VIS-3020

Fingerprint and Card

Reader

User Manual

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User Manual
About this Manual
This manual is applied for fingerprint and card Reader.
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 in the company website.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Legal Disclaimer
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF
PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL
NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES 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.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT
LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO
ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH
ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE
APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.
Support
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local
dealer.

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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.
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.

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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
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

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This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.

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 Warnings and Cautions:
Warnings: Neglecting any of the warnings may cause serious injury or death.
Cautions: Neglecting any of the cautions may cause injury or equipment
damage.

Warnings Follow these Cautions Follow these

safeguards to prevent precautions to prevent potential
serious injury or death. injury or material damage.

Warnings
 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.
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 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.
 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
 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.
 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.

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 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.

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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................... 3

1.1 Product Overview ..................................................... 3

1.2 Product Appearance ................................................. 3

Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................... 5

2.1 Introduction for DIP Switch ...................................... 5

2.2 Definition of Cable .................................................... 6
2.3 Wiring Cables ........................................................... 6
2.4 Installing Card Reader ............................................... 7

Chapter 3 Sound Prompt and Indicator ................................ 9

Appendix: Tips for Scanning Fingerprint .................................. 11

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Fingerprint and card reader is a kind of high-performance product,
with a 32 bit high-speed processor. It communicates with access
controller via the RS-485 protocol. And a built-in tamper-proof
module helps to protect card reader from malicious damage.

1.2 Product Appearance

1 2
3

Figure 1-1 Front View Figure 1-2 Rear View

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Table 1-1 Components Description

No. Name
1 Fingerprint Scanner
2 Cable Interface of RS-485, Power, LED Control,
etc.
3 DIP Switch

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Introduction for DIP Switch
The DIP switch module is shown below. The No. of DIP switch from
left to right is 1 ~ 4, representing the RS-485 address.

Figure 2-1 DIP Switch Module

Table 1-2 Description of DIP Switch

Icon Description
1 Represent ON in binary mode
0 Represent OFF in binary mode
For example, the binary value of the following status is 1100.

Figure 2-2 DIP Switch Module

Note: The DIP switch of RS-485 address should reach the access
control devices requirements. For different access control devices,

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the DIP switch addresses may be different.

2.2 Definition of Cable

The description of 5 cables is shown below.

Table 1-3 Description of Cables

Color Description
Blue RS-485 -
Yellow RS-485 +
Red PWR (DC +12V)
Black GND (Power Grounding)
Black GND (RS-485 Grounding)

2.3 Wiring Cables

Purpose:
Wire the cables between the controller and the card reader, thus to
establish the communication between them.
Steps for RS-485 communication mode:
1. Set the DIP switch for RS-485 address. For Details, refer to
2.1 Introduction for DIP Switch.
2. Wire the cable between the controller and the card reader
as shown below.

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Figure 2-3 Wiring for RS-485 Communication Mode

2.4 Installing Card Reader

Before you start:
Set the DIP switch. For details, refer to 2.1 Introduction for DIP
Switch.
Steps:

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1. Fix the mounting plate on

the wall with 2 provided
screws.
Note: Do not warp the
mounting plate when
installing.

2. Connect the cables between

controller and card reader. For
details, refer to 2.3 Wiring
Cables.
3. Unscrew the screw at the
bottom of the card reader.
4. Buckle the card reader up to
the plate.

5. Fasten the card reader to the

plate with the set screw.

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Chapter 3 Sound Prompt and Indicator

After the card reader is powered on, LED status indicator will turn
green and blink for 1 time. Then it will turn red and blink for 3
times. At last the buzzer will send out a beep sound indicating the
starting up process is completed.
When using the card reader, it will send out different sounds
prompt and the LED indicator to indicate different statuses. You can
refer to tables below for detailed information.

Table 1-4 Description of Prompt Sound

Sound Prompt Description
Swiping card prompt
For Card + Fingerprint authentication:
One beep
prompt for pressing the fingerprint after
swiping the card.
The operation of pressing keys or swiping
Two rapid beeps
card is valid.
The operation of pressing keys or swiping
Three slow beeps
card is invalid.
Rapidly Prompt for tamper-proof alarm.
continuous beeps Prompt for buzzer alarm.
Slowly continuous
The card reader is unencrypted.
beeps

Table 1-5 Description of LED Indicator

LED Indicator Status Description
Green (blink for 1
time), and red (blink The card reader is power on.
for 3 times)
Green and blinking For Card + Fingerprint authentication:
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LED Indicator Status Description

prompt for pressing the fingerprint after
swiping the card.
The operation of configuring the
fingerprint.
Solid green for 2s The operation of swiping card is valid.
Solid red Card reader is working normally.
Red and blink for 3
The operation of swiping card is invalid.
times
For RS-485 protocol: Registering failed or
Red and blinking
card reader is offline.

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Appendix: 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:

You should press your finger on the scanner horizontally. The

center of your scanned finger should align with the scanner center.

Incorrect Scanning
The figures of scanning fingerprint displayed below are wrong:
Vertic Edge I
al

Side Edge II

Environment
The scanner should avoid direct high light, high temperature,
humid conditions and rain.
When it is dry, the scanner may not recognize your fingerprint

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successfully. You can blow your finger and scan again after drying
the finger.

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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