In this document you will learn how to choose a location and address for a fixed device, including an attendance terminal or biometric tablet, in ATS Cloud. Terminals and biometric tablets can be assigned optional human-readable location information when registered or edited in ATS Cloud.
What is this option for?
Use these fields so an administrator can identify which entrance, building or workplace a fixed device is associated with.
Before you begin
- A fixed device is being created or is already registered.
- Know its real installation location.
Understanding the controls
- Device Name
- Recognizable label.
- Location Name
- Optional location description.
- Address
- Optional physical address.
- Coordinates
- Optional latitude and longitude selected through the address component.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open Devices.
- Choose Add Terminal or Add Biometric, or select Edit for an existing fixed device.
- Verify the device type and identity.
- Enter a Device Name that distinguishes it from other devices.
- Enter the optional Location Name.
- Use the address picker to select the correct address and coordinates when appropriate.
- Review the selected location before saving.
- Click Add Device or Save as appropriate.
- Inspect the device row to confirm the location description.
What happens next?
The device registration includes the optional location fields supplied to the backend.
Important notes
- Location metadata is not the same as a Geolocation allowed zone.
- Do not choose a nearby but incorrect address merely to populate coordinates.