Pyramid TimeTrax bio User manual

Time and Attendance System
ETHERNET QUICK START GUIDE

PYRAMID TIMETRAX BIO ETHERNET QUICK START GUIDE
WHAT’ IN THE BOX?
• Pyramid TimeTrax time recorder
• DC Power supply
• TimeTrax Software CD
• Quick Start Guide
• Ethernet Cable
MINIMUM Y TEM
REQUIREMENT
• DHCP Server on the Network
Ethernet Network Jack
• PC with a Pentium®class or faster
processor
• 128 megabytes of RA
• 1 gigabyte of free space on the
system’s hard drive
• Windows®XP, 2000, NT or Vista
• Printer (if hard copy reports
are desired)
NEED TO PLACE AN ORDER?
For cable exte sio s a d other supplies,
call Pyramid Tech ologies, LLC at:
[phone]
QUICK TART GUIDE
Pyramid TimeTrax Bio
ETHERNET MODEL
OFTWARE MU T BE FULLY IN TALLED PRIOR
TO CONNECTING ANY TERMINAL CABLE
CU TOMER ERVICE PHONE NUMBER
[phone]

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IN TALLING THE OFTWARE
NOTE: Prior to installing the software, it is recommended that you disable
all anti-virus and firewall software so it does not interfere with the
installation. It can be turned back on immediately after the installation.
Place the Pyramid TimeTrax Software
CD into your PC. The software will
AUTORUN. You will then see the below
setup screens. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
Clic NEXT to continue
Clic NEXT to continue
Enter a User Name and
Organization (optional)
and clic NEXT to
continue
Accept licensing
agreement and clic
NEXT to continue
Clic INSTALL to begin
installation

PYRAMID TIMETRAX BIO ETHERNET QUICK START GUIDE
When installation is
complete, clic FINISH
and Restart your
computer.
CABLE IN TALLATION
PART REFERENCE
PC
Cat5 Ethernet Cable (included)*
Ethernet Hub (not included)**
Communication Ethernet Cable (not included)*
TWO OPTION ARE AVAILABLE FOR CONNECTING THE
PYRAMID TIMETRAX ETHERNET TERMINAL TO YOUR PC.
You are now finished installing the Pyramid TimeTrax software onto your
PC. We highly recommend restarting your computer before you proceed.
NOTE: Do not continue using the software until the terminal(s) is
com letely connected with all cables and ower su ly.
AE
F
G
B
C
D
TimeTrax Terminal (included)
DC Power Supply (included)
Wall Power Outlet
OPTION 1: PC HAS an a ailable open Ethernet port.
Connect the DC power supply (Fig. F) to a standard wall power outlet
(Fig. G) and to the TimeTrax terminal (Fig. E). Connect the Cat5 Ethernet
cable (Fig. B) to the back of your PC (Fig. A) and to the back of the
TimeTrax terminal. (Fig. E)
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OPTION 2: PC DOES NOT HAVE an a ailable open Ethernet
port -or- other TimeTrax terminal is being directly
connected to your network. Connect the DC power supply (Fig. F)
to a standard wall power outlet (Fig. G) and to the TimeTrax terminal (Fig.
E). Connect the Cat5 Ethernet cable (Fig. B) to the TimeTrax terminal (Fig.
E). Connect the opposite end of the Cat5 cable to an Ethernet Hub (Fig. C).
Then connect one end of the Cat5 Ethernet Cable (Fig. D) to the Ethernet
Hub (Fig. C) and the opposite end to the back of your PC. (Fig. A)
*(1) Cat5 cable is i cluded. A y additio al Cat5 cables ecessary for i stallatio are ot
i cluded a d must be purchased separately from a y office supply reseller or computer store.
**Ether et Hub (Fig. C) is ot i cluded with TimeTrax kit.
Please restart/reboot yo r PC before contin ing
with the instr ctions.
TERMINAL MOUNTING
The Pyramid TimeTrax Bio is designed to sit on a desk, shelf or table. An
optional terminal wall bracket (item # 42158) can be purchased from the
supplier you bought the terminal from. You can also purchase the bracket
from Pyramid direct at www.ptitime.com or by calling [phone].
LOGGING INTO THE OFTWARE FOR THE FIR T TIME
Double clic the
Pyramid TimeTrax
ICON placed on your
des top to begin
When the program is launched, you are
presented with the LOGIN screen shown.
The temporary User Name is “Admin”
The temporary Password is “PTI”.
PTI is case sensitive and must be
entered as directed.
Enter this information and clic the
LOGIN button in the center of the screen.
If the recorder is connected correctly,
the Initial Communication Form will
appear with the message “Recorder
Found”. If not, check your cable
connections as per the installation
diagram and click the ReConnect
button.

