Architect & Engineer Specification V-Prox Fingerprint Reader

May 2, 2006

Bioscrypt Inc.
1. Introduction The intent of this document is to describe the specifications, operation, and physical attributes of the V-Prox fingerprint reader, Model Number V-PROX, A, manufactured by Bioscrypt, Inc. The device specifications, installation details, and connections are provided in detail for system architects and engineers designing access control and other systems utilizing the V-Prox reader. 2. Description The V-Prox reader shall provide a 1:1 fingerprint verification utilizing an embedded HID OEM proximity reader that negates the need for external Wiegand input. The V-Prox shall prevent unauthorized access via loaned, lost or stolen proximity cards by requiring that the fingerprint of the person seeking entry match the identity of the cardholder. 3. Mechanical Specifications 3.1. Dimensions The V-Prox reader shall measure 5.32 x 2.75 x 2.52 (135 x 70 x 64 mm) and shall arrive disassembled. The V-Prox shall be comprised of: A. A wall plate that mounts directly to the wall or a single-gang box mounted in the wall. B. The body that mounts to the wall plate. A 1:1 scale diagram of this wall plate with dimensions is provided in Figure 1: V-Prox Wall Mounting Plate. 3.2. Material The V-Prox reader shall be made of Polylac PA-765A, a high flow grade, flame retardant material to a UL94 V-0 standard. This material shall be used for the case body and the wall mounting plate and shall be an ABS plastic. The finger mask that surrounds the fingerprint sensor itself shall be a carbon fiber conductive plastic.
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3.3. Fingerprint Sensor The V-Prox reader shall incorporate the Authentec, Inc. sensor model AF-S2. The AF-S2 sensor shall be manufactured of silicon and shall be capacitivebased. The sensor surface area shall measure 24 x 24 x 3.5 mm. The sensor shall additionally incorporate Authentecs TruePrint technology, which utilizes a patented radio frequency (RF) imaging technique that allows the sensor to generate an image of the shape of the live layer of skin that is buried beneath the surface of the finger. For more information on this imaging technology, please visit http://www.authentec.com. 3.4. Color The V-Prox case shall have a charcoal gray body (ABS Grey Pantone 426C). Furthermore, the color used in the bioscrypt text shall be Pantone 423C. 3.5. Weight The V-Prox shall weigh 6.6 ounces (packaged weight for shipping shall be 1 pound). 3.6. Mounting The wall mounting plate shall be designed to mount to a single gang electrical box using 2 #6-32 screws in the centerline holes, or to mount directly into a door mullion, wall anchor, wood or sheet metal using #4 flat head screws (thread diameter of <0.125 inch and a head diameter of <0.250 inch) in the 4 outer holes. The access hole in the wall for wiring should be less than 1.5 wide so that the wall plate will cover it. It should also be less than 1.5 tall if mounting onto dry wall so that there is enough material to hold the anchor. The recommended size is 1 x 1.125 to match the opening in the wall mounting plate. The V-Prox body case shall have two tabs that slide into slots on the wall plate. The body shall be secured to the wall plate by a single #4-40 inch screw. 3.7. Mounting Position

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The V-Prox should be mounted on the wall or structure to be in compliance with all Americans Disabilities Act (ADA), local and federal laws as they apply to the installation. The reader should also be mounted at a height that is comfortable to use. In general, the reader is mounted such that the height of the sensor (top of the device) is between 48 and 54 inches from the ground. Should the reader be installed below this mounting height (i.e., on a turnstile), installation of a wedge piece shall be required between the mounting surface and the V-Prox wall mounting plate. Please contact Bioscrypt Technical Support for further information. Furthermore, the reader shall require free space above the reader such that the user has room to place their finger on the sensor. Roughly, 2-3 inches (or more) of free space is recommended depending on if there is any obstruction interfering with the view of the V-Prox. The reader should also be provided with free space (roughly 3-4 inches recommended) below the device for convenient access to the bottom RJ11 RS-232 port (see Section 7.3: RS-232 RJ11 Port for further details).

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2 (70 mm) 1 1/8 (28 mm)
5/32 (4 mm) 5 5/16 (135 mm)

1 (25 mm) 3 (82 mm)

1 1/8 (28 mm)

11/16 (17 mm)

2 5/8 (67 mm)

Bottom

Figure 1: V-Prox Wall Mounting Plate
4. Certifications and Approvals The V-Prox has been tested for compliance with all applicable international standards and shall have the following approvals: FCC, UL294, CSA, cUL, CE under

1 (32 mm)

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R&TTE. These approvals shall be printed on the labeling located on the rear panel of the reader. 4.1. Frequency The V-Prox shall include an embedded HID contact-less proximity reader. This device shall have the following characteristics: Transmit Frequency: Excite Frequency: 125 KHz 125 KHz
Warning to Users Within the European Community, use of the 125 kHz band is not harmonized. Therefore this product shall require notification to the National Regulatory Body and shall require product registration for a particular country (except Greece). If you intend to move this device within the EU, please contact your distributor first in order to check if this device is approved for use in that particular country. 4.2. FCC Information to Users The V-Prox shall comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. 4.3. UL and cUL Information to Users The V-Prox shall comply with the Standard for Access Control System Units for UL294 and with CSA C22.2 No. 205 for the cUL Mark. 4.4. CE Information to Users The V-Prox shall have the CE mark, for compliance with CISPR22, EN 55022 and EN 50082-1 requirements. For European Union (EU) countries, the V-Prox shall be compliant with CE under the R&TTE Directive, related to the radio

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transceivers that are part of its design. The V-Prox shall be compliant with this directive if, and only if, the user installs the Bioscrypt specified R&TTE Installation Kit (Bioscrypt part number 832-00103-00). This filter kit shall be included with any V-Prox product if it was shipped to a country within the EU. The R&TTE Installation Kit shall consist of two filters: a line filter used to minimize conducted emissions from power supply lead lengths greater than 3 meters and a DB15 Pass-Thru filter used to minimize radiated emissions. Line Filter: Manufacturer: JMK Filters Amhearst, New Hampshire USA, 03031 http://www.JMKFilters.com FF-1586-1 Spectrum Control Fairview, Pennsylvania USA, 16415 http://www.SpectrumControl.com 56-605-019

Part Number: Pass-Thru Filter: Manufacturer:

Part Number:

NOTE: The installation of these filters is mandatory for the registered CE mark, and associated R&TTE directive compliance to be valid within the European Union. Failure to do so will render the CE mark and consequent right to operate the equipment null and void. Refer to the Veri-Series Installation Manual: Appendix C for information on proper installation of these filters. 4.5. European Certification Documentation The V-Prox reader shall contain radio transmitters. Hereby, Bioscrypt declares that the V-Prox shall be in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Restrictions of Use Bioscrypt has notified and gained approval to sell the V-Prox in the following EU countries. There shall be no restrictions of use for the V-Prox reader within these countries: Belgium France Germany
Ireland Italy Netherlands
Portugal Spain Switzerland

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United Kingdom Declarations of Conformity are listed on the following pages for: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Safety Directive 73/23/EEC

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR THE R&TTE DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Prox, A V-Prox, A, H -6.9 dBuA/m 10 meters 125 kHz 5K7N0N 18.8% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 300 330-1 V1.3.1 (2001-06) & EN 300 330-2 V1.1.1 (2001-06); Radio Equipment and Systems; Short Range Devices (SRD); Technical Characteristics and Test Methods for Radio Equipment in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and Inductive Loop Systems in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 30 MHz, Parts 1 and 2. UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

Contact Person:

Equipment Type: Product Name: Model No.: RF Output Power: Transmitter Operating Frequency Range: Emission Designation: Duty Cycle: Year of manufacture: Country Of Manufacture:
The above product has been tested by UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc., and found to comply with:

Test Laboratories:

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment as tested is representative within manufacturing tolerance to units

Manufacturer

Legal Representative in Europe
Shiraz Kapadia Director of Manufacturing Mississauga, ON, Canada September 9, 2003
Neil McDonald Director of Sales, EMEA High Wycombe, England November 25, 2002

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR THE EMC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC
Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Prox, A V-Prox, A, H -6.9 dBuA/m 10 meters 125 kHz 5K7N0N 18.8% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-04) & EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic Compatibility and Spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment and Services, Parts 1 and 3.
UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR THE LOW VOLTAGE SAFETY DIRECTIVE 73/23/EEC
Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Prox, A V-Prox, A, H -6.9 dBuA/m 10 meters 125 kHz 5K7N0N 18.8% 2003 Canada EN 60215:1996 +A1:1996 - Safety Requirements for Radio Transmitting Equipment
The above product has been tested by UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc., and found to comply with: Test Laboratories:

