FINGeRTEC m-Kadex Simple Card Reader User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- FINGeRTEC
Table of Contents
Simple Card Reader for Door Access &
Time Attendance System
User Guide
GETTING STARTED
Viewing the User Guide on the Internet
The User Guide is available in the package when you purchase FingerTec
m-Kardex. The user guide is also published online at
https://product.fingertec.com/userguide.php
Choose the language you prefer to view the User Guide.
Included Accessories
Activating m-Kardex
Connect all the cables correctly at their specific points and turn on the
power supply. M-Kadex terminal does not have its on/off button.
Registering m-Kardex
Make sure that you register your m-Kadex’s warranty with us at
www.fingertec.com/ver2/english/e_main.html#
BASICS
Introduction to m-Kardex
m-Kadex is a simpler version of Kardex. The terminal is designed without any
keypads or LCDs. m-Kadex functions similarly to Kadex but the management of
the terminals have to be done from the software. The m-Kadex can enroll new
cards and delete cards at the terminal only if the administrator card is
available. The absence of an administrator card would not allow any operations
to be carried out at the terminal.
m-Kadex Overview
| item | What is it For |
|---|---|
| LED | Indicating the status of the terminal and the result of verification |
Green – Terminal is in standby mode, terminal has verified card
successfully
Red – Terminal has failed to verify the card
Card Induction Area| Area to read the card
USB Port| Connecting USB extension for data download into a USB flash disk
(pen drive)
Reset button| Restarting the terminal
Security Features
Security features help protect the information from m-Kadex from being
accessed by an unauthorized individual(s).
Administrator Card
Registration of an administrator card to the system is important to control
access to m-Kardex. After registration of the administration, the card is
done, nobody can do enrollment, deletion, or reset on m-Kadex without the
administration card.
TAMPER SWITCH
m-Kadex comes with a tamper switch located at the rear of the terminal. During
installation, the tamper switch is compressed against a wall. Any attempt to
dismantle m-Kadex will trigger an alarm Restarting and
Resetting m-Kardex
If something isn’t working right, try to restart or reset m-Kardex. restarting
m-Kadex Use a thin probe to push the reset button hidden at the bottom of the
terminal. The terminal will restart by itself and all the memory is retained
during this operation.
Resetting to deFaUlt FaCtory settings By adMinistrator Card
Green LED blinks > Wave Administrator card 5 times at the induction area > The
terminal beeps times > Red LED blinks > Wave Administrator card 1 time at the
induction area to confirm > Green LED blinks > The terminal beeps continuously
for 7 seconds > Green LED blinks
Remarks: All contents of the terminal will be deleted including the
contents in the administrator card. The IP address of the terminal returns to
default 192.168.1.201 after this process. The Terminal ID returns to 1 after
this process.
Resetting to deFaUlt FaCtory settings WithoUt adMinistrator Card
Green LED blinks > Detach terminal from a wall > Release security button >
Wait for 35 seconds > Push and release the security button 3 times > Terminal
would emit a long beep and it will start the terminal
Remarks : All contents of the terminal will be deleted including the
contents in the administrator card. The IP address of the terminal returns to
default 192.168.1.201 after this process. The Terminal ID returns to 1 after
this process.
CONNECTION – SYNCING M-KARDEX
Installation Guide
NOTE The installation guide is for installer reference only
Communication Diagrams
At the rear of every terminal, there are connections available for power,
communication, and door access. Refer to the following diagrams for the
terminals you require.
For NC (normally close) door
lock system
For NO (normally open)door lock system
Descriptions of Available
Connections
USB port
Linking with USB flash disk for remote data transfer.
TCP/IP port
Connect with CAT 5 cable for LAN connection, one end to this port and another
end to the computer’s TCP/IP Port.
TCP/IP for Single Connection: Linking the terminal to a single computer using
TCP/IP requires Ethernet 10/100Base-T Crossover Cable. The cable can be used
to cascade hubs or to connect Ethernet stations back-to-back without a hub. It
works with both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
| Joint 1 pin | Joint 2 pin |
|---|
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-| RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
TCP/IP for Network Connection:
Linking the terminals to multiple computers using TCP/IP requires Ethernet
10/100Base-T Straight Thru Cable or “whips”. The cable works with both
10Base-T and 100Base-TX, connecting a network interface card to a hub or
network outlet.
