7 • usb understanding the need for usb – FingerTec TA500 Manual User Manual

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USB

Understanding the Need for USB

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Communication between FingerTec terminals and a PC is very important to upload and

download transaction data for time attendance and door access reports. The terminals

offer a few communication options such as LAN and serial cable connections but some-

times there are scenarios that require USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectivity. USB can

connect terminals with a computer for download and upload of user information and

transaction logs.

TypEs OF UsB

There is various type of USB available in the market. FingerTec terminals can only work

with USB flash disks that support minimum Linux Kernel 2.4.x, working ideally with Ima-

tion, Transcend and Pen Drive (minimum support Linux Kernel 2.4.x) To determine the

type of USB compatible with the FingerTec terminal.

Please refer to this link at

http://www.fingertec.com/newsletter/HL_74.html

dOwNlOAdINg dATA INTO UsB

A FingerTec terminal is able to download data i.e. transaction logs, user information, and

short messaging system into the USB Pen Drive.

To download the data:

Press Menu > Pendrive > Download Attlog. After the download

process is complete, eject the USB flask disk from the terminal and connect it to your PC

that has been installed with the TCMS v2 software. Upload the data from the USB into

TCMS V2 for further processing.

UplOAdINg dATA FrOM UsB

A FingerTec terminal is able to upload data i.e. user information, short messaging sys-

tem, picture screensaver and themes into the USB Pen Drive.

To download the data:

Press Menu > Pendrive > Upload User. After the upload process is

complete, eject the USB flask disk from the terminal.