Biometric Technology

HandPunch 4000

Ten user-definable data management keys let you collect and/or display data as employees punch. Common uses include department transfers, tips collected, job codes, or pay codes. The keys can also be defined to allow employees to review punches or find out about their schedules, vacation time accumulated, hours worked and other programmed information. To reduce keystrokes, the keys can also be set to automatically enter data such as a frequently used department number or in/out status.

Other data management key features include:

• Employee messaging
• Review of employee information fields
• Validation tables to ensure proper data entry
• Restrict employee access to specific data management keys
• User defined prompts
• Multilevel input sequences definable per key
• Decision menus to minimize keystrokes

Employee schedules may be downloaded to the HandPunch 4000 to restrict the times that an employee can punch. This can reduce unauthorized overtime as well as early "in" punches. A separate schedule can be defined for each employee providing the ultimate in flexibility.

Some installations require the use of a badge. For these situations, the HandPunch 4000 includes an integrated bar code reader that can be used for ID number entry. The swipe-type reader supports the most popular bar code formats and allows for infrared badges.

Whether your needs are to network one terminal or thousands, the HandPunch 4000 can be configured to meet your needs. Standard RS-485 communications makes networking terminals easy and reliable. Options include an Ethernet Communications Module and a high speed internal modem for remote sites. Each unit also provides RS-232 serial printer support.

The HandPunch 4000 allows supervisors to override user restrictions and to input such items as missed punches, planned vacations, and sick time at the terminal. The password-protected mode provides greater supervisor flexibility by lessening the need for computer edits. Audit trails documenting the use of these functions are generated to ensure security.

The bell schedule lets you program the day, time and duration of a series of bells. The bells can be programmed to signal the beginning or end of a shift, lunch or break.

The HandPunch 4000 provides the capability to unlock and monitor a door. Global time zones may be used to restrict employee access.

View the HP 4000 PDF