ZK Technology iFace 302 Series

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Summary

Product Features

Design and Display

Highlights the elegant design and the 4.3-inch TFT color touch screen for user interaction.

Access Control Capabilities

Details support for time zones, groups, unlock combinations, and relay contacts for security devices.

Biometric Identification

Covers Face and Fingerprint Reader, infra-red light for low-light matching, and 1-second recognition.

Connectivity and Operation

Explains stand-alone or panel operation, user feedback, multi-language support, and SDK availability.

Technical Specifications

Capacity and Display

Specifies device capacity for faces and fingerprints, and details the TFT LCD touch screen.

Communication Interfaces

Lists supported communication protocols including RS232, TCP/IP, Wiegand, USB, and optional WiFi/GPRS.

Verification Performance

Provides fingerprint identification rates (1:N, verification/identification times, FAR/FRR).

Power, Environment, and Dimensions

Details power supply, operating temperature/humidity, and physical dimensions of the device.

The ZKTechnology iFace 302 is a versatile access control and time attendance device that integrates multiple biometric authentication methods, including face and fingerprint recognition, along with traditional ID card and PIN/password options. Designed for ease of use and hygiene, it offers a touch-free biometric experience and a rich user interface through its 4.3" TFT color touch screen display.

Function Description:

The iFace 302 serves as a comprehensive solution for managing access control and tracking time and attendance. It can operate as a standalone unit or integrate with existing access control systems. For access control, it connects to door locks, exit switches, alarms, and door sensors via relay contacts. Its Wiegand IN and OUT ports facilitate connection to third-party access control panels and peripherals, offering flexibility in system integration. For time and attendance, it accurately records employee clock-ins and outs using its various authentication methods. The device supports 50 time zones, 99 groups, and 10 unlock combinations, providing robust control over access permissions. It also includes a USB port for offline data backup and management, ensuring data integrity even without network connectivity. An optional internal ID card reader further enhances security by adding an additional layer of authentication.

Important Technical Specifications:

Capacity:
- Faces: 400 templates
- Fingerprints: 8,000 templates
Display:
- 4.3" TFT LCD color touch screen
Communication:
- RS232
- TCP/IP
- 26-bit Wiegand Output
- USB Host
- Optional WiFi & GPRS
Verification/Identification for Fingerprints:
- Fingerprint: 1:N up to 2000 templates
- Verification time: 1 second
- Identification Time: ≤ 2 seconds
- False Acceptance Rate: ≤0.001%
- False Rejection Rate: ≤1%
Power:
- Power Supply: 12V DC, 3A
Environment:
- Operating Temperature: 32-105°F (0-45°C)
- Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%
Dimensions:
- Height: 5.5″ (140 mm)
- Width: 7.5″ (190 mm)
- Depth: 3.5″ (90 mm)
Packaging Dimensions:
- 10″ x 12” x 4 1/2”
Weight:
- 4 lbs. (64 ozs.)

Usage Features:

The iFace 302 offers a range of features designed to enhance user experience and operational efficiency:

Multi-Biometric Authentication: Users can identify or verify themselves using face, fingerprint, ID card, or PIN/password. This flexibility caters to diverse user preferences and security requirements.
Advanced Face Recognition: The device utilizes state-of-the-art 3D imaging technology for face recognition. When a user glances into the camera, it captures the relative position, size, and shape of their eyes, nose, cheekbones, and jaw. These parameters are used to create a biometric template for subsequent verification or identification.
Hygienic and Touch-Free Authentication: The 3D imaging technology enables 100% touch-free biometric authentication, promoting hygiene, especially in high-traffic environments.
Dimly Lit Environment Operation: An infra-red light source ensures reliable face detection and matching even in dimly lit conditions, expanding the device's usability across various lighting scenarios.
Fast Recognition: It boasts contactless 1-second employee recognition, ensuring quick and efficient processing of users.
High Matching Capacity: The iFace 302 can perform one-to-many (1:N) matching for up to 400 faces and 2000 fingerprints, making it suitable for organizations of varying sizes.
User-Friendly Interface: The 4.3" TFT color touch screen provides an intuitive and rich user experience, simplifying navigation and operation.
Voice and Visual Indications: The device provides clear voice and visual indications for the acceptance or rejection of valid and invalid fingerprints and faces, offering immediate feedback to users.
Programmable Function Keys: Six user-defined function keys allow for customization of common tasks or shortcuts, improving operational efficiency.
Multi-Language Support: The device supports multiple languages, making it accessible to a diverse user base.
Flexible Deployment: It can operate as a standalone unit or integrate with any 26-bit Wiegand 3rd party access control panel, offering versatility in deployment.
Optional Card Readers: Available with internal ID card, Mifare card, or HID card readers (iFace 302-ID, iFace 302-M, iFace 302-HID respectively), providing an additional layer of security and compatibility with existing card systems.

Maintenance Features:

While the manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features, the following can be inferred or are standard for such devices:

Offline Data Backup: The inclusion of a USB port for offline data backup/management is a key maintenance feature, allowing administrators to easily export attendance logs and user data for record-keeping or system recovery without relying on network connectivity.
Software Development Kit (SDK): An SDK is available for OEM customers and software developers. This allows for custom software development and integration, which can include tools for device management, firmware updates, and diagnostic checks, contributing to long-term maintainability and adaptability.
Robust Design: The elegant and sleek design, combined with specified operating environment parameters (temperature and humidity), suggests a device built for durability and reliable performance under typical indoor conditions, minimizing the need for frequent physical maintenance.
Remote Management: The TCP/IP communication and optional WiFi/GPRS connectivity imply the possibility of remote management and monitoring, which can facilitate troubleshooting, configuration updates, and data retrieval without requiring physical presence at the device location. This reduces maintenance effort and downtime.
Firmware Updates: As with most modern electronic devices, it is expected that firmware updates would be available to address bugs, improve performance, and add new features, ensuring the device remains current and secure. These updates would typically be managed via the USB port or network connection.