Introduction
Anti-passback is a security system feature that is primarily used to prevent users from passing their credentials (such as access cards) back for another user to borrow and to stop users from entering an area by simply following or tailgating another user.
For this article, we will guide you on the anti-passback setup for model m-Kadex and k-Kadex.
Requirement
- M-Kadex (Master)
- K-Kadex (Slave)
- Power Supply 12VDC
- Electromagnetic lock (EM Lock)
- Ingress/TCMS V3 software
Wiring Diagram
Steps
-Please refer to the diagram above for the Master-Slave connection.
-Connect the master reader to the server or PC using TCP/IP port.
-Connect with Ingress/TCMS V3 software.
-At the software, select DEVICE -> select device -> Access Control -> Edit -> Select Anti- Passback Option.
- Save and synchronize.
How does it work?
-When a user accessed the Master device (IN door), you can see ‘Access Denied’ sign appeared when the user tries to enter at the same door again.
-You can only access the Master device again when you leave the area or access the Slave device (OUT/exit door)
Note: If some of the screenshots or steps viewed here are different from the ones in the current system, this is due to our continuous effort to improve our system from time to time. Please notify us at info@fingertec.com, we will update it as soon as possible.
Some companies look for full control of their own premises. Requirements such as having just one way in and out with two doors to control the access movement within the building. This can be done by setting in our R3 device using the anti-passback feature. This setting will not have any problem with our current device and can be done easily with our Master-slave connection. Due to the distinct requirements raised by certain customers, the Master-Slave setup for door access solution using the Master-Master setup is still valid. In this tips we provide, we are using two R3 devices as an example for this Master-slave Anti-passback setting configuration and connection, please follow the instructions below:
1) Configure both R3 to change its function to support the Master slave setting by following the previous tip “Modifying Setup from Master-Master to Master-Slave”
2) Connect the R3 ( MASTER) - R3 (SLAVE) follow the connection diagram below:
For your better understanding, here is the connection block diagram:
3) For this connection, the External Relay 12VDC required for controlling the EM lock only opens accordingly with an anti-passback setting.
Note: If some of the screenshots or steps viewed here are different from the ones in the current system, this is due to our continuous effort to improve our system from time to time. Please notify us at
info@timeteccloud.com, we will update it as soon as possible.
In FingerTec's integrated access control application, Ingress, there is a function called anti-passback. This function is primarily used to prevent the misuse of access control systems by establishing a specific sequence in which access cards must be used in order for the system to grant access. For instance, users can be stopped from entering an area a second time without first leaving it.
If you would like to move straight to configuring the anti-passback feature in Ingress, do skip to the ‘Configuration Steps (Standalone Device)’ section below for a step-by-step guide. Those steps are applicable when you are using standalone devices e.g R2, Kadex and etc. However, if you are using Ingressus controller, please refer to another post here.
Before we proceed to the configuration steps though, let’s look at some of the basic questions users may have on this feature:
Q1: If I have “X” number of doors and require the Anti-passback function, how many devices should I use?
• One Door: Install 2 standalone devices that must be configured with a Master and slave connection for entry and exit at the door. Also, please be informed that for standalone devices, anti-passback can only be configured on one door.
• 2 to 4 doors: Install Ingressus II (up to 2 doors) or Ingressus IV (up to 4 doors) with slave readers. e.g. If there are 2 doors, after activating the anti-passback between Door 1 and Door 2, users must have an Out record from Door 1, before granted access to Door 2. For more information on how to use an Ingressus controller for this, refer here.
• More than 4 doors: Currently, the available devices do not support anti-passback for more than 4 doors. However, please write in to us at support@fingertec.com with your requirements for us to provide you with our recommendations.
Q2: Then which are the models that support the Anti-passback function?
• Fingerprint models: R2, R3, H2i, Q2i and the R2c slave device
• Card: Kadex, m-Kadex with k-Kadex, i-Kadex slave
• Facial Recognition: Face ID3
• Controller: Ingressus I, Ingressus II, Ingressus IV
For more information on the features available for all of our devices, please click here.
Q3: For the configuration on one door, can we use 2 master devices, e.g. 2 Kadex devices, one Kadex will be 'In' and the other 'Out'?
You must configure the first reader as Master and second reader as Slave before you can set the anti-passback function in Ingress. For more information, refer to tips here.
Configuration Steps (Standalone
Device):
1. Click Device > Click on the terminal where you wish to apply the anti-passback mode.
2. Click Access Control > Edit.
3. Choose the anti-passback mode you wish to apply and click Save. Click here for more info on anti-passback modes.
4. Click OK to confirm the changes you have made.
5. Click Upload Device Settings > Click Yes to confirm your selection.
6. Click Start Synchronize.
7. Click Close.
8. Click at Other > Reboot Device > Click Yes to confirm your selection. After the reboot, the selected terminal will function according to the configurations you have made. Voila!
