Networking and communications – Acroprint HandPunch 4000 User Manual
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Networking and Communications
HandReader networking and communications can be configured in one of five
ways:
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as a stand-alone HandReader
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as a master or remote HandReader in a HandReader network
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as a remote HandReader in a HandReader network connected to a host
PC
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as a remote network connected via optional Modem to host PC
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as a remote network connected via optional Ethernet to host PC
When installed as a stand-alone access control system there is no
communication wiring to other HandReaders or to a host computer. Power
input and control output wiring are all that are required. An RS-232 serial
printer output is available for event logging (refer to the Printer section on 29).
Schlage Biometrics highly recommends using Backhand™ software to backup
template information stored in the HandReader.
Multiple HandReaders can be linked together in a HandReader network.
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Up to 32 HandReaders can be linked together on a 2-wire RS-485 or
4-wire RS-422 network (see Figure 3-1).
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Two twisted-pair, shielded, AWG 22 (or larger) wire should be used
(Schlage Biometrics recommends Belden 82732 or its equivalent).
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The wiring must be a “daisy-chain” network from HandReader to
HandReader and must not exceed 4,000 feet (1220 meters) in total length.
The master/remote network requires user enrollment at the “master”
HandReader. The master HandReader distributes hand template data with ID
numbrs and time restrictions (if any) to the other HandReaders in the network.
Users removed at the master HandReader are automatically removed from
the remote readers. A printer connected to the master HandReader will report
transactions from all Handreaders on the network.
Multiple HandReaders can be linked to a presonal computer (PC) for an
integrated access control network. Real time monitoring of door status and
a variety of alarm types can be done with Schlage Biometrics’ HandNet for
Windows™ (Schlage Biometrics model number HN-300) software. To run
HandNet for Windows™, the computer must be PC compatible, using a
Pentium™-166 or faster microprocessor and it must have a CD-ROM.
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The HandNet software can monitor over 1,000 HandReaders
simultaneously.
Stand-alone
HandReader
Master or
Remote
HandReader
in a
HandReader
Network
Remote
HandReader
in a
HandReader
Network
Connected to
a Host PC