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5. Environmental Specifications The V-Prox shall be manufactured for indoor use, and if placed outdoors must be installed within a complete Bioscrypt certified enclosure to protect the reader against direct contact with the elements, including rain, sun, snow, or excessive moisture. Failure to place V-Prox readers installed outdoors within such an enclosure will void the warranty. 5.1. Bioscrypt Enclosure The Bioscrypt certified enclosure shall be required for outdoor installations and shall optionally include a heater that shall trigger on when temperatures reach below 24 C (75 F). For further information on the Bioscrypt certified enclosure, including power requirements and schematics, please contact Bioscrypt Technical Support. 5.2. Temperature The electronics and mechanical parts that make up the V-Prox reader shall be rated to operate in a temperature range of 0 C to 60 C (32 F to 140 F). However, the extremes of this temperature range will not be a comfortable operating range for users of the system. The temperature range for the environment in which the reader will be installed should be limited to 10 C to 50 C (50 F to 120 F). Additionally, the reader should not be placed in direct sunlight or in uncontrolled environments (indoors or out). 5.3. Humidity The V-Prox reader shall be rated to operate within a humidity range of 0% to 95% non-condensing. 5.4. Vibration The environment in which the V-Prox shall be installed should not subject the reader to vibration. 6. Electrical Specifications 6.1. Pigtail Connections The V-Prox reader shall include a 15-pin DB15M connector for external connections to power and other devices. A 15-conductor color-coded pigtail

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cable shall be provided with each V-Prox reader to facilitate connecting the reader to other wiring. The remainder of this document assumes you are using the pigtail cable provided to make connections. Appendix A: Pigtail Cable Connections lists the connections available through the pigtail. Also, see Section 7: Communications and Section 8: Connections to External Equipment. For additional instructions on installing the V-Prox reader, please refer to the Veri-Series Installation Manual which shall be provided within the software CD received with the reader. 6.2. Power Requirements The V-Prox reader shall operate on DC power between 9 and 24 volts, however, operation at 12 VDC is recommended. The V-Prox shall consume approximately a maximum of 5 watts of power: At 12 VDC the device shall have an inrush current of 1 amp for 10mS and shall require continuous current up to 400 mA during operation. The V-Prox reader shall require an isolated power supply (not provided with reader). This power supply may be optionally purchased from Bioscrypt. The power supply should be: Isolated from other equipment including card reader power, lock power, Access Control System power and other interference-causing or non-Bioscrypt electro-mechanical devices (i.e., power supply should be dedicated to the V-Prox reader(s)). Regulated and filtered. Protected by means of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or battery backup. A UL-Listed Class II power supply at 12 VDC, 500 mA continuous. Additionally, the power supply should NOT be: Connected to any device that may put transients on the power supply line or cause the power supply to behave improperly. If transients are an issue in the installation, a transient voltage suppression device is also recommended. If power is to be distributed to various V-Prox readers over some distance, then it is important to take into consideration the resistance of the cable used for power distribution. Since the reader shall require significant power levels, the cable should be of appropriate gauge (18AWG or better is

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recommended). Pin 11 should be connected to Power GND and Pin 13 should be connected to +12 VDC power input. 6.3. Grounding The V-Prox reader shall have various grounding requirements: Power GND (Pin 11): the return for the input power supply. Pin 11 shall be connected to the negative on the power supply. Refer to Section 6.2: Power Requirements for further details. Wiegand GND (Pin 6): the reference ground for the Wiegand Data 0 and Data 1 interface. Pin 6 shall be connected to the GND on reader port of the Access Control System. Refer to Section 8.4: Access Control System for further details. Signal GND (Pin 12): the reference for serial communications. Pin 12 shall be connected to the GND on the serial port or RS-485/RS-232 converter (dependent on communications protocol selected). Refer to Section 7: Communications for further details. Safety GND (Pin 15): protects the V-Prox (sensor and internal electronics) from electro-static discharge (ESD) by providing a safe discharge path to an earth ground. Refer to Section 8.2: Earth Ground and Section 9.4: Fingerprint Placement: Lock, Drop & Hold for further details. 7. Communications The V-Prox shall include support for RS-232 and RS-485 serial communications. This is primarily intended for use with a PC running the VeriAdmin software, which allows for template management (enrollments, deletions, editions, distribution) and reader configuration. If RS-232 and RS-485 communications are desired for use with an application other than the VeriAdmin software, the BIO-SDK (Bioscrypt Software Development Kit) shall be required to integrate V-Prox support into a custom application. Refer to Section 11: VeriAdmin Management Software for further details on the software features. The V-Prox shall provide three serial communications ports: RS-485 accessible through the pigtail (DB15) RS-232 accessible through the pigtail (DB15) RS-232 accessible through the bottom RJ11 port

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Only two of the three ports may be activated at a time. By default, the V-Prox shall be configured for Port Mode 1 (Host RS-485 DB15 / Aux RS-232 RJ11), which activates the RS-485 port accessible from the pigtail and the RS-232 port accessible from the bottom RJ11 port. 7.1. RS-485 DB15 Port The V-Prox reader shall support RS-485 serial communications protocol accessible from the DB15 port. This shall be the default configuration for the reader. For RS-485 protocol support, an external converter must be utilized. Bioscrypt has tested and qualified the B&B Electronics 485TBLED RS-485/RS-232 converter for use with the V-Prox reader (must be purchased separately). The B&B Electronics converter connects directly to both the Host PC and to the VProx reader. This converter shall support sense data, also referred to as send data. This is necessary since the V-Prox reader shall utilize a half-duplex (2-wire) RS-485 signal with no RTS/CTS control on the RS-232 line. The RS-485 communications protocol should be chosen if a network of more than one V-Prox reader is being installed or if a single reader is being installed more than 150 feet from the PC or other host. The maximum cable distance for a RS-485 network is 4,000 feet (1200 meters), over which no more than 31 V-Prox readers can be added. To extend these limitations, contact Bioscrypt Technical Support. No end-of-line termination is required at a baud rate of 9600. For RS-485 communications, the V-Prox readers must be connected as follows: Use Category 5 rated cable (shielded is recommended). This cable should be dedicated to the RS-485 network connection between the B&B Electronics 485TBLED converter and the V-Prox readers and should not be used for any other purpose. Use Pin 7 [RS-485 (-)], Pin 8 [RS-485 (+)] and Pin 12 [Signal GND]. The B&B Electronics 485TBLED converter shall require 12VDC/100mA power from an external supply. Connect the B&B Electronics 485TBLED converter to the PCs DB9 COM Port using a DB25-to-DB9 cable. Connect the V-Prox readers in a daisy-chain configuration (i.e. Converter Reader 1 Reader 2 Reader 3, etc.). Do NOT use a star or other multi-drop configurations. For a wiring diagram and more specific instructions please refer to the Configuration for Veri-Series Fingerprint Readers and RS-485/RS-232 Converter application note.

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7.2. RS-232 DB15 Port The V-Prox reader shall support RS-232 serial communications protocol accessible through the DB15 port. The V-Prox shall require configuration by means of an active port (RS-485 DB15 or RS-232 RJ11) to activate the RS-232 DB15 port by selecting a Port Mode of 0 (Host RS-232 DB15 / Aux RS-232 RJ11) or 2 (Host RS-232 DB15 / Aux RS-485 DB15). Note that if Port Mode 2 is selected, the bottom RJ11 RS-232 port shall be de-activated. The RS-232 protocol does not run on a differential pair of wires like the RS-485 protocol, and shall therefore be less immune to EMI and other noise sources. The tradeoff for RS232 shall be speed versus distance. RS-232 communications distances are dependent on the baud rate (bps). For example, at 9600 baud, a distance of 150 feet is possible using shielded cable, but at 57600 baud, a maximum of 20 feet is recommended. RS-232 communications protocol should be chosen only if a single reader is being installed less than 150 feet from the PC or Host device. For RS-232 DB15 communications, the V-Prox readers must be connected as follows: Use Category 5 rated cable (shielded is recommended). This cable should be dedicated to the RS-232 connection between the V-Prox reader and the PC or host device. Use a female DB9 connector. Connect Pin 9 (RS-232 Tx) to the DB9 Pin 2. Connect Pin 10 (RS-232 Rx) to the DB9 Pin 3. Connect Pin 12 (Signal GND) to the DB9 Pin 5. 7.3. RS-232 RJ11 Port The V-Prox reader shall provide a RS-232 RJ11 port on the bottom of the device for convenient access. This shall be the default configuration for the reader. This RJ11 port shall be implemented as a 6p6c (6-position, 6conductor) jack. This port shall be physically protected by means of a pin-inhex security screw. Additional security shall be provided through a password protection feature, which may be activated through the VeriAdmin software. Additionally, an RJ11-to-DB9 programming cable shall be provided with each V-Prox reader. This cable is a 6-foot, 6p6c straight-thru cable with an RJ11-toDB9 adaptor. This cable should be used to configure the reader and may optionally be used for template management and other functions desired via a local connection.

