Reader Setup

This chapter describes the reader setup process that manages employee access to clocks. Clocks are used by employees to record when they perform actions such as starting work, taking a break, and changing jobs.

To set up clock readers in the application, these basic components and connections are required:

  • Reader server types
  • Reader servers
  • Reader groups
  • Readers
  • Employees

This diagram shows the relationship between these components:



The components form this hierarchy:

  • You require one reader server type and reader server for one or more types of clocks.
  • You require at least one reader group for a group of clocks. Reader groups link the clocks in a similar physical location to all the employees who use them to punch in and out. Providing several reader groups is common for security and performance considerations.
  • You require one clock reader that is defined in the application for every installed clock.

To set up clocks, you must perform these steps:

  1. Add a reader server type. For example CMI, RSI, or Synel.
  2. Add a reader server.
  3. Add a reader group.
  4. Add a clock reader.
  5. Assign employees to a reader group.
  6. Configure Daylight Savings Time (DST) settings.