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Activating a Terminal in the TCMS V2 for the first time via COM Port
for Serial Connection RS485 or RS232
1. Choosing the Terminal Model
The terminal of which the Product Key being used to install TCMS V2 will appear on the
first line in the “FingerTec Terminal” window.
Choose the model of the terminal. Please go to product.fingertec.com to find out more
about FingerTec products.
2. Choosing Connection Type
To connect your terminal via COM port, make sure that you have connected the termi-
nal with the computer installed with TCMS V2 using a serial cable. It is recommended
to maintain the RS232 cable length at 1 meter to avoid data loss and for RS485, the
maximum distance is 1km, but excellent data repeaters should be installed with it.
Once the cable is connected, you can start activating your terminal.
3. Determining the Baudrate
Baudrate is the speed of data transfer via serial connection and this field is only appli-
cable for serial connection RS485 and RS23. The value in the terminal must be the same
as shown in the TCMS V2.
To check the baudrate value of the terminal, press Menu > Comm > RS232/485 >
Baudrate
4. Uncheck the Disabled Button
There is a checker labeled Disabled on the far right of FingerTec Terminal window.
Uncheck the Disabled button for the system to start connecting with the terminal.
5. Inserting Serial Number of the Terminal
When the connection is established, the system will prompt you to insert the Serial
Number of your terminal. Insert the correct serial number, which can be found on the
same hologram sticker pasted at the back of the FingerTec Going Green DVD cover.
6. Terminal Activation
A. Online Activation (requires Internet access)
Now you will be prompted with a pop-up window requiring an Activation Key. Select “I
want to generate the Activation key online with these details” and click Apply. Wait for
a moment for the server to be connected and then click Apply to fill up the Activation
key automatically.
B. Offline Activation (no Internet access required)
In case you do not have Internet connection, contact your local reseller or support@
fingertec.com to request for an activation key. Please provide the serial number and
product model so that we can generate a corresponding activation key.
Once you insert the correct Activation Key, the Apply button will be enabled. Click on
it and then click OK to proceed.
7. Saving Information
It is crucial that you save the information to avoid a connection loss between the TCMS
V2 and the terminal.
Once the terminal is activated in the TCMS V2, all icons on the software will be acti-
vated, and you are now ready to configure and use the TCMS V2.
