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Futronic's FS80 USB2.0 Fingerprint Scanner uses advanced CMOS sensor technology and precise optical system to deliver high quality fingerprint image. It can capture an almost un-distorted raw fingerprint image into PC in 100ms and is good for any fingerprint recognition application.

The finger scanning window is a crown glass with a thickness of 14mm. It is much more reliable and robust compared to any semiconductor type fingerprint sensor.

The finger is illuminated by 4 infra-red LEDs during scanning and the light intensity is automatically adjusted according to scanning fingerprint's characteristics (wet, dry, blurred, etc) to optimize the quality of the captured fingerprint image.

Special electronic circuit is built into FS80 to do Live Finger Detection (LFD). With appropriate software in PC, user can select this LFD feature so that only live finger's fingerprint will be scanned into PC. Fake fingers made from silicone rubber, play-doh, etc, will be rejected. And the LFD feature is included in all Futronic's standard software.

 

 

Installation & Setup

Ensure you have the most recent version of Newton POS by running upgrades in AdminConsole.

Step 1 : Download and Install the Driver

  • Locate and click on the ftrScanAPI_64bit.zip file to download the file.


The driver file will not operate properly in the current location.

  • Locate the downloaded .zip file on your computer and double-click the file to open.

  • Right-click on the file named ftrScanAPI.dll and select Copy.
  • Use the breadcrumb trail, folders, or the navigation folder  to back out of the file location.

  • Locate and double-click on Program Files folder in the c: drive (My Computer).

  • Locate and double-click the MCS folder.

  • Locate and double-click the Newton POS folder.

  • Right-click and select Paste to add the file in the folder.

  • Double-click on the LocalDeploy folder. Then, right-click and select Paste to add the file in the folder.

Step 2: It may be necessary to complete this step if the driver does not work properly. Performing this step will allow NewtonPOS to re-upgrade itself and trigger the post-deploy.

  • While holding down the Control (Ctrl) key on the keyboard, use the mouse to click on each file in the folder.

Do not select the ftrScanAPI.dll file.

  • While the mouse cursor is on one of the highlighted files, right-click and select Delete.

  • In the Delete Multiple Files window, select Yes to move the files to the recycling bin.

  • Download the InstallNewtonPOS.exe file from the MCS Software Downloads website and run the installation process.

Step 3: Login to Newton and connect the fingerprint scanning device.

Step 4: Establish the biometric engine

  • Locate and click on the Administration and Maintenance tab. In the Newton tab, locate Biometric Engine and use the drop-down menu and select AFIS. When you are done, click Ok.

Step 5: Establish Serving Line configurations

  • Locate the Serving Line option in the Point-of-Sale Setup ribbon.
  • Select either Serving Lines or Serving Line Configs depending on if your District uses line or a particular template. If you are unsure, check with your point of contact in the District.

Step 6: Configure the Device in Newton

 

Step 6 includes instructions for both Serving Line and Serving Line Configs. Choose the correct section your District utilizes for setup.

 

  • Serving Line - Click on the Serving Line option.
    • In the Serving-Line Maintenance window, select a cafeteria line by clicking on a row or using the drop-down arrow and click the Edit button. If you use the drop-down arrow, be sure to select the proper serving line to install the device.

    • Click on the Override Settings tab.
       
    • Scroll down and locate the Devices section in the parameters.
    • Once you have located the Devices section click on Customer Input Device #1, then the ellipsis  button.

    • Use the drop-down arrow to locate and select Fingerprint Scanner.


    • Ensure the Scanner Type is set as Futronics. If it is not, click in the cell to use the drop-down menu and make the correct selection. 


  • Serving Line Configs - Click on the Serving Line Configs option.
    • In the Serving-Line-Configuration Maintenance window, click the Edit button.


    • Scroll down and locate the Devices section in the parameters.
    • Once you have located the Devices section click on Customer Input Device #1, then the ellipsis  button.

    • Use the drop-down arrow to locate and select Fingerprint Scanner


    • Ensure the Scanner Type is set as Futronics. If it is not, click in the cell to use the drop-down menu and make the correct selection.


Step 6: Test the fingerprint scanning device.

Test the Futronics fingerprint scanning device by starting a new meal. Ensure Newton is recognizing meals served in the system.

Using the Device

Step 1: Start the operating day.

Step 2: Start a new meal.

Step 3: Open NewtonPOS and login.

Step 4: Serving Line window

  • In the bottom left-hand corner, notice which device is set for the serving line.
  • In the bottom right-hand corner, the status of the device is shown. If it working properly, you should see Running. If the device is not functioning properly, you will see Error. Click on Error to review the message.
  • Click Enroll to begin fingerprint enrollment.

Step 5: Select the student by entering the student number or by selecting the student from the list.

Step 6: Several scans will be necessary to ensure a student's identity.

  • Have the student place his/her finger on the scanning device.

  • As the fingerprint is captured, the status bar progresses until there are enough good scans to register the student.
  • If a student switching fingers in the middle of scanning. click the Start Over button.

Once a student has been successfully enrolled, they must use the same finger for every meal. The scanner should recognize the print and pull up the student.

Continue the process by normal serving procedures.

After you have finished with line servings, click the Quit Serving Line button to exit Newton POS.

Then, click the Exit Point-Of-Sale button.

Be sure to return to the main machine and stop the meal and post transactions for the day.

 

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