Adding clock readers

Each 8000 or 9000 series clock that you install must have a corresponding clock reader.
Note: In the November 2024 version of WFM and after, some of the settings that were previously defined in individual clock readers are defined in reader configurations instead.

Configuring the clock

  1. Select Maintenance > Reader Setup > Reader Organization > Readers.
  2. Click Create New Entry.
  3. Specify this information:
    Reader
    Specify the reader name of the clock.
    Description
    Provide a description of the clock, such as the clock’s physical location.
    Reader Type
    Click the database lookup and select specify 8000 or 9000.
    Reader Group
    Select the reader group to which the clock belongs.
    Reader Status
    Click the database lookup and select whether the reader is online or offline.
    Reader Zone
    Specify 0. This field is required by the WFM application.
    IP Address
    Specify the IP or MAC address of the clock.
    Time Zone
    Select the clock reader's time zone.
    Swipe Method
    Select Default, Directionless, or Swipe and Go.
  4. Click Save.