system will gain the upgrade package from the platform to upgrade.
5.8.5 Restore Settings
Restore system parameters to factory settings or default settings.
Steps
1. Move the cursor and select System → Reset.
2. Press OK to enter the Reset page.
Figure 5-21 Reset Page
3. Select Factory Settings or Default Settings.
Factory Settings
All parameters of the device will restore to the factory parameters.
Default Settings
All parameters, excluding the communication parameters, the remote user management, and
events, will restore to the factory parameters.
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4. Confirm settings in the prompt page and the device starts restoring.
5.8.6 Log Query
You can search the authentication logs via the user's employee ID, name, or card.
Steps
1. On the Home page, move the cursor and select Log.
Figure 5-22 Log Query Page
2. Enter the employee ID, the user name, the card No., the start time, and the end time.
3. Press OKto start searching.
The result will be displayed on the page.
5.8.7 View System Information
View system information, including system capacity and device information.
View System Capacity
Move the cursor and select Info. → Capacity to enter the Capacity page.
You can view the added device user number, card number, and fingerprint number.
Note
Parts of device models supports display the fingerprint capacity.
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Figure 5-23 Capacity Page
View Device Information
Move the cursor and select Info. → Device to enter the Device page.
You can view the device name, the serial No., the MAC address, the firmware, and the production
date.
Figure 5-24 Device Page
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Chapter 6 Client Software Configuration
You can operate the device and manage the data via the client software.
Note
The introduction of the client software in this document is depending on the V3.1.
6.1 Add Device
After running the client, devices including access control devices, security control panels, etc.,
should be added to the client for the remote configuration and management, such as controlling
door status, attendance management, event settings, etc.
6.1.1 Add Online Device
The active online devices in the same local subnet with the client software will be displayed on the
Online Device area.
Note
● You can click Refresh per 60s to refresh the information of the online devices.
● SADP log function can be enabled or disabled by right-clicking Online Device.
Add Single Online Device
You can add single online device to the client software.
Steps
1. Enter the Device Management module.
2. Optional: Click on the right of Device Management and select Device.
3. Click Online Device to show the online device area.
The searched online devices are displayed in the list.
4. Select an online device from the Online Device area.
Note
For the inactive device, you need to create the password for it before you can add the device
properly. For detailed steps, refer to Activation.
5. Click Add to open the device adding window.
6. Enter the required information.
Name
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Enter a descriptive name for the device.
Address
The IP address of the device is obtained automatically in this adding mode.
Port
The port number is obtained automatically.
User Name
By default, the user name is admin.
Password
Enter the device password.
Caution
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend
you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including
at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers,
and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
7. Optional: Check Synchronize Time to synchronize the device time with the PC running the client
after adding the device to the client.
8. Optional: Check Import to Group to create a group by the device name.
Note
You can import all the channels of the device to the corresponding group by default.
9. Click OK to add the device.
Add Multiple Online Devices
You can add multiple online devices to the client software.
Steps
1. Enter the Device Management module.
2. Click on the right of Device Management and select Device.
3. Click Online Device to show the online device area.
The searched online devices are displayed in the list.
4. Select multiple devices.
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Note
For the inactive device, you need to create the password for it before you can add the device
properly. For detailed steps, refer to Activation.
5. Click Add to open the device adding window.
6. Enter the required information.
User Name
By default, the user name is admin.
Password
Enter the device password.
Caution
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend
you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including
at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers,
and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
7. Optional: Check Synchronize Time to synchronize the device time with the PC running the client
after adding the devices to the client.
8. Optional: Check Import to Group to create a group by the device name.
Note
You can import all the channels of the device to the corresponding group by default.
9. Click OK to add the devices.
6.1.2 Add Device by IP Address or Domain Name
When you know the IP address or domain name of the device to add, you can add devices to the
client by specifying the IP address (or domain name), user name, password, and other related
parameters.
Steps
1. Enter Device Management module.
2. Optional: Click on the right of Device Management and select Device.
The added devices are displayed in the list.
3. Click Add to open the Add window.
4. Select IP/Domain as the adding mode.
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5. Enter the required information, including name, address, port number, user name, and
password.
Name
Create a descriptive name for the device. For example, you can use a name that can show the
location or feature of the device.
Address
The IP address or domain name of the device.
Port
The devices to add have the same port No. The default value is 8000.
User Name
Enter the device user name. By default, the user name is admin.
Password
Enter the device password.
Caution
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend
you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including
at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers,
and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
6. Optional: Check Synchronize Time to synchronize the device time with the PC running the client
after adding the device to the client.
7. Optional: Check Import to Group to create a group by the device name.
Note
You can import all the channels of the device to the corresponding group by default.
8. Finish adding the device.
– Click Add to add the device and back to the device list page.
– Click Add and New to save the settings and continue to add other device.
9. Perform the following operations after adding the devices.
Remote
Configuration
Click on Operation column to set remote configuration of the
corresponding device.
Note
● For some models of devices, you can open its web window. To
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open the original remote configuration window, press Ctrl and click
.
● For detail operation steps for the remote configuration, see the
user manual of the device.
Device Status
Click on Operation column to view device status.
6.1.3 Add Devices by IP Segment
If you want to add devices of which the IP addresses are within an IP segment, you can specify the
start IP address and end IP address, user name, password, and other parameters to add them.
Steps
1. Enter the Device Management module.
2. Optional: Click on the right of Device Management and select Device.
The added devices are displayed in the list.
3. Click Add to open the Add window.
4. Select IP Segment as the adding mode.
5. Enter the required information.
Start IP
Enter a start IP address.
End IP
Enter an end IP address in the same network segment with the start IP.
Port
Enter the device port No. The default value is 8000.
User Name
By default, the user name is admin.
Password
Enter the device password.
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Caution
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend
you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including
at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers,
and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
6. Optional: Check Synchronize Time to synchronize the device time with the PC running the client
after adding the device to the client.
7. Optional: Check Import to Group to create a group by the device name.
Note
You can import all the channels of the device to the corresponding group by default.
8. Finish adding the device.
– Click Add to add the device and back to the device list page.
– Click Add and New to save the settings and continue to add other device.
9. Optional: Click on Operation column to view device status.
6.1.4 Add Device by EHome Account
For areas where devices using dynamic IP addresses instead of static ones, you can add access
control device connected via EHome protocol by specifying the EHome account.
Before You Start
Set the network center parameter first. For details, refer to Set Network Parameters.
Steps
Note
For the devices added by EHome don't support uploading events with captured pictures to the
client.
1. Enter Device Management module.
2. Optional: Click on the right of Device Management and select Device.
The added devices are displayed in the list.
3. Click Add to open the Add window.
4. Select EHome as the adding mode.
5. Enter the required information.
Device Account
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Enter the account name registered on EHome protocol.
EHome Key
Enter the EHome key if you have set it when configuring network center parameter for the
device.
Note
This function should be supported by the device.
6. Optional: Check Synchronize Time to synchronize the device time with the PC running the client
after adding the device to the client.
7. Optional: Check Import to Group to create a group by the device name.
8. Finish adding the device.
– Click Add to add the device and back to the device list page.
– Click Add and New to save the settings and continue to add other device.
9. Optional: Click on Operation column to view device status.
6.1.5 Import Devices in a Batch
The devices can be added to the software in a batch by entering the device information in the pre-
defined CSV file.
Steps
1. Enter the Device Management page
2. Click Add to open the adding device window.
3. Select Batch Import as the adding mode.
4. Click Export Template and then save the pre-defined template (CSV file) on your PC.
5. Open the exported template file and enter the required information of the devices to be added
on the corresponding column.
Adding Mode
You can enter 0 or 1 which indicated different adding modes. 0 indicates that the device is
added by IP address or domain name; 1 indicates that the device is added via EHome.
Address
Edit the address of the device. If you set 0 as the adding mode, you should enter the IP
address or domain name of the device; if you set 1 as the adding mode, this filed is not
required.
Port
Enter the device port No. The default value is 8000.
Device Information
If you set 0 as the adding mode, this field is not required. If you set 1 as the adding mode,
enter the EHome account.
User Name
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Enter the device user name. By default, the user name is admin.
Password
If you set 0 as the adding mode, enter the password. If you set 1 as the adding mode, enter
the EHome key.
Caution
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend
you change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including
at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers,
and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend
you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
Import to Group
You can enter 1 to create a group by the device name. All the channels of the device will be
imported to the corresponding group by default. 0 indicates disabling this function.
6. Click and select the template file.
7. Click Add to import the devices.
6.2 Person Management
You can add person information to the system for further operations such as access control, video
intercom, time and attendance, etc. You can manage the added persons such as issuing cards to
them in a batch, importing and exporting person information in a batch, etc.
6.2.1 Add Organization
You can add an organization and import person information to the organization for effective
management of the persons. You can also add a surbodinate organization for the added one.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select a parent organization in the left column and click Add in the upper-left corner to add an
organization.
3. Create a name for the added organization.
Note
Up to 10 levels of organizations can be added.
4. Optional: Perform the following operation(s).
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Edit Organization
Hover the mouse on an added organization and click to edit its
name.
Delete Organization
Hover the mouse on an added organization and click to delete it.
Note
● The lower-level organizations will be deleted as well if you delete
an organization.
● Make sure there is no person added under the organization, or the
organization cannot be deleted.
Show Persons in Sub
Organization
Check Show Persons in Sub Organization and select an organization
to show persons in its sub organizations.
6.2.2 Configure Basic Information
You can add person to the client software one by one and configure the person's basic information
such as name, gender, phone number, etc.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization in the organization list to add the person.
3. Click Add to open the adding person window.
The Person ID will be generated automatically.
4. Enter the basic information including person name, gender, tel, email address, etc.
5. Optional: Set the effective period of the person. Once expired, the credentials and access
control settings of the person will be invalid and the person will have no authorization to access
the doors\floors.
Example
For example, if the person is a visitor, his/her effective period may be short and temporary.
6. Confirm to add the person.
– Click Add to add the person and close the Add Person window.
– Click Add and New to add the person and continue to add other persons.
6.2.3 Issue a Card to One Person
When adding person, you can issue a card with a unique card number to the person as a
credential. After issued, the person can access the doors which he/she is authorized to access by
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swiping the card on the card reader.
Steps
Note
Up to five cards can be issued to one person.
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization in the organization list to add the person and click Add.
Note
Enter the person's basic information first. For details about configuring person's basic
information, refer to Configure Basic Information.
3. In the Credential → Card panel, click +.
4. Enter the card number.
– Enter the card number manually.
– Place the card on the card enrollment station or card reader and click Read to get the card
number. The card number will display in the Card No. field automatically.
Note
You need to click Settings to set the card issuing mode and related parameters first. For
details, refer to Set Card Issuing Parameters.
5. Select the card type according to actual needs.
Normal Card
The card is used for opening doors for normal usage.
Duress Card
When the person is under duress, he/she can swipe the duress card to open the door. The
door will be unlocked and the client will receive a duress event to notify the security
personnel.
Patrol Card
This card is used for the inspection staff to check the their attendance of inspection. By
swiping the card on the specified card reader, the person is marked as on duty of inspection
at that time.
Dismiss Card
By swiping the card on the card reader, it can stop the buzzing of the card reader.
