Configuring the WFM Application

In this section, you will configure components of the WFM application to work with the WB5500 so that appropriate data is transferred between the clock and application. These components form this hierarchy:

  • One clock reader server type and clock reader server for one or more WB5500 Series Clocks.
  • 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. Several reader groups are common practice for security and performance considerations.
  • One clock reader in the application for every WB5500 Series Clock installed.

Configuring the WFM application involves these tasks:

  • Adding a clock reader server.
  • Adding reader groups.
  • Adding clock readers.
  • Setting up employees to use the WB5500.
  • Assigning time codes.
  • Assigning labor metrics.
  • Defining the download directory for file updates.