Time recording terminals
From the attendance recorder directly into the project
You can use an import processor to automatically transfer data from time recording terminals to BCS.
Interface performance
The import processor for time recording terminals offers you the following options:
- Exporting personnel numbers and associated time stamps from the time recording terminals to a BCS-importable CSV file
- Calculating breaks and attendance times based on the arrival/departure pairs from the time recording terminal
- Optional: Automatically extending break times if they fall below the legally prescribed break times
- Automated import of the previously generated CSV file and mapping of breaks and attendance times with BCS time recording
Program information
Time recording terminals can be used to centrally record the coming and going of employees, for example using chip cards. The BCS import processor for time recording terminals supports devices from the manufacturer nubicon (formerly ACTICON), among others.
We also offer a web service-based interface (REST) to time recording terminals from the manufacturer Datafox.
Best practice: Time tracking at Alfha – Datafox terminal seamlessly integrated into Projektron BCS
Alfha GmbH was faced with the challenge of uniformly recording all attendance and working hours of its employees. In addition to transparent allocation to projects and cost centers, complex working time models with numerous special regulations such as overtime accounts, Sunday and holiday work, and differentiated billing rates had to be reliably mapped.
Furthermore, an existing Datafox EVO 4.3 terminal was to continue to be used and optimally integrated into Projektron BCS.
Solution
In close cooperation with Projektron, an export interface for payroll accounting was developed and the Datafox terminal was connected to BCS via web service interfaces.
Employees record their attendance directly at the terminal using a Hitag1 RFID chip.
The entries are transmitted to BCS in real time.
A PHP script serves as the link between the Projektron BCS Rest API and the Datafox HTTP(S) interface.
Incorrect entries, such as duplicate arrival entries, are displayed immediately on the terminal.
This ensures consistent and reliable integration of the terminal and software.
Value
Live synchronization between terminal and BCS
Complex working time models mapped (overtime, Sunday/holiday work, flexible models)
Transparent project billing through detailed time bookings
Seamless integration of existing hardware into BCS
Achim Habbel, Managing Partner | Alfha GmbH & Co. KG
"All employees record their attendance times in the system, partly via the BCS app and a Datafox EVO 4.3 terminal. We also manage all absences such as vacation, time off in lieu, or sick leave in BCS. We have many different working time models and some special regulations regarding overtime, working time accounts, compensation for work on Sundays and public holidays, etc. We can map all these requirements in BCS. Bookings from the terminal arrive directly “live” in BCS. The person receives direct feedback on the terminal. If there are booking errors, such as accidentally booking arrival instead of departure, a meaningful error message appears on the terminal. The Datafox terminal is optimally integrated into BCS via the interface."
