- SECOM Tips
- Jul. 18, 2024
Learn about how the fingerprint time attendance system works?
Fingerprint time attendance system is an advanced technology solution, widely applied in businesses, companies, factories, especially in large-scale industrial parks. So how does the fingerprint time attendance system work? What technical parameters should be considered when installing a fingerprint timekeeping system? Let’s answer the details with SECOM Vietnam in the article below.
What is a fingerprint time attendance system?
Fingerprint time attendance system is a device that uses biometric technology to identify and determine the user’s identity through fingerprints. The machine will analyze and compare unique characteristics on fingerprints to determine the user’s identity when timekeeping.
This system automatically collects and stores timekeeping data, replacing timekeeping with manual operations. Thanks to that, businesses can manage working hours accurately, limit errors and calculate salaries transparently for workers.
Advantages and disadvantages of fingerprint time attendance system
Fingerprint time attendance systems are increasingly popular thanks to their convenience and high accuracy. Like any technology, this system has its own advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the strengths and limitations of this system will help businesses make the right decisions when implementing a fingerprint timekeeping system.
Advantage
Compared to traditional forms of timekeeping, the fingerprint timekeeping device system possesses many outstanding advantages such as:
- Guaranteed to bring investors and managers high accuracy compared to previous manual forms.
- Employees no longer worry about lost cards, forgotten cards or card errors.
- Save time on attendance thanks to the fully automated process.
- Easily export reports as required with fully stored attendance and entry and exit time information.
- Limit fraud such as timekeeping and coming in late and leaving early.
- Combined with other access control and security devices, enhancing modernity and safety.
- Remote management via software system and internet, convenient for large companies and branch offices.
- Operates independently or connects to a computer via LAN or Internet.
- Large storage capacity, easy management and synthesis on the computer.
Defect
Besides the above outstanding advantages, the fingerprint time attendance system also has certain disadvantages such as:
- Not suitable for installation at chemical factories because it may cause the user’s fingerprints to become blurred or lost.
- The timekeeping process takes longer than with facial recognition and swipe card timekeeping systems, so it is necessary to install many machines if the number of employees is large and the density of entry and exit is high.
Applications of fingerprint time attendance system
Fingerprint time attendance systems are increasingly popular and widely applied in businesses because of their ability to manage employee working hours accurately, effectively and bring many practical benefits. Below are some outstanding applications of fingerprint time attendance systems:
- For small offices: Fingerprint time clock machines are often installed in front of the entrance, connected directly to the computer via wifi, helping to update data quickly and conveniently for managers. This system helps you save costs because only the initial investment for installation can bring long-term results.
- For large offices: Fingerprint time attendance machines are installed in many different locations and connected via LAN/WAN/Internet, helping to easily manage a large number of employees in many branches and departments. Continuously updated data helps managers evaluate, calculate salaries and reward employees effectively and quickly, wherever they are.
How does the fingerprint time attendance system work?
Fingerprint time clock is an important tool in recording employee entry and exit hours accurately and objectively. This system has a quite simple structure, including:
- Time attendance machine (fingerprint reader): This is the main device used to record employee check-in/out times through time ID codes and fingerprints stored in the system. Each time you clock in, the machine will compare the current fingerprint with previously saved fingerprint data.
- Timekeeping management software: All information and timekeeping data are connected and accessed to the management software. This helps the human resources department easily manage and calculate salaries accurately and objectively based on information recorded from the timekeeper.
In addition to the above components, the fingerprint timekeeping system is also combined with a UPS for use in the event of a power outage and an electromagnetic lock for access control. The fingerprint time attendance system combined with access control will operate as follows:
- The door is equipped with an electromagnetic lock with two fingerprint readers (one input reader and one output reader), or use the Exit button inside the door to save costs. The reader and electromagnetic lock are connected together with control software on the human resources department’s computer.
- Each employee is registered with a unique ID code and corresponding fingerprint. To be able to enter and leave the company and time clock, employees scan fingerprints at the input reader. At this time, the reader will verify the valid fingerprint and control the electromagnetic lock to open the door automatically.
- Employees’ personal information data and work in/out times are saved and then transmitted directly to the human resources department’s management software. This data is the basis for accurately and effectively controlling people coming in and out and working time of employees.
Technical parameters to consider when installing a fingerprint timekeeping system
To choose and use a fingerprint time attendance system effectively, users need to note some of the following important technical specifications:
- Timekeeping type: Identify and select timekeeping methods (fingerprint, face, paper card) that suit the needs of the business.
- Management ability: Consider the number of fingerprints, faces, and paper cards that the system can manage and how many records it can store.
- User density: Determine the number of employees clocking in in a short period of time to choose a machine with the appropriate speed (for example: 6s/person for fingerprint, 2s/person for card).
- Connect to computer: Make sure the system is able to connect and update data with the computer.
- Recognition speed: Face and fingerprint recognition speed should be from 0.5-3s to ensure effectiveness.
- Origin and origin of the device.
Experiences when buying and installing fingerprint time attendance machines
When choosing and using a fingerprint timekeeping system, there are a number of important factors that you should consider to ensure you buy a suitable and effective product:
- Product features: Choose products based on needs, company size and intended use. Pay attention to fingerprint storage capacity and the ability to integrate other features.
- Conditions of use: Consider the installation environment to choose a suitable machine (for example, dust and water resistant if installed outdoors).
- Brand: Prioritize reputable brands such as Hikvision, Ronald Jack, Suprema,… to ensure quality.
- Purchase address: Choose a reputable supplier with a good warranty policy and a professional consulting team.
Install fingerprint time attendance system at SECOM Vietnam
SECOM Vietnam is proud to be a leading security solution provider in the field of design, consulting and installation of surveillance camera systems, access control, fingerprint time attendance,… With more than 60 years of experience. Experience in the industry, SECOM has affirmed its position in the market through many large projects in the Asian market, including Vietnam. We are committed to providing customers with optimal fingerprint timekeeping solutions and outstanding quality with many advantages such as:
- Comprehensive time attendance management solution: Integrates smart, easy-to-use and full-featured time attendance management software. The timekeeping system reports detailed working time for easy management and accurate salary calculation.
- Professional and dedicated service: A team of experienced technicians quickly advises and installs timekeeping machines and meets 24/7 warranty and repair needs.
- Repair and warranty support: Committed to supporting customers in troubleshooting and maintaining the timekeeping system, ensuring stable and effective operation.
- In addition, to receive advice as well as more detailed information and quotes for construction and installation of fingerprint timekeeping systems, you can contact SECOM Vietnam directly.
In short, the fingerprint timekeeping system is not simply a working time management tool but also a powerful assistant to help businesses optimize their human resources management process. Hopefully with the information shared above, you will better understand how this system works and choose the product line that best suits your needs.