6. Click Add.
The card will be issued to the person.
7. Confirm to add the person.
– Click Add to add the person and close the Add Person window.
– Click Add and New to add the person and continue to add other persons.
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6.2.4 Collect Fingerprint via Client
Collecting fingerprints locally means you can collect the fingerprint via the fingerprint recorder
connected directly to the PC running the client. The fingerprints recorded can be used as
credentials of the persons to access the authorized doors.
Before You Start
Connect the fingerprint recorder to the PC running the client.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization in the organization list to add the person and click Add.
Note
Enter the person's basic information first. For details about configuring person's basic
information, refer to Configure Basic Information.
3. In the Credential → Fingerprint panel, click +.
4. In the pop-up window, select the collection mode as Local.
5. Select the model of the connected fingerprint recorder.
Note
If the fingerprint recorder is DS-K1F800-F, you can click Settings to select the COM the
fingerprint recorder connects to.
6. Collect the fingerprint.
1) Click Start.
2) Place and lift your fingerprint on the fingerprint recorder to collect the fingerprint.
3) Click Add to save the recorded fingerprint.
7. Confirm to add the person.
– Click Add to add the person and close the Add Person window.
– Click Add and New to add the person and continue to add other persons.
6.2.5 Collect Fingerprint via Access Control Device
When adding person, you can collect fingerprint information via the access control device's
fingerprint module. The fingerprints recorded can be used as credentials of the persons to access
the authorized doors.
Before You Start
Make sure fingerprint collection is supported by the access control device.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization in the organization list to add the person and click Add.
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Note
Enter the person's basic information first. For details about configuring person's basic
information, refer to Configure Basic Information.
3. In the Credential → Fingerprint panel, click +.
4. In the pop-up window, select the collection mode as Remote.
5. Select an access control device which supports fingerprint recognition function from the drop-
down list.
6. Collect the fingerprint.
1) Click Start.
2) Place and lift your fingerprint on the fingerprint scanner of the selected access control device
to collect the fingerprint.
3) Click Add to save the recorded fingerprint.
7. Confirm to add the person.
– Click Add to add the person and close the Add Person window.
– Click Add and New to add the person and continue to add other persons .
6.2.6 Configure Access Control Information
When adding a person, you can set her/his access control properties, such as setting the person as
visitor or as blocklist person, or as super user who has super authorization.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization in the organization list to add the person and click Add.
Note
Enter the person's basic information first. For details about configuring person's basic
information, refer to Configure Basic Information.
3. In the Access Control panel, set the person's access control properties.
PIN Code
The PIN code must be used after card or fingerprint when accessing. It cannot be used
independently. It should contain 4 to 8 digits.
Super User
If the person is set as a super user, he/she will have authorization to access all the
doors/floors and will be exempted from remaining closed restrictions, all anti-passback rules,
and first person authorization.
Extended Door Open Time
When the person accessing door, grant this person more time to pass through doors which
have been configured with extended open duration. Use this function for the persons with
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reduced mobility.
For details about setting the door's open duration, refer to Configure Parameters for Door.
Add to Blocklist
Add the person to the blocklist and when the person tries to access doors/floors, an event
will be triggered and send to the client to notify the security personnel.
Mark as Visitor
If the person is a visitor, set the maximum times of authentications, including access by card
and fingerprint to limit the visitor's access times.
Note
The maximum times of authentications should be between 1 and 100.
Device Operator
For person with device operator role, he/she is authorized to operate on the access control
devices.
Note
The Super User, Extended Door Open Time, Add to Blocklist, and Mark as Visitor functions
cannot be enabled concurrently. For example, if one person is set as super user, you cannot
enable extended door open time for her/him, add her/him to the blocklist, or set her/him as
visitor.
4. Confirm to add the person.
– Click Add to add the person and close the Add Person window.
– Click Add and New to add the person and continue to add other persons.
6.2.7 Customize Person Information
You can customize the person properties which are not pre-defined in the client according to
actual needs, e.g., place of birth. After customizing, when add a person, you can enter the custom
information to make the person information complete.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Set the fields of custom information.
1) Click Custom Property.
2) Click Add to add a new property.
3) Enter the property name.
4) Click OK.
3. Set the custom information when adding a person.
1) Select an organization in the organization list to add the person and click Add.
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Note
Enter the person's basic information first. For details about configuring person's basic
information, refer to Configure Basic Information.
2) In the Custom Information panel, enter the person information.
3) Click Add to add the person and close the Add Person window, or click Add and New to add
the person and continue to add other persons.
6.2.8 Configure Additional Information
When adding person, you can configure the additional information for the person, such as
person's identity type, identity No., country, etc., according to actual needs.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization in the organization list to add the person and click Add.
Note
Enter the person's basic information first. For details about configuring person's basic
information, refer to Configure Basic Information.
3. In the Additional Information panel, enter the additional information of the person, including
person's ID type, ID No., job title, etc., according to actual needs.
4. Confirm to add the person.
– Click Add to add the person and close the Add Person window.
– Click Add and New to add the person and continue to add other persons .
6.2.9 Import and Export Person Identify Information
You can import the information of multiple persons to the client software in a batch. Meanwhile,
you can also export the person information and save them in your PC.
6.2.10 Import Person Information
You can enter the information of multiple persons in a predefined template (a CSV file) to import
the information to the client in a batch.
Steps
1. Enter the Person module.
2. Select an added organization in the list, or click Add in the upper-left corner to add an
organization and then select it.
3. Click Import to open the Import panel.
4. Select Person Information as the importing mode.
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5. Click Download Template for Importing Person to download the template.
6. Enter the person information in the downloaded template.
Note
● If the person has multiple cards, separate the card No. with semicolon.
● Items with asterisk are required.
● By default, the Hire Date is the current date.
7. Click to select the CSV file with person information.
8. Click Import to start importing.
Note
● If a person No. already exists in the client's database, delete the existing information before
importing.
● You can import information of no more than 10,000 persons.
6.2.11 Export Person Information
You can export the added persons' information to local PC as a CSV file.
Before You Start
Make sure you have added persons to an organization.
Steps
1. Enter the Person module.
2. Optional: Select an organization in the list.
Note
All persons' information will be exported if you do not select any organization.
3. Click Export to open the Export panel and check Person Information as the content to export.
4. Check desired items to export.
5. Click Export to save the exported CSV file in your PC.
6.2.12 Get Person Information from Access Control Device
If the added access control device has been configured with person information (including person
details, fingerprint, and issued card information), you can get the person information from the
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device and import them to the client for further operations.
Steps
Note
● If the person name stored in the device is empty, the person name will be filled with the
issued card No. after importing to the client.
● The gender of the persons will be Male by default.
● If the card number or person ID (employee ID) stored on the device already exists in the client
database, the person with this card number or person ID will not be imported to the client.
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization to import the persons.
3. Click Get from Device.
4. Select the access control device from the drop-down list.
5. Click Get to start importing the person information to the client.
The person information, including person details, person's fingerprint information (if
configured), and the linked cards (if configured), will be imported to the selected organization.
6.2.13 Move Persons to Another Organization
You can move the added persons to another organization if you need.
Before You Start
● Make sure you have added at least two organizations.
● Make sure you have imported person information.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select an organization in the left panel.
The persons under the organization will be displayed in the right panel.
3. Select the person to move.
4. Click Change Organization.
5. Select the organization to move persons to.
6. Click OK.
6.2.14 Issue Cards to Persons in Batch
The client provides a convenient way to issue cards to multiple persons in a batch.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Click Batch Issue Cards.
All the added persons with no card issued will display.
3. Set the card issuing parameters. For details, refer to Set Card Issuing Parameters.
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4. Click Initialize to initialize the card enrollment station or card reader to make it ready for issuing
cards.
5. Click the card number column and enter the card number.
– Place the card on the card enrollment station.
– Swipe the card on the card reader.
– Enter the card number manually and press Enter key on your keyboard.
The card number will be read automatically and the card will be issued to the person in the list.
6. Repeat the above step to issue the cards to the persons in the list in sequence.
6.2.15 Report Card Loss
If the person lost his/her card, you can report the card loss so that the card's related access
authorization will be inactive.
Steps
1. Enter Person module.
2. Select the person you want to report card loss for and click Edit to open the Edit Person
window.
3. In the Credential → Card panel, click on the added card to set this card as lost card.
After reporting card loss, the access authorization of this card will be invalid and inactive. Other
person who gets this card cannot access the doors by swiping this lost card.
4. Optional: If the lost card is found, you can click to cancel the loss.
After cancelling card loss, the access authorization of the person will be valid and active.
5. If the lost card is added in one access group and the access group is applied to the device
already, after reporting card loss or cancelling card loss, a window will pop up to notify you to
apply the changes to the device. After applying to device, these changes can take effect on the
device.
6.2.16 Set Card Issuing Parameters
The client provides two modes for reading a card's number: via card enrollment station or via the
card reader of the access control device. If a card enrollment station is available, connect it to the
PC running the client by USB interface or COM, and place the card on the card enrollment to read
the card number. If not, you can also swipe the card on the card reader of the added access
control device to get the card number. As a result, before issuing a card to one person, you need
to set the card issuing parameters including the issuing mode and related parameters.
When adding a card to one person, click Settings to open the Card Issuing Settings window.
Local Mode: Issue Card by Card Enrollment Station
Connect a card enrollment station to the PC running the client. You can place the card on the card
enrollment station to get the card number.
Card Enrollment Station
Select the model of the connected card enrollment station
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Note
Currently, the supported card enrollment station model is DS-K1F180-D8E.
Card Type
Select the card type as EM card or IC card according to the actual card type.
Buzzing
Enable or disable the buzzing when the card number is read successfully.
Card No. Type
Select the type of the card number according to actual needs.
M1 Card Encryption
If the card is M1 card, and if you need to enable the M1 Card Encryption function, you should
enable this function and select the sector of the card to encrypt.
Remote Mode: Issue Card by Card Reader
Select an access control device added in the client and swipe the card on its card reader to read
the card number.
6.3 Configure Schedule and Template
You can configure the template including holiday and week schedule. After setting the template,
you can adopt the configured template to access groups when setting the access groups, so that
the access group will take effect in the time durations of the template.
Note
For access group settings, refer to Set Access Group to Assign Access Authorization to Persons.
6.3.1 Add Holiday
You can create holidays and set the days in the holidays, including start date, end date, and
holiday duration in one day.
Steps
Note
You can add up to 64 holidays in the software system.
1. Click Access Control → Schedule → Holiday to enter the Holiday page.
2. Click Add on the left panel.
3. Create a name for the holiday.
4. Optional: Enter the descriptions or some notifications of this holiday in the Remark box.
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5. Add a holiday period to the holiday list and configure the holiday duration.
Note
Up to 16 holiday periods can be added to one holiday.
1) Click Add in the Holiday List field.
2) Drag the cursor to draw the time duration, which means in that duration of time, the
configured access group is activated.
Note
Up to 8 time durations can be set to one holiday period.
3) Optional: Perform the following operations to edit the time durations.
● Move the cursor to the time duration and drag the time duration on the timeline bar to the
desired position when the cursor turns to .
● Click the time duration and directly edit the start/end time in the appeared dialog.
