Lathem provides innovative time and attendance solutions, including facial recognition time clocks, proximity readers, and reliable employee punch systems.
Lathem, officially known as Lathem Time Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of employee time clocks and attendance systems. For over a century, the company has been helping businesses track employee hours accurately and efficiently. Their diverse product lineup includes traditional punch card machines, advanced biometric solutions like the PCFACE facial recognition clock, proximity badge scanners, and touch-screen devices such as the PCTOUCH series. These devices seamlessly integrate with PayClock Online, Lathem's proprietary cloud-based time and attendance software, to streamline payroll processes and labor tracking.
Whether a business requires a simple mechanical time clock or a highly advanced internet-connected terminal with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, Lathem offers scalable solutions for small and medium-sized organizations. Their modern PC Series clocks are equipped with Wi-Fi, touch screens, and biometric scanning features that eliminate "buddy punching" and ensure secure employee verification.
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If your package is missing an item, you can call the Lathem help desk at (404) 691-1064 for assistance.
The default admin passcode is 99999. It can be changed in the clock's Advanced tab via PayClock.com.
Telephone support is available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
Yes, many models support PoE. If you are using PoE for data and power, do not connect the AC power adapter. Ensure your existing network is correctly set up for PoE.
It is generally recommended to mount the clock so the bottom is about 45 inches from the floor, allowing the shortest employee to comfortably center their face or reach the screen. Taller employees can easily adjust their stance.