Configuring Biometric Data Capture
To configure the WB5500 for biometric data capture:
- Open the edc_settings.conf file using WinSCP.
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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.
- Save and close the file.
- Open the settings.conf file using WinSCP.
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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.
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Click
Ctrl + T.
A console window is displayed.
- Specify reboot and press Enter.