● Move the cursor to the start or the end of time duration and drag to lengthen or shorten
the time duration when the cursor turns to .
4) Optional: Select the time duration(s) that need to be deleted, and then click in the
Operation column to delete the selected time duration(s).
5) Optional: Click in the Operation column to clear all the time duration(s) in the time bar.
6) Optional: Click in the Operation column to delete this added holiday period from the
holiday list.
6. Click Save.
6.3.2 Add Template
Template includes week schedule and holiday. You can set week schedule and assign the time
duration of access authorization for different person or group. You can also select the added
holiday(s) for the template.
Steps
Note
You can add up to 255 templates in the software system.
1. Click Access Control → Schedule → Template to enter the Template page.
Note
There are two default templates: All-Day Authorized and All-Day Denied, and they cannot be
edited or deleted.
All-Day Authorized
The access authorization is valid in each day of the week and it has no holiday.
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All-Day Denied
The access authorization is invalid in each day of the week and it has no holiday.
2. Click Add on the left panel to create a new template.
3. Create a name for the template.
4. Enter the descriptions or some notification of this template in the Remark box.
5. Edit the week schedule to apply it to the template.
1) Click Week Schedule tab on the lower panel.
2) Select a day of the week and draw time duration(s) on the timeline bar.
Note
Up to 8 time duration(s) can be set for each day in the week schedule.
3) Optional: Perform the following operations to edit the time durations.
● Move the cursor to the time duration and drag the time duration on the timeline bar to the
desired position when the cursor turns to .
● Click the time duration and directly edit the start/end time in the appeared dialog.
● Move the cursor to the start or the end of time duration and drag to lengthen or shorten
the time duration when the cursor turns to .
4) Repeat the two steps above to draw more time durations on the other days of the week.
6. Add a holiday to apply it to the template.
Note
Up to 4 holidays can be added to one template.
1) Click Holiday tab.
2) Select a holiday in the left list and it will be added to the selected list on the right panel.
3) Optional: Click Add to add a new holiday.
Note
For details about adding a holiday, refer to Add Holiday.
4) Optional: Select a selected holiday in the right list and click to remove the selected one,
or click Clear to clear all the selected holiday(s) in the right list.
7. Click Save to save the settings and finish adding the template.
6.4 Set Access Group to Assign Access Authorization to Persons
After adding the person and configuring the person's credentials, you can create the access groups
to define which person(s) can get access to which door(s) and then apply the access group to the
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access control device to take effect.
Steps
● For one person, you can add up to 4 access groups to one access control point of one device.
● You can add up to 128 access groups in total.
● When the access group settings are changed, you need to apply the access groups to the
devices again to take effect. The access group changes include changes of template, access
group settings, person's access group settings, and related person details (including card
number, fingerprint, linkage between card number and fingerprint, linkage between card
number and fingerprint, card password, card effective period, etc).
1. Click Access Control → Access Group to enter the Access Group interface.
2. Click Add to open the Add window.
3. In the Name text field, create a name for the access group as you want.
4. Select a template for the access group.
Note
You should configure the template before access group settings. Refer to Configure Schedule
and Template for details.
5. In the left list of the Select Person field, select person(s) and the person(s) will be added to the
selected list .
6. In the left list of the Select Door field, select door(s) or door station(s) for the selected persons
to access, and the selected door(s) or door station(s) will be added to the selected list.
7. Click OK.
8. After adding the access groups, you need to apply them to the access control device to take
effect.
1) Select the access group(s) to apply to the access control device.
To select multiple access groups, you can hold the Ctrl or Shift key and select access groups.
2) Click Apply All to Devices to start applying all the selected access group(s) to the access
control device or door station.
Caution
● Be careful to click Apply All to Devices, since this operation will clear all the access groups
of the selected devices and then apply the new access group, which may brings risk to the
devices.
● You can click Apply Changes to Devices to only apply the changed part of the selected
access group(s) to the device(s).
3) View the apply status in the Status column or click Applying Statusto view all the applied
access group(s).
The selected persons in the applied access groups will have the authorization to enter/exit the
selected doors/door stations with their linked card(s) or fingerprints.
9. Optional: Click to edit the access group if necessary.
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6.5 Configure Advanced Functions
You can configure the advanced functions of access control to meet some special requirements in
different scene.
Note
● For the card related functions(the type of access control card), only the card(s) with access
group applied will be listed when adding cards.
● The advanced functions should be supported by the device.
● Hover the cursor on the Advanced Function, and then Click to customize the advanced
function(s) to be displayed.
6.5.1 Configure Device Parameters
After adding the access control device, you can configure the parameters of access control device,
access control points.
Configure Parameters for Access Control Device
After adding the access control device, you can configure its parameters.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → Device Parameter.
Note
If you can find Device Parameter in the Advanced Function list, Hover the cursor on the
Advanced Function, and then Click to select the Device Parameter to be displayed.
2. Select an access device to show its parameters on the right page.
3. Turn the switch to ON to enable the corresponding functions.
Note
● The displayed parameters may vary for different access control devices.
● Some of the following parameters are not listed in the Basic Information page, click More to
edit the parameters.
Voice Prompt
If you enable this function, the voice prompt is enabled in the device. You can hear the voice
prompt when operating in the device.
Press Key to Enter Card Number
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If you enable this function, you can input the card No. by pressing the key.
4. Click OK.
5. Optional: Click Copy to, and then select the access control device(s) to copy the parameters in
the page to the selected device(s).
Configure Parameters for Door
After adding the access control device, you can configure its access point (door) parameters.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → Device Parameter.
2. Select an access control device on the left panel, and then click to show the doors or floors
of the selected device.
3. Select a door to show its parameters on the right page.
4. Edit the door parameters.
Note
● The displayed parameters may vary for different access control devices.
● Some of the following parameters are not listed in the Basic Information page, click More to
edit the parameters.
Dismiss Code
Create a dismiss code which can be used to stop the buzzer of the card reader (by entering
the dismiss code on the keypad).
Note
● The dismiss code should be different from the authentication password.
● The length of the dismiss code is according the device, usually it should contains 4 to 8 digits.
5. Click OK.
6. Optional: Click Copy to , and then select the door(s) to copy the parameters in the page to the
selected door(s).
Note
The door's status duration settings will be copied to the selected door(s) as well.
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Configure Parameters for Card Reader
After adding the access control device, you can configure its card reader parameters.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → Device Parameter.
2. In the device list on the left, click to expand the door, select a card reader and you can edit
the card reader's parameters on the right.
3. Edit the card reader basic parameters in the Basic Information page.
Note
● The displayed parameters may vary for different access control devices. There are part of
parameters listed as follows. Refer to the user manual of the device for more details.
● Some of the following parameters are not listed in the Basic Information page, click More to
edit the parameters.
Name
Edit the card reader name as desired.
Minimum Card Swiping Interval
If the interval between card swiping of the same card is less than the set value, the card
swiping is invalid. You can set it as 0 to 255.
Alarm of Max. Failed Attempts
Enable to report alarm when the card reading attempts reach the set value.
Max. Times of Card Failure
Set the max. failure attempts of reading card.
Card Reader Type/Card Reader Description
Get card reader type and description. They are read-only.
Default Authentication Mode
View the default card reader authentication mode.
Fingerprint Capacity
View the maximum number of available fingerprints.
Existing Fingerprint Number
View the number of existed fingerprints in the device.
4. Click Advanced and you can configure more parameters.
Enable Card Reader
Enable the function and you can operate the functions below on the card reader.
Buzzer Polarity
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Set Buzzer Polarity of main board according to the card reader parameters. Generally, adopts
the default settings.
Max. Interval When Entering PWD
When you inputting the password on the card reader, if the interval between pressing two
digits is larger than the set value, the digits you pressed before will be cleared automatically.
Fingerprint Recognition Level
Select the fingerprint recognition level from the drop-down list.
Fingerprint Recognition Interval
Select the fingerprint recognition interval from the drop-down list.
5. Click OK.
6. Optional: Click Copy to, and then select the card reader(s) to copy the parameters in the page to
the selected card reader(s).
6.5.2 Configure Remaining Open/Closed
You can set the status of the door as open or closed. For example, you can set the door remaining
closed in the holiday, and set the door remaining open in the specified period of the work day.
Before You Start
Add the access control devices to the system.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → Remain Open/Closed to enter the Remain
Open/Closed page.
2. Select the door that need to be configured on the left panel.
3. To set the door status during the work day, click the Week Schedule and perform the following
operations.
1) Click Remain Open or Remain Closed.
2) Drag the cursor to draw the time duration, which means in that duration of time, the
configured access group is activated.
Note
Up to 8 time durations can be set to each day in the week schedule.
3) Optional: Perform the following operations to edit the time durations.
● Move the cursor to the time duration and drag the time duration on the timeline bar to the
desired position when the cursor turns to .
● Click the time duration and directly edit the start/end time in the appeared dialog.
● Move the cursor to the start or the end of time duration and drag to lengthen or shorten
the time duration when the cursor turns to .
4) Click Save.
Related Operations
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Copy to Whole Week
Select one duration on the time bar, click Copy to Whole Week to
copy all the duration settings on this time bar to other week days.
Delete Selected
Select one duration on the time bar, click Delete Selected to delete
this duration.
Clear
Click Clear to clear all the duration settings in the week schedule.
4. To set the door status during the holiday, click the Holiday and perform the following
operations.
1) Click Remain Open or Remain Closed.
2) Click Add.
3) Enter the start date and end date.
4) Drag the cursor to draw the time duration, which means in that duration of time, the
configured access group is activated.
Note
Up to 8 time durations can be set to one holiday period.
5) Perform the following operations to edit the time durations.
● Move the cursor to the time duration and drag the time duration on the timeline bar to the
desired position when the cursor turns to .
● Click the time duration and directly edit the start/end time in the appeared dialog.
● Move the cursor to the start or the end of time duration and drag to lengthen or shorten
the time duration when the cursor turns to .
6) Optional: Select the time duration(s) that need to be deleted, and then click in the
Operation column to delete the selected time duration(s).
7) Optional: Click in the Operation column to clear all the time duration(s) in the time bar.
8) Optional: Click in the Operation column to delete this added holiday period from the
holiday list.
9) Click Save.
5. Optional: Click Copy to to copy the door status settings of this door to other door(s).
6.5.3 Configure Card Reader Authentication Mode and Schedule
You can set the passing rules for the card reader of the access control device according to your
actual needs.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → Authentication to enter the authentication mode
configuration page.
2. Select a card reader on the left to configure.
3. Set card reader authentication mode.
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1) Click Configuration.
Figure 6-1 Select Card Reader Authentication Mode
Note
PIN refers to the PIN code set to open the door. Refer to Configure Access Control
Information.
2) Check the modes in the Available Mode list and they will be added to the selected modes list.
3) Click OK.
After selecting the modes, the selected modes will display as icons with different color.
4. Click the icon to select a card reader authentication mode, and drag the cursor to draw a color
bar on the schedule, which means in that period of time, the card reader authentication is valid.
5. Repeat the above step to set other time periods.
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Figure 6-2 Set Authentication Modes for Card Readers
6. Optional: Select a configured day and click Copy to Week to copy the same settings to the
whole week.
