The Quick Configuration feature in HikCentral Access Control (HCAC) allows users to quickly set up the core functions of Access Control and Time & Attendance in just a few simple steps.
To begin, after the device has been activated, access the HCAC software’s web interface, then select Expand and Quick Configuration.
Part 1: Access Control Configuration
This process includes 5 main steps to add devices, users, and set up access permissions.
1. Add Device
- Select Adding Mode: You can choose to add by IP Address, IP Segment, or Batch Import.
- Enter Information: Input the IP address, device name (optional), and password (this is the password you used to activate the device).
- Note: It is recommended to select Get Time Zone from Device.
- Click Save and Continue for the device to be added to the software.
2. Add Person
You can add people individually or in bulk.
- Create Basic Information: Create an ID (including numbers and letters), Last Name, and First Name.
- Validity Period: Set the time frame during which this user is effective in the software (e.g., 2023 to 2033).
- Self-Service: Check Allow Login to Self-Service so the user can use their ID and password to log in on the mobile app, check attendance records, or submit leave requests.
- Collect Credentials:
- Face: Can be collected via the newly added device (capture image), using the webcam on the computer, or by uploading an image.
- Card/Fingerprint/Iris: Select the Card Reader (which is the newly added device), then click the + sign and swipe the card to get the card number.
- Once completed, click Save and Continue.
3. Create Access Schedule
This step defines the time slots during which the user is allowed to authenticate on the device.
- Click on the Authorization section and highlight the time blocks allowed for access during the week.
- Click Save and Continue.
4. Manage Access Levels
Determine which devices the user will be allowed to access.
- You will select the devices on which the user is allowed to authenticate and access.
- Click Save and Continue.
5. Assign Access Levels
Assign the newly created access level to a specific person or department.
- Select Person or Department, then check the person or department to apply the level to.
- Click Save and Finish.
Part 2: Time & Attendance Configuration
This section helps you set up rules and shifts to calculate working hours.
1. Configure Time & Attendance Schedule (Create Rule/Timetable)
- Select Rule: Can choose Normal Shift or Flexible Shift.
- Working Time: Set the official working hours (e.g., 9:00 to 18:00).
- Valid Attendance Time:
- Check-in: Set the earliest and latest valid check-in time range (e.g., 8:00 to 10:00).
- Check-out: Set the earliest and latest valid check-out time range (e.g., 17:00 to 19:00).
- Rules: Set minimum working hours (e.g., 8 hours) and allowed late/early exit minutes (e.g., 30 minutes) -.
- Attendance Calculation: You can set a requirement for mandatory check-in/out.
- Overtime: Overtime hours and related settings can be configured.
- Click Save and Continue.
2. Add Shift
The shift is where you apply the Timetable created in the previous step to specific days.
- Repetition Mode: Choose to repeat Weekly, Daily, or Monthly. (Example: Repeat Weekly).
- Apply: Highlight the days of the week to which this Timetable applies (e.g., Monday to Friday) -.
- Click Save and Continue.
3. Assign Schedule/Shift
Assign the created Shift to people or departments.
- Select Person or Department and click Add.
- Select the person/department to apply the shift to.
- Set the Validity Period for this schedule (default is 1 year).
- Select the created Shift.
- Click Save and Finish.
Good luck with your configuration!
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