paycom PMF-002 Microfence Beacon Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
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Microfence Installation Manual 
PMF-002 Microfence Beacon
Installation Manual
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.
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.
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.
Ideally, it should be mounted high on an inside wall in a large, open area,
such as a building lobby, breakroom, or similar location where employees may
congregate when clocking-in or clocking-out.
Since the beacon uses RF technology its range will be improved if the area has
few obstructions to block the RF path.
Removing Wall Mount
The wall mount must be removed to insert batteries or to attached it to a wall
with screws. To release the wall mount from the beacon:
- Press the two release tabs on the bottom as shown in Figure 3.
- Pivot the wall mount upward as shown.
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.
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.
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.
Power
The beacon has 2 power options:
- a 5V power adapter
- 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.
Never remove the coin cell!
NOTE: The unit has been pre-programmed to operate on your client code.
Removal of the coin cell will cause the unit to lose this programming: If this
occurs, please contact Paycom Hardware Support and a Technician can ship you a
replacement unit.
AAA Battery Insertion
- Separate the beacon from the wall mount as shown in prior section.
- Insert fresh AAA batteries oriented as shown in the battery holder.
- 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.
- Plug the Micro USB-B end of the cable into the beacon USB port.
- Plug the USB-A end of the cable into the power adapter.
- Plug the power adapter into the wall.
LED operation
Upon power-up the beacon LED indicator will blink briefly.
Thereafter, the LED indicator will blink briefly every 5 minutes.
Configuring Beacon
This beacon has been assigned to your client code by Paycom.
Before employees can use the beacon, it must be assigned to a web terminal.
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.
Then select the “Microfencing” tab, as shown in Figure 9.
Add a description for the Microfence beacon, and select the beacon’s MAC Address from the drop-down list. The beacon’s MAC address will be printed on an adhesive label on the beacon itself. Then select “Add” to add it to the Web Time Clock terminal, as shown in Figure 10. 
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.
If desired, this beacon may be assigned to additional Web Time Clock terminals
by means of the same process in the applicable terminal.
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.
Employees should not have airplane mode enabled on their phones as this mode
disables all wireless services.
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.).
- Verify the employee’s phone is not in Airplane mode, as this mode disabled all wireless services.
- Verify beacon is powered on. The beacon LED light will flash every 5 minutes when powered on by USB or batteries. If no flashing, check USB power or replace batteries.
- Have employee stand closer to the beacon. The beacon uses wireless Bluetooth technology with limited range. Walls and other electronics can interfere with reception and reduce available range.
For further assistance, please contact your Paycom Representative or Paycom
Hardware Support at 1-844-8115707
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). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that complywith
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:
- This device may not causeinterference.
- This device must accept anyinterference, including interference that may causeundesired operation of thedevice.
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: 2A2BS-PMF-002
ISED ID: 29128-PMF002
PMN: Microfence
HVINs: PMF-002NP
PMF-002LP
For technical support on this product, please call:
1-844-811-5707
or visit our support website at:
http://www.paycom.com
Printed in USA
Version 1 Sept, 2022
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