NOTE
Please refer to Adaptec AC Installer Manual if you are using Adaptec AC.
| ConneCtor pin | Cable Color | Connector |
|---|
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-| | TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
Power supply port
Insert the Power Adapter point to this port for power. rs232/rs485/Wiegand
ConneCtion port
RS232: Connection to a computer using RS232 cable.
RS485 Single Connection: Connection to a single computer using RS485
wire.
RS485 Network Connection: Connection to multiple computers using Daisy
Chain connection.
Wiegand Output: Connecting with third-party connector or terminal(s).
Access Control port
Linking the terminal to the door lock system.
Bell port
Linking the terminal to the doorbell.
NOTE
Link all cables to the correct connection point(s) before attempting to
connect the terminals to the software.
Ingress Online Activation
An ingress is a genuine software by FingerTec. Every FingerTec access control
model comes bundled with a unique license key. To start using the terminal
with Ingress, you
must connect the terminal to Ingress and perform online activation. Ingress
reads the serial number of your terminal and sends it for verification at the
FingerTec server via
Internet.
In case you do not have an Internet connection, you would need to do offline
activation. Please send the serial number and models of your terminals to
your local resellers or
support@fingertec.com to request a product key
and activation key.
Installation and Setup of Ingress
Install Ingress in a PC that fulfills Ingress’ minimum requirements. Refer to
http://www.fingertec.com/customer/download/postsales/SUM-Ingress-E.pdf for
the Ingress
user guide online. Setup Wizard will require you to do online activation
before a connection establishes between Ingress and terminals.
Connecting Terminal to Ingress
the First Time Connection
When connecting the Terminal to the Ingress for the first time, you must use
TCP/IP to form the connection. The Ingress allows you to configure the
communication settings and the door lock settings. An IP address is important,
as it is a unique address of the terminal in the LAN network. Without an IP
address, locating the specific terminal is not possible.
Identify the number of your terminal to differentiate between one another. The
default IP address of the Terminal is 192.168.1.201, with the default terminal
ID number being 1. The terminal ID can only be changed after you connect it to
the Ingress. Remember, each Device ID must be paired with different IP
addresses, to indicate that it is a different terminal. Refer to page 23 to
learn to insert IP/Subnet mask / Gateway / Device ID.
At the Devices Tab, the user can either choose to add a device via Add Device (to individually add) or Scan Device to add multiple terminals at one go. For a single terminal, after filling in the relevant information, click Add and Continue to proceed by adding another terminal or Add to add only one terminal.
To add multiple devices at one go, click Scan Device and Scan. IP Address range can be set to search for devices. The bigger the range of IP addresses, the longer time needed to scan for devices. Devices found will be displayed on the screen. Select the preferred devices and click Add Selected Device to add them and a window containing the settings of the terminals will pop up. Click Add to proceed.
Once the device has been added, a pop-up window will appear indicating that the device has been successfully added. Click Ok to proceed.
How to Change IP address
Terminal does not have a keypad thus to change the IP address users can do it
via Ingress software. Steps to change IP address via Ingress are as below. Go
to the Doors tab and click on Add Door.
Once the door is added, click on Add Device at the Doors tab. Check/Tick the terminal(s) to be added to the specific door. Click OK. Double-click on the device. At the Network tab, click Edit. Change the desired IP address at the IP Address / URL column. When done, click Save to confirm the changes made.
Once done, a popup window will appear indicating the update is successful.
Click OK to proceed. The Ingress software has to be synced with all relevant
devices in order for the changes to take effect. A small window will appear at
the bottom left corner of the screen once any changes are made.
Click on the underlined blue sentence to sync the terminals. Any changes made
will appear in the Synchronize Device Settings window. Check/Tick the changes
needed to be synced to the terminals. Click Start Synchronize once the
selections are made. Another popup window will appear, displaying the changes
made at the particular doors affected. Click Start Synchronize once everything
is confirmed.