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The RS-232 protocol will not run on a differential pair of wires like the RS-485 protocol, and shall therefore be less immune to EMI and other noise sources. The tradeoff for RS-232 shall be speed versus distance. RS-232 communications distances are dependent on the baud rate (bps). For example, at 9600 baud, a distance of 150 feet is possible using shielded cable, but at 57600 baud, a maximum of 20 feet is recommended. By default, this port will be configured for 57600 baud. To create your own RJ11-to-DB9 cable the following is required: Use Category 5 rated cable (shielded is recommended). This cable should be dedicated to the RS-232 connection between the V-Prox reader and the PC or host device. Use a female DB9 connector. Use a 6p6c RJ11 jack. Orient the jack so that the 6 gold pins are facing upward and the jack (or clip) is facing the user. Pin 1 would be on the far left and Pin 6 would be on the far right. Connect the RJ11 Pin 1 (RS-232 Tx) to the DB9 Pin 2. Connect the RJ11 Pin 2 (RS-232 Rx) to the DB9 Pin 3. Connect the RJ11 Pin 5 (Signal GND) to the DB9 Pin 5. 8. Connections to External Equipment 8.1. Power The V-Prox reader shall require an isolated power supply (not provided with reader). This power supply may be optionally purchased from Bioscrypt. Two conductors shall be required for this connection (Pins 11 & 13). Since the reader requires significant power levels (see Section 6.2: Power Requirements), the cable should be of appropriate gauge (18 AWG or better is recommended). 8.2. Earth Ground The V-Prox reader shall require a homerun connection to Earth Ground using Pin 15. This connection shall help to protect the V-Prox (sensor and internal electronics) from electro-static discharge (ESD) by providing a safe discharge path to an earth ground. Pin 15 must be connected to a proper earth ground such as a cold-water copper pipe or building ground. The connection chosen for Earth Ground should measure less than 4 ohms resistance when

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measured against a known local Earth Ground. DO NOT CONNECT PIN 15 TO POWER GROUND. At a minimum, this connection should be made with a lowresistance, single-conductor cable (AWG is recommended). Internally, Pin 15 is connected to the finger mask (conductive plastic surrounding the fingerprint sensor) and should be used in conjunction with the Ridge-Lock. Refer to Section 9.4: Fingerprint Placement: Lock, Drop & Hold for further details. If no such connection is provided, Bioscrypt will consider that the reader was not properly installed and may consider the warranty void. 8.3. External Wiegand Reader The Bioscrypt 15-conductor pigtail shall include connections for Wiegand input (Pins 2, 4 & 6). These connections are typically used to connect an external Wiegand reader to a V-Flex reader. The V-Prox reader shall include an embedded HID OEM proximity reader and therefore shall not require connections to an external Wiegand reader. There is no way to disable this internal reader. It is recommended that an additional Wiegand signal NOT be placed on the Wiegand input lines of the V-Prox. 8.4. Access Control System The V-Prox reader shall support Wiegand protocol output for connection to an Access Control System (ACS). This system may provide advanced access control features such as audit trails, user-defined access scheduling, antipassback, etc. An AWG cable should be used for this connection. At 18 AWG, a distance of 500 feet is possible. For Wiegand output the V-Prox reader shall require a homerun connection to the ACS using the following three conductors: Wiegand Out Data 0 (Pin 1) connected to the ACS Data 0 Wiegand Out Data 1 (Pin 3) connected to the ACS Data 1 Wiegand GND (Pin 6) connected to the ACS reader power GND (0 VDC)** The V-Prox reader shall by default have the Wiegand output activated for Standard 26-bit Wiegand format. The reader shall support other formats. Refer to Appendix B: Wiegand Protocol for further information.

Table 1: V-Prox LED Feedback

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9.4. Fingerprint Placement: Lock, Drop & Hold A Ridge-Lock shall be provided as part of the fingerprint sensor mask as a fingerprint placement guide and a means to discharge ESD. To properly place the finger on the sensor, the user should slide their finger across this Ridge-Lock, parallel to the sensor. Once the Ridge-Lock locks into place under the first joint, the user should then lower the finger evenly onto the sensor and apply moderate pressure. The user should hold the finger on the sensor until the top LED turns off and returns a green LED. A Macromedia Flash animation depicting proper fingerprint placement using the Ridge-Lock may be viewed online at http://www.bioscrypt.com > Support > Enrollment Tips. This information is also available for download as a PDF file. The Ridge-Lock is designed as a guide to help the user to properly and consistently position their finger on the sensor so as to fully capture the fingerprint core, the unique information-rich area of the fingerprint. When used properly during enrollment and authentication, the Ridge-Lock shall help to reduce false rejections. As the end users first point of contact with the reader, the Ridge-Lock is also designed as means of discharging ESD through the Earth Ground connection, which is manufactured using a carbon fiber conductive plastic. This helps to protect the sensor from damage by ESD. This requires that the reader have a proper connection to Earth Ground. For more information on this connection please refer to Section 6.3: Grounding and Section 8.2: Earth Ground. 9.5. Enrollment Enrollment is the process of adding users to the fingerprint reader system. The V-Prox shall provide one-touch enrollment through either of the following methods: At a PC running the VeriAdmin software. The Enrollment PC should be located in close proximity to a V-Prox reader. When initiated through the software, the template that is created through the enrollment process may be stored either on the PC or the reader itself. When saved to the PC, the fingerprint template shall not be usable on the VProx reader for authentication until the template is transferred to the readers internal memory (unless the reader is in advanced polling mode see Section 9.1: Fingerprint Template Capacity for further details).

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At the reader locally through the use of an Enrollment Command Card. Command Cards must first be enrolled through the use of the VeriAdmin software. Once an Enrollment Command Card has been created using the software, it may then be used to locally activate an enrollment mode directly at the reader without the use of the software. When initiated through a Command Card, the template that is created during the enrollment process is stored locally on the reader itself. For more information on the Command Card process, please refer to the Veri-Series Operations Manual. When enrollment is initiated, the reader shall display a solid amber LED to indicate to the user to place a finger on the sensor. When the fingerprint is captured, the LED shall turn off. Once the processing is completed, the LED shall turn red or green depending on the result. The reader shall also produce an audible tone when enrollment is successful. We suggest that enrollments be performed through the method using the VeriAdmin software instead of using the Command Cards. When the VeriAdmin software is used for enrollments, the software shall provide feedback regarding the image capture which allows the enrollment administrator to validate that the fingerprint core was fully captured and properly centered in the field of view. Additionally, quality and content scores shall be returned rating the enrollment; however, the image capture should act as the ultimate deciding factor in accepting the enrollment. This typically tends to yield a higher quality database of fingerprint templates, helping to reduce false rejections. When a template is stored on the reader after enrollment is complete, the template shall reside on the reader until deleted, and the user shall be able to authenticate on this particular reader as long as the template is resident. During the enrollment process, the V-Prox reader shall not be available for access control functions. This, however, shall not affect other readers on the network (if any). In many circumstances, it is recommended that an additional reader be designated for use as an Enrollment Station. 9.6. Fingerprint Template Format During the enrollment process, the V-Prox shall create a fingerprint template roughly 348 bytes and shall be compatible with other Bioscrypt authentication devices (i.e. V-Flex, V-Smart, V-Smart iCLASS, V-Station, VStation Prox, V-Station MIFARE, V-Station iCLASS). This template is smaller in size

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than identification templates and may not be converted to identification templates for use on a searching device (i.e., V-Pass or V-Station Search). 9.7. Template Distribution Once a fingerprint template has been enrolled, it may be distributed to other V-Prox readers using the VeriAdmin software. This distribution may occur over a RS-485 network, or templates may be downloaded to a laptop and then the laptop may be used to upload the templates locally to each of the remaining readers via the bottom RJ11 RS-232 port. 9.8. Authentication Authentication is the process of providing the V-Prox with an ID number representing one or more templates stored on the reader, presenting a candidate fingerprint to the sensor, and getting a result of pass, fail, or invalid ID. The V-Prox reader shall be based on a digital signal processor (DSP) that utilizes a fingerprint sensor to capture an image of the presented finger. The authentication process on the V-Prox is as follows: The user presents a proximity card to the belly of the V-Prox reader The V-Prox shall extract the Wiegand sequence from the card and store the information in a buffer. The V-Prox shall pull up the template(s) corresponding to the Card ID and return an amber LED signaling the user to place their finger on the sensor to proceed with the verification process. If the Card ID provided by the user does not correspond to a validly enrolled template, the reader shall return a red LED indicating failure. The user will present their finger to the sensor The V-Prox sensor shall capture the fingerprint The V-Prox DSP shall perform a 1:1 verification between the captured image and the stored template The V-Prox shall return a red or green LED indicating failure or pass. On a pass, the V-Prox shall then release the Wiegand sequence from buffer to output to an Access Control System and/or activate the Line Trigger (depending on the readers configuration). Due to the nature of the 1:1 (one-to-one) algorithm utilized by the V-Prox, the Wiegand input provided by the proximity card shall be required in order to initiate the biometric authentication.

