Clocking terminal - Time clocking terminal
Ensure reliable working time monitoring with our clocking terminals
The organisation designs and manufactures a range of clocking terminals, from a basic model to a touchscreen clocking terminal, and also offers modern services for data collection by PC, tablet and smartphone.
The traditional uses of a clocking terminal
What is a clocking terminal?
Traditionally, a clocking terminal is used to:
- Monitor the working time, timekeeping, adherence to schedules of each employee.
- Reliably calculate working time.
- Guarantee fair treatment for all employees.
Kelio is a range of clocking terminals that adapt to the needs of your organisation. Need a clocking terminal that you can move around anywhere in any environment and that can withstand extreme conditions? Kelio Xtrem is the solution for you.
Looking for a clocking terminal that will provide interactive support between you and your employees? Kelio Visio clocking terminals can be set up to meet the precise needs of your organisation.
Why choose clocking terminals from Kelio?
We design and manufacture our clocking terminals in house, from the hardware through to the software.
Our clocking terminals offer many benefits:
- Connectivity: clockings are sent in real time to Kelio time and attendance software.
- Accessibility: employees can view their results right on the clocking terminal.
- Adaptability: Need an indoor, outdoor or offline clocking terminal? We have whatever it is you need!
- Regulations: our clocking terminals linked to Kelio T&A software are designed to fulfil security requirements in accordance with the regulations in force.
- Expertise in time-related activity: a time management specialist for over 35 years.
Kelio Visio: more than a clocking terminal
What if your clocking terminal did more for your organisation than just collecting attendance time or activity time data? What if a revolutionary new terminal allowed your employees to clock in and out more easily, quickly and safely? And what if your clocking terminal was simply more useful for everybody?
The new Kelio Visio terminals bring your employees greater peace of mind and added value. Their interactive function gives:
- Faultless reading of hours clocked and time counted
- The assurance of reliable and verifiable identification: one colleague is no longer able to clock on behalf of another
- Use of high added-value applications such as viewing a planning, submitting absence requests, communicating instructions via messaging, etc.
- Integration of customisable business processes
The Kelio Visio terminals fit seamlessly with all such solutions, so that clocking becomes more intuitive, more practical, more reliable and, ultimately, is a pleasure every day!
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Kelio Xtrem, clock anywhere, in any weather
It’s all well and good to have a clocking terminal, but it’s even better to have a terminal that can adapt to any conditions! The Kelio Xtrem clocking terminal has been designed with the goal of solving its clients’ problems by providing a clocking terminal that can adapt to different environments according to their needs.
- Cold and moisture resistant: For both outdoor and indoor use, such as in refrigerated buildings
- Moveable solution: Clocking is accessible and available everywhere.
- Robust design: Built to withstand heat, sun and shocks.
- Flexibility: Keeps your buildings secure.
- Synergy: The Kelio Xtrem clocking terminal can be installed as an addition to Kelio Visio clocking terminals and vice versa.
How to choose your clocking terminal?
Physical or digital clocking terminal?
Choose either to suit your needs ... or indeed both! For all organisations, our professional clocking terminals are fully compatible with our Kelio Time & Attendance management software. So you are able to clock your working time on the terminal, and also on your smartphone or from the Employee Self-Service on your computer.
How is the staffing level within my organisation?
Before deploying a physical clocking system, you also need to consider the staffing levels and size of the organisation in order to identify suitable sites and clocking points.
The range of Kelio clocking terminals is designed and scaled to suit all sizes of organisation, and allows you to deploy one or more terminals at near or distant sites.
Clocking terminal for Very Small Enterprises: we have invented an all-in-one time clocking solution called TimeBox for organisations with fewer than 20 employees.
What is the difference between a clocking terminal and a time clocking terminal?
Historically, the time clocking terminal was a mechanical device used to record employees’ arrival and departure times on paper time cards. Each employee would insert their card into the machine, which would stamp the corresponding time. This system required manual data management, which could lead to errors and a significant administrative burden.
By contrast, the clocking terminal is a modern electronic device that uses individual badges to record working times. Each employee has a badge, often equipped with RFID technology, which they present to the reader of the clocking terminal. The data is then collected automatically and can be integrated directly into HR time management software – a valuable asset for tracking and analysing working hours.
What type of badge can be used with a Kelio clocking terminal?
Kelio clocking terminals are designed to be compatible with a wide range of badges. The idea is to offer maximum flexibility based on your company’s specific needs. Among the most commonly used RFID electronic badges are:
- Card format: similar to a credit card, it can be personalised with the company logo and employee information.
- Key-ring format: more compact, it easily attaches to a keychain, reducing the risk of loss or forgetting.
- Leather key-ring format: stylish and functional, it offers a more refined finish while remaining easy to use daily.
Can a Kelio time clocking terminal be used outdoors?
Yes – Kelio offers models of time clocking terminals specifically designed for outdoor use or demanding environments. For example, the Kelio Xtrem is a robust and waterproof clocking terminal capable of withstanding tough weather conditions such as rain, dust, heat or cold. It is ideal for construction sites, industrial facilities or any other outdoor setting requiring durable equipment.
Can a clocking terminal operate without an internet connection?
Some clocking terminals are designed to function independently, without a permanent internet connection. For example, models like the Clock R use autonomous communication networks – no Wi-Fi is needed for them to operate. How is this possible? Quite simply, these devices store the clocking data locally and synchronise with the central system as soon as a connection is available. This asynchronous operation ensures continuous data collection even in the event of network interruptions.
What are the advantages of a clocking terminal connected to time management software?
Integrating a clocking terminal with time management software goes beyond just recording attendance times! It transforms HR management into a genuine strategic and operational management tool:
- Immediate reliability of attendance data: each entry is time-stamped, centralised and secured. This provides a reliable database for precisely tracking hours, breaks or deviations from contractual schedules.
- Refined planning, real-time management: thanks to continuously updated data, HR teams and managers can instantly visualise presence, absence or lateness (including across multiple sites). This enables live schedule adjustments, better management of replacements or peak activity – a key challenge in high-turnover sectors.
- Stronger compliance with legal and contractual frameworks: working hours, rest periods, maximum weekly durations, overtime, etc. – the software automatically monitors compliance with applicable regulations (Labour Code, collective agreements).
- Individual tracking and employee accountability: with personal access to their clock-in records (via mobile app or dedicated portal), employees can review their clocking history, report a missed clock-in or request a correction.
- Strategic analysis of working time: the collected data feeds into customised dashboards to monitor absenteeism rates, identify recurring understaffing or spot anomalies (excessive overtime, missed breaks, etc.).
Can multiple clocking terminals be connected across different sites?
Absolutely – this is one of the major strengths of a centralised clocking- system like the one offered by Kelio. In a multi-site context (branches, agencies, warehouses, construction sites, etc.), each location can be equipped with physical or virtual clocking terminals, all connected to a unified, real-time accessible database.
This kind of configuration enables:
- A consolidated view of attendance, regardless of employee location;
- Automatic tracking of working hours per site, with no re-entry or file transfers;
- The ability to account for local specificities (schedules, variable hours, different collective agreements) while maintaining overarching HR governance;
- Reduced discrepancies in processing between sites and harmonised clocking procedures.
It is a particularly strategic solution for multi-site companies, agency networks or groups with decentralised production or logistics centres. The result: more control, less manual entry and streamlined HR management – even on a large scale!
