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RFID card authentication allows employees and managers to punch in at the MK3000 using a proximity badge instead of entering a PIN or using biometrics. RFID cards can be assigned to a user either by using the User Setup spreadsheet or directly on the time clock.

This article walks you through both methods so you can choose the option that works best for your setup.

 

MK Series Compatible RFID Cards

  • The MK3000 uses 125 kHz RFID proximity cards.
  • uPunch MK Series RFID Proximity Badges are widely compatible and work with the uPunch MK1000, MK3000, MK5000, and other 125 kHz clocks.
  • Each user can be assigned one RFID card.

Purchase compatible RFID cards: uPunch MK Series Compatible RFID Proximity Badge Cards 

 

Set an RFID Card Using the User Setup Spreadsheet

Recommended for: Assigning or updating RFID cards for multiple users.

The User Setup spreadsheet is the fastest and most efficient way to assign RFID card numbers when managing several employees at once.

 

To set RFID cards for the MK3000 using the User Setup Spreadsheet:

  1. Download the User Setup file from the MK3000 using a USB drive.
  2. Insert the USB drive into your computer and open the User Setup file in Excel.
  3. Locate the employee you want to update.
  4. In the Card column, enter the RFID card number (up to 10 digits).
  5. Save the file to the USB drive.
    ⚠️ Important: Do not rename any files.
  6. Insert the USB drive back into the MK3000.
  7. Upload the updated User Setup file to the time clock.

The RFID card is now assigned to the user.

For more information or exact steps, see editing users  Edit Users using the User Setup Spreadsheet

 

Set an RFID Card Directly on the Time Clock

Recommended for: Assigning a single RFID card quickly.

You can register an RFID card directly on the MK3000 using the built‑in card reader.

 

To set RFID cards on the MK3000:

  1. Press [Menu] on the MK3000.
  2. Select User Mgt and press [OK].
  3. Select User View and press [OK].
  4. Select the user you wish to edit and press [OK].
  5. Select Edit and press [OK].
  6. Scroll to Card and press [OK].
  7. When prompted, hold the RFID card near the card reader icon under the fingerprint scanner.
  8. Press [OK].
  9. Press [ESC] once.
  10. The time clock will prompt you with “Save?” Press [OK].

The RFID card is now linked to the selected user.

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