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9.9. Granting Access When used in conjunction with an Access Control System (ACS), physical access shall not be granted by the V-Prox directly. The V-Prox reader shall simply send a Wiegand data signal to the ACS. That system is responsible for logging and making the decision to release door locks, etc. When the Line Trigger feature is used, any user fingerprint template stored on the reader shall have the ability to perform a biometric authentication and access the V-Prox reader. The V-Prox reader itself does not support advanced access control features (such as audit trails, user-defined access scheduling, anti-passback, request to exit buttons, etc.). For these features, an ACS shall be required. 9.10. Biometric Authentication By default, the V-Prox reader shall require that users present a candidate fingerprint for authentication. However, biometric authentication may be globally disabled on the V-Prox reader. In this mode, the reader will act simply as a proximity card reader and output a Wiegand string after a valid Card ID has been presented. 10. Estimated Performance Bioscrypt works to continuously improve the performance of the core fingerprint authentication technology while also improving the usability and flexibility of the system. We have developed a database of real-world fingerprint images and use these images to test the algorithm used by the V-Prox. This database has increased in size to the point where today we perform 1,000,000 comparisons to generate the following statistics. 10.1. Performance Terminology Biometric systems typically state performance in terms of False Rejection Rates (FRR) and False Acceptance Rates (FAR). The FRR is the expected rate at which the system would incorrectly reject (fail) the correct fingerprint this assumes that the ID number is provided correctly from a valid proximity card. The FAR is the expected rate at which the system would incorrectly accept (pass) the wrong fingerprint.

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12. Appendix A Pigtail Cable Connections The following table represents the color codes and signal descriptions used in the pigtail cable for the V-Prox reader. This pigtail cable is interchangeable and may be used with the V-Flex and V-Pass fingerprint readers. Pin #

Signal Description

Wiegand Out Data 0 Wiegand In Data 0 Wiegand Out Data 1 Wiegand In Data 1 Line Trigger Wiegand GND RS-485 (-) RS-485 (+) RS-232 TX RS-232 Rx Power GND Signal GND Power Input (9-24VDC) Reserved Safety GND
Original Cable (Gray Jacket)
Red/Black Green/Black Orange Orange/Black Green Red Blue/Black White Black/White Red/White Black Green/White Blue/White Blue White/Black

New Cable (Blue Jacket)

Green Green/White White White/Black Gray Black/White Blue/Black Blue Violet Violet/White Black Black/Red Red Red/White Green/Yellow
Table 3: 15-Conductor Pigtail Cable Connections

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13. Appendix B Wiegand Protocol The Wiegand protocol has become a standard means of communicating user identification numbers between access control front-end products, such as a card reader or keypad, and the access control system interface to that front-end. Some manufacturers have modified the original standard format for their own use, but often still support the original standard. The V-Prox reader shall support a variety of formats; however, the factory default is the Standard 26-bit format as described below. Note that the format selected shall be used for both Wiegand input (extracting sequence from proximity card) and Wiegand output (releasing sequence to Access Control System). The V-Prox shall not support the use of a different format for input than output. 13.1. Standard 26-bit Format The Wiegand protocol is described completely in a document available from the Security Industry Association (SIA) as Access Control 26-bit Wiegand Reader Interface Standard. Without going into the detail provided in that document, the Wiegand communication format can be summarized as providing a series of binary bits (0 or 1) that are interpreted as two (2) data fields: site code and identification number. Proprietary and customized formats are prevalent and can contain extended data ranges or additional data fields, but the standard format is 26-bit. The 26-bit format is generally diagrammed as follows:
0 PE 1 S E 2 S E 3 S E 4 S E 5 S E 6 S E 7 S E 8 S E 9 N E 10 N E 11 N E 12 N E 13 N O 14 N O 15 N O 16 N O 17 N O 18 N O 19 N O 20 N O 21 N O 22 N O 23 N O 24 N O 25 PO
Where P represents a parity bit, S represents a bit from the Site Code (also referred to as a Facility Code), N is a bit from the ID Number (also referred to as Card ID), E represents bit positions that are used for Even parity calculations, and O represents bit positions that are used for Odd parity calculations. The facility code is 8 bits and supports values from 000 to 255. The ID number is 16 bits and supports values from 00000 to 65535. In the case of a V-Prox the ID number assigned to each fingerprint template should be identical to the proximity Card ID.

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13.2. Other Supported Formats The V-Prox shall support the following Pre-Defined Wiegand formats: Standard 26-bit Apollo 44-bit Northern 34-bit Northern 34-bit (no parity) Generic 34-bit* Ademco 34-bit HID Corporate 1000 35-bit HID 37-bit Andover 37-bit* Generic 64-bit*
If the proximity cards and the Access Control System are configured for a Wiegand format other than the default of Standard 26-bit, then the software shall be required to select the supported format. Only one format may be selected and configured into the reader at a time (i.e. the V-Prox reader shall not support both Standard 26-bit cards and Northern 34-bit cards at the same time). *This format is available as a Custom Pre-Defined Format and must be manually uploaded to the reader. Please refer to section 13.3: Custom PreDefined Formats. Contact Bioscrypt Technical Support to confirm compatibility with your reader. 13.3. Custom Pre-Defined Formats The V-Prox reader shall support the use of a Custom Wiegand Format. A slot on the Pre-Defined Wiegand Formats drop-down list shall be allocated to a Custom Wiegand Format. A Custom Wiegand Format file shall be required and must be uploaded onto the V-Prox reader. This file may be created only by the Bioscrypt Engineering Department after thorough tests are completed involving all necessary equipment (i.e. cards, Access Control System, etc.) to be utilized at the site. Please contact Bioscrypt Technical Support to see if the Wiegand format used by your proximity cards and Access Control System is available as a custom Wiegand format. 13.4. Pass-Thru Formats If the format you prefer to use is not available as a Pre-defined or Custom format, the V-Prox reader shall support a Pass-Thru mode. In this mode, critical information about the format is provided to the V-Prox reader, which shall allow the V-Prox reader to correctly extract the sequence and interpret the

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Card ID from the proximity card. To support your proprietary Wiegand format in a Pass-Thru mode, the following is required: Wiegand data is interpreted as a standard binary representation (i.e. hex and other data interpretations are not supported) A contiguous series of bits for the ID number The sequence must be non-encrypted The Total number of bits in the format is 64 or fewer The bit stream provides the bits in order from Most Significant Bit (MSB) to Least Significant Bit (LSB) The V-Prox reader shall be unable to correctly interpret the ID number if the conditions above are not met. If your Wiegand format meets these requirements, then the following information is required to configure this format into the V-Prox reader in Pass-Thru mode: Total Number of Bits in the format Start bit position of the ID number data in the format (note: Bioscrypt considers the first bit position as 0) Length of the ID number data in the format (number of card id bits) 13.5. Pre-Defined vs. Pass-Thru Functionality Advanced Wiegand functionality shall be available for use on a V-Prox when a Pre-Defined or Custom format is used that shall not be available for PassThru formats. Since Bioscrypt has intimate knowledge of Pre-defined and Custom formats (including site code start and length, parity bit start and length, parity bit calculation, etc.), the following features are available for Pre-Defined and Custom formats: Alt Site Code: an alternate site code may be activated and selected. This code shall override the site code on all proximity cards used with the V-Prox reader. When this option is not selected, the site code provided by the card shall be passed through to the Access Control System on successful identifications. Fail ID Code: a failure code may be activated and selected. This code shall supersede the ID portion of the Wiegand string for all failed authentications that occur at the reader. When this option is not selected, a Wiegand sequence shall not be sent to the Access Control System on biometric failures. Fail Site Code: a failure code may be activated and selected. This code shall supersede the site or facility code portion of the Wiegand

