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Budget-Friendly Biometric Access Devices for SA Business

Dec 3, 2024

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Biometric Access Devices for SA Business | CTSTime

CTSTime supplies unique and affordable biometric solutions for SA business payroll problems.

How much does a biometric access control device cost?

Volumes of advice exist online, but how do small business owners find systems that address South Africa’s unique logistical and economic challenges? Wage-budget friendly, please?

Well, you needn’t look far. We are experts in clocking systems; CTSTime and trusted partners offer local affordable solutions tailored to your requirements.

Attendance terminals which deliver long-term returns on investment. Value beyond price.

Biometric Access Reduces SA Business Wage Bill

The cost-savings of accurate clocking data benefits your business bottom line come payroll each month. Costly payroll errors, such as excess overtime, can be avoided by adopting biometrics.

To help guide employers, CTSTime highlights three top biometric devices (current prices listed).

3 Top Biometric Access Devices for SA Business | A Buyers Guide

Biometric access control devices vary widely in technology and application. Business sector logistics, employee numbers, and staff management goals dictate the type and scale of biometrics you need.

Featured below are products representing three different product brands and biometric technology types. All are multi-authentication devices. The relevant applications beneficial to your specific business category are detailed.

Disclaimer: All prices exclude VAT and installation fees and are subject to change. Contact CTSTime for a comprehensive quote.

1. Hikvision DS-341CMFW (R5,196) | Face Scanner

Contactless Biometric Access Devices for SA Business Professional Services

Do you own a small law firm or wellness clinic? Do you want sophisticated face recognition technology and biometric security at entry-level cost? The Hikvision DS-341CMFW is the time and attendance terminal for you.

A sleek and professional solution for privacy-sensitive

business-service environments.

This scanner offers cutting-edge security and rapid identification and supports six attendance statuses (check-in/-out; break-in/-out; overtime-in/-out).

Hikvision Face Recognition Terminal Dimension Schematics | Biometric Access Devices for SA Business
  • 2 MP wide-angle dual-lens
  • Supports mask-wearing detection
  • Face recognition distance > 2m
  • Verifies faces in < 0.2 seconds
  • Remotely opens and secures doors
  • Two-way quality audio for clients
  • Echo cancellation and noise suppression
Hikvision DS-K1T341CMFW Face Recognition Terminal

Sophisticated deep learning algorithms adapt to changes in an individual’s appearance. This technology automatically updates and fine-tunes your access database, creating a bespoke biometric authentication system. Security you can rely on.

Contactless, hygienic, quick, and secure.

Are you looking for a different brand or model?

We suggest the ZK MultiBio 600 at R4,775 or the ZK SpeedFace V3L (Lite) at R3,820. Both devices adopt advanced facial detection algorithms and support basic access control functions for small and medium enterprises.

ZK MultiBio 600 Terminal Dimension Schematics | MultiBiometric Access Control Device
ZK MultiBio 600 | Multi-Biometric Terminal
ZK SpeedFace V3L Lite Terminal Dimension Schematics | Face Scanner
ZK SpeedFace-V3L (Lite)

The 600 ZK MultiBio 600 features flexible communication solutions (TCP/IP, USB-Host, Wi-Fi). The ZK SpeedFace-V3L (Lite) uses intelligent visible light technology for high-speed verification. This model proactively recognises facial biometrics and has an embedded web server.

2. Suprema BioStation A2 (R21,761) | Fingerprint Reader

Commercial Scale Biometrics for Manufacturing & Trade

Employee management for CMT manufacturing and textile trade concerns consumes human resource time and diverts attention from production aims and sale targets. The Suprema BioStation A2 can scale for small to large enterprises.

This fingerprint reader controls employee clocking with precision. Immediate and accurate data transfer eliminates costly payroll errors.

Suprema BioStation A2 System Configuration Flowchart
Suprema BioStation A2 | Web server function allows large scale system configurations.
  • 1GB RAM + 8GB Flash Memory
  • Maximum 500,000 users
  • BioStar 2 web server
  • 150,000 matches/second (1:N); data transfer at 5,000 users/min
  • Advanced OP5 sensor and Suprema fingerprint algorithm
  • Live finger detection (LFD) technology
  • Reinforced glass screen and intuitive user interface

Robust and easy to use,

live finger detection technology eliminates identity fraud.

Boasting an enormous memory capacity and speedy web server that accommodates an expanding workforce. A fingerprint workstation that frees up your time to focus on business growth.

3. ZK Horus H1 (R20,376) | Portable Biometric Terminal

Biometric Access Devices for SA Business—Mobile Construction Contractors

Are you on the road and busy juggling multiple projects? Do you need a portable biometric device that can handle South Africa’s harsh climate and your construction site’s security challenges?

Look no further than the handheld ZK Horus H1, a hybrid biometric mobile clocking terminal. This Android device has multiple authentication modes, a durable industrial design, and a built-in GPS. Flexible security for outdoor environments.

ZK Horus H1 | Verification Mode Prompt Options Screen with 4 Green Icons | Hybrid Biometric Access Devices for SA Business
ZK Horus H1 | Hybrid Biometric Handheld Clocking Terminal | Verification Mode Prompt
  • scanner verification speed < 1 second
  • Fingerprint comparison time ≤ 0.5 seconds
  • Android 10.0 operating system
  • Embedded GPS chip accuracy 5 m
  • Water-resistant and dust-tight: IP65 rating
  • Hexagonal rugged casing; tempered glass surface
  • Li-ion battery (fully charged) operates for 5 hours

Near-field communication (NFC) protocols enable contactless NFC card clocking, and the anti-passback function prevents tailing and unauthorised access.

You can also set the Period of Validity for part-time employees and control access by specifying employment dates and times.

Contain your workforce expenses

with peace-of-mind security and accurate clocking data capture.

When logged into the terminal as the super administrator, you can adjust access management to fit the jobsite entry point requirements. You customise the system: access control parameters, verification combinations (21 different options), access groups, duress alarm settings, time rules, holidays and more.

So, back to your original question…

Can my business afford a biometric access control system?

The short answer. Employers can’t afford not to!

CTSTime Specialises in Affordable Biometric Devices for SA Business

Biometrics systems provide immediate access to accurate clocking data and a robust defence against fraudulent activity. Devices are modular, and systems scale to fit your business requirements.

Get CTSTime Cloud software and reduce wage costs.

Save on Payroll | Get Biometric Access Devices for SA Business—Custom Clocking Solutions

Biometric access control allows for direct payroll integration saving you time and money.

CTSTime offers custom time and attendance solutions. CTSTime Cloud Software is compatible with all major clocking hardware and integrates with popular payroll systems.

Compare your investment in a biometric access terminal against one month’s payroll cost-savings. Check out these calculated examples that detail how biometrics protect against excess payroll expense.

Better yet, contact us.

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