Introduction

The following instruction is Quick Start Guide to get you up and running with the A103F Biometric terminal, mounting, switching on, accessing the menu system and enrolling staff. There is also instructions on the various ways to connect your terminal to download clockings. If you are unsure of something or just have some questions then the easiest way to find out is to log a ticket at help@clockingsystems.co.uk  Just include the terminal name and software in the subject field. You can give us your name and company contact details followed by the question in the main body of text. We have a fast response time! 

Wall Mounting

When considering mounting the terminal, first choose a suitable position on a flat wall. The recommended installation height is around 140cm from the floor but adjust as necessary to suit your staff height.

First hold the back plate level on the wall, choose and mark up to 4 hole centres as necessary.

Next drill the holes using a suitable drill bit for the type of wall and insert the provided wall plugs.

After this mount the wall plate and secure with the screws also provided.

Finally locate the terminal (don’t forget to plug in power and ethernet cables as required) and fit the 2 locating screws to secure.

 

Wall Mounted Installation			Desktop Installation

Setting up the A103F Biometric Terminal

When first powering up your terminal using the included 12v power supply, please be aware that a default Admin password has been set up for terminal security. You can set up your own additional Admin accounts later, but we advise leaving the default one in place, just in case you accidentally lock yourself out.

Accessing the Terminal

Once the terminal has powered up fully tap the screen in the centre twice to bring up the ‘settings cog’ on the bottom right side of the screen.

Next tap the ‘settings cog’ and an icon ‘Manager?’ will appear near the top centre of the screen.

After this tap the screen in the centre again to bring up a ‘padlock’ icon on the top right.

When you tap the ‘padlock’ icon enter the user id – ‘7856’ & ‘OK’.

Then enter the password – ‘7856’ & OK.

This will then give you full access to the menu.

Enrolling a User

The first step in enrolment is to add a user. After a user has been set up the option to upgrade their privilege to either 'Admin' or 'Sup.User' can be selected. This will be further explained in the section Setting up an Administrator.

From the main menu tap User Mgt

Next tap Add user. The next available ID will be displayed.

Tap in the Name box and type in the staff name. TIP: tapping the Alt key will change the letter/number options as required.

Once the name has been input tap OK. A Department box can be filled in if desired.

Next tap Add User and then choose either Face Fingerprint, Card or Password as the clocking method. Or any combination you like. TIP: When enrolling cards hold the card or fob up to the reader to register it.

Follow the onscreen prompts for each input method.

Once Complete press the back button to User Mgt screen. The default enrolment will be as a standard user.

Setting up an Administrator

In User Mgt menu tap User view, scroll to and select the desired user to be set for Admin rights by tapping their name.

After this tap in the box next to Privilege and choose either Admin or Sup.User. Note that an Admin will have full access to all settings while a Sup.User will only have access to the User Management options. Also please note that a Sup.User cannot enrol another User above Sup.User level.

Once finished you can back out to the User Mgt menu and continue enrolling staff or back out to the home screen. 

TIP: When accessing the menu as an administrator you can use your face, finger, card or password depending on which enrolment method you have set up. If you are using face then just cover the camera briefly with your hand when tapping the screen (to prevent accidental clocking) until the ‘Manager’ icon appears, then you can allow your face to be picked up and gain access to the menu.

Connections

We always recommend using a network cable for a stable connection if possible. Wifi is also an option but be aware that signal strength can be an issue. USB collection is the third choice in remote or poorly connected locations, but obviously relies on physically going to the terminal to collect the data.

Ethernet

If you are plugging in a network cable, then basically your terminal should be ready to connect to our software. Our installation engineers can help with any connection issues so don’t worry if you have any problems or questions at this point. You can carry on using the terminal to enrol and clock staff in and out. The terminal will hold literally thousands of clockings.

Wifi

If you can’t use a network cable, then wifi is an alternative. Just make sure that you have a strong wifi signal at the terminal. Also please note that only 2.4Ghz wifi is supported.

 

If you want to connect by wifi, follow these steps.

Firstly, log into the terminal as an Administrator.

Next tap on Comm set.

After this, tap Wifi and then tap search to find available wifi connections.

Choose the desired connection. TIP: Ensure that at least 4 green bars are displayed to avoid connection problems.

After this type in the wifi password and tap OK.

 

USB Collection

Another option if you don’t have access to an internet connection or wifi is to physically download clockings from the terminal using a USB flash drive. To do this follow these steps:

 

Firstly, log into the terminal as an Administrator (as described in the first section ‘Accessing the Termnal’).

From the Main Menu tap Data Mgt and then insert a USB flash drive into the bottom left of the terminal.

Next tap on Down all Glog and wait for the download to complete.

You now have all your clockings on the USB drive ready to upload to the software.

Instructions on how to do upload to the software will be explained during the software installation and training session.

 

Your terminal should now be set up ready to use. Remember that our engineers will help you with any further questions or issues you might have by logging a ticket at help@clockingsystems.co.uk

 

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