Chapter 7 • usb, Understanding the need for usb, 7 • usb understanding the need for usb – FingerTec TA200 Plus Manual User Manual
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7 •
USB
Understanding the Need for USB
FlASh dISK
Communication between FingerTec terminals and a PC is very important to upload and
download transaction data for time attendance and door access reports. The terminals
offer a few communication options such as LAN and serial cable connections but some-
times there are scenarios that require USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectivity. USB can
connect terminals with a computer for download and upload of user information and
transaction logs.
tyPeS oF USB
There is various type of USB available in the market. FingerTec terminals can only work
with USB flash disks that support minimum Linux Kernel 2.4.x, working ideally with Ima-
tion, Transcend and Pen Drive (minimum support Linux Kernel 2.4.x) To determine the
type of USB compatible with the FingerTec terminal, please refer to this link at
fingertec.
com/newsletter/HL_74.html
dowNloAdINg dAtA INto USB
A FingerTec terminal is able to download data i.e. transaction logs, user information, and
short messaging system into the USB Pen Drive.
To download the data:
Press Menu > Pen-
Drive icon > Download Data. After the download process is complete, eject the USB flask
disk from the terminal and connect it to your PC that has been installed with the TCMS v2
software. Upload the data from the USB into TCMS V2 for further processing.
UPloAdINg dAtA From USB
A FingerTec terminal is able to upload data i.e. user information, short messaging sys-
tem, picture screensaver and themes into the USB Pen Drive.
To download the data:
Press
Menu > USB icon > Upload Data. After the upload process is complete, eject the USB flask
disk from the terminal.
UPloAdINg PICtUreS to the termINAl
The FingerTec terminals are able to display advertisements or pictures on the screen dur-
ing an idle period. The size of the displayed picture must be 20 x 240 resolution.