Our 2MTHFR-2M/2MWTK access control terminals offer a range of card-based authentication options. Whether you want to use card-based access alone or combine it with temperature measurement and face recognition, these terminals can be customized to meet your specific access control needs. This guide will walk you through the different card-based authentication methods available and help you set up the option that best suits the needs of your organization.
Steps for Setting Up Card Access
Regardless of the method or card reader, you must pre-register authorized users in the system with their respective card numbers. When a card is read, its number must retrieve a matching record in the system, meaning it belongs to an authorized person. Otherwise, the terminal will refuse access, even if other criteria are successfully verified.
1. Register Users In the Face Library
The setup process begins by registering authorized users in the system, giving the terminal a list of people and their card numbers to cross-reference for entry checks. You can upload users one-by-one or in batches. For either method, start by logging into the terminal’s web page. To do this, enter the terminal’s IP address, which is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, into the search bar of Internet Explorer. Log in using the password you created when you first set up the terminal.
Single Upload Instructions:
- From the web page, navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Face Library.
- The left side displays your list of face libraries. Select the face library you wish to add the user to.
- Click Add on the right side of the face library list.
- Input the user’s information on the Add Face Info page. Number and Name are required fields. You’ll also need to enter their Card Type and Card Number. You can add a second card if needed.
- If you plan to use face recognition together with card access, upload a face photo for the user.
- Click OK to save the user.
Batch Upload Instructions:
- Download the batch import template by going to Setup > Intelligent > Face Library > Export Template.
- Unzip the file to access the template, which is a .csv file.
- Fill out the necessary fields for each user. Number and Name are required. You’ll also need to enter their Card Type and Card Number. You can add a second card if needed.
- If you plan to use face recognition together with card access, provide a face photo for each user by entering the file path and file type for the image (e.g., C:\Users\Public\Pictures\employee.jpg).
- After completing the template, return to the web page and navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Face Library.
- Select the face library where you want to add users from the list on the left, then click on Batch Import.
- Choose and upload the completed file.
- If any uploads fail, the terminal gives you the option to export the Failure Import Information Record. This record shows which users failed to import and provides an explanation for the failure.
2. Connect the Lock or Card Reader to the Terminal
After users have been registered in the system, the next step is to connect the terminal to your new or existing door lock system. The wiring schematic can vary depending on your specific devices and other considerations, so if you need assistance, it’s best to contact the experts at 2M Technology.
Using the Built-In Card Reader:
The terminals come with a built-in card reader that supports MiFare cards, operating at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. If you’re using this built-in card reader, you just need to connect the door lock to the terminal. The terminal will then unlock the door based on the configured authentication method – whether that’s card access only, face recognition, temperature measurement, mask detection, or a combination of these. Below are a couple examples of how you could connect a lock to the unit:
Using a Third-Party Card Reader:
In you already have an access control system in place, the terminals can work with third-party card readers that use Wiegand 26 or Wiegand 34 procotols. There’s no need to connect a door lock to the terminal; you only need to connect the card reader. Here is an example of how you could set this up:
3. Configure the Card Reader On the Terminal
Once the third-party card reader or lock is connected to the terminal, we need to configure the door-opening settings. This configuration instructs the terminal to send an “open door” signal to the door lock when the card verification is successful.
Built-In Card Reader Instructions:
- From the web page, navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Face Library.
- Find the face library you want to configure from the list on the left side and click Edit.
- On the Edit Face Library page, make sure that Open Door is checked under Verify Success Linkage Configuration.
Third-Party Card Reader Instructions:
- From the web page, go to Setup > Common > Ports & Devices > Wiegand Interface.
- Choose the right Protocol and Format for your system from the dropdown lists under Wiegand Input 1 and Wiegand Output 1.
- Once the Wiegand Input/Output has been set, navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Face Library.
- Find the face library you want to configure from the list on the left side and click Edit.
- On the Edit Face Library page, make sure that Open Door and Wiegand Output are checked under Verify Success Linkage Configuration.
4. Set Up Card Access Method On the Terminal
The final step is to enable card access as the authentication method on the terminal. You can opt to use card access alone or with another method, such as temperature measurement, face recognition, or both. The instructions for enabling card access will vary based on the combination you choose.
