At a glance
- Communication
- Ethernet (TCP/IP), USB drive
- Power supply
- 12 V DC
- Face users
- 1,000
- Attendance records
- 100,000
Realtime T28F Face Recognition Attendance and Access Control Terminal
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At a glance
- Communication
- Ethernet (TCP/IP), USB drive
- Power supply
- 12 V DC
- Face users
- 1,000
- Attendance records
- 100,000
Realtime T28F face recognition attendance and access control terminal for small offices and shops that want touch-free sign-in. It checks face, card or PIN and opens a door. Holds 1,000 faces, 1,000 cards, 1,000 PIN users and 100,000 records.
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- WarrantyManufacturer warranty under Realtime's terms. Warranty claims
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Overview
The Realtime T28F records attendance and controls one door with face, card or PIN. It suits small offices and shops that want touch-free sign-in.
Is it right for you?
Choose it if you need face, card or PIN sign-in for up to 1,000 people and storage for 100,000 attendance records. It works offline and also connects by network cable for live reports.
Key features
- Separate capacities: 1,000 faces, 1,000 cards, 1,000 PIN users, 100,000 attendance records
- Colour display
- Connects by Ethernet (TCP/IP) and USB drive, with optional 4G/5G
- Lock relay output for one door with Wiegand input and output for an extra reader or controller
- Works with a push or no-touch exit button
- Cloud connectivity for attendance reports
What else you need
- RFID cards or key tags for card users
- For door control: an electric lock (EM lock, electric strike or drop bolt), an exit button and a 12 V DC access control power supply for the lock
- A network cable point where it is mounted, if you want live reports
Installation
Mount it on the wall at the entrance where people sign in, near a power point. Door control needs wiring to the lock, exit button and power supply, which is a job for an installer.
Software and licences
Realtime offers free Windows attendance software (Realsoft and Attendance Tracker) and cloud attendance portals (Onlinerealsoft, paid, and Staff Khata, with a free attendance plan) for its terminals; the links are under documents on this page. Ask our team which one suits your setup before you order.
Before you buy
- The card type (125 kHz EM or 13.56 MHz Mifare) is not stated by the manufacturer; confirm it before buying cards
- Indoor or outdoor rating and box contents (for example the power adapter) are not stated by the manufacturer
Technical specifications
Key facts
- What is it?
- Face recognition terminalBrand Realtime, model T28F
- How is it powered?
- 12 V DC
- Does it support Wiegand?
- YesInput and output
- What capacity does it support?
- 1,000 faces1,000 cards1,000 PIN codes
- Which documents are available?
- Brochure, document (7), mobile app (2), software Open documents
- Can SecurityGearHub help with installation?
- Setup guidanceManuals, wiring guides and answers to setup questions. On-site work is arranged separately where available. Ask about installation
- Not stated by the manufacturer
- PoE, RS-485, OSDP, outdoor rating, software, box contents
RelatedGuideFace vs fingerprint attendance machineDocumentsAll Realtime documents
- Face users
- 1,000
- Card users
- 1,000
- PIN users
- 1,000
- Attendance records
- 100,000
- Verification
- Face, card and PIN, and combinations
- Communication
- Ethernet (TCP/IP), USB drive
- Working mode
- Offline and online
- Door control
- Lock relay output
- Wiegand
- Input and output
- QR reader
- External QR reader on Wiegand input
- Exit button
- Push button or no-touch
- 4G/5G
- Optional
- Cloud connectivity
- Supported
- Power supply
- 12 V DC
- Working current
- 500 mA
- Sound
- Buzzer and voice prompts
- Working temperature
- -10 to 60 °C
- Humidity
- 20 to 80% RH
- Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty under Realtime's terms. How claims work
Downloads
Download software
- Realsoft v12.6 attendance and access control software for WindowsVersion 12.6 · WindowsLicence: Free downloadDocument · This model · realtimebiometrics.comView official download page
- Realtime Attendance Tracker v11.9 for WindowsVersion 11.9 · WindowsLicence: Free downloadDocument · This model · realtimebiometrics.comView official download page
- Realtime product pageVersion 2025 · WindowsLicence: Free downloadDocument · This model · realtimebiometrics.comView official download page
- Onlinerealsoft cloud attendance and HRMS portalVersion 2026 · WebLicence: Paid subscriptionDocument · This model · onlinerealsoft.comAvailable after purchaseGo to the manufacturer's portal
Mobile app
- Realtime Attendance appAndroid, iOSLicence: Free app; works with a Realtime cloud accountMobile app · This model
Documentation
- Realtime T28F catalogue (PDF)Brochure · This model · app.realtimebiometrics.netDownload
Installation guide
- Realtime device connection diagrams (PDF), T28F wiring on page 14Document · This model · Manufacturer downloadDownload
API and SDK
- Realtime Biometrics API softwareWindowsLicence: Free downloadDocument · This model · realtimebiometrics.comView official download page
- Realtime Biometrics API integration guideVersion 1.0 · WebLicence: API keys issued by Realtime on requestDocument · This model · realtimebiometrics.comView official download page
- Realtime Biometrics SDK for PHP with MongoDBVersion 1 · Windows, LinuxLicence: Free downloadSoftware · This model · realtimebiometrics.comView official download page
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Questions about this product
How many people and records does it hold?
It holds 1,000 faces, 1,000 cards, 1,000 PIN users, and 100,000 attendance records.
Does it work without the internet?
Yes. It works offline and stores records on the device. With a network connection it also sends records for live reports.
Can it open a door?
Yes. It has a lock relay output for one door, plus Wiegand input and output.
Which cards does it read?
Not stated by the manufacturer. Ask our team before ordering cards.
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