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XLS bio Quick Setup v1.1
Configuring Communication
Configuring for Communication: RS232
Note: RS232 serial communication does not require any setting changes at the clock.
In the software, EditÆEdit Clocks
To define a clock site, number the site 1 and hit enter. Select Pin/Prox/Fingerprint as the model and RS232 as
the communication style. If you know the COM Port number, enter it. If not, double click where the COM Port
number should be and select yes to have the software auto detect. Once the port has been found, you can
test the communication by clicking “Test” in the Edit Clocks window.
Configuring for Communication: IP
Note: Connect the clock to the network/router, not directly to the computer’s Ethernet port.
In the software, EditÆEdit Clocks
To define a clock site, number the site 1 and hit enter. Select Pin/Prox/Fingerprint as the model and TCP/IP
as the communication style. The default IP address is 192.168.1.201 and should be filled into the IP field.
Once the IP has been entered, you can test the communication by clicking “Test” in the Edit Clocks window. If
the IP needs to be changed at the clock:
MenuÆOptionsÆComm OptÆ(IP Addr)(NetMask)(Gateway)
Once the correct IP has been entered into the clock and the software, test the communication.
Setting The Time
At the Clock, MenuÆOptionsÆSystem OptÆDate Time
Use the up/down arrows to move through the fields. Click OK to save or ESC to exit
The time can also be set from the CompuTime101 software (EditÆEdit ClocksÆSet Time)
Adding Employees to the Software
In the software, EditÆ Edit Employees
The fields Name, ID Number, Pin Clock Number, and Department must be filled in. Refer to the CT101
User’s Guide for more details (in the software, HelpÆCT101 User’s Guide).
Employee Upload From The Software
You can upload employees from the software if you have the clock connected to the computer by either
RS232 or Ethernet. Once uploaded it is necessary to add the employees fingerprint at the clock.
FileÆClock UtilitiesÆPin/Prox/Fingerprint ClocksÆManage Employees (XLS bio). To add a fingerprint for an
employee, at the clock select MenuÆUser ManageÆEnroll UserÆEnroll FP and when prompted for a new
enroll, press ESC, enter the employee PIN number you want to add a fingerprint for, press OK, follow the
standard procedures for enrolling the finger.
Adding an Administrator At The Clock
If no administrators are defined, any user can access the menu. Enrolling at least one admin as a
SUPERVISOR with a secure id or badge card is recommended.
At the clock, MenuÆUser ManageÆEnroll Admin
Enrollment options are:
Enroll FP - Associate a PIN number with a fingerprint. The employee will only be able to punch in/out with the
finger that was enrolled.
Enroll Pwd - Enter a PIN number and password. The password can be up to 5 digits and is required. The
employee will only be able to punch in/out with the PIN number & password combination.
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FP & Pwd - Associate a PIN number with a fingerprint & password. The password can be up to 5 digits and is
required. The employee will be able to punch in/out with the enrolled finger or the PIN number & password.
To add an additional fingerprint for an employee or to add a fingerprint to an employee that was assigned only
a PIN & password, select Enroll FP and when prompted for a new enroll, press ESC, enter the employee PIN
number you want to add a fingerprint for, press OK, follow the standard procedures for enrolling the finger.
There are 3 admin levels:
Enroller - Limited rights; Admin - Almost all rights; Supervisor - All rights
*In order to download to a USB Key, the Administrator must have Supervisor rights.
Adding Employees At The Clock
If no administrators are defined, any user can access the menu. Enrolling at least one admin as a
SUPERVISOR with a secure id is recommended.
At the Clock, MenuÆUser ManageÆEnroll User
Enrollment options are:
Enroll FP - Associate a PIN number with a fingerprint. The employee will only be able to punch in/out with the
finger that was enrolled.
Enroll Pwd - Enter a PIN number and password. The password can be up to 5 digits and is required. The
employee will only be able to punch in/out with the PIN number & password combination.
FP & Pwd - Associate a PIN number with a fingerprint & password. The password can be up to 5 digits and is
required. The employee will be able to punch in/out with the enrolled finger or the PIN number & password.
To add an additional fingerprint for an employee or to add a fingerprint to an employee that was assigned only
a PIN & password, select Enroll FP and when prompted for a new enroll, press ESC, enter the employee PIN
number you want to add a fingerprint for, press OK, follow the standard procedures for enrolling the finger.
Using A USB Thumbdrive
Connect the thumbdrive to the clock using the adapter cable (supplied with the thumbdrive purchase).
Download Attendance Log - At the clock, MenuÆPenDriveMngÆDwnLoad AttLog, you should receive the
message “Copy Data Suc”
Clear Attendance Logs - Attendance logs should be cleared after downloading them to the thumbdrive.
At the clock, MenuÆOptionsÆSystem OptÆAdv OptionÆDel AttLogsÆOK
Import Attendance Log – In the Software FileÆClock UtilitiesÆPin/Prox/Fingerprint ClocksÆProcess
Punches From USB Key. Click the folder button to navigate to the USB drive and select the file to import.
Set Daylight Saving Time
At the Clock, MenuÆOptionsÆSystem OptÆDLST
Set DLST=Y to use DLST or N to turn off DLST
Enter DLST = Start Date/Time, Standard = End Date/Time
Start Date/Time is the second Sunday in March, 2:00am (2009 date is 3/8)
End Date/Time is the first Sunday in November, 2:00am (2009 date is 11/1)
The CompuTime101 Software User’s Guide is available from the Help menu of the
software and on the CD (in the Drivers_Manuals folder).
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