Inception Zepher

Overview

The Zephyr is our low-end budget time clock, bringing you the power of an automated time & attendance terminal at a low budget price. The Zephyr is compact in design, and easy to use. It allows the user to clock in & out via contactless badge reader or keypad. The user also has the option of viewing their last recorded time, transferring departments, or even entering other information like tips, miles, etc.

The large LCD provides maximum readability, and the on-board speaker provides audible & vocalized confirmation of a complete or incomplete transaction. The Zephyr also comes with an optional internal bell scheduler allowing you to use the internal speaker to signal common start, end and break times. In addition, data can be optionally downloaded directly from the Zephyr, via a USB disk drive (included with purchase), making the Zephyr great for locations without physical connectivity. For example construction sites, landscaping vehicles, etc.

The Zephyr comes standard with two easy ways to connect to the InfiniTime Labor Management System. The Zephyr comes with a 50 in. RS-232 cable for direct communication to a PC. The Zephyr also comes standard with a TCP/IP Ethernet port for communication across a network. The Zephyr comes with both options for at no additional cost, so use the best connection for you!

How It Works

While most users will simply clock in & out, often in less than 20 ms, the user friendly interactive menus give users the ability to transfer departments, enter other information such as tips, miles etc.

The Zephyr is capable of gathering user information in two simple ways. The keypad allows the employee to enter a unique PIN and password or the employee can use a contactless badge. The Zephyr is a “swipe and go” system and employees never need to select “in or out” during the Time & Attendance process. Some companies charge over double to purchase contactless or proximity badges... Inception Technologies provides high quality contactless/proximity cards at the same price as magnetic stripe or barcode badges!

The data collected by the Zephyr terminal is then sent to the InfiniTime Labor Management System. With InfiniTime, detailed reports can be generated, exceptions tracked, and data passed on to payroll for check processing.

Features & Extras

One year parts and labor warranty

Optional backup battery available

Large backlit display for easy operation

Alarm indicator for full memory or other errors

Optional internal bell scheduler

Interactive menu for completion of complex tasks

Real time labor data collection for constant updates

Store 10,000 user transaction on-board

Connect to InfiniTime via RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP

Download data to a USB disk drive

Audible speech confirmation via internal speaker

Save Money

Eliminate badges with PIN & optional password

Recycle, by re-assigning old or unused badges

Reduce overtime by locking out early punches

Sealed keypad reduces maintenance costs

Reduce labor management time with real-time data

Increase Productivity

Data collection at the terminal in 20 ms

Department transfers done in one transaction

Employee can view last recorded time

Quickly enter other activity types

Swipe and go system insures better accuracy

Contactless badge reader reduces maintenance

Linux based operating system for reliability

Quick audible verification of transaction

Expandability

Easily upgrade from direct connect to TCP/IP

Add multiple terminals for additional users

Capable to handle an unlimited amount of users

Use in combination with any of our product line

Optional backup battery ensures operation

Connection Methods

Direct connection to the computer via RS-232

Internal 10mb/100mb TCP/IP connection ready

Use the included USB Drive! No connection needed!

The Applications

The Zephyr is capable of performing multiple roles in your organization. The Zephyr can be mobile, used in the field without physical connections, & data downloaded via USB disk, for transfer to the InfiniTime Labor Management System. The Zephyr can also be mounted to a wall for permanent time tracking in a single location. This makes the Zephyr a versatile terminal, prime for a fast return on investment.

With two different connection methods and the two ways it collects data, the Zephyr fits in to the infrastructure of most organizations. The Zephyr is one of only a few business purchases that pays for itself in no time at all!!!

Technical Specifications

Size: 7.48” (width) x 5.35” (height) x 1.42” (depth)

Weight: 2lbs

Display: Character LCD 128x64s

Power: 2A / 5 VDC

Operational Temperature: (-20°C to 70°C)

Badge Verification Time: <= 20ms

Memory Capacity: 128 Mb Flash Disk

Transaction Buffer: 10,000 Transactions

User Capacity: 1,000

External Ports: RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP, USB Out

Operating System: Linux

Read Range: 2-22 cm

LED Indicator: 2 Array LED Indicators (Red, Green)