Futronic FS80 Fingerprint Scanner

Installation & Setup

Step 1 : Download and Install the Driver

• Access the MCS Software Downloads website. Locate and click on the Newton folder to open it.

• Locate and click on the Intstall_FutronicsFingerScannerSupport.exe file to download the file.

• Locate the downloaded .zip file on your computer and double-click to begin the installation process.

• In the Open File - Security Warning window, uncheck Always ask before opening this file. Then, click Run.

• In the Futronics Finger Scanner Support Setup window, you are alerted to close all other applications before starting setup. Once you have closed other programs, click Next.

• Choose which components you would like to install by checking/unchecking components. Then, click Next.

• You will see installation processes running. Once installation processes have completed, click Next.

• Click Finish to complete the installation process.

Step 2: From the Administration and Maintenance tab, locate Terminals. Then, select Terminal Setups.

Step 3: Setup the terminal options. Click Ok once you have established settings.

• Click in the Description column next to the asterisk * and enter the name.
• Use the drop-down arrow in the Authentication Mode column and select Fingerscan.

• If you wish to use more than one authentication mode, click in the Allow Other Auth Modes box.
• If you wish to show the Timekeeper icon in the Windows^TM tray, click in the Show Tray Icon box.

• Click in the Input Device Settings column and click the ellipsis  button.
• Use the drop-down menu to select DigitalPersona_OneTouch. _{(If you are using the older digitalPersona scanner, choose the DigitalPersona_GoldIntegrator type.)} Then, click Ok.

Step 4: From the Administration and Maintenance tab, locate Terminals. Then, select Terminals.

Step 5: Locate the correct terminal location and use the drop-down arrow under the Terminal Setup column to select FingerScanner. Then, click Ok.

Step 6: Restart your computer.

Enrollment

Log into Timekeeper from the main machine.

Step1: From the Home tab, click on Enroll Employee.

Step 2: Select the employee to enroll from the list and click Ok.

Step 3: In the Edit Employee Authentication window, click the Add button. If Fingerscan already exists, you can select it and click the Edit button.

Step 4: Select Fingerscan and click Ok.

Step 5: Click the EnrollFingerscan button to being the enrollment process.

Step 6: The onscreen instructions will guide you through the enrollment process.

The employee will place their finger on the scanner and follow the onscreen instructions. Several scans are necessary to ensure identity. The employee should lift the finger from the scanner window after every scan. The bars for matching and total scans will progress with every scan. Once the employee has completed enough scan for recognition, the Success window will appear. Click Ok. The following screen shots will show the entire process:

Step 7: Test the scan by clicking the Test Palmscan button.

Step 8: Place the finger on the device. The employee's name should appear. It may take a few test tries depending on how the employee places his/her finger on the device. Click Close once the test is complete.

Step 9: Click Ok in the Configure Fingerscan Authentication window. Then, click Ok in the Edit Employee Authentication window.

Usage

While in terminal mode, select the Fingerprint Scanner tab (if has not been selected) and place the employee's finger on the sensor.

The Time Sheet window will appear for the employee. The employee should proceed with normal clock-in/clock-out, change of job codes, and travel procedures.