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Fingerprint Reader Handling SOP for End User

[SOP-2020-07-001] Version 0.1

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REVISION HISTORY

Version Modified On Modified By Description of Changes 0 July 29, 2020 Daved Zheng Initial Release

0.1 July 31, 2020 Daved Zheng First Release

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1 PURPOSE To ensure fingerprint reader products get correct handling and sufficient protection, prevent some possible unexpected damages that could result in function’s disablement during the transfer processes and usage by end user, create this standard to guide the handling operation.

2 SCOPE This SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) applies to fingerprint reader products is provided by NEXT ASA.

3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

(Document No.) (Document Title) N/A N/A

4 CONTENTS .

4.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

The fingers of the users who intend to fingerprint shall be kept clean and without any dust, sand, metal filing and grease etc.

Clean Finger is Allowed ✔ ✘

Metal Filing on the Finger is Not Allowed

✘ ✘ Sand/ Dust on the Finger is Not Allowed Grease/ Oil on the Finger is Not Allowed

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4.2 HOLD THE READER IN HAND

Hold the the fingerprint reader at sides and bottom when you pick it up or intend to connect or disconnect reader and USB cable.Please don`t touch the sensor without intention of collecting fingerprints in order to keep sensor surface clean, and don`t hold the reader at the end of the USB cable,especially shaking the reader.

4.3 PLACE THE FINGERPRINT READER

The fingerprint reader should be placed carefully on the table with the fingerprint sensor facing up and prevent falling down from desk or hand. And stay away from sharp metalwork and tools.

Holding the side of the reader is allowed ✔

Holding the bottom of the reader is allowed

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Touch the sensor without collecting fingerprints is not allowed

The fingerprint sensor facing up is allowed

✔ Reader is placed upside down is not allowed

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Hold the reader at the end of USB cable

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4.4 PACKING AND TRANSFER THE FINGERPRINT READER

When you haven`t used a reader for a period of time or need to transfer it, you should use a flannelette bag, a bubble bag or a EPE bag to protect it to avoid direct contact with sharp metal objects near around.

4.5 CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE AND READER

The MICRO end of the USB cable should be inserted parallel to the reader. In theory, the insertion force of no more than 20N is acceptable.

Do not tilt up, down, left or right, or hold the USB cable to shake vigorously during the insertion.

✘ ✘ Fingerprint reader should not be placed near any sharp metal objects and tools.

✔ DO NOT put the reader together with any sharp metal objects together

✘ The fingerprint reader shall be protected appropriately

Do not tilt up, down, left or right in the insertion

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4.6 CLEANING OF SENSOR SURFACES

The dirt in liquid state can be cleaned with dust-free cotton cloth and alcohol. But solid particles of foreign matter can not be wiped directly, they need to be blown off in the manner of an air gun or other method or available tools, and then wiped with a dust-free cloth and alcohol, to avoid scrath the sensor surface.

✔ USB cable should be inserted parallel to the reader gently.

DO NOT hold the line to shake the reader vigorously after insertion.

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The dirt in liquid state can be cleaned directly with dust-free cotton cloth and alcohol.

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For the solid particles on the sensor surface, DO NOT wipe the solid particles directly.

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4.7 ADDITIONAL NOTES

4.7.1 Do not disassemble the device for non-professionals.

4.7.2 Do not immerse the product in water or near the fire.

***THE END***

Firstly, blow off the solid particles before wiping.

✔ Then swipe the sensor surface with dust-free cotton cloth and alcohol.

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