7. Optional: Click Copy to to copy the settings to other card readers.
8. Click Save.
6.5.4 Configure Other Parameters
After adding the access control device, you can set its parameters such as network parameters,
capture parameters, RS-485 parameters, Wiegand parameters, etc.
Set Network Parameters
After adding the access control device, you can set the device log uploading mode, and create
EHome account via wired network.
Set Log Uploading Mode
You can set the mode for the device to upload logs via EHome protocol.
Steps
Note
Make sure the device is not added by EHome.
1. Enter the Access Control module.
2. On the navigation bar on the left, enter Advanced Function → More Parameters.
3. Select an access control device in the device list and enter Network → Uploading Mode.
4. Select the center group from the drop-down list.
5. Check Enable to enable to set the uploading mode.
6. Select the uploading mode from the drop-down list.
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– Enable N1 or G1 for the main channel and the backup channel.
Select Close to disable the main channel or the backup channel
Note
The main channel and the backup channel cannot enable N1 or G1 at the same time.
7. Click Save.
Create EHome Account in Wired Communication Mode
You can set the account for EHome protocol in wired communication mode. Then you can add
devices via EHome protocol.
Steps
Note
● This function should be supported by the device.
● Make sure the device is not added by EHome.
1. Enter the Access Control module.
2. On the navigation bar on the left, enter Advanced Function → More Parameters.
3. Select an access control device in the device list and enter Network → Network Center.
4. Select the center group from the drop-down list.
5. Select the Address Type as IP Address or Domain Name.
6. Enter IP address or domain name according to the address type.
7. Enter the port number for the protocol.
Note
The port number of the wireless network and wired network should be consistent with the port
number of EHome.
8. Select the Protocol Type as EHome.
9. Set an account name for the network center.
10. Click Save.
Set Attendance Status
You can set the attendance mode on the device via the client. You can also set the attendance
parameters as check in, check out, break out, break in, overtime in, and overtime out on the
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device according to your actual needs.
Note
This function should be supported by the device.
Disable Attendance Mode
Disable the attendance mode and the system will not display the attendance status on the device
initial page.
Before You Start
Add at least one person, and set the person's authentication mode. For details, see Person
Management.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → More Parameters to enter the More Parameters
page.
2. Select a device from the left panel.
3. Click Attendance Status.
4. Set the attendance mode as Disable.
5. Click Save.
Result
The attendance status function is disabled, and you will not view or configure the attendance
status on the device initial page.
Set Manual Attendance
Set the attendance mode as manual, and you can select a status manually when you take
attendance on the device.
Before You Start
Add at least one person, and set the person's authentication mode. For details, see Person
Management.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → More Parameters to enter the More Parameters
page.
2. Select a device from the left panel.
3. Click Attendance Status.
4. Set the attendance mode as Manual.
5. Make sure Attendance Status Required is enabled.
Note
By default, Attendance Status Required is enabled.
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6. Set shortcut key from the drop-down list for the attendance status.
7. Click Save.
Result
Press a key on the device keypad to select an attendance status and authenticate. The
authentication will be marked as the configured attendance status according to the defined
shortcut key.
Or when you authenticate on the device initial page, you will enter the Select Status page. Select a
status to take attendance.
Note
If you do not select a status for about 20 s, the authentication will be failed and it will not be
marked as a valid attendance.
Set Auto Attendance
Set the attendance mode as auto, and you can set the attendance status and its available time
duration. The system will auto change the attendance status according to the configured
parameters.
Before You Start
Add at least one person, and set the person's authentication mode. For details, see Person
Management.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → More Parameters to enter the More Parameters
page.
2. Select a device from the left panel.
3. Click Attendance Status.
4. Set the attendance mode as Auto.
5. Make sure Attendance Status Required is enabled.
Note
By default, Attendance Status Required is enabled.
6. Set available time for the target attendance status.
1) Move the cursor on the target time and the enable checkbox will display.
2) Check the checkbox and set the available time.
3) Click anywhere on the page to confirm the settings. The configured time will be displayed in
white.
7. Set shortcut key from the drop-down list for the attendance status.
8. Click Save.
The attendance status will be valid within the configured time duration.
Result
Enter the device initial page, the current attendance mode will be displayed on the page. When
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you authenticate on the initial page, the authentication will be marked as the configured
attendance status according to the configured time.
Example
If set the Up key as check in and the Down key as check out, and set the check in's schedule as
Monday 08:00, and check out's schedule as Monday 17:00, the valid person's authentication
before 17:00 on Monday will be marked as check in. And the valid person's authentication after
17:00 on Monday will be marked as check out.
Set Manual and Auto Attendance
Set the attendance mode as manual and auto and the device system will auto change the
attendance status according to the configured parameters. At the same time you can manually
change the attendance status before the authentication.
Before You Start
Add at least one person, and set the person's authentication mode. For details, see Person
Management.
Steps
1. Click Access Control → Advanced Function → More Parameters to enter the More Parameters
page.
2. Select a device from the left panel.
3. Click Attendance Status.
4. Set the attendance mode as Manual and Auto.
5. Make sure Attendance Status Required is enabled.
Note
By default, Attendance Status Required is enabled.
6. Set status lasts time.
7. Set available time for the target attendance status.
1) Move the cursor on the target time and the enable checkbox will display.
2) Check the checkbox and set the available time.
3) Click anywhere on the page to confirm the settings. The configured time will be displayed in
white.
8. Set shortcut key from the drop-down list for the attendance status.
9. Click Save.
The attendance status will be valid within the configured time duration.
Result
Enter the device initial page, the current attendance mode will be displayed on the page. If you do
not select a status, the authentication will be marked as the configured attendance status
according to the configured time. If you press the key on the keypad, and select a status to take
attendance, the authentication will be marked as the selected attendance status.
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Example
If set the Up key as check in and the Down key as check out, and set the check in's time as Monday
08:00, and check out's time as Monday 17:00, the valid person's authentication before 17:00 on
Monday will be marked as check in. And the valid person's authentication after 17:00 on Monday
will be marked as check out.
6.6 Configure Linkage Actions for Access Control
You can configure different linkage actions for the event detected by the access control device.
After that, linkage actions will be triggered once the event happens. This mechanism is used for
notifying the security personnel the event, or triggering automatic access control in real time.
Two types of linkage actions are supported:
● Client Actions: When the event is detected, it will trigger the actions on the client, such as the
client making an audible warning..
● Device Actions: When the event is detected, it will trigger the actions of a specific device, such
as buzzing of a card reader and, opening/closing of a door, ..
6.6.1 Configure Client Actions for Access Event
You can assign client linkage actions to the event by setting up a rule. For example, when the
event is detected, an audible warning appears to notify the security personnel.
Steps
Note
The linkage actions here refer to the linkage of the client software's own actions such as audible
warning, email linkage, etc.
1. Click Event Management → Access Control Event.
The added access control devices will display in the device list.
2. Select a resource from the device list.
The event types which the selected resource supports will display.
3. Select the event(s) and click Edit Priority to define the priority for the event(s), which can be
used to filter events in the Event Center.
4. Set the linkage actions of the event.
1) Select the event(s) and click Edit Linkage to set the client actions when the events triggered.
Audible Warning
The client software gives an audible warning when alarm is triggered. You can select the
alarm sound for audible warning.
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Note
For setting the alarm sound, please refer to Set Alarm Sound in the user manual of the
client software.
Email Linkage
Send an email notification of the alarm information to one or more receivers.
2) Click OK.
5. Enable the event so that when the event is detected, en event will be sent to the client and the
linkage actions will be triggered.
6. Optional: Click Copy to... to copy the event settings to other access control device, alarm input,
door, or card reader.
6.6.2 Configure Device Actions for Access Event
You can set the access control device's linkage actions for the access control device's triggered
event. After that, when an event is triggered, it can trigger the alarm output, buzzer on access
controller, and other actions.
Steps
Note
The linkage actions should be supported by the device.
1. Click Access Control → Linkage Configuration.
2. Select the access control device from the list on the left.
3. Click Add to add a new linkage.
4. Select Event Linkage as the event source.
5. select the event type and detailed event to set the linkage.
6. In the Linkage Target area, set the property target to enable this action.
Buzzer on Controller
The audible warning of access control device will be triggered.
Capture
An event-related picture will be captured when the selected event happens.
Recording
An event-related picture will be captured when the selected event happens.
Note
The device should support recording.
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Buzzer on Reader
The audible warning of card reader will be triggered.
Alarm Output
The alarm output will be triggered for notification when the selected event happens
Alarm Input
Arm or disarm the alarm input.
Note
The device should support alarm input function.
Access Point
The door status of open, close, remain open, or remain close will be triggered.
Note
The target door and the source door cannot be the same one.
Audio Play
The audio prompt will be triggered. And the select audio index related audio content will be
played according to the configured play mode.
7. Click Save.
8. Optional: After adding the device linkage, you can do one or more of the followings:
Edit Linkage Settings
Select the configured linkage settings in the device list and you can
edit its event source parameters, including event source and linkage
target.
Delete Linkage
Settings
Select the configured linkage settings in the device list and click
Delete to delete it.
6.6.3 Configure Device Actions for Card Swiping
You enable access control device's linkage actions (such as disarming a zone and triggering audio
prompt) for the swiping of a specific card, In this way, you can monitor the card holder's behaviors
and whereabouts.
Steps
Note
It should be supported by the device.
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1. Click Access Control → Linkage Configuration.
2. Select the access control device from the list on the left.
3. Click Add to add a new linkage.
4. Select Card Linkage as the event source.
5. Enter the card number or select the card from the drop-down list.
6. Select the card reader where the card swipes.
7. In the Linkage Target area, set the property target to enable this action.
Buzzer on Controller
The audible warning of access control device will be triggered.
Buzzer on Reader
The audible warning of card reader will be triggered.
Capture
An event-related picture will be captured when the selected event happens.
Recording
An event-related picture will be captured when the selected event happens.
Note
The device should support recording.
Alarm Output
The alarm output will be triggered for notification.
Alarm Input
Arm or disarm the alarm input.
Note
The device should support alarm input function.
Access Point
The door status of open, close, remain open, or remain closed will be triggered.
Audio Play
The audio prompt will be triggered. And the select audio index related audio content will be
played according to the configured play mode.
8. Click Save.
When the card (configured in Step 5) swipes on the card reader (configured in Step 6), it can
trigger the linked actions (configured in step 7).
9. Optional: After adding the device linkage, you can do one or more of the followings:
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Delete Linkage
Settings
Select the configured linkage settings in the device list and click
Delete to delete it.
Edit Linkage Settings
Select the configured linkage settings in the device list and you can
edit its event source parameters, including event source and linkage
target.
6.6.4 Configure Device Actions for Person ID
You can set the access control device's linkage actions for the specified person ID. When access
control device detects the specified person ID, it can trigger the alarm output, buzzer on card
reader, and other actions, so as to implement special monitoring on the specified person.
Steps
Note
It should be supported by the device.
1. Click Access Control → Linkage Configuration.
2. Select the access control device from the list on the left.
3. Click Add to add a new linkage.
4. Select Person Linkage as the event source.
5. Enter the employee number or select the person from the drop-down list.
6. Select the card reader where the card swipes.
7. In the Linkage Target area, set the property target to enable this action.
Buzzer on Controller
The audible warning of access control device will be triggered.
