iButton Reader Setup in TimePilot Vetro

An iButton ReaderYou can set up the iButtons right at your PC if you use an iButton Reader. Here’s how:

  1. Make sure the iButton Reader is plugged into your PC. No drivers are needed.
  2. Start the TimePilot 5 software and add or edit an employee profile in TimePilot Central (Setup > Profile Setup).
  3. Employee Profile ScreenshotOn the right side of the Employee Profile screen, you’ll see a button labeled “Get iButton Number.” (See screenshot at right.) Click the button.
  4. Tap the employee’s iButton to the iButton Reader. The Reader will read the serial number and display it.
  5. Choose the color of the keyfob.
  6. Click OK to return to the Profile screen.
  7. You have two choices. You can:
    • Allow this employee to clock in with an ID number OR an iButton. To do this, make sure there’s a check in the “Enable User ID Number” box in the employee’s profile.
    • Require this employee to clock in with an iButton. To do this, clear the checkbox next to “Enable User ID Number” in the employee’s profile.
  8. If you’re done, click Save.
  9. Repeat the process to add additional employee iButtons, if necessary. When you're done adding iButtons, distribute the iButtons to your employees.

Now you need to transfer the information to your Vetro clocks.

  • If you’re using Vetro in Standalone Mode (not connected to your computer network), you’ll use your USB drive to transfer the changes. Click the Setup menu, then “Transfer Changes to Vetro Clocks” and follow the instructions.
  • If you’re using Vetro in Network Mode (connected to your network), run Vetro Data Manager to transfer the changes automatically.

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