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Turnstiles & biometrics

Connect eSSL, ZKTeco and Hikvision turnstiles to GymSetora

GymSetora connects eSSL, ZKTeco and Hikvision turnstiles, flap barriers and access terminals through a small gateway app on a PC or Raspberry Pi at your gym. The gate opens only for members with an active plan and dues within your limit, and it keeps opening for paid-up members when the internet is down.

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How it works

  1. Pair a gateway

    In GymSetora, open Settings → Hardware and pair a gateway for the branch. You get a one-time key.

  2. Install the gateway app

    Install it on an always-on Windows PC, Raspberry Pi or mini-PC on the gym network, and enter the key.

  3. Point your terminals at it

    eSSL and ZKTeco terminals use ADMS (“Cloud Server”) mode, Hikvision terminals connect over the network, and relay boards are opened directly.

  4. Check it's online

    The gateway reports its health to GymSetora every minute and shows as online in Settings → Hardware.

Which turnstile and biometric devices work with GymSetora?

  • eSSL and ZKTeco fingerprint, card and face terminals, set to ADMS (“Cloud Server”) mode. The older pull mode is not supported.
  • Hikvision access terminals — the terminal checks faces and cards itself and GymSetora records the scans and applies your entry rules.
  • Ethernet relay boards, for turnstiles and flap barriers driven by a simple relay.

Door-command formats vary between firmware versions, so every installation is checked with one live scan and one unlock on the actual terminal. Talk to us on WhatsApp before you buy new hardware.

What happens when the internet goes down?

The gateway keeps a local copy of who is allowed in. Members with a card, fingerprint or printed code who are paid up keep getting in even with no internet. Every scan is stored on the gateway and synced to GymSetora when the connection is back, and the exit always opens.

The changing QR pass from the member app needs the internet to be checked, so during an outage members use their card or fingerprint.

Who does the gate let in?

The same rules as the check-in kiosk: an active plan for today and unpaid dues within the limit you set. If the local list says no but the internet is up, the gateway checks with GymSetora before refusing, so a member who renewed a minute ago still gets in.

Who sets it up?

GymSetora is based in Kolkata and helps gyms there on-site. Gyms in other cities are onboarded remotely. Either way, message us on WhatsApp with your device model before you start.

Turnstiles & biometrics: questions owners ask

Does GymSetora work with eSSL biometric machines?

Yes. GymSetora works with eSSL and ZKTeco terminals set to ADMS (“Cloud Server”) mode through its gateway app. The older pull mode is not supported, so check the mode setting on your machine.

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Will the turnstile work without internet?

Yes, for paid-up members using a card, fingerprint or printed code. The GymSetora gateway keeps a local list of who is allowed in, stores every scan and syncs it when the internet is back. The exit always opens.

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Do I need a computer at the gym for the turnstile?

Yes, a small always-on device on the gym network: a Windows PC, Raspberry Pi or mini-PC runs the GymSetora gateway app that talks to your turnstile or terminal.

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Which GymSetora plan includes turnstile integration?

Turnstile and biometric integration is included in Pro and Enterprise. On Growth it is a ₹699 a month add-on (prices include GST). Starter gyms can use the phone or tablet check-in kiosk instead.

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