Buzzer on Reader
The audible warning of card reader will be triggered.
Capture
An event-related picture will be captured when the selected event happens.
Recording
An event-related picture will be captured when the selected event happens.
Note
The device should support recording.
Alarm Output
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The alarm output will be triggered for notification.
Alarm Input
Arm or disarm the alarm input.
Note
The device should support zone function.
Access Point
The door status of open, close, remain open, or remain closed will be triggered.
Audio Play
The audio prompt will be triggered. And the select audio index related audio content will be
played according to the configured play mode.
8. Click Save.
9. Optional: After adding the device linkage, you can do one or more of the followings:
Delete Linkage
Settings
Select the configured linkage settings in the device list and click
Delete to delete it.
Edit Linkage Settings
Select the configured linkage settings in the device list and you can
edit its event source parameters, including event source and linkage
target.
6.7 Door Control
In Monitoring module, you can view the real-time status of the doors managed by the added
access control device. You can also control the doors such as open/close the door, or remain the
door open/closed via the client remotely. The real-time access event are displayed in this module.
You can view the access details and person details.
Note
For the user with door control permission, the user can enter the Monitoring module and control
the door. Or the icons used for control will not show. For setting the user permission, refer to
Person Management.
6.7.1 Control Door Status
You can control the status for a single door, including opening door, closing door, remaining the
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door open, and remaining the door closed.
Steps
1. Click Monitoring to enter the status monitoring page.
2. Select an access point group on the upper-right corner.
Note
For managing the access point group, refer to Group Management in the user manual of the
client software.
The doors in the selected access control group will display.
3. Click a door icon to select a door, or press Ctrl and select multiple doors.
4. Click the following buttons to control the door.
Open Door
When the door is locked, unlock it and it will be open for once. After the open duration, the
door will be closed and locked again automatically.
Close Door
When the door is unlocked, lock it and it will be closed. The person who has the access
authorization can access the door with credentials.
Remain Open
The door will be unlocked (no matter closed or open). All the persons can access the door
with no credentials required.
Remain Closed
The door will be closed and locked. No person can access the door even if he/she has the
authorized credentials, except the super users.
Capture
Capture a picture manually.
Note
The Capture button is available when the device supports capture function. The picture is
saved in the PC running the client. For setting the saving path, refer to Set File Saving Path in
the user manual of the client software.
Result
The icon of the doors will change in real-time according to the operation if the operation is
succeeded.
6.7.2 Check Real-Time Access Records
The access records will display in real time, including card swiping records, fingerprint comparison
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records, etc. You can view the person information and view the picture captured during access.
Steps
1. Click Monitoring and select a group from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner.
The access records triggered at the doors in the selected group will display in real time. You can
view the details of the records, including card No., person name, organization, event time, etc.
2. Optional: Check the event type and event status so that these events will show in the list if the
events are detected. The events of unchecked type or status will not be displayed in the list.
3. Optional: Check Show Latest Event and the latest access record will be selected and displayed
at the top of the record list.
4. Optional: Click the event to view the accessed person details, including person pictures
(captured picture and profile), person No., person name, organization, phone, contact address,
etc.
Note
You can double click the captured picture to enlarge it to view the details.
5. Optional: Right click on the column name of the access event table to show or hide the column
according to actual needs.
6.8 Event Center
In the Event Center, you can view the real-time events, search the historical events and view the
pop-up alarm information.
Before the client can receive the event information from the device, you need to arm the device
first. For details, refer to Enable Receiving Event Notification from Devices.
Before the you can view the pop-up alarm information, you need to enable alarm triggered pop-up
image in the event center. For details, refer to .
6.8.1 Enable Receiving Event Notification from Devices
Before the client software can receive event notifications from the device, you need to arm the
device first.
Steps
1. Click → Tool → Device Arming Control to open Device Arming Control page.
All the added devices appear on this page.
2. In the Auto-Arming column, turn on the switch to enable auto-arming.
After turned on, the device(s) will be armed. And notifications about the events triggered bythe
armed device(s) will be automatically sent to the client software in real-time..
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6.8.2 View Real-Time Events
In the Real-time Event module of the event center page, you can view the real-time event
information, including event source, event time, priority, event key words, etc.
Before You Start
Enable receiving events from devices before the client can receive event information from the
device, see Enable Receiving Event Notification from Devices for details.
Steps
1. Click Event Center → Real-time Event to enter the real-time event page and you can view the
real-time events received by the client.
Event Time
For video device, event time is the client time when it receives the event. For none-video
device, event time is the time when the event is triggered.
Priority
The urgent degree of the event.
2. Filter the events.
Filter by Device Type
and (or) Priority
Select device type(s) and (or) priorities to filter events.
Filter by Keywords
Enter the keywords to filter the events.
3. Optional: Right-click the table header of the event list to customize the event related items to
be displayed in the event list.
4. View the event details.
1) Select an event in the event list.
2) Click Expand in the right-lower corner of the page.
3) View the related picture, detail description and handing records of the event.
4) Optional: Hover the cursor on the related picture, and then click the download icon on the
upper-right corner of the picture to download it to the local PC. You can set the saving path
manually.
5. Optional: Perform the following operations if necessary.
Handle Single Event
Click Handle to enter the processing suggestion, and then click
Commit.
Note
After an event is handled, the Handle button will become Add
Remark, click Add Remark to add more remarks for this handled
event.
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Handle Events in a
Batch
Select events that need to be processed, and then click Handle in
Batch. Enter the processing suggestion, and then click Commit.
Enable/Disable
Alarm Audio
Click Enable Audio/Disable Audio to enable/disable the audio of the
event.
Select the Latest
Event Automatically
Check Auto-Select Latest Event to select the latest event
automatically and the event information details is displayed.
Clear Events
Click Clear to clear the all the events in the event list.
Send Email
Select an event and then click Send Email, and the information details
of this event will be sent by email.
Note
You should configure the email parameters first, see for details.
6.8.3 Search Historical Events
In the Event Search module of the event center page, you can search the historical events via time,
device type, and other conditions according to the specified device type, and then process the
events.
Before You Start
Enable receiving events from devices before the client can receive event information from the
device,see Enable Receiving Event Notification from Devices for details.
Steps
1. Click Event Center → Event Search to enter the event search page.
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Figure 6-3 Search History Event
2. Set the filter conditions to display the required events only.
Time
The client time when the event starts.
Search by
Group: Search the events occurred on the resources in the selected group.
Device: Search the events occurred on the selected device.
Device Type
The type of device that occurred the event.
All
All the device types, and you can set the following filter conditions: group, priority, and
status.
Video Intercom
For the events of video intercom, you need to select searching scope: All Record and Only
Unlocking.
● All Records
● : You can filter the events from all the video intercom events, and you need to set the
following filter conditions: device, priority, status.
● Only Unlocking
● : You can filter the events from all the video intercom unlocking events, and you need to
set the following filter conditions: device, unlocking type.
Access Control
For the events of access control, you can set the following filter conditions: device, priority,
status, event type, card reader type, person name, card no., organization.
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Note
Click Show More to set the event type, card reader type, person name, card no.,
organization.
Group
The group of the device that occurred the event. You should set the group as condition only
when you select the Device Type as All.
Device
The device that occurred the event.
Priority
The priority including low, medium, high and uncategorized which indicates the urgent
degree of the event.
Status
The handling status of the event.
3. Click Search to search the events according the conditions you set.
4. Optional: Right-click the table header of the event list to customize the event related items to
be displayed in the event list.
Figure 6-4 Customize Event Related Items to be Displayed
5. Optional: Perform one of the following operations.
Handle a Single
Event
Handle single event: Select one event that need to be processed, and
then click Handle in the event information details page, and enter the
processing suggestion.
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Note
After an event is handled, the Handle button will become Add
Remark, click Add Remark to add more remarks for this handled
event.
Batch Handle Events
Handle events in a batch: Select the events which need to be
processed, and then click Handle in Batch, and enter the processing
suggestion.
Note
After an event is handled, the Handle button will become Add
Remark, click Add Remark to add more remarks for this handled
event.
Send Email
Select an event and then click Send Email, and the information details
of this event will be sent by email.
Note
You should configure the email parameters first, see for details.
Export Event
Information
Click Export to export the event log or event pictures to the local PC
in CSV format. You can set the saving path manually.
Download Event
Related Picture
Hover the cursor on the related picture, and then click the download
icon on the upper-right corner of the picture to download it to the
local PC. You can set the saving path manually.
6.9 Time and Attendance
The Time and Attendance module provides multiple functionalities to track and monitor when
employees start and stop work, and full control of employees working hours such as late arrivals,
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early departures, time taken on breaks and absenteeism.
Note
In this section, we introduce the configurations before you can getting the attendance reports. The
access records recorded after these configurations will be calculated in the statistics.
6.9.1 Configure Attendance Parameters
You can configure the attendance parameters, including the general rule, overtime parameters,
attendance check point, holiday, leave type, etc.
Configure General Rule
You can configure the general rule for attendance calculation, such as the week beginning, month
beginning, weekend, absence, etc.
Steps
Note
The parameters configured here will be set as default for the newly added time period. It will
not affect the existed one(s).
1. Enter Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → General Rule.
3. Set the day as week beginning and the date as month beginning.
4. Select the day(s) as weekend.
5. Set absence parameters.
6. Click Save.
Configure Overtime Parameters
You can configure the overtime parameters for workday and non-workday, including overtime
level, pay rate, attendance status for overtime, etc.
Steps
1. Enter Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → Overtime.
3. Set required information.
Overtime Level for Workday
When you work for certain period after end-work time on workday, you will reach different
overtime level: overtime level 1, overtime level 2 and overtime level 3 . You can set different
pay rate for three overtime levels, respectively.
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Pay Rate
Set corresponding pay rates for three overtime levels, which can be generally used to
calculate total work hours.
Overtime Rule for Non-Workday
You can enable overtime rule for non-workday and set calculation mode.
4. Click Save.
Configure Attendance Check Point
You can set the card reader(s) of the access point as the attendance check point, so that the
authentication on the card readers will be recorded for attendance .
Before You Start
You should add access control device before configuring attendance check point. For details, refer
to Add Device.
Steps
Note
By default, all card readers of the added access control devices are set as attendance
checkpoint.
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → Attendance Check Point to enter the Attendance Check Point
Settings page.
3. Optional: Set Set All Card Readers as Check Points switch to off.
Only the card readers in the list will be set as the attendance check points.
4. Check the desired card reader(s) in the device list as attendance check point(s).
5. Set check point function as Start/End-Work, Start-Work or End-Work.
6. Click Set as Check Point.
The configured attendance check point displays on the right list.
Configure Holiday
You can add the holiday during which the check-in or check-out will not be recorded.
Add Regular Holiday
You can configure a holiday which will take effect annually on regular days during the effective
period, such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, etc.
Steps
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → Holiday to enter the Holiday Settings page.
3. Check Regular Holiday as holiday type.
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4. Custom a name for the holiday.
