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BIOMETRIC INTEGRATION

Gym entry that checks the membership.

Connect a compatible biometric machine to Gym Ledger. Attendance is recorded automatically, and a correctly configured access-control device can refuse entry after a membership expires.

Member recognisedAttendance sent to Gym Ledger
Membership activeEntry allowed · validity synced
01

Connect the machine to the internet

  • Connect the machine using Ethernet, Wi-Fi or SIM, depending on the network module purchased with the machine.
  • Check the internet icon in the centre of the machine’s screen.
  • Confirm that the internet icon appears without a cross mark.
02

Configure the network

  • Follow the provisioning instructions supplied for your exact model and firmware.
  • Use DHCP or a reserved address as directed for the installation.
  • Confirm that the terminal can reach the internet before continuing.
03

Enter the Gym Ledger device server

  • Open the terminal's cloud, push, or server settings using its model-specific instructions.
  • Enter the server address and port shown below.
Server address · 8.231.77.30Server port · 8081
  • Save the configuration.
  • Reopen the settings and confirm that both values were saved correctly.
04

Check the date, time and timezone

  • Confirm the correct local date.
  • Confirm the correct local time.
  • Set the terminal to the gym's local timezone and configure daylight saving time where applicable.
  • Gym Ledger uses the country selected on the owner account when interpreting biometric attendance timestamps.
  • A wrong device clock creates attendance records with the wrong time.
05

Configure membership expiry

  • Follow the provisioned access-control instructions for your terminal.
  • Enable the rule that refuses verification after the member's validity date.
  • Keep the member's biometric template available for a later renewal where the model supports it.
  • Confirm the exact behavior with an expired test membership before using it at the entrance.
06

Register the device in Gym Ledger

  • Find the serial number in the terminal's device-information screen using its model-specific instructions.
  • Use the rear label only as a cross-check. If the label and terminal disagree, stop and contact Gym Ledger before claiming it.
  • Open Gym Ledger → Settings → Manage Devices → Add device.
  • Enter the device serial number and a clear entrance name such as “Main door.”
07

Wait for the device to come online

  • Wait for the device status to change to Online.
08

Add a member and enrol their fingerprint

  • Add or open an active member in Gym Ledger.
  • Assign a Biometric ID to the member.
  • Wait for the member to appear on the machine.
  • Enrol the member’s fingerprint on the machine under the same ID.
  • Scan the enrolled finger.
  • Confirm that attendance appears in Gym Ledger with the correct time.
09

Confirm expired access is refused

  • Use an expired test member whose Biometric ID and fingerprint are already enrolled on the machine.
  • Scan the enrolled finger.
  • Confirm that the machine refuses verification.
WHAT IT DOES

Less checking at the desk. Better attendance data.

Biometric attendance connects the member at the entrance with the membership record you already manage in Gym Ledger.

01

Automatic attendance

An enrolled biometric scan records the member’s visit without staff marking attendance by hand.

02

Membership-based access

The configured terminal receives the membership validity date and can refuse entry after it ends.

03

Cloud-connected setup

Compatible devices contact Gym Ledger over ADMS, so setup can be done without a Windows computer at reception.

DEVICE STATUS

Compatibility check happens during provisioning.

Capacity, firmware and networking differ by model. Send your exact model details and we will verify safe compatibility before you purchase or configure.

Capacity and connectivity details are from manufacturer references and do not confirm Gym Ledger protocol, enrollment, access-control, or template compatibility.

Have a different machine?

Send us the model, firmware version and network options. We will check whether it can connect safely before you purchase or configure anything.

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HOW IT WORKS

From a scan to a reliable attendance record.

Gym Ledger keeps membership information and the biometric machine keeps the verification template used at the entrance.

STEP 01

Add the device

Register the device serial number and give the entrance a clear name such as “Main door.”

STEP 02

Assign the member

Link the member’s Gym Ledger record with the biometric ID used by the machine.

STEP 03

Enrol at the terminal

The member scans their biometrics directly on the supported terminal.

STEP 04

Record every visit

The machine sends the punch and Gym Ledger adds it to attendance automatically.

NO BIOMETRIC MACHINE?

Use QR attendance instead.

Biometric hardware is optional. Members can check in through Gym Ledger’s QR attendance flow, making it a practical alternative for smaller gyms or selected members who do not use biometrics.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before you choose a machine.

Which biometric machines work with Gym Ledger?

Compatibility is confirmed during provisioning. Send us the exact model, firmware, and network variant before purchasing or configuring a new machine.

How many members can I manage with the biometric integration?

Capacity depends on the terminal model and firmware. Capacity numbers here are manufacturer references and do not equal Gym Ledger compatibility.

Can I use a biometric machine I already own?

Possibly. Send us the exact model name, firmware version and available network options. We will check its ADMS and access-control compatibility before setup.

Do I need a computer running at the gym?

No always-on front-desk computer is required for the supported cloud-connected setup. The ADMS bridge contacts the Gym Ledger service through its network connection.

Can expired members be stopped automatically?

On a correctly configured compatible device, Gym Ledger sends membership validity information to the machine. A compatible terminal can refuse entry after validity ends. The electronic lock and expiration rule must be configured during installation.

What happens during a temporary internet interruption?

The terminal can continue enforcing the last membership-validity date it received. New members, renewals and other changes require reconnection before they are received.

Can the machine connect through Ethernet, Wi-Fi or SIM?

Network options depend on the exact device and variant. Confirm optional Wi-Fi or cellular hardware before purchase.

Where do I find the server address and port?

Use the Gym Ledger endpoint details with the model-specific provisioning instructions, then register the device serial in Gym Ledger. Do not use production endpoints before compatibility is confirmed.

Does Gym Ledger store fingerprint images?

Members enrol on the biometric machine. The provisioned workflow does not require Gym Ledger to display or handle a fingerprint image in the gym owner’s app.

Can I use QR attendance instead?

Yes. A gym can use Gym Ledger’s QR attendance when biometric hardware is not required, or use QR as an alternative check-in path for selected members.

CHECK BEFORE YOU CONNECT

Tell us which biometric machine you own.

We will verify the model, firmware and network requirements before you configure it for Gym Ledger.