Configuring the Data Capture

The WB5500 can come with different types of reader heads, such as a fingerprint scanner or a barcode or magnetic stripe card reader. Part of the WB5500 installation is configuring the data capture for the type of reader head on the WB5500. There are three forms of data capture:

  • PIN entry
  • Badge or card, used for WB5500s with card readers.
  • Biometric, used for WB5500s with fingerprint scanners.

Once the WB5500 is connected to your network, configure the data capture method by modifying the edc_settings.conf file. This file is located in the configuration folder of the WBCS directory on the WB5500.