Configuring Biometric Data Capture

To configure the WB5500 for biometric data capture:

  1. Open the edc_settings.conf file using WinSCP.
  2. Modify these settings:

    numkeypad.enabled = true

    Globally enables the number portion of the keypad on the clock reader. To disable the keypad for certain screens only, see $class-name$.numkeypad.enabled.

    badgehandler.enabled = false

    Disables the badge handler on the clock reader.

    biometric.enabled = true

    Enables the biometric scanner on the clock reader.

  3. Save and close the file.
  4. Open the settings.conf file using WinSCP.
  5. Modify these settings:

    wbsynch.mapping.EMPLOYEE.bio = EB.EMPBDG_FLAG3

    Uncomment this setting by deleting #!. This setting references the biometric enabled check box selected during the steps in Setting Up Employees to Use Biometric Clocks.

  6. Click Ctrl + T.

    A console window is displayed.

  7. Specify reboot and press Enter.