5. Set the first day of the holiday.
6. Enter the number of the holiday days.
7. Set the attendance status if the employee works on holiday.
8. Optional: Check Repeat Annually to make this holiday setting effective every year.
9. Click OK.
The added holiday will display in the holiday list and calendar.
If the date is selected as different holidays, it will be recorded as the first-added holiday.
10. Optional: After adding the holiday, perform one of the following operations.
Edit Holiday
Click to edit the holiday information.
Delete Holiday
Select one or more added holidays, and click Delete to delete the
holiday(s) from the holiday list.
Add Irregular Holiday
You can configure a holiday which will take effect annually on irregular days during the effective
period, such as Bank Holiday.
Steps
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → Holiday to enter the Holiday Settings page.
3. Click Add to open the Add Holiday page.
4. Check Irregular Holiday as holiday type.
5. Custom a name for the holiday.
6. Set the start date of the holiday.
Example
If you want to set the forth Thursday in November, 2019 as the Thanksgiving Day holiday, you
should select 2019, November, 4th, and Thursday from the four drop-down lists.
7. Enter the number of the holiday days.
8. Set the attendance status if the employee works on holiday.
9. Optional: Check Repeat Annually to make this holiday setting effective every year
10. Click OK.
The added holiday will display in the holiday list and calendar.
If the date is selected as different holidays, it will be recorded as the first-added holiday.
11. Optional: After adding the holiday, perform one of the following operations.
Edit Holiday
Click to edit the holiday information.
Delete Holiday
Select one or more added holidays, and click Delete to delete the
holiday(s) from the holiday list.
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Configure Leave Type
You can customize the leave type (major leave type and minor leave type) according to actual
needs. You can also edit or delete the leave type.
Steps
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → Leave Type to enter the Leave Type Settings page.
3. Click Add on the left to add a major leave type.
4. Optional: Perform one of the following operations for major leave type.
Edit
Move the cursor over the major leave type and click to edit the
major leave type.
Delete
Select one major leave type and click Delete on the left to delete the
major leave type.
5. Click Add on the right to add a minor leave type.
6. Optional: Perform one of the following operations for minor leave type.
Edit
Move the cursor over the minor leave type and click to edit the
minor leave type.
Delete
Select one or multiple major leave types and click Delete on the right
to delete the selected minor leave type(s).
Synchronize Authentication Record to Third-Party Database
The attendance data recorded in client software can be used by other system for calculation or
some other operations. You can enable synchronization function to apply the authentication
record from client software to the third-party database automatically.
Steps
1. Enter Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → Third-Party Database.
3. Set Apply to Database switch to on to enable synchronization function.
4. Set the required parameters of the third-party database, including database type, server IP
address, database name, user name and password.
5. Set table parameters of database according to the actual configurations.
1) Enter the table name of the third-party database.
2) Set the mapped table fields between the client software and the third-party database.
6. Click Connection Test to test whether database can be connected.
7. Click Save to save the settings.
The attendance data will be written to the third-party database.
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Configure Break Time
You can add break time and set start time, end time, duration, calculation mode and other
parameters for the break. The added break time can also be edited or deleted.
Steps
1. Click Time & Attendance → Timetable.
The added timetables are displayed in the list.
2. Select an added timetable or click Add to enter setting timetable page.
3. Click Settings in the break time area to enter break time management page.
4. Add break time.
1) Click Add.
2) Enter a name for the break time.
3) Set related parameters for the break time.
Start Time / End Time
Set the time when the break starts and ends.
No Earlier Than / No Later Than
Set the earliest swiping time for starting break and the latest swiping time for ending
break.
Break Duration
The duration from start time to end time of the break.
Calculation
Auto Deduct
The fixed break duration will be excluded from work hours.
Must Check
The break duration will be calculated and excluded from work hours according to actual
check-in and check-out time.
Note
If you select Must Check as calculation method, you need to set attendance status for
late or early returning from break.
5. Click Save to save the settings.
6. Optional: Click Add to continue adding break time.
Configure Report Display
You can configure display contents displayed in the attendance report, such as the company
name, logo, date format, time format, and mark.
Steps
1. Enter Time & Attendance module.
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2. Click Attendance Statistics → Report Display.
3. Set the display settings for attendance report.
Company Name
Enter a company name to display the name in the report.
Attendance Status Mark
Enter the mark and select the color. The related fields of attendance status in the report will
display with the mark and color.
Weekend Mark
Enter the mark and select the color. The weekend fields in the report will display with the
mark and color.
4. Click Save.
6.9.2 Add Timetable
You can add the timetable for the shift schedule.
Steps
1. Click Time & Attendance → Timetable to enter timetable settings window.
2. Click Add to enter Add Timetable page.
3. Create a name for the timetable.
4. Select calculation method.
First In & Last Out
The first check-in time is recorded as start work time and the last check-out time is recorded
as the end-work time.
Each Check-In/Out
Each check-in time and check-out time is valid and the sum of all periods between adjacent
check-in and check-out time will be recorded as the valid working duration.
You need to set Valid Auth. Interval for this calculation method. For example, if the interval
between card swiping of the same card is less than the set value, the card swiping is invalid.
5. Optional: Set Enable T&A Status switch to on to calculate according to attendance status of the
device.
6. Set the related attendance time.
Start/End-Work Time
Set the start-work time and end-work-time.
Valid Check-in/out Time
Set the time period during which the check-in or check-out is valid.
Calculated as
Set the duration calculated as the actual work duration.
Late/Early Leave Allowable
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Set the time period for late or early leave.
7. Optional: Select break time to exclude the duration from work hours.
Note
You can click Settings to manage break time. For more details about configuring break time,
refer to Configure Break Time.
8. Click Save to add the timetable.
9. Optional: Perform one or more following operations after adding timetable.
Edit Timetable
Select a timetable from the list to edit related information.
Delete Timetable
Select a timetable from the list and click Delete to delete it.
6.9.3 Add Shift
You can add the shift for the shift schedule.
Before You Start
Add a timetable first. See Add Timetable for details.
Steps
1. Click Time & Attendance → Shift to enter shift settings page.
2. Click Add to enter Add Shift page.
3. Enter the name for shift.
4. Select the shift period from the drop-down list.
5. Select the added timetable and click on the time bar to apply the timetable.
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Figure 6-5 Add Shift
6. Click Save.
The added shift lists on the left panel of the page. At most 64 shifts can be added.
7. Optional: Assign the shift to organization or person for a quick shift schedule.
1) Click Assign.
2) Select Organization or Person tab and check the desired organization(s) or person(s) box.
The selected organizations or persons will list on the right page.
3) Set the effective period for the shift schedule.
4) Set other parameters for the shift schedule, including Check-in Not Required, Check-out Not
Required, Effective for Holiday, and Effective for Overtime.
5) Click Save to save the quick shift schedule.
6.9.4 Manage Shift Schedule
Shift work is an employment practice designed to make use of all 24 hours of the clock each day of
the week. The practice typically sees the day divided into shifts, set periods of time during which
different shifts perform their duties.
You can set department schedule, person schedule, and temporary schedule.
Set Department Schedule
You can set the shift schedule for one department, and all the persons in the department will be
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assigned with the shift schedule.
Before You Start
In Time & Attendance module, the department list is the same with the organization. You should
add organization and persons in Person module first. See Person Management for details.
Steps
1. Click Time & Attendance → Shift Schedule to enter the Shift Schedule Management page.
2. Click Department Schedule to enter Department Schedule page.
3. Select the department from the organization list on the left.
Note
If Include Sub Organization is checked, when selecting the organization, its sub organizations
are selected at the same time.
4. Select the shift from the drop-down list.
5. Check the checkbox to enable Multiple Shift Schedules.
Note
After checking Multiple Shift Schedules, you can select the effective time period(s) from the
added time periods for the persons in the department.
Multiple Shift Schedules
It contains more than one time periods. The person can check in/out in any of the time
periods and the attendance will be effective.
If the multiple shift schedules contains three time periods: 00:00 to 07:00, 08:00 to 15:00 and
16:00 to 23:00. The attendance of the person adopting this multiple shift schedules will be
effective in any of the three time periods. If the person checks in at 07:50, it will apply the
nearest time period 08:00 to 15:00 to the person's attendance.
6. Set the start date and end date.
7. Set other parameters for the schedule, including Check-in Not Required, Check-out Not
Required, Effective for Holiday, and Effective for Overtime.
8. Click Save.
Set Person Schedule
You can assign the shift schedule to one or more persons. You can also view and edit the person
schedule details.
Before You Start
Add department and person in Person module. See Person Management for details.
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Steps
Note
The person schedule has the higher priority than department schedule.
1. Click Time & Attendance → Shift Schedule to enter the Shift Schedule Management page.
2. Click Person Schedule to enter Person Schedule page.
3. Select the organization and select the person(s).
4. Select the shift from the drop-down list.
5. Check the checkbox to enable Multiple Shift Schedules.
Note
After checking the Multiple Shift Schedules, you can select the effective timetable(s) from the
added timetables for the persons.
Multiple Shift Schedules
It contains more than one timetables. The person can check in/out in any of the timetables
and the attendance will be effective.
If the multiple shift schedules contains three timetables: 00:00 to 07:00, 08:00 to 15:00 and
16:00 to 23:00. The attendance of the person adopting this multiple shift schedules will be
effective in any of the three timetables. If the person checks in at 07:50, it will apply the
nearest timetable 08:00 to 15:00 to the person's attendance.
6. Set the start date and end date.
7. Set other parameters for the schedule, including Check-in Not Required, Check-out Not
Required, Effective for Holiday, and Effective for Overtime.
8. Click Save.
Set Temporary Schedule
You can add a temporary schedule for the person and the person will be assigned with the shift
schedule temporarily. You can also view and edit the temporary schedule details.
Before You Start
Add department and person in Person module. See Person Management for details.
Steps
Note
The temporary schedule has higher priority than department schedule and person schedule.
1. Click Time & Attendance → Shift Schedule to enter the Shift Schedule Management page.
2. Click Temporary Schedule to enter Temporary Schedule page.
3. Select the organization and select the person(s).
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4. Click one date or click and drag to select multiple dates for the temporary schedule.
5. Select Workday or Non-Workday from drop-down list.
If Non-Workday is selected, you need to set the following parameters.
Calculated as
Select normal or overtime level to mark the attendance status for temporary schedule.
Timetable
Select a timetable from drop-down list.
Multiple Shift Schedule
It contains more than one timetables. The person can check in/out in any of the timetables
and the attendance will be effective.
If the multiple shift schedules contains three timetables: 00:00 to 07:00, 08:00 to 15:00 and
16:00 to 23:00. The attendance of the person adopting this multiple shift schedules will be
effective in any of the three timetables. If the person checks in at 07:50, it will apply the
nearest timetable 08:00 to 15:00 to the person's attendance.
Rule
Set other rule for the schedule, such as Check-in Not Required, andCheck-out Not Required.
6. Click Save.
Check Shift Schedule
You can check the shift schedule in calendar or list mode. You ca also edit or delete the shift
schedule.
Steps
1. Click Time & Attendance → Shift Schedule to enter the Shift Schedule Management page.
2. Select the organization and corresponding person(s).
3. Click or to view the shift schedule in calendar or list mode.
Calendar
In calendar mode, you can view the shift schedule for each day in one month. You can click
the temporary schedule for one day to edit or delete it.
