NGTeco NG-MB1 User manual

User Manual
NG-MB1/NG-MB2
Date: February 2022
Doc Version: 1.0
English
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before operation. Follow these instructions to ensure that the product is
functioning properly. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative
purposes only.
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About the Manual
This manual introduces the operations and usage of the NG-MB1/NG-MB2.
All figures displayed are for illustration purposes only. Figures in this manual may not be exactly
consistent with the actual products.
Features and parameters with ★are not available in all devices.

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Document Conventions
Conventions used in this manual are listed below:
GUI Conventions
For Software
Convention Description
Bold font Used to identify software interface names e.g. OK, Confirm, Cancel.
>
Multi-level menus are separated by these brackets. For example, File >
Create > Folder.
For Device
Convention Description
< > Button or key names for devices. For example, press <OK>.
[ ] Window names, menu items, data table and field names are inside square
brackets. For example, pop up the [New User] window.
/
Multi-level menus are separated by forward slashes. For example,
[File/Create/Folder].
Symbols
Convention Description
This represents a note that needs to pay more attention to.
The general information which helps in performing the operations
faster.
The information which is significant.
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
The statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a
cautionary example.

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Table of Contents
1OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................... 6
2OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE .......................................................................................... 6
2.1 STANDING POSITION, POSTURE AND FACIAL EXPRESSION ......................................6
2.2 STANDBY INTERFACE .......................................................................................................7
2.3 FACE ENROLLMENT ..........................................................................................................8
2.4 FINGER ENROLLMENT ......................................................................................................9
2.4.1 FINGER SELECTION FOR ENROLLMENT.............................................................................................9
2.4.2 ENROLLMENT OPERATION...............................................................................................................9
2.4.3 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF FINGERPRINT READS......................................................................... 10
2.5 VERIFICATION MODES................................................................................................... 10
2.5.1 FACE ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5.2 FINGERPRINT ................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5.3 CARD NUMBER★......................................................................................................................... 15
2.5.4 PASSWORD................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6 T9 MODE.......................................................................................................................... 18
3PRIVILEGES ..................................................................................................................20
3.1 ADMINISTRATOR............................................................................................................ 20
3.2 EMPLOYEE....................................................................................................................... 22
4MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................. 22
5USER MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 23
5.1 NEW USER REGISTRATION............................................................................................ 24
5.2 USER DATA MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................... 28
5.2.1 EDIT USER DETAILS ...................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.2 DELETE USER................................................................................................................................ 29

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5.3 HOW TO TRANSFER USER DATA.................................................................................. 31
5.3.1 UPLOAD USER DATA FROM USB DRIVE TODEVICE...................................................................... 31
5.3.2 DOWNLOAD USER DATA FROM DEVICE TO USB DRIVE............................................................... 34
6COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ............................................................................... 36
6.1 MANUAL ETHERNET CONFIGURATION....................................................................... 36
6.2 MANUAL WI-FI CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 37
6.2.1 CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING WI-FI........................................................................................... 37
6.2.2 NEW WI-FI CONNECTION ............................................................................................................ 40
6.2.3 ENABLE/DISABLE DHCP ............................................................................................................. 40
6.3 WI-FI CONFIGURATION THROUGH USB...................................................................... 42
6.4 APP CONNECTION.......................................................................................................... 44
7SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 45
7.1 DATE AND TIME.............................................................................................................. 45
7.2 FACE PARAMETERS........................................................................................................ 46
7.3 AUTOTEST ....................................................................................................................... 49
7.4 RESET ............................................................................................................................... 51
7.5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE.................................................................................................... 52
7.6 HELP ................................................................................................................................. 53
8PAY PERIOD .................................................................................................................53
8.1 WEEKLY PAY PERIOD..................................................................................................... 54
8.2 BI-WEEKLY PAY PERIOD................................................................................................ 54
8.3 SEMI-MONTHLY PAY PERIOD....................................................................................... 55
8.4 MONTHLY PAY PERIOD................................................................................................. 57
9DATA MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................. 58

