Time attendance terminal

Time attendance terminal
ZKTeco F18 in the UAE
The ZKTeco F18 is a time attendance terminal from ZKTeco, using fingerprint, rfid card and pin or password as the credential. It stores 3,000 fingerprints and 30,000 cards on the device itself. It connects over TCP/IP, RS-485, RS-232, Wiegand and USB. It runs with ZKAccess 3.5, free SDK and development tools, USB key data transfer.
- Manufacturer
- ZKTeco
- Category
- Time attendance terminal
- Credentials
- Fingerprint · RFID card · PIN or password
- Capacity
- 3,000 fingerprints and 30,000 cards
- Connectivity
- TCP/IP · RS-485 · RS-232 · Wiegand · USB
Where this unit fits
- Single-door offices and small teams that need a straightforward daily record
- Slotting into an access control panel you already own
- Slim body made for narrow door frames and mullions
- Recognition in about 1 second
- Runs standalone or as a reader on an access control panel
- Optional built-in card reader modules
Full specification
Taken from the manufacturer's own datasheet, with the source linked.
| Brand / Manufacturer | ZKTeco |
|---|---|
| Device type | Standalone fingerprint access control terminal with keypad, also used for time attendance |
| Verification methods | Fingerprint, password / PIN, card (optional). ZKFinger V9.0 and V10.0 algorithm |
| Fingerprint capacity | 3,000 templates |
| Card capacity | 30,000 |
| Transaction log | 100,000 |
| Display | TFT LCD colour screen (3.5 inch on F18-ID), 4x4 keypad, audio and visual feedback |
| Communication | TCP/IP, RS232 / RS485, USB host. Wiegand input and output |
| Access control | Anti-passback, time zones, personnel groups, built-in web server, third-party electric lock, door sensor, exit button, alarm and door bell, relay outputs for lock and alarm |
| Card types | ID / EM (optional), Mifare (optional). US variant also HID Prox and HID iClass |
| Power supply | DC 12V / 3A |
| Operating temp. | 0 to 45 C, humidity 20-80% |
| Dimensions | 80 x 183 x 42 mm, weight approx. 1.1 kg |
| Software | ZKAccess 3.5, free SDK and development tools, USB key data transfer |
Where this data comes from
Every specification here is checked against the manufacturer's own document before it goes live.
Common questions
- How many employees does the ZKTeco F18 hold?
- The ZKTeco F18 stores up to 3,000 enrolled records on the device, with a 100,000-punch transaction log. We check your headcount and peak-minute traffic before recommending it.
- How does the ZKTeco F18 connect?
- It supports TCP/IP, RS-485, RS-232, Wiegand and USB. In UAE installations we normally run it on wired Ethernet, with Wi-Fi kept as the fallback where cabling is impractical.
- What software runs the ZKTeco F18?
- ZKAccess 3.5, free SDK and development tools, USB key data transfer. We connect the attendance data through to payroll and produce a WPS-ready export, so the punches become a payable file rather than a report someone has to retype.
- Do you install and support the ZKTeco F18 across the UAE?
- Yes. We supply, install, configure, train your team and support it across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Call +971 54 707 9900 for a fixed written quote.
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