Power Clock Biometric Fingerprint Scanner Setup
The end of passwords and "buddy punching".
Note: Power Clock does NOT save an image of the employee's fingerprint. It only saves a 'template' or mathmatical representation which is used later to verify an employee. The fingerprint images are never saved.
Most scanners connect to your computer's USB port and no external power is required. Please follow the manufacturer instructions for connecting your scanner.
DO NOT install any drivers included with your scanner. Use the drivers on http://www.powerclock.com/download.htm instead.
You must enable the fingerprint scanner in Workstation Configuration.
Make sure the scanner remains connected so that your employees can clock in and out.
Before using the scanner make sure you install the proper drivers downloaded from powerclock.com. You will probably need to restart your computer after installing the fingerprint scanner drivers.
Fingerprint Enrollment
Each employee must first enroll their fingerprint. The enrollment process is simple.
Enter your employee ID in the Employee entry field.
Place your index finger on the scanner. Try to center your finger to get the maximum best image. You may need to scan your finger a few times to get the best image.
wait about 1 second for the scanner will aquire the image of your fingerprint.
Take your finger off and have a look at the captured image and detail.
If this employee has never enrolled their fingerprint then the message 'No employee fingerprint match found' will appear in the messages area.
Click Enroll button to enroll this fingerprint
Try scanning your finger a few more times to test your enrollment and confirm that you got a good enrollment. Remember, the image of your fingerprint is never stored in the database. Only the "template" or mathmatical representation of the curves is stored. The green lines overlaying your fingerprint image represent the template.
Testing your fingerprint
Close the verification window above after you enroll your fingerprint.
Scan your finger and you should see the verification window popup as shown below with a match indicated.
Notice the Score number. This indicates how good the match was. Anything over 20 is a good match.
Clocking in and out using your finger
Power Clock will constantly monitor the scanner. If an employee places a finger on the scanner then Power Clock will aquire an image from the scanner and try to match it to an active employee.
After the employee's fingerprint is scanned and verified the following dialog will be shown. The employee can choose which function they would like.
You can disable this selection screen in workstation config. If you disable the scan action dialog then the employee will be automatically clocked in or out when they touch the scanner.