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9.1 ATTENDANCE LOG MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 58
9.1.1 DOWNLOAD ATTENDANCE LOGS ................................................................................................. 58
9.1.2 DELETE ATTENDANCE DATA ........................................................................................................ 60
9.2 DELETE USER PHOTO..................................................................................................... 61
9.3 DELETE ALL DATA .......................................................................................................... 62
9.4 CLEAR ADMIN PRIVILEGES............................................................................................ 63
10 ATTENDANCE MANAGEMENT..................................................................................... 64
10.1 ATTENDANCE RULES ..................................................................................................... 64
11 ATTENDANCE TRACKING ............................................................................................ 66
11.1 EVERY DAY'S ATTENDANCE ......................................................................................... 66
11.2 ATTENDANCE OF INDIVIDUAL USERS......................................................................... 68
11.3 ADD MISSING ATTENDANCE PUNCH.......................................................................... 69
12 TIME-ATTENDANCE REPORTS ..................................................................................... 71
12.1 REPORT PARAMETERS................................................................................................... 71
12.2 DOWNLOAD REPORTS .................................................................................................. 72
13 SYSTEM INFO ...............................................................................................................74
14 CONNECT TO NGTECO TIME APP ................................................................................ 75
14.1 REGISTER USERS FROM APP......................................................................................... 76
14.2 ATTENDANCE.................................................................................................................. 76
14.3 DOWNLOAD TIME REPORT FROM APP....................................................................... 78
14.4 SETUP PAY PERIOD AND ATTENDANCE RULE FROM APP....................................... 78
15 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 79

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1Overview
This document outlines the menu operations of the NG-MB1/NG-MB2. The device provides
convenience for users and minimizes the requirement of the computer skills of users. The
device allows the setting of attendance rules, managing user information, managing user
privileges, setting pay periods, generating timecard reports and attendance logs, etc.
Key Features
Easy to monitor and straight-forward services.
Reduces management cost for attendance related procedures.
Advanced attendance analytics.
Granular visibility into attendance patterns.
Greatly reduces month-end hassles and compliance challenges.
2Operational Procedure
Note:Press and Hold <M/OK> key for 3 seconds to open the menu.
2.1 Standing Position, Posture and Facial Expression
The recommended distance
The distance between the device and a user whose
height is in a range of 1.55m to 1.85m is
recommended to be 0.3 to 2.5m. Users may slightly
move forward or backward to improve the quality
of facial images captured.

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Recommended Standing Posture and Facial Expression
Standing Posture Facial Expression
Note: Please keep your facial expression and standing posture natural while enrolment or
verification.
2.2 Standby Interface
The device’s home screen displays the current attendance status:

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2.3 Face Enrollment
Try to keep the face in the centre of the screen during registration. Please face towards the
camera and stay still during face registration. The screen should look like this:
Correct face registration and authentication method
Recommendation for registering a face
When registering a face, maintain a distance of 40cm to 80cm between the device
and the face.
Be careful not to change your facial expression. (smiling face, drawn face, wink,
etc.)
If you do not follow the instructions on the screen, the face registration may take
longer or may fail.
Be careful not to cover the eyes or eyebrows.
Do not wear hats, masks, sunglasses, or eyeglasses.
Be careful not to display two faces on the screen. Register one person at a time.
It is recommended for a user wearing glasses to register both faces with and
without glasses.
Recommendation for authenticating a face
Ensure that the face appears inside the guideline displayed on the screen of the
device.

