NovaFace User Guide Version 0.
About This Manual NovaFace (Model: ) is an advanced face recognition terminal that provides highly accurate face recognition in an embedded system. This manual contains the descriptions and operational instructions for NovaFace device. It is intended and written for system administrators who are in charge of overall operation including installation and management. We recommend you familiarize yourself with this manual in order to make use of the product correctly and effectively.
Symbol Name TIP NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Description Provides optional information to help users be more successful in their tasks. Page iii of 28 www.cmi-tech.
Safety Instructions Follow the safety instructions to use the product safely and prevent any risk of personal injury or damage to the product. WARNING Choosing Location • DO NOT expose the product to direct sunlight, excess heat, open flames, corrosive gasses, moisture, or dust. Doing so may cause electrical shock, electrical short, or fire. • DO NOT install the product near heaters, air conditioners, electrical fans, refrigerators, or water.
fields such as speakers. Device malfunction or performance degradation may occur caused by magnetic interference. Installation • DO NOT install the product on a surface subject to vibration or physical shock. Doing so can cause damage to the product. • When you install the product on a wall, make sure that you secure the product with the provided fasteners. Dropping from the wall may cause damage to device casing, internal parts, or both.
Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Conventions in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.7. Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 A.8. Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Appendix B: Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 B.1. Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction to NovaFace NovaFace is a face recognition terminal that provides face recognition in an embedded system with real-time subject finding and local authentication for high throughput access control and time & attendance applications 1.1.
Feature Description Fully compatibility with CMITech Supports full integration with CMID Manager for distributed CMID Manager v2 access access control and T&A solutions on single network. control and T&A solution software 1.2. Components Before you begin, make sure that all the following items are included with your device. If you find anything is missing, contact your dealer. Quick Guide NovaFace Cables NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Mounting Plate Quick Guide Diode Page 4 of 28 www.
Table 1. NovaFace component table Name Quantity NovaFace 1 Mounting Plate 1 Quick Guide 1 Diode 1 Power cable 1 Relay cable 1 GPI cable 1 Wiegand 1 Description Note Cables cable RS-485 cable AC adapter (optional) 1 1 Output: 15VDC, 3.0A Power code (optional) www.cmi-tech.com (c) 2020, all rights reserved 1 Page 5 of 28 NovaFace User Guide, 0.
1.3. Parts and Controls IR LED Camera IR LED Touch screen USB port Speaker Mounting plate socket White LED Card reader Motion detection sensor Name Description Note Camera Camera IR LED IR LED Touch screen Preview and control White LED White LED Card reader Card reader Motion detection Motion detection sensor sensor Speaker Speaker Bracket socket Bracket socket USB port USB port NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Page 6 of 28 www.cmi-tech.
I/O terminal Ethernet port Power plug Factory reset button RS-485 terminationswitch RS-485 Wiegand output GPI input Relay Debug Name Tripod socket Tamper switch SAM card slot (reserved) Removable tabs (x 3) Description Note Tripod socket Tamper switch SAM card slot Reserved Removable tabs Ethernet port Power plug Factory reset button RS-485 termination switch I/O terminal RS-485 Wiegand output GPI input Relay Debug www.cmi-tech.
1.4. Accessories Name Quantity Mounting bracket 1 Secure I/O 1 RF card writer 1 Description Duali RF card reader Note TOC (template on card) RF card (A type) 1 MiFare, Desfire only (4k memory) TOC use RF card (B type) 1 MiFare, Desfire, Felica General use NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Page 8 of 28 www.cmi-tech.
2. Installing NovaFace This chapter gives the information about the requirements and the prerequisites for installing NovaFace and the installation procedures. 2.1. Installation Requirements Before installation, make sure that the following requirements are met. 2.1.1. Environmental Requirements The NovaFace is designed and intended for indoor use only. The device is not weatherproof and must not be exposed to water, ice, extreme temperatures or other adverse weather conditions.
Recommended mounting height 135cm 120 cm Default Mounting bracket (optional) 2.1.2. Electrical Requirements ☑ Use a stable power supply adapter of DC 15V (± 5%) with a minimum 3.5A. ☑ Make sure that the power cable is as short as possible and have correct wire gauge (min. 22 AWG) ☑ Use CAT5 or later for ethernet cable. Table 2. Power requirements depending on cable length and wire gauge Input voltage (V) 15 18 NovaFace User Guide, 0.
2.1.3. Tool Requirements The following tools can be necessary for installation and are not supplied by default. Table 3. Required tools Purpose Name Figure Note Screw driver Cross head Tape ruler For measuring the installation height General Cutting plier Electric drill With a drill bit and anchor bolts Concrete wall mount Marker Hammer www.cmi-tech.com (c) 2020, all rights reserved Page 11 of 28 NovaFace User Guide, 0.
2.2. Installation Procedure 2.2.1. Mounting Device (Wall Mount) You can install the device onto a wall directly by using the mounting plate. 1. Remove the screw that attaches NovaFace to the mounting plate and disassemble the plate. Keep the screw because it will be used to attach them again. 2. Put the mounting plate at the predetermined position and attach the plate onto the wall with the screws (M4 x 8). NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Page 12 of 28 www.cmi-tech.