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string for all failed authentications that occur at the reader. When this option is not selected, a Wiegand sequence shall not be sent to the Access Control System on biometric failures. On Fail Send Inverse Parity: when activated, a failed authentication shall result in the Wiegand sequence being sent to the Access Control System with the parity bits inversed to indicate failure. This option should not be selected unless the Access Control System performs parity bit calculation and supports this feature. 13.6. Extended ID The V-Prox reader shall support Wiegand formats, which allocate up to 64 bits for the Card ID. Because Bioscrypt fingerprint templates by default use only up to a 32-bit ID, any Wiegand Formats which allocate more than 32 bits to the ID number shall require the V-Prox to be in a special Extended ID mode, which adds an Extended ID field to the fingerprint template. This field actually uses the Employee ID field (not shown in VeriAdmin) and the Password field (not available on a V-Prox). For Extended ID support, the V-Prox shall require firmware version 7.30 or greater with a VeriAdmin software version of 5.30 or greater. Also, a Custom Wiegand Format file or Pass-Thru Format shall be required to support Extended IDs. For more information on this feature, please contact Bioscrypt Technical Support. 13.7. Duress Signals The V-Prox reader shall support a Duress Finger Mode which offers users a way to indicate a duress situation (such as being forced to open a door) by authenticating with a specially designated duress finger. An individual fingerprint template may be specified as such by selecting the Make Duress Finger option during enrollment. One proximity card may be used to for both duress and non-duress templates. When a successful authentication occurs with such a template, the reader shall send the Wiegand sequence to the Access Control System in reverse bit order. The Access Control System can then respond with the appropriate action (alerting security personnel, sounding alarms, etc.). To fully support this feature, the Access Control System must also support reverse-bit Wiegand sequence duress signals.

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Technical Support Contact Information: Bioscrypt 2101 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 1250 El Segundo, CA 90245 USA Hours: 530A 500P Direct: 310-760-4130 Toll-Free: 866-304-7180 Fax: 310-760-4137 E-mail: support@bioscrypt.com Web: http://www.bioscrypt.com
Disclaimer The information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy and is presumed to be reliable. Bioscrypt, Inc. and its writers assume no responsibility for inaccuracies and reserve the right to modify and revise this document without notice. It is always our goal at Bioscrypt, Inc. to supply accurate and reliable documentation. If you discover a discrepancy in this document, please e-mail your comments to support@bioscrypt.com or contact Bioscrypt Technical Support at the telephone numbers listed above. Bioscrypt accepts no liability for the misuse of third-party hardware mentioned in this document. In no case shall Bioscrypt be liable for damage to a reader resulting from the misuse of such hardware.

NOTE: This symbol, found both on the device and throughout this manual, denotes a caution or warning. When this symbol is encountered during setup or installation, please be sure to first carefully read the corresponding section in this manual.

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Bioscrypt One Year Limited Warranty Policy
Bioscrypt warrants to the original consumer purchaser (Customer) that new Bioscrypt products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date the product was shipped from Bioscrypt. For replacement products the warranty on the replacement unit is the remainder of the warranty on the original product or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. The Customer is responsible for making any claims for shipment damage (evident or concealed) with the freight carrier. Bioscrypt must be notified within thirty days of shipment of incorrect materials. If a defect is discovered, Bioscrypt's sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the Bioscrypt product(s) at its sole discretion at no charge, provided it is returned to Bioscrypt during the warranty period and is shipped freight and insurance prepaid. Merchandise must be properly packaged to prevent damage during shipping. Before returning a Bioscrypt product, contact Bioscrypt Technical Service to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. No product may be returned whether in warranty or out of warranty without first obtaining approval from Bioscrypt. The model number, invoice number, and serial number may be required for warranty service. This warranty shall not apply to any product or any part of a product, which in the judgment of Bioscrypt, has been subjected to misuse, negligence, alteration, accident, improper maintenance, or damage by excessive physical or electrical stresses. Tampering, such as opening the housing of a biometric reader or replacing parts will void this warranty. The warranty is void if the serial number of the Bioscrypt product has been defaced, altered, or removed or if the product has been modified. Repair and replacement parts will be furnished on an exchange basis and may be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts or products become the property of Bioscrypt. This warranty may also be voided for failure to comply with Bioscrypts return policy. The warranty is not applicable to: Abnormal wear and tear Damage caused during installation Damage caused by the equipment or system with which the biometric reader is used Damage caused by modification or repairs not made or authorized by Bioscrypt Damage caused by improper packaging

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Damage caused by lack of ESD protection Merchandise that is determined to be stolen
All Veri-Series units have an operating temperature range of 0-60 Celsius (32140 Fahrenheit). In addition, the Veri-Series product line has a relative humidity operating range of 0-95% non-condensing. Any device used outside that temperature or humidity range requires an enclosure with thermal or humidity control that can maintain a consistent environment within the stated operating ranges. The newest Bioscrypt Veri-Series products are designed to be weather resistant but no sensor technology exists today that can work in all weather environments. If a Bioscrypt Veri-Series product is not used in a completely indoor environment, then a protective enclosure is required to shield the unit from moisture, dust, other contaminants and temperatures outside the stated operating range. Product failures resulting from exposure to these conditions are not covered under the product warranty. For outdoor installations, Bioscrypt does offer an enclosure to protect the device from exposure to moisture, dust, other contaminants and temperatures outside stated operating range. To maintain the Bioscrypt warranty, the Veri-Series unit must be installed in a Bioscrypt certified outdoor enclosure. When used properly, this enclosure will protect Veri-Series devices in most environments, but not all. The Customer is responsible for determining whether the offered enclosure will appropriately shield Veri-Series devices in their specific installation. Product failures resulting from exposure to moisture, dust, other contaminants and temperatures outside stated operating range, even if an enclosure is used, are not covered under the product warranty. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all others, whether oral or written, expressed or implied. Bioscrypt specifically disclaims any and all implied warranties, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. No Bioscrypt dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension or addition to this warranty.

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Table of Contents
Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------iii Bioscrypt One Year Limited Warranty Policy ----------------------------------------------------------- iv Bioscrypt Return Policy and Procedures ----------------------------------------------------------------- vi 30 Day Return for Credit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vii Version Notes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- viii Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ix Notes------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ xi About the Veri-Series Products -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 About this Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Steps in a Comprehensive Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------5 Planning the Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Component Selection-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Mounting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 Mounting Templates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Power Distribution & Device Hookup -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Selecting the Right Power Supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Device Hook-up (V-Prox/V-Flex/V-Pass/V-Smart) ------------------------------------------------ 14 Device Hook-up (V-Station) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 Wiegand Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 ESD Shield Earth Ground Requirement --------------------------------------------------------------- 18 RS-485------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Ethernet (V-Station only)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 TTL (V-Station only)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Cabling and Interconnection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19 When is an RS-485 network required? ---------------------------------------------------------------- 19 When is an RS-485 network required? ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20 When is an Ethernet network required? ------------------------------------------------------------- 20 RS-485 Cable Specification------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Ethernet Cable Specification---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 RS-485 Network Topology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Ethernet Network Topology ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23 RS-485 Cable Termination--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Extending the RS-485 Specification-------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Connecting to the Computer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26 System Turn-up Procedures---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Device Configuration Check ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Ground Potential Difference Check ------------------------------------------------------------------ 29 General Installation Guidelines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Installation Issues:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

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About the Veri-Series Products
Bioscrypts V-Prox (figure 1) two-in-one solution combines a selfcontained fingerprint verification package about the size of a business card (the MV1200), with an embedded proximity card reader. The two technologies are housed together in a modern case that conforms to mullion mount standards. The V-Flex (figure 1) provides all of the same capabilities of the V-Prox. Instead of having an embedded proximity card reader, the V-Flex requires an external Wiegand input from a card reader or keypad. Both the V-Prox and V-Flex store thousands of templates. The V-Pass (figure 1) reader does not use cards or PINs. By simply placing your finger on the sensor, the device will search through its database of hundreds of stored templates and respond via Wiegand to a door controller with the ID number of the user that matched the candidate image. The V-Smart (figure 2) provides all the capability of the VFlex and includes an internal smart card reader (either MIFARE or iCLASS). Fingerprint templates are securely stored on a smart card and carried by the employee. The smart card is presented to the V-Smart and the Figure 2: The V-Smart template is read from the card and verified against the employees live image. Storing the template on the smart card allows the V-Smart to have an unlimited user base, removing the need for a physically-wired network. The V-Station (figure 3) is the first stand-alone version of the Veri-Series product line with an integrated keypad and LCD display. Many actions can be performed right from the console, thereby freeing users from having to administer the device from a PC. The standard version stores more than 3000 templates based on an ID entered on the keypad, but versions are available which include an enclosed proximity reader (V-Station A, P) or smart card reader (V-Station

