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What is ZKTime 5.0?
ZKTime 5.0 is a Windows-based attendance and workforce management software developed by ZKTeco. It's designed to work with ZKTeco's biometric devices (like fingerprint scanners, facial recognition terminals, RFID readers) to track employee attendance and generate time and attendance reports.
Key Features
Employee & Department Management
- Add and organize employees by departments.
- Assign employee IDs, shifts, and schedules.
- Supports importing employee data in bulk.
Attendance Management
- Automatically collects clock-in/out data from connected ZKTeco devices.
- Supports:
- Flexible shifts
- Fixed shifts
- Overnight shifts
- Tracks:
- Late arrivals
- Early leaves
- Absences
- Overtime
Report Generation
- Generates attendance reports:
- Daily Attendance
- Detailed Attendance
- Summary Reports
- Exception Reports (Tardiness, Absence, OT)
- Export options: PDF, Excel, HTML
- Templates are based on FastReport (.frf files)
Data Sync
- Supports real-time or scheduled syncing with attendance devices.
- Devices can be connected via TCP/IP, USB, RS232/485.
Log Management
- View and filter logs by date, department, or individual.
- Manually edit time logs (with appropriate permissions).
- Back up and restore database.
Use Case: Government Offices (like the Philippines)
- Widely used by government agencies and LGUs.
- Needs to adapt reporting to formats like Civil Service Form 48 (DTR).
- ZKTime 5.0 doesn’t have built-in CS Form 48, but you can export logs or customize reports using FastReport.
🖥 System Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64-bit) |
| DB | Typically uses MS Access or MySQL |
| Connectivity | TCP/IP, USB, RS485 |
| Devices Supported | ZKTeco terminals (fingerprint, face, card) |
File Types Used
| File Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
.frf | Report templates (FastReport) |
.mdb | Access database (if used) |
.dat | Sometimes for device logs |
.xls/.csv | Exports |
Limitations
- No direct support for government report formats like CS Form 48.
- Old report designer with
.frf(not modern.fr3). - Can be finicky with shift setups and exceptions.
- Mostly local PC use — not cloud-based.
Ideal For
- Small to medium-sized offices
- Government agencies with ZKTeco devices
- Users needing basic attendance tracking