Once synchronization is complete, click Close to proceed. Go to the Other tab and click on Reboot Device. A window will pop up, seeking confirmation on whether to restart the device. Click Yes and the IP address for the terminal has been successfully changed.
Using USB Flask Disk
USB flash disk is useful in cases where the terminal is installed far from a
PC or there is a connection problem. To determine the type of USB compatible
with the terminal, please refer to this link at
fingertec.com/newsletter/HL_74.html.
To Download Attendance Logs Only
Plug the USB flash disk to m-Kadex and the terminal save all transaction logs
into the USB flash disk automatically.
To Download User Data and Attendance Logs into USB Flash Disk
Plug in compatible USB flash disk into m-Kadex’s USB port > Wave an
administrator card 9 times at the induction area > LED will lit up in green
ito indicating that the download process is running > The LED will blink in
green once to signal that the > Process is completed > Unplug the USB flash
disk from the m-Kadex once the process is done.
To Upload User Data from USB Flash Disk to m-Kardex
Make sure that the user data already has been loaded into the USB flash disk
before doing this operation.
Plug in a USB flash disk into m-Kadex’s USB port > Wave the administrator card
11 times at the induction area,> LED will be lit up in green to indicate that
the upload process is running > The LED will blink in green once > the process
is completed > Unplug the USB flash disk from the m-kids after the upload
process is done.
MANAGING USER
Enrolling Administrator Card Administrator card is the first card to be
enrolled into the terminal. The administrator card cannot be used to report
attendance or gain access. The system administrators must maintain 2 cards, an
administrator card to operate the terminal, and a normal card for attendance
and access.
The administrator card is the key card to operate the terminal. To start or
end an operation such as enrolment of new card enrollment, deletion of a card,
and restoration of terminal back to default factory settings, an administrator
card is required.
Registration of Administrator Card
Power up terminal > Green LED blinks continuously > Wave the card at the
induction area > Terminal beeps once > Green LED blinks > Terminal is ready
Remark: If the Green LED blinks continuously when you turn on the power,
it means that the terminal has already been enrolled with an Administrator
card
Enrolling User Cards
Green LED blinks > Wave Administrator card twice at the induction area > Green
LED blinks > Wave the new user card at the induction area > Terminal beeps
once and the
Green LED blinks > Repeat the steps to enroll the next new user card > Wave
the administrator card to the induction area to end the process > Green LED
blinks
Remark: If the terminal beeps twice and the red LED blinks after reading
your card, the card has already been registered to the terminal. You can’t re-
enroll with this card. Please use another card.
Verifying Card for Attendance or Access
Green LED blinks > Wave your card at the induction area > Terminal beeps once
Green LED blinks > If the card is verified successfully, the LED blinks in green
Remark: If the terminal beeps twice and the LED blinks in red after having read your card, your card has not been registered into the terminal. Register your card first before trying to verify it at the terminal.
Deleting User Card
LED blinks in green > Wave Administrator card 3 times at the induction area > LED blinks in red > Wave the user card at the induction area > Terminal beeps once > LED blinks green once > LED blinks in red > Repeat to wave next user card to delete > Wave the administrator card to induction area to end process LED blinks in green Remark: If the terminal beeps twice and LED blinks in red after reading your card, your card is not registered yet to the terminal. You can use this card to register with the terminal.
Deleting attendance logs in m-Kardex
In standby mode, the m-Kadex’s LED blinks in green > Wave the administrator card 7 times at the induction area > The LED will lit up in green to indicate that the deletion
the process is running > The LED will blink in green once > the process is completed Resetting to Default Factory Settings using
Administrator Card
Green LED blinks > Wave Administrator card 5 times at the induction area > The terminal beeps 3 times > Red LED blinks > Wave the Administrator card once at the induction area to confirm > Green LED blinks > Terminal beeps continuously for 7 seconds> Green LED blinks
Remark: All contents in the terminal will be deleted including the content in the administrator card. The IP address of the terminal returns to default 192.168.1.201 after this process. The Terminal ID returns to 1 after this process.
Resetting to Default Factory Settings Without Administrator Card
Green LED blinks > Detach the terminal from its location on a wall > Release the security button > Wait for 30 sec > Push and release the security button 3 times > Terminal produces a long beep > restart the terminal
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