How to use your RFID Proximity Badge

Brian Zurawski

23 Sep, 2026 - Updated 14 minutes ago

GOtime5 Time Clock

How to Use Your RFID Proximity Badge

Punch in and out on the GOtime5 clock with your badge, and keep it working reliably.

This guide shows how to use your RFID proximity badge to clock in and out on the GOtime5 time clock, and how to care for it so it keeps working reliably.

How It Works

The GOtime5 uses an RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) proximity reader to communicate with your time card badge. When you hold the badge within range, the reader picks up its signal and identifies you.

Step 1 Find the Proximity Reader

The reader is located just above the fingerprint sensor on the GOtime5 and is marked with an image of a card.

Step 2 Hold Your Badge Near the Reader

To clock in or out, hold your badge in the general area of the reader.

Tip: The clock reads badges from up to 2 inches away, so there's no need to tap the badge against the clock's surface.

Caring for Your Badge

A damaged badge may stop reading at the clock. Follow these guidelines to keep yours in good working order.

Use an RFID-Safe Hole PunchIf you need a hole for a lanyard or clip, use a hole punch designed for RFID cards. A standard hole punch can cut the badge's internal antenna or chip and make it unusable.

Don't Bend or Crease ItBending or creasing the badge can damage its internal components. Store it somewhere it will stay flat.

Avoid Extreme Heat or ColdDon't leave your badge where it could be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Keep It Away from Strong MagnetsStrong magnets can interfere with the badge's signal.

Supervisors and administrators: to link a new or replacement badge to an employee, see How to Assign a Time Card Badge to an Employee.