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BIOMETRIC INTEGRATION

Gym entry that checks the membership.

Connect a supported eSSL fingerprint or face-recognition machine to Gym Ledger. Attendance records itself, 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

Turn DHCP on

  • Open Menu → COMM → Ethernet.
  • Set DHCP to On.
  • Press Esc to go back.
03

Enter the Gym Ledger cloud server

  • Open Menu → COMM → Cloud Server Setting.
  • Enter the values shown below.
Server mode · ADMSDomain name · OffServer address · 8.231.77.30Server port · 8081Proxy server · OffHTTPS / Encrypt · Off
  • Press Esc to go back.
  • Reopen Cloud Server Setting and confirm that every value was saved correctly.
04

Check the date, time and timezone

  • Confirm the correct local date.
  • Confirm the correct local time.
  • Set the timezone to India Standard Time.
  • A wrong device clock creates attendance records with the wrong time.
05

Turn on the expiration rule

  • On the biometric machine, open Menu → Attendance → Expiration Rule.
  • Turn Expiration Rule On.
  • Select Keep User, No Audit Future Punch.
  • This keeps the fingerprint for renewal but refuses an expired membership without recording the refused punch.
06

Register the device in Gym Ledger

  • Copy the serial number from the label on the back of the machine.
  • If the label is unavailable, open Menu → Sys Info → Device Info and copy the serial number shown there.
  • Open Gym Ledger → Settings → Manage Devices → Add device.
  • Enter the 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

A fingerprint or face verification records the member’s visit without staff marking attendance by hand.

02

Membership-based access

Supported access-control devices receive the membership validity date and can refuse entry after it ends.

03

Cloud-connected setup

The machine contacts Gym Ledger over ADMS, so a supported setup does not need a Windows computer running at reception.

SUPPORTED DEVICES

Supported devices.

Compare the recognition method, manufacturer-listed capacity and network options for each supported model.

DeviceRecognitionCapacityNetworkStatus
eSSL X990 official specifications Fingerprint Capacity10,000 fingerprints Ethernet / Wi-Fi by variant Supported
eSSL AiFace-Mars official specifications Face Capacity3,000 faces Ethernet / Wi-Fi by variant Supported
eSSL AiFace Magnum official specifications Face + fingerprint Capacity1,500 faces5,000 fingerprints Ethernet / Wi-Fi by variant Supported

Capacity figures come from the linked eSSL specifications and describe storage by recognition method. Exact specifications can vary by model variant and firmware.

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 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 machine

The member scans their fingerprint or face directly on the supported device.

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?

Gym Ledger currently supports the eSSL X990, AiFace-Mars and AiFace Magnum. Model variants and firmware can differ, so contact us before buying or configuring a machine.

How many members can I manage with the biometric integration?

Capacity depends on the biometric machine and verification method. See the supported-device table for the manufacturer’s face and fingerprint capacities.

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 a supported cloud-connected setup. The biometric machine contacts the Gym Ledger service through its network connection.

Can expired members be stopped automatically?

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

What happens during a temporary internet interruption?

A supported device can continue enforcing the last membership-validity date it received. New members, renewals and other changes require the device to reconnect before the machine receives them.

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

Network options depend on the exact device and variant. Ethernet is the preferred installation. Some supported models offer Wi-Fi, while cellular connectivity is model-specific and must be confirmed before purchase.

Where do I find the server address and port?

Use server address 8.231.77.30 and server port 8081. These are Gym Ledger’s cloud ADMS connection details. After configuring the machine, register its serial number in Gym Ledger.

Does Gym Ledger store fingerprint images?

Members enrol on the biometric machine. The current single-device 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.