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At this point, the Reference Guide and online software wizards will walk
you through steps to get you up and running. They will also teach you how
to set the time and date on the terminal, create your employee database,
print reports and manage your time and attendance.
U ING THE OFTWARE AND REFERENCE GUIDE
The “Reference G ide” can be accessed and printed from the Log In
screen as well as the software toolbar by selecting the ICON below.
You may also locate the Reference Guide from the software by
selecting Help and Reference Guide or by accessing our website
http://pyramidtechnologies.com/Product anuals/default.asp.
Click the “Reference G ide” ICON to open the electronic PDF file of
the Software Users Guide. You will see complete steps and full directions
on how to use the Pyramid TimeTrax Software. The guide is always available
on the software screen toolbar. In addition, you can print this file out or
save it to your PCs hard drive. Note: Adobe PDF Reader is required to view
the reference guide and can be downloaded from htt ://www.adobe.com.
U ING THE TIME RECORDER
Once the time recorder is installed, the employee records that are generated
from finger scanning are stored within the recorder. If power should fail or
the terminal power supply is interrupted, the finger scan information and
log will be stored in the terminals internal memory. The terminal is
equipped with an internal battery backup for memory storing ONLY.
The TimeTrax recorder automatically stores the last 4,000 scans. Depending
on usage, the scans can be retrieved on a more or less frequent basis.
However, it is recommended that scans should be retrieved on a regular
basis for two reasons:
1. The larger the number of new scans retrieved, the longer it takes for
downloading to the TimeTrax database.
2. In case of catastrophic equipment failure of the time recorder, such
as lightning or violent impact, the scan record is stored in a safe place
(the PC).

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U ING THE FINGERPRINT CANNER
The following fingerprint scanning procedure is used for both Fingerprint
Registration and regular use.
It is recommended that you use the index finger or middle finger for
enrollment and the same finger needs to be used for scaning in and out.
It is very im ortant that the finger rint ca tured during enrollment is
consistent with the finger rint that will be scanned on a daily basis.
For optimum fingerprint quality, before scanning, make sure the finger is:
• Clean and free of debris
• For employees with dry fingers, apply a light coating of moisturizer
• For employees with moist or oily fingers, wipe dry using a clean cloth
Place your fingertip on the top of the sensor module and wait for beep
indicating scan is accepted.
When enrolling, the terminal will display “SCAN 1 OF 2”. At this prompt,
scan the first time. Terminal will display “SCAN 2 OF 2”, asking the user to
duplicate the scan just completed. During normal operation, the user will
only need to scan one time to log a scan.
If an error should occur, the terminal may display “START OVER”. This
indicates that the scan was not accepted and needs to be done again.
During normal scaning in and out, the time recorder will beep and the
Employees name and ID number will display briefly on the LCD screen.
CARE FOR THE FINGERPRINT READER
The following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it
not to work properly:
• Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard, pointed object.
• Scraping the surface of the reader with your nail or anything hard.
• Using a dirty finger while touching the reader.
If you notice any of the following conditions, gently clean the surface
of the reader with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth:
• The surface of the reader is dirty or stained.
• The surface of the reader is wet.
• The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate fingerprint.
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