Card Access + Temperature Measurement
When card access and temperature measurement are enabled, the terminal checks if the individual’s card number is registered in the system and scans their temperature. Access is granted if the number is found and the individual has a normal temperature.
- From the web page, navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Check Template/Auth Schedule.
- In the template, select Card as the authentication method in the box next to Time Interval1.
- At the bottom of the template, check the box for each day where you want to use Card as the authentication method. Afterward, click the Copy button next to that selection. If you want to use Card for every day, tick the Select All box next to Copy To.
- Save the template.
- Temperature measurement is already enabled by default for door access, so no further action is required.
Temperature Measurement Configuration Instructions:
Based on the configuration, you can choose to deny access if a person with a matching card number has an abnormal temperature, or allow access even if the temperature is high, provided card verification is successful.
- From the web page, go to Setup > Intelligent > Advanced Setting/Intelligent Rules > Temperature Measurement.
- Make sure that the box next to Temperature Measurement is checked, indicating that the terminal will read temperature.
- Below this section, find the option labeled Authentication Failed And Open the Door/Don’t Lock Door. If Off is selected, the terminal will not open the door for individuals with a high temperature. If On is selected, the terminal will open the door even if the temperature reading is high.
Card Access Only
Card access can also be used as the only authentication method. In this case, when someone approaches the terminal, they will be prompted to scan or swipe their access card to verify if their card number is registered in the system. By default, temperature measurement is enabled for door access. To use card access only, you’ll need to disable temperature measurement on the terminal.
- Follow the instructions above for enabling Card Access + Temperature Measurement.
- To disable temperature measurement, navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Advanced Setting/Intelligent Rules from the web page.
- Uncheck the box next to Temperature Measurement to turn off this option. The terminal will no longer read temperature.
Card Access + Temperature Measurement + Face Recognition
Using card access, temperature measurement, and face recognition together as the authentication method offers the highest level of security and safety. When all three methods are enabled, a person must satisfy all criteria to enter: their card number must be found in the system, their face must match the registered face image for the card, and they must have a normal temperature.
- From the web page, navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Check Template/Auth Schedule.
- In the template, select Card + Face as the authentication method in the box next to Time Interval1. **NOTE: Do not select Face and Card separately. When multiple authentication methods are selected, the methods function with an “OR” condition, meaning access is granted if either Face OR Card verification is successful.
- At the bottom of the template, check the box for each day where you want to use Card + Face as the authentication method. Afterward, click the Copy button next to that selection. If you want to use Card + Face for every day, tick the Select All box next to Copy To.
- Save the template.
- Temperature measurement is already enabled by default for door access, so no further action is required.
Temperature Measurement Configuration Instructions:
You can configure the settings to deny access to users with abnormal temperatures even if they are registered, or to grant entry as long as the other verification criteria are met.
- From the web page, go to Setup > Intelligent > Advanced Setting/Intelligent Rules > Temperature Measurement.
- Make sure that the box next to Temperature Measurement is checked, indicating that the terminal will read temperature.
- Below this section, find the option labeled Authentication Failed And Open the Door/Don’t Lock Door. If Off is selected, the terminal will not open the door for individuals with a high temperature. If On is selected, the terminal will open the door even if the temperature reading is high.
Card Access + Face Recognition
Enabling card access and face recognition as the authentication method requires each person to first present their access card and then have their face scanned by the terminal. To gain entry, their card number must be found in the system, and their face must match the registered face image for the card. By default, temperature measurement is enabled for door access. If you want to use only card access and face recognition, you’ll need to disable temperature measurement on the terminal.
- Follow the instructions above for enabling Card Access + Temperature Measurement + Face Recognition.
- To disable temperature measurement, navigate to Setup > Intelligent > Advanced Setting/Intelligent Rules from the web page.
- Uncheck the box next to Temperature Measurement to turn off the option. The terminal will no longer read temperature.
Contact the 2M Technology Tech Support Team for Setup Help
Our 2MTHFR-2M/2MWTK access control terminals offer a range of card-based access methods, giving you the flexibility to use the one that best suits your needs. We hope this guide has helped you navigate the setup process smoothly. For additional questions or troubleshooting, don’t hesitate to contact our technical support specialist, who can assist you with all your access control needs. You can reach them by phone at +1 (214) 988-4302 or by email at [email protected].