Access control decides who gets in
It locks doors and opens them only for permitted people at permitted times. The aim is security.
Time attendance records when people work
It logs arrival and departure and turns them into hours, lateness and overtime for payroll. The aim is accurate pay.
When one device can do both
A face or fingerprint terminal at the main entrance can unlock the door and record attendance at the same moment. This suits most small and medium offices.
When you need both systems
Larger sites usually want access control on many internal doors, and attendance only at the main entrance or site gate. The two share user records so each person is enrolled once.
Common questions
Can attendance data come from access readers?
Yes, if the software supports it. We set up the reports from the entry logs.
Which is cheaper?
A single combined terminal is the lowest-cost start for a small office.