Time Clock
Suprema
Synergy 10 Face
10" touchscreen biometric terminal with facial recognition for time & attendance
Facial RecognitionCard/FobPIN Code
Ideal for:Large organisations, Reception areas, Offices requiring touchless authentication
Time & Attendance
Touchless Clocking: Hygiene-First Attendance for Food Production
Touchless clocking from Synel allows attendance to be recorded without shared surfaces. Facial recognition and long-range RFID remove physical contact at clocking points, supporting hygiene-critical operations without slowing shift changes.
The reality today
In food production and healthcare, shared surfaces are contamination risks. Traditional clocking terminals require everyone to touch the same screen or sensor: exactly what hygiene protocols forbid. You need accurate attendance tracking without compromising the clean environment you've worked so hard to maintain.
The Solution
Touchless clocking from Synel records attendance automatically as employees approach readers. Identity is confirmed without contact, events are logged instantly, and hygiene standards are maintained without introducing queues or manual workarounds.
Zero Surface Contact
Facial recognition and RFID record attendance without anyone touching shared surfaces.
Maintain Hygiene Compliance
Meet BRC, SALSA, and healthcare hygiene standards while still tracking attendance accurately.
Speed Through Shift Changes
Sub-second recognition eliminates queues—even during mass shift changes.
One System, Multiple Uses
Same touchless infrastructure handles attendance, door access, and zone control.
Key Features
Everything you need, built in.
How It Works
How Time & Attendance Works
From clocking in to payroll-ready data in a few simple steps.
1
Approach Terminal
Employee approaches reader—facial recognition detects within 2 metres, RFID within range.
2
Automatic Detection
System identifies the employee automatically—no touching, no swiping, no pressing buttons.
3
Instant Verification
Identity verified in under one second using encrypted biometric template or RFID tag.
4
Record Event
Clock event recorded with timestamp, location, and employee ID.
5
Sync Data
Data syncs to Synergy Workforce in real-time for reporting and payroll.
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UK Installation & Support
Touchless Clocking Hardware
UK-installed and supported by Synel engineers
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Suprema
Suprema BioEntry W2
Rugged outdoor IP67 fingerprint access control device with live finger detection
FingerprintCard/Fob
Ideal for:Outdoor installations, Harsh environments, Perimeter access control
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About Touchless Clocking
In food production, healthcare, and cleanroom environments, touching shared surfaces isn't just inconvenient—it's a compliance risk. Synel's touchless clocking solutions record attendance without any physical contact, maintaining hygiene protocols while delivering the accuracy and speed your operation demands.
Three Touchless Technologies
Synel offers three approaches to touchless clocking, each suited to different operational needs. Facial recognition uses biometric authentication without any surface contact. RFID necklaces and fobs allow workers to pass readers hands-free. Mobile app and QR code options let employees clock using their own devices.
Facial Recognition
Synergy Face terminals use multi-dimensional facial analysis to identify employees in under one second. The system works in low light conditions and supports up to 10,000 faces per device. Critically, no photographs are stored—biometric data is converted into encrypted mathematical templates that cannot be reverse-engineered, ensuring GDPR compliance.
RFID Necklaces for Food Production
In food production environments where nothing should enter or leave clean zones on workers' hands, RFID necklaces provide the answer. Employees wear the tag around their neck and simply walk through turnstiles or past readers—no touching required. This maintains BRC and SALSA hygiene compliance while accurately tracking attendance and zone access.
Mobile App and QR Codes
The Synergy App allows remote and mobile workers to clock in using their own device—no shared terminals needed. For visitors, Synel's Visitor Management system prints badges with QR codes that scan for sign-out, eliminating the need to touch kiosk screens.
Speed Through Shift Changes
Beyond hygiene, touchless clocking dramatically speeds up shift changes. Sub-second facial recognition means no queues at turnstiles, even when hundreds of workers change over simultaneously. In manufacturing environments where every minute of downtime costs money, that throughput matters.
Hygiene Zone Control
Touchless readers can be positioned at hygiene zone boundaries to control access without contamination. Track who enters and leaves clean areas, allergen zones, or restricted production lines. The same system handles both attendance and access control—one infrastructure, multiple applications.
GDPR Compliant Biometrics
A common concern is biometric privacy. Synel devices never store photographs or fingerprint images. Biometric data is converted into encrypted mathematical templates that cannot be reverse-engineered into an image. This methodology ensures compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Case Study
450+
Staff managed
17
Target sites
““We highly value having access to a dedicated Account Manager who we can speak to if we have any queries. This gives us peace of mind in knowing that we do not have to join a queue, as is often the case with other suppliers, to speak to someone at a central call centre, who may not be familiar with our way of working.”
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Elize Germishuizen
Payroll Manager, Fennies Nurseries
See how Fennies Nurseries transformed their operations with Synel.
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Time & Attendance FAQs
Common questions about time & attendance answered.
How does facial recognition time tracking work?
Facial recognition terminals use multi-dimensional facial analysis to identify employees in under one second. The employee simply approaches the terminal with no touching required.
During enrolment, the system creates an encrypted mathematical template of the face. No photographs are stored. This template is matched each time the employee clocks.
Dual IR and white lighting ensures accurate recognition even in low light or complete darkness. Templates sync across all devices on your network, so employees can clock at any authorised terminal.
Is facial recognition clocking hygienic for food production?
Yes. Facial recognition is completely touchless. Employees clock by simply looking at the terminal without touching any surface or removing gloves.
This makes it ideal for food production, healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing and any environment with strict hygiene standards.
For even more demanding environments, Synel also offers RFID necklace solutions where workers walk through readers without any interaction at all.
Is biometric data GDPR compliant?
Yes, when implemented correctly. Biometric data is classified as special category data under GDPR, requiring explicit consent and a lawful basis for processing.
Synel systems use encrypted templates rather than storing actual fingerprint images or photographs. These templates cannot be reverse-engineered to create an image.
Clear retention policies ensure data is deleted when employees leave, and the system supports the right to erasure.
Do clocking terminals work if the internet goes down?
Yes. Synel's data capture devices feature offline mode. If network connectivity is lost, terminals continue to verify users and store clocking data locally using their built-in memory.
Once connection is restored, data automatically uploads to the central server. No records are lost.
Devices also include battery backup to maintain operation during power outages, typically for up to two hours.
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