List
In list mode, you can view the shift schedule details about one person or organization, such as
shift name, type, effective period and so on. Check the shift schedule(s), and click Delete to
delete the selected shift schedule(s).
6.9.5 Manually Correct Check-in/out Record
If the attendance status is not correct, you can manually correct the check-in or check out record.
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You can also edit, delete, search, or export the check-in or check-out record.
Before You Start
● You should add organizations and persons in Person module. For details, refer to Person
Management.
● The person's attendance status is incorrect.
Steps
1. Click Time & Attendance → Attendance Handling to enter attendance handling page.
2. Click Correct Check-In/Out to enter adding the check-in/out correction page.
3. Select person from left list for correction.
4. Select the correction date.
5. Set the check-in/out correction parameters.
Select Check-in and set the actual start-work time.Select Check-out and set the actual end-work
time.
Note
You can click to add multiple check in/out items. At most 8 check-in/out items can be
supported.
6. Optional: Enter the remark information as desired.
7. Click Save.
8. Optional: After adding the check-in/out correction, perform one of the following operations.
View
Click or to view the added attendance handling information
in calendar or list mode.
Note
In calendar mode, you need to click Calculate to get the attendance
status of the person in one month.
Edit
● In calendar mode, click the related label on date to edit the details.
● In list mode, double-click the related filed in Date, Handling Type,
Time, or Remark column to edit the information.
Delete
Delete the selected items.
Export
Export the attendance handling details to local PC.
Note
The exported details are saved in CSV format.
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6.9.6 Add Leave and Business Trip
You can add leave and business trip when the employee want to ask for leave or go on a business
trip.
Before You Start
You should add organizations and persons in the Person module. For details, refer to Person
Management.
Steps
1. Click Time & Attendance → Attendance Handling to enter attendance handling page.
2. Click Apply for Leave/Business Trip to enter adding the leave/business trip page.
3. Select person from left list.
4. Set the date(s) for your leave or business trip.
5. Select the major leave type and minor leave type from the drop-down list.
Note
You can set the leave type in Attendance Settings. For details, refer to Configure Leave Type.
6. Set the time for leave.
7. Optional: Enter the remark information as desired.
8. Click Save.
9. Optional: After adding the leave and business trip, perform one of the following operations.
View
Click or to view the added attendance handling information
in calendar or list mode.
Note
In calendar mode, you need to click Calculate to get the attendance
status of the person in one month.
Edit
● In calendar mode, click the related label on date to edit the details.
● In list mode, double-click the filed in Date, Handling Type, Time, or
Remark column to edit the related information.
Delete
Delete the selected items.
Export
Export the attendance handling details to local PC.
Note
The exported details are saved in CSV format.
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6.9.7 Calculate Attendance Data
You need to calculate the attendance data before searching and viewing the overview of the
attendance data, employees' detailed attendance data, employees' abnormal attendance data,
the employees' overtime working data, and card swiping log.
Automatically Calculate Attendance Data
You can set a schedule so that the client can automatically calculate attendance data of the
previous day at the time you configured every day.
Steps
Note
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Settings → General Rule.
3. In the Auto-Calculate Attendance area, set the time that you want the client to calculate the
data.
4. Click Save.
The client will calculate the attendance data of the previous day from the time you have
configured.
Manually Calculate Attendance Data
You can calculate the attendance data manually by setting the data range.
Steps
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Statistics → Calculate Attendance.
3. Set the start time and end time to define the attendance data range.
4. Set other conditions, including department, person name, employee No. and attendance status.
5. Click Calculate.
Note
It can only calculate the attendance data within three months.
6. Perform one of the following operations.
Correct Check-in/out
Click Correct Check-in/out to add check-in/out correction.
Report
Click Report to generate the attendance report.
Export
Click Export to export attendance data to local PC.
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Note
The exported details are saved in CSV format.
6.9.8 Attendance Statistics
You can check the original attendance record, generate and export the attendance report based
on the calculated attendance data.
Get Original Attendance Record
You can search the employee's attendance time, attendance status, check point, etc. in a time
period to get an original record of the employees.
Before You Start
● You should add organizations and persons in Person module and the persons has swiped card.
For details, refer to Person Management.
● Calculate the attendance data.
Note
○ The client will automatically calculate the previous day's attendance data at 1:00 am on the
next day.
○ Keep the client running at 1:00 am or it cannot calculate the previous day's attendance data
automatically. If not calculated automatically, you can calculate the attendance data
manually. For details, refer to Manually Calculate Attendance Data.
Steps
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Statistics → Original Records.
3. Set the attendance start time and end time that you want to search from.
4. Set other search conditions, such as department, person name, and employee No.
5. Optional: Click Get from Device to get the attendance data from the device.
6. Optional: Click Reset to reset all search conditions and edit the search conditions again.
7. Click Search.
The result displays on the page. You can view the employee's required attendance status and
check point.
8. Optional: After searching the result, perform one of the following operations.
Generate Report
Click Report to generate the attendance report.
Export Report
Click Export to export the results to the local PC.
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Generate Instant Report
It supports to generate the a series of attendance reports manually to view the employees'
attendance results.
Before You Start
Calculate the attendance data.
Note
You can calculate the attendance data manually, or set the schedule so that the client can
calculate the data automatically every day. For details, refer to Calculate Attendance Data.
Steps
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Statistics → Report.
3. Select a report type.
4. Select the department or person to view the attendance report.
5. Set the start time and end time during which the attendance data will be displayed in the
report.
6. Click Report to generate the statistics report and open it.
Custom Attendance Report
The client supports multiple report types and you can pre-define the report content and it can
send the report automatically to the email address you configured.
Steps
Note
Set the email parameters before you want to enable auto-sending email functions. For details,
refer to Set Email Parameters in the user manual of the client software.
1. Enter the Time & Attendance module.
2. Click Attendance Statistics → Custom Report.
3. Click Add to pre-define a report.
4. Set the report content.
Report Name
Enter a name for the report.
Report Type
Select one report type and this report will be generated.
Report Time
The time to be selected may vary for different report type.
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Person
Select the added person(s) whose attendance records will be generated for the report.
5. Optional: Set the schedule to send the report to the email address(es) automatically.
1) Check the Auto-Sending Email to enable this function.
2) Set the effective period during which the client will send the report on the selected sending
date(s).
3) Select the date(s) on which the client will send the report.
4) Set the time at which the client will send the report.
Example
If you set the effective period as 2018/3/10 to 2018/4/10, select Friday as the sending date,
and set the sending time as 20:00:00, the client will send the report at 8 p.m. on Fridays
during 2018/3/10 to 2018/4/10.
Note
Make sure the attendance records are calculated before the sending time. You can calculate
the attendance data manually, or set the schedule so that the client can calculate the data
automatically every day. For details, refer to Calculate Attendance Data.
5) Enter the receiver email address(es).
Note
You can click + to add a new email address. Up to 5 email addresses are allowed.
6) Optional: Click Preview to view the email details.
6. Click OK.
7. Optional: After adding the custom report, you can do one or more of the followings:
Edit Report
Select one added report and click Edit to edit its settings.
Delete Report
Select one added report and click Delete to delete it.
Generate Report
Select one added report and click Report to generate the report
instantly and you can view the report details.
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Chapter 7 Remote Configuration (Web)
Configure device parameters remotely.
7.1 Time Management
Manage device's time zone, time synchronization, and DST parameters.
Time Zone and Time Synchronization
On the Device for Management page, select a device and click → System → Time to enter the
Time tab.
You can select a time zone, set NTP parameters, or manually synchronize time.
Time Zone
Select a time zone from the drop-down list.
NTP
The device will synchronize time with NTP automatically. After you enable NTP, you should set
the NTP server address, NTP port, and synchronization interval.
Manual Time Synchronization
After you enable Manual Time Synchronization, you can manually set the device time.
If you check Synchronize with Computer Time, the Set Time will display the current computer's
time. At this time, uncheck Synchronize with Computer Time, and click , you can edit the
device time manually.
Click Save to save the settings.
DST
On the Device for Management page, click Remote Configuration → System → Time → DST to
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enter the DST tab.
Enable DST and you can edit the DST bias time, the DST start time, and end time.
Click Save.
7.2 Set Network Information
7.2.1 Network Parameters Settings
Set device network parameters, including the NIC type, DHCP, and HTTP.
On the Device for Management page, click → Network → Network Parameters to enter the
Network Parameters Settings tab.
NIC Type
Select a NIC type from the drop-down list. You can select either Self-adaptive, 10M, or 100M.
DHCP
If you disable the function, you should manually set the device's IPv4 address, IPv4 subnet mask,
IPv4 default gateway, MTU, and port.
If you enable the function, the system will automatically assign IPv4 address, IPv4 subnet mask,
IPv4 default gateway for the device.
HTTP
Set the HTTP port, DNS1 server address, and DNS2 server address.
7.2.2 Network Center Parameters Settings
You can set the notify surveillance center, center's IP address, the port No., the protocol (EHome),
the EHome account user name,etc. to transmit data via EHome protocol.
On the Device for Management page, click → Network → Network Center Parameters to
enter the Network Center Parameters Settings tab.
Select a center from the drop-down list.
After enabling the function, you can set the center's address type, IP address/domain name, port
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No., EHome user name, etc.
Click Save.
7.3 Change Device Password
You can change the device password.
Before You Start
Make sure the device is activated. For details, see Activation.
Steps
1. On the Device for Management page, click → System → User to enter the User tab.
2. Select a user and click Edit to enter the Edit page.
3. Input the old password, create a new password, and confirm the new password.
Caution
The password strength of the device can be automatically checked. We highly recommend you
change the password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least
three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special
characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your
password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or
weekly can better protect your product.
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
4. Click OK.
Result
The device password is changed. You should enter the new password on the Device for
Management page to reconnect the device.
7.4 Security Mode Settings
Set the security mode for logging in the client software.
On the Device for Management page, click → System → Security to enter the Security Mode
tab.
Select a security mode from the drop-down list, and click Save.
Security Mode
High security level for user information verification when logging in the client software.
Compatible Mode
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The user informaiton verification is compatible with the old client software version when
logging in.
7.5 System Maintenance
You can reboot the device, restore the device to the default settings, and upgrade the device.
Reboot
On the Device for Management page, click → System → System Maintenance to enter the
System Maintenance tab.
Click Reboot and the device starts rebooting.
Restore Default Settings
On the Device for Management page, click Remote Configuration → System → System
Maintenance to enter the System Maintenance tab.
Restore Default
The parameters will be restored the default ones, excluding the IP address.
Restore All
All device parameters will be restored to the default ones. The device should be activated after
restoring.
Upgrade
On the Device for Management page, click Remote Configuration → System → System
Maintenance to enter the System Maintenance tab.
Select a device type from the drop-down list, click Browse and select an upgrade file from the local
computer, and click Upgrade.
Note
● If you select Card reader as the device type, you should also select a card reader No. from the
drop-down list.
● The upgrade will lasts for about 2 min. Do not power off during the upgrading. After upgrading,
the device will reboot automatically.
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7.6 View Device Information
View and set device name, view device type, serial No., version, relay number, and lock number.
Select a device from the Device for Management tab and click → System → Device
Information to enter the Device Information page.
