In short: access control replaces keys with fingerprints, cards or PIN codes. You can add or remove a person in seconds, set the hours each door opens for them, and see a log of every entry. Time attendance uses the same terminals to record when each employee clocks in and out, so lateness and overtime come from a report instead of a register.
What we fit on a door
- A terminal or reader outside: fingerprint, card, PIN or a combination. We stock ZKTeco terminals such as the F18 for access and the K40 for attendance.
- An electromagnetic lock with the right bracket for your door (inward or outward opening, glass or timber).
- An exit button inside, and an emergency break-glass release where the door is an escape route.
- A power supply with battery backup, so doors stay secure through power cuts.
Access control or time attendance?
| Access control | Time attendance | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Decides who can open a door, and when | Records when each person arrives and leaves |
| Typical places | Offices, server rooms, stores, apartment entrances | Factories, schools, hospitals, shops with shift staff |
| Output | Door opens for authorised people; entry log | Attendance reports for payroll |
Many terminals do both, so one device at the staff entrance can open the door and record attendance.
Fingerprints are sensitive personal data
Under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, biometric data such as fingerprints is sensitive personal data. Tell staff what is recorded and why, keep the data on the terminal or your own computer, limit who can export it and delete records for people who leave.
Equipment we install
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Questions about access control & time attendance
What happens to a magnetic lock during a power cut?
Magnetic locks release when they lose power, so we install them with a backup power supply to keep doors secure during outages.
Can attendance records be used for payroll?
Yes. Attendance terminals record clock-in and clock-out times that can be exported as reports for payroll.
Can I add or remove users myself?
Yes. Users can be enrolled or removed on the terminal or in its software, and we show you how during handover.
Which access control brand do you install?
We stock ZKTeco fingerprint terminals, magnetic locks, brackets and exit buttons, and can recommend other models where a site needs them.