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If the glasses have been changed, authentication may fail. If the face without
glasses has been registered, authenticate the face without glasses further. If the
face with glasses has been registered, authenticate the face with the previously
worn glasses.
If a part of the face is covered with a hat, a mask, an eye patch, or sunglasses,
authentication may fail. Do not cover the face, allow the device to recognize both
the eyebrows and the face.
2.4 Finger Enrollment
Finger Enrollment procedure includes capturing a user’s fingerprint and saving it as a
template to the corresponding User ID. To enhance the fingerprint authentication rate, make
sure you enroll the finger in a proper manner.
2.4.1 Finger Selection for Enrollment
It is recommended to use the index finger or middle finger to enroll your fingerprint.
If the fingerprints on your selected hand are worn or damaged, try using the other hand.
If the fingers are small, try enrolling the thumb finger.
2.4.2 Enrollment Operation
Place the finger flat and centered on the sensor surface.
The score for each enrollment will be displayed. Make sure the score is high enough to
ensure proper enrollment and authentication.
Place the finger consecutively until the success message appears. An illustration is given
below:

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2.4.3 Quality Improvement of Fingerprint Reads
Place the finger firmly on the sensor surface.
Always use clean fingers for enrollment.
Do not slide the finger while enrolling it.
Avoid angled or tilted finger positions for enrollment.
For further details, refer Fingerprint Enrollment.
2.5 Verification Modes
In the device, there are four verification modes, namely:
Fingerprint verification
Face verification
Card Number verification★
Password verification
These verification modes can be used for check-in and check-out punches and access to the
Admin menu.
2.5.1 Face
The face verification can be done in two ways:
1: N Verification: In this verification mode, the device compares the collected facial images
with all face data registered in the device. The following is the pop-up prompt of a successful
comparison result.

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1:1 Verification: In this verification mode, the device compares the face captured by the
camera with the facial template related to the entered user ID. Enter your User ID through
the keypad and select the face to enter face verification mode.

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If the verification is successful, the success message will be displayed as shown below:
2.5.2 Fingerprint
The fingerprint verification can be done in two ways:
1: N Verification: The device compares the current fingerprint collected by the fingerprint
sensor with all the fingerprints on the device. Press your finger properly on the fingerprint
sensor. If the fingerprint matches with the saved template, the verification is successful.
If the verification is successful, the success message will be displayed as shown below:

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If the verification failed, the message will be displayed as shown below:
1:1 Verification: The device compares the current fingerprint collected by the fingerprint
sensor with the fingerprint template saved for the corresponding User ID. Enter your User ID
through the keypad and press your finger.

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If the fingerprint matches the saved template, the verification is successful, and the success
message will be displayed as shown below:
If the verification failed, the message will be displayed as shown below:

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If the device displays "Error! Invalid user ID", then the User ID is not yet created.
If the device instructs "Please try again", then press your finger again. You can try 2 more
times. If the verification fails after trying for 2 more times, then the device returns to the
home screen.
2.5.3 Card Number
★
The card number verification can be done in two ways:
1: N Verification: The device compares the card number in the card induction area with all
the card number data registered in the device; The following is the card verification screen.

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1:1 Verification: The device compares the card number in the card induction area with the
number associated with the employee's User ID registered in the device.
If the verification is successful, the success message will be displayed as shown below:

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2.5.4 Password
In the Password verification mode, the device compares the entered password with the
registered password corresponding to the User ID. If both the passwords match, then the
verification is successful.
If the verification is successful, the success message will be displayed as shown below:

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If the verification failed, the message will be displayed as shown below:
2.6 T9 Mode
The T9 mode allows you to enter the Uppercase, Lowercase, and Special characters in the
text input fields. You can enter the alphabets and special characters by pressing one
keystroke per letter.
1. Navigate to the required text field and press <M/OK>.

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2. Each key on the keypad has a few letters printed above them. For example, pressing 3
can enter D, E, and F. To enter "F", press 3 thrice. This is accomplished by comparing
the number of keystrokes with the internal syntactical dictionary to determine the
letter.
3. Press < ▶> or <> to switch between Uppercase, Lowercase, and Special characters.
4. To add the special character, press the corresponding key once. For example, to enter
"@" press 2 once.
5. After the input is complete, press the <M/OK> key twice to save.