PMF-002 Microfence Beacon Installation Manual Microfence Installation Manual 1
Thank you for choosing the Paycom Microfence Model PMF002. The Microfence uses Bluetooth beacon technology to extend Geofencing Technology into places where GPS signals cannot reach. Table of Contents What's in the box ...................................................................... 3 Components .............................................................................. 3 Choosing Installation Location .................................................. 4 Removing Wall Mount .......................
What's in the box In the box, you will find: • • • • • a beacon assigned to your client code a 5VDC USB power adapter and cable (optional) Two AAA batteries An information placard for employees This installation manual Components The principal components of the Microfence system are shown in the following figures. The front view shows the LED indicator at the top of the beacon and the power jack at the bottom.
The bottom view shows the wall mount, which is removable by pressing the release tabs. Beacon Release Tabs Power Jack Wall Mount Figure 2 - Bottom View Choosing Installation Location The Microfence beacon should be placed wherever you want employees to clock in or out. When in operation the unit will transmit a Bluetooth signal periodically that can be received by the Paycom app on employees’ cellphones. The beacon should be mounted on a wall or other surface.
LIFT Figure 3 - Wall Mount Removal Mounting the Wall Mount The figures below show mounting methods for the Paycom beacon. The beacon should be mounted to a flat surface using screws or double-sided tape.
Figure 4 – Mounting the Wall Mount with Tape When mounting with double-sided mounting tape, removed tape backing on one side and attach to the back face of the unit wall mount. The remove the tape backing on the other side. Carefully position the unit in desired location and press firmly.
Figure 5 - Mounting the Wall Mount with Screws When mounting with screws pilot holes should be drilled prior to inserting screws. The drilling template in the following figure shows proper hole locations. After mounting the wall plate to a wall, remove battery tab and re-attached the beacon to the wall mount.
5 mm (3.3 in) 8 mm dia. (0.4 in) 40 mm (1.6 in) 4 mm dia. (0.2 in) Figure 6 - Drilling Template (full scale) Power The beacon has 2 power options: 1. a 5V power adapter 2. AAA batteries Either the power adapter or AAA batteries must be installed for the unit to operate. The beacon contains an internal coin cell battery to maintain client-specific configuration information. This coin cell should never be removed.
AAA Battery Insertion 1. Separate the beacon from the wall mount as shown in prior section. 2. Insert fresh AAA batteries oriented as shown in the battery holder. 3. Snap the beacon back into the wall mount. The wall mount has a retainer to hold the batteries in place. ! Do not mix old and new batteries! Power Adapter Usage The optional power adapter is attached to the beacon with the provided Micro USB-B cable. 1. Plug the Micro USB-B end of the cable into the beacon USB port. 2.
Log in to Paycom and go to “Time Management → Time and Attendance → Set up Terminal Restrictions”, as shown in Figure 7 below.
Select the web time clock to be enabled for this beacon, as shown in Figure 8 below. Figure 8 - Web Time Clock Selection Then select the “Microfencing” tab, as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 – Time Clock Microfencing Tab Add a description for the Microfence beacon, and select the beacon’s MAC Address from the drop-down list.
itself. Then select “Add” to add it to the Web Time Clock terminal, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10 – Microfence Descripton and MAC Address Selection After selecting “Add” the Microfence and its MAC address should appear in the list of configured beacons, as shown in Figure 11. Employees should be able to clock-in and out using the Microfence beacon and the Paycom app after the beacon is added to the web terminal and the employee has this terminal included in their Terminal Access Group.
Figure 11 - SUCCESS! Microfence has been added! Please contact your Paycom Specialist if you need any help in setting up beacons. Employee Phone Requirements Employees will need to use the Paycom iOS or Android mobile app. The mobile app must be updated to version 6.0 or later. Employees must enable Bluetooth and grant the mobile app access to Bluetooth on their phones. Employees must have access to the Internet from their phones near the beacon via WiFi or 4G to connect to Paycom’s servers.
Troubleshooting If an employee cannot clock in, please check the following: • • • • • • • • Verify beacon is added to the terminal the employee is using. Verify the employee is on the latest version of the Paycom app. Verify the employee has Bluetooth enabled on their smart phone. Verify the employee has allowed the Paycom app to access Bluetooth on their smart phone. Verify the employee phone has access to the Internet via WiFi or 4G (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, etc.).
To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Paycom Software Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Per RSS-Gen, Section 8.4 This device complies with Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s).
Unit contains lithium-ion battery. Do not dispose of in household waste. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful Interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: ISED ID: PMN: HVINs: Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC.
