ZKteco ZK F18 Biometric Fingerprint Standalone Access Control and Time Attendance
Key Features
Brand:Epson
DISPLAY: 2.4-inch TFT LCD Color Screen
FINGERPRINT CAPACITY: 3,000
TRANSACTION CAPACITY: 30,000
SDK AND SOFTWARE: PUSH AC SDK, ZKBio Access software
OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS: ID/MiFare/HID, WIFI, GPRS, 3G, ADMS.
SENSOR: Z-ID+ Fingerprint Sensor
Data backups
Fingerprint verification
Multi Language
Optional WI-FI, GPRS and 3G
FAST DELIVERY
ZKTECO F18 Biometric Fingerprint Standalone Access Control and Time Attendance Product Guide
Comprehensive Product Overview
The ZKTeco F18 is a high-performance, standalone biometric fingerprint reader engineered explicitly for secure access control and precise time attendance logging. Built to serve as a robust security anchor for corporate offices, commercial warehouses, and restricted facility zones, this versatile device combines state-of-the-art biological identification with advanced mechanical lock integration. In modern workplace environments where physical asset protection and accurate payroll audit trails are critical, it functions as an essential infrastructure tool to guarantee total, tamper-resistant access management.
The defining technical advantage of the F18 is the integration of ZKTeco’s high-speed, patented biometric fingerprint matching algorithm. Paired with a high-durability, infrared-activation optical sensor, the device executes precise identification sweeps in under one second, even when processing dry, wet, or rough fingertips. For multi-layered security protocols, the device functions as a hybrid validator, allowing facility managers to enforce single or combined verification modes, including fingerprint, PIN codes, and standard RFID proximity cards.
Operational utility is optimized through an integrated, front-facing 2.4-inch TFT color screen paired with a rugged push-button keypad interface. This display configuration enables quick local programming, user enrollment, and immediate audio-visual feedback for accepted or rejected inputs. It features extensive networking capabilities, utilizing standard TCP/IP and RS485 communication paths to push automated punch logs directly to centralized management software. Housed in a compact, sleek casing, it blends naturally into modern office entryways while delivering enterprise-grade operational uptime.
Key Features
- Fast Biometric Identification: Employs an advanced matching algorithm to scan and verify users in under one second
- Hybrid Validation Architecture: Supports three distinct credential pathways, including fingerprint templates, RFID cards, and PIN passcodes.
- Comprehensive Access Interfacing: Features full onboard relays to control third-party electric locks, door exit buttons, door sensors, and alarms.
- Live Communication Link: Outfitted with standard TCP/IP and RS485 interfaces to synchronize real-time time attendance records across local networks.
- Wiegand Signal Compatibility: Includes both Wiegand-In and Wiegand-Out ports to integrate smoothly with third-party security control panels.
- Onboard Template Storage: Houses up to 3,000 unique fingerprint templates, 5,000 ID proximity cards, and 30,000 historical log events locally
- Audible Tamper Protection: Equipped with a rear-panel tamper switch that sounds an active audible alarm if the device is forcibly removed from the wall.
Technical Specifications
| System Feature | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Model Designation | ZKTeco F18 |
| Device Configuration | Standalone Biometric Access Control & Time Attendance Terminal |
| Fingerprint Capacity | Up to 3,000 Templates |
| Card Capacity | Up to 5,000 ID Cards (Standard 125kHz em-marine configuration) |
| Transaction Storage | Up to 30,000 Event Records |
| Display Panel | 2.4-inch TFT LCD Color Screen |
| Interface Connections | TCP/IP, RS232/485, and USB-Host data paths |
| Access Control Contacts | 3rd Party Electric Lock, Door Sensor, Exit Button, Alarm, Door Bell |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC / 3A Current Draw Matrix |
| Operating Dimensions | Approximately 80mm x 183mm x 42mm |
High-Utility Operational Benefits
- Accurate Payroll Audit Trails: Eliminates the risk of “buddy punching” by verifying biological templates, ensuring exact employee time attendance logs for payroll processing.
- Hassle-Free Backup Recovery: The integrated USB-Host port allows security teams to export local user databases and transaction records directly onto a flash drive during localized network failures.
- Clean Architectural Integration: The slim profile allows for clean installations on standard narrow door frames and aluminum glass storefront channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this device operate outdoors exposed to rain?
No. The ZKTeco F18 is engineered primarily for indoor installations or protected entryways. If you must deploy the unit on an external boundary exposed directly to rainfall or high moisture levels, it is highly recommended to install it inside a specialized weatherproof protective enclosure.
What happens to the stored logs and user profiles if the power goes out?
All fingerprint templates, user IDs, PIN data, and historical logs are stored safely within non-volatile internal flash memory. This ensures that the device retains 100% of its data indefinitely during sudden building blackouts or power supply cuts.
How do I pull attendance data to my desktop computer?
You can bridge the device to your office network switch via an Ethernet cable and use ZKTeco’s official management software (such as ZKTime.Net or BioTime) to pull records automatically. Alternatively, you can slide a USB drive into the bottom port to extract data manually
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.