ZKTECO X7 Access Control System

1. Device Installation

Follow these steps for proper device installation:

1. Remove the screw at the bottom of the device.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Fix the back cover to the wall according to the mounting template.
4. Secure the device to the back cover.
5. Tighten the screw.

Diagram showing the installation steps: 1. Removing the bottom screw. 2. Detaching the back cover. 3. Mounting the back cover to the wall. 4. Attaching the device to the back cover. 5. Securing the device with the screw. A tamper alarm button is also indicated on the device.

2. Structure and Function

Access Control System Components

Diagram illustrating the components of the access control system: a door lock (1), a door sensor (2), an exit button (3), a doorbell (4), and an alarm signal (5), all connected to the main access control device.

Access Control Functionality:

1. After a registered user's identity is verified, the access control device sends a signal to open the door.
2. The door sensor detects the lock status. If the door is unexpectedly opened or improperly closed, an alarm will be triggered.
3. The system supports an exit button for opening the door from the inside.
4. The system supports a doorbell.
5. If the access control device is dismantled, an alarm will be triggered.

3. Lock Connection

Warning: Do not operate when power is on!

The system supports both NO LOCK (normally open when powered) and NC LOCK (normally closed). NO LOCK is connected to the NO terminal, and NC LOCK is connected to the NC terminal.

To prevent self-induction EMF generation, which could affect the system when an electric lock is connected, an FR107 diode (included in the kit, do not reverse polarity) must be connected in parallel to suppress the self-induction EMF.

(1) Device Shares Power Source with Lock

When the device shares a power source with the lock (ULOCK = 12V, ILOCK > 1A) and the lock is near the device.

Wiring diagram for shared power source with NO Lock and NC Lock. Shows DC12V input, GND, BUT, SEN, NO1, COM1, NC1, AL-, AL+, BELL-, BELL+ terminals. An FR107 diode is shown in parallel with the lock connection. I: device output current, ULOCK: lock voltage, ILOCK: lock current.

(2) Device Does Not Share Power Source with Lock

When the device does not share a power source with the lock under these conditions: A. ULOCK = 12V, ILOCK ≤1A; B. ULOCK ≠ 12V; C. The lock is far from the device.

Wiring diagram for non-shared power source with NO Lock and NC Lock. Similar terminals as above, but the FR107 diode is shown differently, indicating separate power for the lock.

(3) One Device Controls One Lock

Wiring diagram for a single access control device controlling one lock, showing connections for power supply, exit button, and lock terminals (NO, NC, COM).

4. Connection to Other Devices

Wiring diagram showing connections for an Exit Button, Alarm Power, and Bell Power to the access control device terminals (+12V, GND, BUT, SEN, NO1, COM1, NC1, AL-, AL+, BELL-, BELL+). A sensor is also indicated.

Only alarm devices ≤ DC 12V can be connected.

5. Power Connection

Simple wiring diagram showing a DC12V power adapter connecting to +12V and GND terminals.

The device requires a DC 12V, 500mA input (50mA in standby mode). The positive terminal is connected to +12V, and the negative terminal is connected to ground (do not reverse polarity).

Instructions

Follow these general instructions for device setup and operation:

1. Step 1: Power on the device after it is fully installed on the wall.
2. Step 2: Authenticate the administrator password and change it immediately. Configure access control parameters, including changing door opening passwords, setting unlock duration, authentication mode, concealed mode, door sensor mode, and alarm settings.
3. Step 3: You can register and authenticate user accounts, cards, or passwords.

1. Operation Instructions

1.1 Administrator Operations

To ensure device data security, users can only manage the device after authenticating the administrator password.

Administrator Authentication Process

1. Press [*] (indicator off, long beep).
2. Press [#] to enter password authentication.
3. Enter the administrator password (default: 1234).
4. If authentication succeeds, the indicator turns green.
5. To exit, press [*] or do not operate for 20 seconds (indicator turns red, long beep, then auto-exit).

Note: The default administrator password is 1234. It is recommended to change the initial password immediately.

Change Administrator Password

1. Authenticate the administrator password.
2. Press [8].
3. Enter a new administrator password.
4. Enter the new administrator password again for authentication.
5. If successful, the password is changed (indicator turns green, long beep). If failed, the indicator turns red and makes three beeps.
6. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Note: Four-digit passwords are verified automatically. If the password is less than four digits, press [#] to confirm.

Open Door by Administrator Password

1. Authenticate the administrator password.
2. Press [0] or [#] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Press [0] or [#] (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. The door opens (indicator turns green, long beep).
5. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Note: This function can be used to open the door.

Forgot Administrator Password

If the administrator password is lost, it can be reset to the default password using the tamper switch. Disassemble the device and wait 30 seconds until a short beep sounds, then press the tamper switch three times to restore the original administrator password. This operation must be performed within 30 seconds.

Note: The default administrator password is 1234.

1.2 Adding Users

Register a user's fingerprint or card, or register cards in batch mode.

Add User Process

1. The administrator is authenticated.
2. Press [1].
3. Input user ID twice (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. Register fingerprint or card (press fingers three times or swipe the card once).
5. Registration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
6. Exit (press [*], indicator turns red, long beep).

Note:

• A five-digit user ID is verified automatically. If the user ID is less than five digits, press [#] to confirm.
• If the user ID is unavailable, the ID number increments automatically. It continues to register new users as soon as a user is successfully registered.
• If the user ID, fingerprint, or card is already registered, registration fails (indicator turns red, three short beeps). When the indicator turns green, you can register the user again. If you fail to scan the card, press the fingerprint, or enter the user ID three times, the device will enter standby mode.

