This manual introduces the installation and operation methods of HandPunch 1000.
The HandPunch 1000 is a biometric hand geometry time and attendance terminal designed to record and store the three-dimensional shape of a human hand for identity verification. It captures a hand image using low-level infrared light and a CCD camera, converts it to an electronic template, and compares it against stored user data upon verification. The device records time, date, and user ID for collection by a host computer, providing proof-positive employee identification.
| Size | 8.85 inches wide by 11.65 inches high by 8.55 inches deep |
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| Power | 12 to 24 VDC or 12 to 24 V AC 50-60 Hz |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) – 7 lbs (3.2 kg) with optional backup battery |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C |
| Verification Time | 1 second or less |
| Memory Retention | 5 years using a standard internal lithium battery |
| Transaction Buffer | 5,120 transactions |
| User Capacity | 50, 100, 512 users |
| Baud Rate | 300 to 28.8 K bps |
| Communications | RS-232, optional Modem |
The recommended height for the HandPunch platen is 40 inches (102 cm) from the finished floor.
The HandPunch compares the hand on the platen with the user's unique template stored in its database. If the images match, it records the transaction.
The HandPunch 1000 has a transaction buffer capacity of 5,120 events.