Figure 3: The V-Station

Figure 1: The V-Prox / V-Flex / V-Pass

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A, G and V-Station A, H). A searching version (V-Station A, S) is also available. In addition, this is the first product to offer built-in Ethernet support, and is by far the most flexible of the available devices. All of the Veri-Series readers are stand-alone or network readers that perform enrollment and verification and provide standard communication options that enable it to be easily incorporated into access control systems. The response time is less than 5 seconds for fingerprint enrollment and less than one second for fingerprint verification. The system is compact, versatile, and can be configured in a variety of ways. The readers support the industry-standard Wiegand interface that can be used to connect to most any door controller or alarm panel. The unit supports RS-232 for administration through a PC connection, and it also supports RS-485 for multiple-unit operation and administration. The VStation also supports administration over an Ethernet network. The Bioscrypt products use the latest generation of solid-state (chip) fingerprint scanners or sensors. This type of sensor is being provided by a variety of electronics manufacturers and the Veri-Series products are the only devices to be compatible with a variety of sensors this is Bioscrypts sensor interoperability. The following paragraphs refer to operation and administration of the V-Prox device, however the same functions can be performed through the VeriAdmin software provided, or through the keypad on a V-Station. The operation of the V-Prox is very simple: a user places or waves their card near the V-Prox unit, the unit prompts the user to place their finger on the sensor (communication is by means of a multi-colored LED), the V-Prox then reads the fingerprint and compares it to a stored record of the user. If the comparison yields a high degree of match, the user fingerprint is accepted and the users ID number is transmitted to the access control unit over the Wiegand connection. If the match fails, then either nothing is sent to the controller or a failure code is sent so that the controller can log failed access attempts. The controller unlocks the door for the user if the user has access. Therefore, the procedure is simple: present a card, place finger, and open the door. The whole process takes less than 5 seconds. Administration of the V-Prox is also simple. Any number of cards can be set up as Enroll or Delete cards. These cards are maintained by the system administrator(s) responsible for the access control system (one or more cards can be kept off-site for added safety). To enroll a new user within a V-Prox unit, present an Enroll card, verify the fingerprint of an authorized Enroller, present an unused card, and finally place the finger of the user on the system. The user is now enrolled in this V-Prox unit. If the installation has multiple V-Prox units you will have to either repeat this

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enroll process on other units or use software (if the units are connected via a RS485 or Ethernet network) to transfer the templates. The User ID will also have to be added to the access control system. Deleting a user from the V-Prox is just as easy just use the Delete card instead of the Enroll card and follow the same procedure. All Veri-Series products also include an auxiliary port in the bottom of the unit. This auxiliary port supports RS-232 communications with a host computer. You can use this port to transfer templates, manage enroll and delete cards, etc. An additional Ethernet port is now available on V-Station products, enabling administration and template management over an Ethernet compatible network, using the VeriAdmin software.

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About this Manual
This manual provides a simple step by step procedure for defining the RS-485 or Ethernet network which will be used to communicate to a number of Veri-Series readers as well as making connections to those readers. The Veri-Series Operation Manual (under different cover) will provide the user or installer with information required to configure the readers for communications on an RS-485 or Ethernet network and for making other configuration changes such as for Wiegand format. The V-Prox, V-Flex, and V-Pass readers are designed to be compatible with mullion mount applications. Mullion mounting is not required, however, and the readers can be mounted on any flat surface. The installer will want to take into account codes and ordinances which affect the installation. The readers can also be mounted on a single gang electrical box. Bioscrypt provides both a narrow and a trimmed out wall plate for these applications. Bioscrypt offers a Veri-Series Operations Manual under a separate cover. This guide describes in complete detail the administration and day-to-day operation of the Veri-Series unit. Bioscrypt also offers a Veri-Series Setup Guide, a quick stepby-step guide for initial Veri-Series setup and use. Both of these are included on the installation CD.

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Steps in a Comprehensive Installation
Every installation is unique. In some cases, the issues are well understood and can be handled in a standard fashion. In other cases, there are issues that are specific to the installation, and may not be immediately recognizable. This document attempts to address many of the issues that you will be faced with during installation. The steps for a successful installation are: Planning the installation outlining the different components in the installation, determining the interconnections between different components, identifying issues specific to the installation Component selection deciding on the right Veri-Series product(s) to use, choosing a door controller, which type of proximity or smart cards to use, which type of PC to use (optional, except for V-Pass), etc. Mounting proper mounting hardware and location must be chosen in accordance with applicable regulations as well as desired esthetics and convenience Power Distribution / Device hook-up proper power must be supplied to each unit and consideration must be given to using UPS, avoiding interference, proper grounding, etc. Cabling and Interconnection issues the topology, type of network, and type of cable used will be determined by requirements such as number of units, distance between units, data throughput, etc. Each device on the network must be assigned a unique ID (and IP address for Ethernet) to avoid communication collisions Power-up procedure units should be brought up one at a time in a thoughtful sequence to help trouble-shoot any problem areas The following sections will provide more information on each of these steps.

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Mounting
The readers can be mounted to any flat surface. The following describes the V-Prox/V-Flex/V-Pass mounting, but the same concept applies to mounting the V-Smart and V-Station (except for mullion mounting). The mounting plate is 2 inches wide, which is suitable for mounting in a door mullion. The mounting plate hole pattern is also compatible with single gang box mounting. The pig-tail protruding from the rear of the unit is for connecting the reader to the rest of the system.
Factors in determining the position of the reader on the wall should include mounting in-line with other switch Figure 4: Positioning the plates or fixtures, approximately 54 inches from floor to Reader top of unit (see figure 4), mounted on knob-side of door, and in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act. Reader mounting is very simple. The mounting plate is attached to the wall or mullion using screws and anchors to secure it in place (see figure 5). The reader body has two tabs which slide into the wall plate. Use the following procedure: 1. Align reader body with wall plate 2. Slide reader body down, locking tabs into wall plate 3. Set reader body in place with Phillips-head #4-40 screw 4. Attach Aux. port door to bottom of reader with a twisting motion 5. Secure door to reader with pin-in-hex #6-32 screw
Figure 5: Mounting the reader to the wall
All of the readers in the Veri-Series line are constructed out of durable ABS plastic. The mounting plate is also constructed out of ABS plastic. This system provides for a very lightweight, yet sturdy system.

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Mounting Templates o For mounting into wall anchors, wood or sheet metal use #4 flat head screws (<0.125 inch thread width, <0.250 inch head width). o For mounting onto gang box, use #6-32 machine screws with flat head.
Figure 6: V-Prox/V-Flex/V-Pass Mullion Mounting Template

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Figure 7: V-Smart Mounting Plate Template

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Figure 8: V-Station Mounting Plate Template

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Power Distribution & Device Hookup
The Veri-Series product as well as other components in the system will rely on power provided to the system for operation. In a small installation, power may be provided by means of an AC adapter placed near the V-Prox reader itself. In larger installations, power will be distributed from either a central source or various sources. Power to the Veri-Series units should be: o Isolated from other equipment o Filtered o Protected by means of a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or battery backup o If transients are an issue in the installation, a transient voltage suppression device is also recommended When planning a system, know the power requirement of each device. If multiple devices are to share a common power supply, care must be exercised to avoid excessive voltage loss on the wires. Voltage loss can lead to communication problems when devices are talking/listening on different ground references. Voltage loss is directly proportional to wire resistance and the current the wire carries. Place the power supply as close to the equipment as possible. Select appropriate wire size for the load. The Veri-Series readers run on DC power between 9 and 24 VDC (V-Smart operates between 9-12V DC and V-Station between 12.5-24V DC). Power requirements are as listed in Table 1.