Wall mounting points For concrete wall mount, do the steps that follow: 1. Put marks on the wall through the holes of plate by using a marker. 2. Drill the marked points by using a electric drill. 3. Attach the anchor bolts to the holes by using a hammer. 4. Attach the plate to the wall with the screws. 3. Connect the power cable and peripherals cables, if necessary, to the connectors in the rear panel. (See Connecting Cables for more information) 4.
5. Put the device onto the installed plate, slide it downward, and attach them with the screw (M3 x 6) 2.2.2. Mounting Device (Gang Box Mount) You can also install the device on a gang box (outlet box) by using the mounting plate. 1. Remove the screw that attaches NovaFace to the mounting plate and disassemble them. Keep the screw because it will be used to attach them again. 2. Put the mounting plate onto the gang box and attach it to the box with the screws (M4 x 8).
3. Using NovaFace 3.1. Enrollment This section gives the procedural information to enroll users to the device. 1. Press the User button on the main screen. 2. Press Enroll in the bottom. 3. Type ID and Name. 4. Press one or more credential type buttons (Face, Card, PIN) to add to the user. ◦ For Face, let the user stand in front of device and complete the face capture. ◦ For Card, put the card on the device’s card reader. When the CSN (card serial number) appears on the screen, press OK.
4. Product Specifications 4.1. Mechanical Specifications 4.1.1. Dimensions (unit: mm) 38 36 200 100 www.cmi-tech.com (c) 2020, all rights reserved Page 17 of 28 NovaFace User Guide, 0.
43 5–ø4.5 Wall Plate 8 22 53 71.5 105.5 142 1/4–20 UNC (Depth:5.5) 60 4.2. Technical Specifications Item Description CPU ARM Cortex A53 OctaCore (8 core) operating at 1.4GHz Memory 1GB RAM, 8GB Flash Number of cameras One IR LED YES, for low ambient light levels and supplementary face detection support White LED YES, for adjunct lighting of face Ethernet Standard 10/100 BaseT and GigE Dimensions 100 x 200 x 36 mm Weight 400 g (0.9 pounds) NovaFace User Guide, 0.
Item Description Capture range 50 cm to 160 cm User’s height range 120cm - 210cm (wth system installed at 145 cm) Enrollment speed About 1.0 second Recognition speed About 500 ms with single record in local data base Under 1.
4.3.1. Cables and Connectors Relay 300 mm 15 mm 1 3 Pin Name Color 1 Normal Open (NO) Black 2 Common (COM) Red 3 Normal Close (NC) Gray Wire Gauge 24 AWG GPI 300 mm 15 mm 1 4 Pin Name Color Wire Gauge 1 GPI 0 Red 2 GPI 1 Green 3 GPI 2 Yellow 4 Ground (GND) Black 24 AWG RS-485 300 mm 15 mm 1 3 Pin Name Color Wire Gauge 1 DATA - Red 2 DATA Green 3 Ground (GND) Black 24 AWG Wiegand IN/OUT NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Page 20 of 28 www.cmi-tech.
300 mm 15 mm 1 4 Pin Name Color Wire Gauge 1 No connection Red 2 DATA 0 Green 3 DATA 1 White 4 Ground (GND) Black 24 AWG Power 200 mm 10 mm Ø5.5mm Ø2.5mm 18 AWG 4.4. Environmental Specifications Item Description Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) Non-operating Note -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Humidity Operating 8% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Non-operating 8% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing www.cmi-tech.
Appendix A: OSD Menu List This appendix gives the details about advanced setting menus of NovaFace device that appears when you press the Gear button on the main screen. A.1. User Name Description Enroll Delete Modify Search Searches ID A.2. Device Name Reader Description ID Port Network DHCP Use IP Subnet mask Gateway DNS 1 DNS 2 GPI GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 A.3. ACU Name Description ACU AIPC SW ACU NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Page 22 of 28 www.cmi-tech.
Name Description DMS A.4. Advanced Name Auth. mode Description Device auth. Fake face Run settings ID Length OP mode T&A use T&A mode Door Relay use DS use Open duration T&A door use A.5. Environmental Name Description Speaker volume Language Data/Time A.6. Database Management Name Device management Description FW upgrade Factory reset Device reboot DB management User import User export Device info. FW version MAC www.cmi-tech.
Name Description Network info. IP Subnet mask Gateway A.7. Test Name GPI Description GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3 Debug Capture image use Card test Auto recog. A.8. Log Name Log info Description Total used Total count Log delete Delete log NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Page 24 of 28 www.cmi-tech.
Appendix B: Legal Information B.1. Disclaimer The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural. For the purposes of this Disclaimer: • Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Disclaimer) refers to CMITech Co. Ltd.
B.2. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. This documentation is copyrighted by CMITech Co., Ltd. No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, or transcribed without the expressed written permission from CMITech Co., Ltd. All other product names, trademarks, or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. We reserve the right to make any alterations which may be required due to technical improvement. For the most current information, contact your CMITech representative.
Appendix C: Regulatory Information C.1. FCC compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix D: Contact Information CMITech Company, Ltd. 5F, 38, Burim-ro 170beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14055, Republic of Korea Tel: +82-70-8633-8278 Fax: +82-31-624-4490 Contact: sales@cmi-tech.com CMITech America, Inc. 2033 Gateway Place, Suite 500 San Jose, CA 95110 USA Tel: (1) 408 573-6930 NovaFace User Guide, 0.1 May 2020 Page 28 of 28 www.cmi-tech.