Register Cards in Batch Mode

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [6] (Register cards in batches).
3. Swipe the first card once.
4. Enter the total number of cards.
5. Cards are successfully registered in batches. If failed, the indicator turns red and makes three beeps.
6. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep, then auto-exit).

Note:

• During the input of the total number of cards, three-digit numbers are verified automatically. For numbers less than three digits, press [#] to confirm. Press [*] to re-enter the total number of cards.
• You must clear all registered users before registering cards in batch mode. The IDs of cards to be registered must be sequential numbers.

1.3 Registering Access Passwords

The device supports 8 passwords, each with a group ID ranging from 1 to 8. The default password value is 0 for all groups, meaning these passwords are disabled.

Access Password Registration Process

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [3] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Enter the group ID of the password (Group IDs: 1 ~ 8).
4. Enter the password twice (password consists of four digits).
5. Registration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
6. Exit (press [*], indicator turns red, long beep, then auto-exit).

Note:

• When the password is changed to 0, 00, 000, or 0000, the password is disabled.
• After successfully changing the password, you can immediately change the next password by entering a different group ID.

1.4 User Identification

Card / Fingerprint / Password Authentication

When the device is powered on, it enters user authentication mode.

User Authentication Process

1. The device is in user authentication state.
2. Swipe user card, or enter password followed by "#".
3. If user authentication succeeds, the indicator turns green and makes a long beep. If failed, the indicator turns red and makes two beeps.

Note: Press [#] after entering the password for identification. The door opens if the entered password matches one of the 8 passwords. The first eight passwords for opening the door are empty.

1.5 Delete User

Delete one, multiple, or all registered users.

Delete a Single User Process

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [2] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Enter a user ID, press the fingerprint, or swipe the card.
4. Determine whether the user is authentic (indicator turns green, long beep).
5. User deletion succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep). If failed, the indicator turns red and makes three beeps.
6. Exit (press [*] or do not operate the device within 20 seconds, indicator turns red, long beep).

Note:

• You can swipe a card, press a fingerprint, or enter a user ID to delete a user. A five-digit user ID will be automatically verified. If the user ID is less than five digits, press [#] to confirm.
• After successful deletion, the device will automatically proceed to delete the next user. Press [*] to exit.

Delete All Users Process

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [9] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Press [9] again (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. Deletion of all users succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
5. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep, then auto-exit).

Note: In step 3, press [9] for automatic confirmation. Other numbers are considered invalid. If an incorrect number is entered, the device indicator turns red and emits three short beeps, then a long beep, and exits the process.

2. Access Control Management

2.1 Setting Unlock Duration

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [4] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Enter the unlocking duration (range: 1s to 10s).
4. Modification of the unlocking duration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
5. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Note: Press [10] for automatic confirmation. If the value is less than 10, press [#] to confirm. Values greater than 10 will be considered invalid.

2.2 Setting Authentication Mode

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [5] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Enter authentication mode.
4. Configuration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
5. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Note: Details on authentication modes are provided below:

2.3 Concealed Mode Configuration

In standby mode, when concealed mode is enabled, the indicator will be off.

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [0] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Press [3] (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. Configure the concealed mode (0: enable; 1: disable).
5. Configuration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
6. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Note: When a user performs card, fingerprint, or password authentication in concealed mode, the indicator will still flash accordingly, indicating the process status.

2.4 Setting Door Sensor Mode

The door sensor has three modes:

• NONE: Door sensor disabled.
• NO (normally open): The door sensor will trigger an alarm if it detects the door is closed.
• NC (normally closed): The door sensor will trigger an alarm if it detects the door is open.

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [0] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Press [5] (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. Configure the door sensor mode (0: NO; 1: NC; 2: None).
5. Configuration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
6. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

2.5 Alarm Setting

Note: If an alarm is triggered, it can be stopped after user identification.

Setting Alarm Switch

Only if the alarm switch is set to ON, will the failed authentication alarm and door sensor alarm be activated. The default state of the alarm switch is ON.

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [0] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Press [1] (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. Configure the alarm setting (0: enable; 1: disable).
5. The configuration is successful (indicator turns green, long beep).
6. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Note: The tamper alarm remains active even if the alarm switch is in the OFF position.

Setting Failed Authentication Alarm

If the administrator fails to authenticate in 3 attempts, a failed authentication alarm will be triggered. Authentication will be impossible for 20 seconds.

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [0] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Press [2] (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. Configure Failed Authentication Alarm Switch (0: enable; 1: disable).
5. Configuration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
6. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Setting Tamper Alarm

If this function is enabled, a tamper alarm will be triggered if the device is attempted to be dismantled from the wall.

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [7] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Configure Tamper Alarm Switch (0: enable; 1: disable).
4. Configuration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
5. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Setting Door Sensor Delay Time

If the door is not properly closed after a certain period, the door sensor delay time will trigger an alarm to warn users. Its configured value represents the period of time determining how long after the door is opened the alarm will sound.

1. The administrator password is authenticated.
2. Press [0] (indicator turns green, long beep).
3. Press [4] (indicator turns green, long beep).
4. Configure the Door Sensor Delay (range: 1s to 254s).
5. Configuration succeeds (indicator turns green, long beep).
6. Exit (indicator turns red, long beep).

Note:

• Three-digit values will be automatically verified. For values less than three digits, press [#] to confirm. Values greater than 254 are considered invalid.
• When an alarm is triggered, the device's internal alarm will sound first, and after 30 seconds, the external alarm will be triggered.