V-Prox/V-Flex/ V-Pass 5 Watts 9-24 VDC 400 mA 200 mA 300-400 mA 60 mA 150-200 mA
Power Requirement: Input Voltage Range: Peak Current: 12 VDC 24 VDC Current at 12 VDC: Verification Idle (non V-PASS) Idle (V-Pass)
V-Smart (all models) 5 Watts 9-12VDC 400mA N/A 300-400 mA 160 mA N/A
V-Station (all models) 5 Watts 12.5-24 VDC 500mA 200mA 300-400 mA 300 mA N/A
Table 1: Veri-Series Power Requirements

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Selecting the Right Power Supply Most power supplies in the market today provide good input/output isolation, however those which do not provide isolation (or have hit leakage capacitance), coupled with accidental AC power lines interchange, present serious ground fault problems for installers. With ground fault, the signal reference between subsystems may be 115 VAC apart. If these subsystems are interconnected, the large potential difference will cause equipment damage or personal injury. We recommend use of isolated power supplies only. All factory supplied power supply assemblies are either switching or regulated linear supplies and are isolated for safety and to minimize ground loop problems.
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Device Hook-up (V-Prox/V-Flex/V-Pass/V-Smart) The readers are connected to other components of an integrated system through the pig-tail wire bundle that protrudes from the rear of the unit. This wire bundle is made up of the connections described in Table 2. PIN 13 SIGNAL Pigtail Jacket Wiegand Data0 Out Wiegand Data0 In Wiegand Data1 Out Wiegand Data1 In Line Trigger Wiegand Ground RS-485 (-) RS-485 (+) RS-232 (Tx) *N/A on V-Smart RS-232 (Rx) *N/A on V-Smart Power Ground RS-232 Signal Ground Power In 9-12VDC - V-Smart 9-24VDC - all others except V-Station 5 VDC output *N/A on V-Smart *No-connect for MV1200 based units Earth Ground COLOR Blue Green Green/White White White/Black Gray Black/White Blue/Black Blue Violet Violet/White Black Black/Red Red

Red/White

Green/Yellow
Table 2: Veri-Series Pigtail Connections
The RJ-11 connector is intended for RS-232 communication only! Any attempt to connect it to a phone line will damage the unit.

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Device Hook-up (V-Station) The V-Station readers do not have a pig-tail wire bundle as do the other Veri-Series products. Connections are made using RJ-45/RJ-11 or Weidmuller connections. Tables 3 and 4, shown below, describe V-Stations connections while Figure 9 shows the layout on the back of the V-Station.

Figure 11: Network Topologies - STAR and CASCADE (Daisy Chain)

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Ethernet Network Topology Communication cables for Ethernet logically form a straight line bus, however, the more devices placed on that bus, the less efficient the network due to increased collisions and the weaker the signal will get due to increased distance. Repeaters can be used to boost signal strength, however a better solution would be placing switches at intermediate positions along the bus. The most common Ethernet topology in use today is the star configuration (see figure 11), with a hub or switch in the center. RS-485 Cable Termination Most RS-485 buses require termination because of fast transitions, high data rates, or long cables. The purpose of the termination is to prevent adverse transmissionline phenomena, such as reflections. For example, suppose an installation uses 2000 feet of cable. A round trip, then, covers 4000 feet. Using a propagation velocity of 0.66c (two thirds the speed of light contact the cable supplier for this value for your cable), one round trip is completed in approximately 6.2 micro-seconds. If we assume the reflections will damp out in three round trips up and down the cable length, the signal will stabilize 18.6 micro-seconds after the leading edge of a bit. At 56 k-baud (57,600 bits per second) one bit is 17.4 micro-seconds wide. In this case, the reflections do not damp out before more information is being sent, and corruption of information is a potential problem. Termination will solve this problem as will lowering the baud rate. At 9600 baud, the bit width is 104 micro-seconds wide, the reflections are damped out much before the center of the bit, and termination is not required. Longer cable length and higher baud rates each push the case for use of termination. A common mistake is to connect a terminating resistor at each node - a practice that causes trouble on buses that have four or more nodes. The active driver sees the four termination resistors in parallel, a condition that excessively loads the driver. If each of the four nodes connects a 100 termination resistor across the bus, the active driver sees a load of 25 instead of the intended 50. The problem becomes substantially worse with 32 nodes. If each node includes a 100 termination resistor, the load becomes 3.12.

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+12 VDC Gnd +
Figure 12: Termination Options - Failsafe (a) and Passive (b)
Bioscrypt recommends that the RS-485 transmission line be terminated at both ends. The recommended termination at the PC end of the line is called Failsafe termination. This terminator (shown in figure 12a) ensures that there is a proper bias voltage across the receiver inputs. This, in turn, ensures that the receiver is in a known state and puts less of a strain on the driver to provide that bias. This termination is typically built into the RS-232/RS-485 converters and internal PC addon boards you should confirm that such a termination exists, but you likely dont have to supply it yourself. The termination at the opposite end of the transmission line should be parallel (or passive) termination (see figure 12b). The value of R in figure 9b is chosen to correspond to a proper parallel termination, RT, and it is chosen to be slightly larger than the characteristic impedance of the cable, ZO. Over-termination tends to be more desirable than under-termination since over-termination has been observed to improve signal quality. RT is typically chosen to be equal to ZO. When over-termination is used RT is typically chosen to be up to 10% larger than ZO. The elimination of reflections permits higher data rates over longer cable lengths.

Power Supply

Unit Unit Unit Unit Cat5 Twisted Pair RS-232 /RS-485 Converter

Door Controller

Data0 Data1 Wiegand Gnd.

Computer

Figure 13: Network Configuration

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Extending the RS-485 Specification Some systems require longer distances or higher numbers of nodes than supported by RS-485. Repeaters are commonly used to overcome these barriers. An RS-485 repeater can be placed in a system to divide the load into multiple segments. Each refreshed signal is capable of driving another 4000 feet (1200 meters) of cable and an additional 31 RS-485 unit loads. Using an Ethernet network with switches can also solve this problem. The Veri-Series units represent a single unit load to the transmission line.
Twisted Pair. Use Cat5 rated cable RS-485 (-) RS-485 (+)
TD(A) TD(B) RD(A) RD(B) +12VDC GND

Connect to Earth Ground

Figure 14: Wiring Diagram for RS-232/RS-485 Converter
+12 VDC Pigtail Ground Wiegand Out Data0 Wiegand Out Data1 Wiegand Ground Data 0 Data 1 Common

To Computer

Earth Ground
Figure 15: Reader Wiring Schematic

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Connecting to the Computer
The Veri-Series units can be connected to the computer either through an RS-232 communications link, an RS-485 link, or via Ethernet (V-Station only). RS-485 and RS-232 are hardware specifications and software protocol is not specified. It is up to the system designer to define a protocol suitable for the system. Bioscrypt has done this with the Veri-Series reader system. Detailed information on the software protocol can be obtained by contacting Bioscrypt. RS-232 communications with the Veri-Series unit use RX, TX, and GND connections. The primary communications port is wired through the pig-tail in the rear of the unit. There is also an auxiliary RS-232 port accessible from the bottom of the unit. The RS-485 implementation in the Veri-Series uses a two-wire, half-duplex communication configuration. In RS-485 there can be only one master and all other units are configured as slaves. A master-slave type system has one node that issues commands to each of the slave nodes and processes responses. Slave nodes will not typically transmit data without a request from the master node, and do not communicate with each other. Each slave must have a unique address so that it can be addressed independent of other nodes. In the VeriSeries reader system the computer is the master and the readers are each slaves on the network. To connect the computer to the RS-485 transmission line, you must either have a computer with a built-in RS-485 transceiver or use a converter attached to the computers standard serial port (an RS-232 device). The cable connection includes a differential line (+ and -) and a GND connection. With the addition of the V-Station products, installations may now connect to these readers via an Ethernet network*. Because Ethernet enabled devices like the V-Station contain unique pre-allocated addresses, there is no need to have a slave/host configuration. Communication collisions are automatically handled by the low-level Ethernet protocol. However, the Veri-Series reader protocol is still used on top of TCP/IP communications protocols. Therefore, a unique IP addresses must be assigned to each V-Station reader, either through the VeriAdmin software/LCD Menu or automatically from a DHCP server on the network**. In the event that you are connecting a single V-Station directly to the computers Ethernet adaptor, a cross-over cable must be used and the following steps must be taken. Both the PC and the V-Station must have assigned IP addresses where the beginning numbers match in accordance with the subnet mask used on the PC. For example, if the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, both the PC and the V-Station must be assigned an IP address of A.B.C.x where A, B, and C are the same for

V-Smart, A, H Information for Users The V-Smart, A, H includes a contact-less smart card reader (HID iCLASS OEM 100/RS232). This is a radio-transceiver with the following characteristics: Operating Frequency Range: RF Power Rating: RF Output Impedance: 13.553-13.567 MHz 0.0 Watts 50 Ohms

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V-Station, A, G Information for Users The V-Station, A, G includes a contact-less smart card reader (GemEasyLink680SL). This is a radio-transceiver with the following characteristics: Operating Frequency Range: RF Power Rating: RF Output Impedance: 13.553-13.567 MHz 0.0 Watts 50 Ohms
V-Station, A, H Information for Users The V-Station, A, H includes a contact-less smart card reader (HID iCLASS OEM 100/RS232). This is a radio-transceiver with the following characteristics: Operating Frequency Range: RF Power Rating: RF Output Impedance: 13.553-13.567 MHz 0.0 Watts 50 Ohms
V-Station, A, P Information for Users* The V-Station, A, P includes a HID contact-less proximity reader. This device has the following characteristics: Transmit Frequency: Excite Frequency: 125 KHz 125 KHz
*Warning to Users Within the European Community, use of the 125 kHz band is not harmonized. Therefore this product requires notification to the National Regulatory Body and requires product registration for a particular country. If you intend to move this device within the EU, please contact your distributor first in order to check if this device is approved for use in that particular country.