Figure 7-1 View Device Information
You can set the device name, view the device type, serial No., version, relay number, and lock
number. Click Save to save the settings.
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Chapter 8 Mobile Client Configuration
After adding the access control device to the mobile client, you can control door status, set door
open duration, change super password, and view access control logs.
Get Hik-Connect Mobile Client from the following ways:
● Visit https://appstore.hikvision.com to download the application according to your mobile
phone system.
● Visit the official website of our company. Then go to Support → Tool → Hikvision App Store to
download the application according to your mobile phone system.
● Scan the QR code below to download the application.
Figure 8-1 Hik-Connect QR Code
8.1 Control Door Status
The Mobile Client allows you to control the status of the access control devices' related doors by
the super password of the device.
Before You Start
● Add an access control device to the Mobile Client. See for details.
● Link doors to the access control device. See the user manual of the access control device for
details.
Steps
Note
You can change the super password. See Change Super Password for details.
1. On the device list page, tap the door icon on the right of the access control device to enter the
door control page.
Figure 8-2 The Icon Representing Door
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2. Control the door status.
Remain Open
Keep the door open.
Open Door
Open the door for a configurable time period. When the time period expires, the door will
close.
Note
For details about configuring the time period, see Set Door Open Duration.
Remain Closed
Keep the door closed. In this status, the door can only be opened by super card or super
password.
Note
For details about super card, see the user manual of the access control device.
3. Enter the super password.
Note
By default, the super password is the device verification code. You can change the super
password. See Change Super Password for details.
The door status will change.
8.2 Set Door Open Duration
You can set the door open duration for the access control device. When the duration expires, the
door will close automatically.
Before You Start
You should have added an access control device to the Mobile Client.
See for details.
Steps
1. Enter the Settings page of the access control device.
– On the device list page, if the page is in the list mode, swipe the device name to the left and
tap .
– On the device list page, if the page is in thumbnail mode, tap the device name or tap .
– On the Live View page, tap and then tap Settings.
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Note
For details about how to enter the Live View page, see .
2. Tap Door Open Duration to open the Door Open Duration list.
3. Select a duration from the list.
4. Tap to confirm the selection.
If you tap Open Door in the door control page, the door will open for the configured time
duration.
Note
For details about controlling door status, see Control Door Status.
8.3 Change Super Password
The Mobile Client allows you to change the super password of the access control device, which
can be used to open all the access control points (e.g., doors), even when the access control point
is in remaining closed status.
Before You Start
Add an access control device to the Mobile Client. See for details.
Steps
Note
For details about super password of the access control device, see the user manual of the
device.
1. Enter the Settings page of the access control device.
– On the device list page, if the device list is in list mode, swipe the name of the access control
device to the left and tap .
– On the device list page, if the device list is in thumbnail mode, tap the name of the access
control device or tap .
– On the Live View page. tap and then tap Settings.
Note
For details about how to enter the Live View page, see
2. Tap Change Password to enter the Change Password page.
3. Enter the old password and tap Next.
Note
If it is the first time to set the super password, skip this step.
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4. Create a new password and then tap Finish.
Note
The password should contain 6 numbers.
8.4 View Access Control Logs
You can view the access control device's logs including the access control events and alarm
information. You can also filter the logs.
Steps
1. On the device list page, tap the door icon on the right of the access control device to enter the
door control page.
Figure 8-3 The Icon Representing Door
The log list will be displayed on the Log section of the page.
2. Perform the following operations.
Refresh Log List
Swipe the log list downward to refresh it.
View All Logs
Tap View All Logs to enter the Log page and view all access control
device logs.
Filter Logs
On the Log page, tap Filter and then set the filtering condition (time
and event type) to filter.
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A. Tips for Scanning Fingerprint
Recommended Finger
Forefinger, middle finger or the third finger.
Correct Scanning
The figure displayed below is the correct way to scan your finger:
should press your finger on the scanner
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horizontally. The center of your scanned finger should align with the scanner center.
Incorrect Scanning
The figures of scanning fingerprint displayed below are incorrect:
Environment
The scanner should avoid direct sun light, high temperature, humid conditions and rain.
When it is dry, the scanner may not recognize your fingerprint successfully. You can blow your
finger and scan again.
Others
If your fingerprint is shallow, or it is hard to scan your fingerprint, we recommend you to use other
authentication methods.
If you have injuries on the scanned finger, the scanner may not recognize. You can change another
finger and try again.
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B. Attendance Capacity
View the attendance data capacity, including department, normal shift, man-hour shift, etc.
Table B-1 Attendance Capacity
Content
Maximum Configurable Parameters
Department
32
Normal Shift
32
Man-Hour Shift
32
Holiday
32
Holiday Group
64
Schedule by Department
32
Schedule by Individual
32
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C. Attendance Record Deleting Rule
Enable Record Delete
Set the percentage of the attendance record over threshold prompt.
1. When the record reaches the threshold, an alarm of the attendance record over limit value will
be displayed on device screen. The alarm information is: Log will be full, export the report.
Card authentication is available. The interface will be back to the alarm interface after
authenticating
2. When the record is full, an alarm of the attendance record over limit value will be displayed on
the device screen. The alarm information is: Log is full, export the report. Card authentication
is available. And the first 3000 attendance records will be deleted automatically. The interface
will be back to the alarm interface after authentication.
3. Deleting by time and deleting all are available when deleting the attendance records.
Disable Record Delete
Set the percentage of the attendance record over threshold prompt.
1. When the record reaches the threshold, an alarm of the attendance record over limit value will
be displayed on device screen. The alarm information is: Log will be full, export the report.
Card authentication is available. The interface will be back to the alarm interface after
authenticating.
2. When the record is full, an alarm of the attendance record over limit value will be displayed on
the device screen. The alarm information is: Log is full, export the report. Card authentication
is available. And there will be no new attendance records added. The interface will be back to
the alarm interface after authenticating.
3. Deleting by time and deleting all are available when deleting the attendance records.
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D. Attendance Report Table
Enter a short description of your concept here (optional).
This is the start of your concept.
Description of Attendance Report File Name
File Name Rule: Device No. + Report Type.xls
Device No.: A serial of numbers from 0 to 8.
Report Type:
● AbnormalAttendancel: The Attendance Abnormal table
● AbnormalAttendance2: When the row of the Abnormal Attendance table is more than 60000,
the record will be export in two tables. Here AbnormalAttendance2 refers to the second
abnormal attendance table.
● AttendanceSummary: The Attendance Summary table
● AttendanceRecord: The Attendance Record table
● AttendanceSchedule: The attendance schedule table
● NormalShift: The Normal Shift table
● ManHourShift: The Man-Hour Shift table
Attendance Schedule Table
Attendance Schedule
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Empl
oyee
ID
Card
No.
Name
Depa
rtme
nt
2017/01/01
(Sun.)
2017/01/02
(Mon.)
2017/01/03
(Tue.)
2017/01/04
(Wed.)
Shift
No.
Shift
Type
Shift
No.
Shift
Type
Shift
No.
Shift
Type
Shift
No.
Shift
Type
Attendance Schedule Table: All users shift schedule information for a period
will be displayed in this table. You are able to set the shift information and
the holiday (No attendance recorded during the holiday) in shift schedule
configuration.
● Employee ID: The user's ID No.
● Card No.: The user's card No.
● Name: The user's name.
● Department: The department of the user.
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Normal Shift Table
Normal Shift
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Shift
No.
Shift
Name
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Start
Stop
Start
Stop
Start
Stop
Start
Stop
Normal Shift Table: Up to 4 periods can be configured in normal shift
configuration. You are able to take attendance according to the configured
period.
For example: If set Period 1 to 9:00 (Start) and 17:00 (End), it is effective
for the user to take attendance between 9:00 and 17:00.
Combining with the attendance rule, you are able to set multiple attendance
types.
Man-Hour Shift Table
Man-Hour Shift Table
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Shift No.
Shift Name
Work
Duration
(min)
Latest Start-
Work Time
Period 1
Start
End
Man-Hour Shift Table: Set the Man-Hour Shift working duration. If set the Latest
Start-Work Time to 0, all users are attendant. If set the Latest Start-Work Time
to more than 0, the user will be absent by taking attendance after the
configured time.
For example: If set the working duration to 6 hours, the start-work time to
09:00, the end-work time to 17:00 and the break period is from 12:00 to 13:00,
the user actual working hour is 17:00 - 09:00 - (13:00 - 12:00).
Abnormal Attendance Table
Abnormal Attendance Table
Create Time: 2017-04-26 10:12:20
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Employee
ID
Card No.
Name
Departme
nt
SW-EW
Late
Duration
(min)
Early
Leave
Duration
(min)
Total
(min)
Abnormal Attendance Record Table: Calculate the abnormal attendance according to
the attendance records and the shift schedule configuration.
● Employee ID: The user's ID No.
● Card No.: The user's card No.
● Name: The user's name.
● Department: The department of the user.
● Date: The date of the data generated.
● SW-EW: Up to 4 periods can be configured. It records the attendance time of each user every
day.
● Late Duration (min): The start-work attendance time is later than the normal start-work time.
● Early Leave Duration (min): The end-work attendance time is earlier than the normal end-work
time.
● Total: The absence time duration of the day.
Attendance Record Table
Attendance Record Table
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Employ
ee ID
Card
No.
Name
Depart
ment
2017/0
1/01
2017/0
1/02
2017/0
1/03
2017/0
1/04
2017/0
1/05
2017/0
1/06
SW-EW
SW-EW
SW-EW
SW-EW
SW-EW
SW-EW
Attendance Record Table: Input the start work time and the end work time to
export the effective attendance data during the configured duration.
● Employee ID: The user's ID No.
● Card No.: The user’s card No.
● Name: The user's name.
● Department: The department of the user.
Attendance Summary Table
Attendance Summary Table
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Employ
Card
Name
Depart
Late
Late
Duratio
Early
Leave
Absenc
e
Absenc
e Time
Attend
ance/T
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ee ID
No.
ment
Times
n (min)
Duratio
n (min)
Times
Duratio
n (min)
otal
Work
Days
Attendance Summary Table: Enter the start time and the end time to calculate the
user attendance information via the shift information and the holiday
information according to the shift schedule configuration.
● Employee ID: The user's ID No.
● Card No.: The user's card No.
● The user's name.
● Department: The user's department.
● Late Times: The start-work attendance time is later than the normal start-work time. Late
arriving for no more than once every day.
● Late Duration (min): Total time duration for late.
● Early Leave Times: The end-work attendance time is earlier than the normal end-work time.
Early leave for no more than once every day.
● Early Leave Duration (min): Total time duration for early leave.
● Absence Times: Total absence times.
● Absence Time Duration (min): Total absence duration.
● Attendance/Total Work Days: Total attendance days.
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E. Communication Matrix and Device Command
Communication Matrix
Scan the following QR code to get the device communication matrix.
Note that the matrix contains all communication ports of Hikvision access control and video
intercom devices.
Figure E-1 QR Code of Communication Matrix
Device Command
Scan the following QR code to get the device common serial port commands.
Note that the command list contains all commonly used serial ports commands for all Hikvision
access control and video intercom devices.
Figure E-2 Device Command
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