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Appendix B European Certification Documentation
This appendix contains data related to the Veri-Series product line regarding the test procedures and Declarations of Conformity as required under the R&TTE directive by the European Union for all devices containing radio transmitters. The following Bioscrypt products contain radio transmitters: Name V-Prox V-Smart / MIFARE V-Smart / iCLASS V-Station / Prox V-Station / MIFARE V-Station / iCLASS Model Number V-Prox, A, H V-Smart, A V-Smart, A, H V-Station, A, P V-Station, A, G V-Station, A, H
Hereby, Bioscrypt, declares that the V-Prox, V-Smart/MIFARE, and V-Smart/iCLASS are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Restrictions of Use Bioscrypt has notified the following EU countries and gained approval to sell the Prox, V-Smart/MIFARE, and V-Smart/iCLASS products: Belgium France Germany Nederland Spain
There are no restrictions of use for any of these products within those countries. V-Station/Prox, V-Station/MIFARE, and V-Station/iCLASS individual country approval is pending. For latest product approval status and updates, please refer to the Bioscrypt web page at: http://www.bioscrypt.com Declaration of Conformity For each product, Declarations of Conformity are listed on the following pages for: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Safety Directive 73/23/EEC

UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

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Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Smart V-Smart, A
Equipment Type: Product Name: Model No.: RF Output Power: Transmitter & Receiver Operating Frequency Range: Emission Designation: Duty Cycle: Year of manufacture: Country Of Manufacture: The above product has been tested by UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc., and found to comply with:

-19.3 dBuA/m 10 meters

13.553-13.567 MHz
3K0D1D 100% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 300 330-1 V1.3.1 (2001-06) & EN 300 330-2 V1.1.1 (2001-06) Radio Equipment and Systems; Short Range Devices (SRD); Technical Characteristics and Test Methods for Radio Equipment in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and Inductive Loop Systems in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 30 MHz, Parts 1 and 2. UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

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3K0D1D 100% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-04) & EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic Compatibility and Spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment and Services, Parts 1 and 3. UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

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3K0D1D 100% 2003 Canada EN 60215:1996 +A1:1996 - Safety Requirements for Radio Transmitting Equipment

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Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Smart V-Smart, A, H

4.6 dBuA/m 10 meters

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13.553-15.567 MHz

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Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Station V-Station, A, P

3.2 dBuA/m 10 meters

120.45 129.45 kHz
4K6N0N 19.9% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 300 330-1 V1.3.1 (2001-06) & EN 300 330-2 V1.1.1 (2001-06) Radio Equipment and Systems; Short Range Devices (SRD); Technical Characteristics and Test Methods for Radio Equipment in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and Inductive Loop Systems in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 30 MHz, Parts 1 and 2. UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4
Neil McDonald Director of Sales, EMEA High Wycombe, England January 6, 2003

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4K6N0N 19.9% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-04) & EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic Compatibility and Spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment and Services, Parts 1 and 3. UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

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4K6N0N 19.9% 2003 Canada EN 60215:1996 +A1:1996 - Safety Requirements for Radio Transmitting Equipment

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Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Station V-Station, A,G

-10.6 dBuA/m 10 meters

421K3D1D 100% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 300 330-1 V1.3.1 (2001-06) & EN 300 330-2 V1.1.1 (2001-06) Radio Equipment and Systems; Short Range Devices (SRD); Technical Characteristics and Test Methods for Radio Equipment in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and Inductive Loop Systems in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 30 MHz, Parts 1 and 2. UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

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Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Station V-Station, A, G
421K3D1D 100% 2003 Canada European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-04) & EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic Compatibility and Spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment and Services, Parts 1 and 3. UltraTech EMC Labs Inc. 3000 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4

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421K3D1D 100% 2003 Canada EN 60215:1996 +A1:1996 - Safety Requirements for Radio Transmitting Equipment

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Manufacturers Name/Address: Address: Bioscrypt Inc. 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4W 5M1 Mr. Shiraz Kapadia, Director of Manufacturing Phone #: 905-624-7719 Fax #: 905-624-7742 Email Address: shiraz.kapadia@bioscrypt.com Radio Communications Equipment V-Station V-Station, A, H

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Figure 16: V-Prox R&TTE Installation Kit Wiring Diagram
R&TTE Wiring Instructions for the V-Smart, A and V-Smart, A, H In order to comply with the conducted emissions requirements of the European Community directive EN 55022 for DC power input/output ports, an additional line filter is needed for installations where power supply cables are greater than 3 meters in length. The required filter is manufactured by JMK Filters (Amhearst, New Hampshire, USA), Part No. FF-1586-1, and is shipped as part of the installation kit. Please note the orientation of the filter: the end labeled LOAD is to be connected to the V-Smart device, the end labeled LINE is to be connected to the system power supply. In order to comply with the radiated emissions requirements of the European Community R&TTE directive CISPR22, a high-density DB-15 pass-thru filter is required. The required filter is manufactured by Spectrum Control (Fairview, Pennsylvania, USA), Part No. 56-605-019, and is shipped as part of the installation kit. Please note that it is necessary to rotate the filter to pass through the aperture of the wall plate or mullion. It is easiest if the filter is first connected to the pigtail wiring harness supplied. The cable assembly (and connected filter) is now rotated 90 degrees to allow passage through the aperture of the wall plate. The V-Smart device should next be connected to the cable assembly, and then pushed back

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through the aperture until the wall plate is between the two mounting flanges of the filter. The device may now be rotated back 90 degrees to the upright position and lowered onto the mounting hooks of the wall plate. Please see figure 17 for wiring details.
Figure 17: V-Smart R&TTE Installation Kit Wiring Diagram

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References
(1) B & B Electronics offers an Application Note on RS-485 devices, system configuration, and termination. B & B Electronics 707 Dayton Road P.O. Box 1040 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815)433-5100 http://www.bb-elec.com (2) Robust Data Comm provides services and a vast amount of information at their WWW site. Robust Data Comm, Inc. St. Paul, MN 55112 (612)628-0533 http://www.robustdc.com (3) The Specification is formally named TIA/EIA-485-A and can be purchased from Global Engineering Documents: http://global.ihs.com (4) National Semiconductor provides a number of Application Notes: http://www.national.com/an/AN/ (5) Belden Wire and Cable Company offers a variety of cables suitable for RS485 use and has a number of technical papers: http://www.belden.com

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(6) Alpha Wire Company offers a variety of cables suitable for RS-485 use and has a number of technical papers: http://www.alphawire.com (7) Cisco Systems, Inc., provides a comprehensive guide to Ethernet 802.x standards and implementation issues: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/ethernet.htm (8) Charles Spurgeon provides an excellent online Ethernet resource: http://www.ethermanage.com/ethernet/ethernet.html (9) The CE R&TTE directive is outlined on the EU website at: http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/index.htm

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Bioscrypt Contact Information
Technical Support Contact Information: Telephone: 866.304.7180 (toll free) 818.304.7180 (direct) Fax: Email: Web: Hours: Address: 818.304.7187 support@bioscrypt.com http://www.bioscrypt.com 5:30A 5:00P PST (Monday Friday) Bioscrypt Inc Technical Support Dept 5805 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 750 Van Nuys, CA, 91411
Corporate & Canadian Office 5450 Explorer Drive, Suite 500 Mississauga, ON, Canada L4W 5M1 T 7700 F 7742 www.bioscrypt.com
U.S. Office 5805 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 750 Van Nuys, CA 91411 T 7150 F 818 461-0843
U.K. Office 35 Jackson Court, Hazlemere High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire England HP15 7TZ T +44 (0) 404 F +44 (0) 513