Pyramid TimeTrax EZ — Affordable Automated Time Tracking for Small Bus
Pyramid TimeTrax EZ — Affordable Automated Time Tracking for Small Business
The Pyramid TimeTrax EZ swipe time clock system was introduced during the period when automated time and attendance systems finally became affordable for small and mid-sized businesses. Prior to systems like this, computerized time tracking was typically limited to larger organizations with dedicated IT staff. TimeTrax EZ changed that by offering a simple swipe-card system combined with Windows-based software that automated payroll calculations without requiring complex setup or ongoing technical management.
The system was designed around a straightforward concept: employees swipe a card, punches are recorded automatically, and management reviews the data through software that calculates hours and prepares reports. For businesses moving away from handwritten time sheets or mechanical punch clocks, this represented a major step forward in accuracy and payroll efficiency.
Key Features
- Magnetic stripe swipe card reader for fast employee punch entry
- Includes TimeTrax time and attendance software
- Base software package supports 25–50 employees depending on configuration
- Expandable employee capacity with software upgrades
- Ethernet connectivity for network-based operation
- Automatic calculation of regular and overtime hours
- Supports weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay periods
- Payroll export compatibility with systems such as QuickBooks, ADP, and Paychex
- Employee time card editing and punch correction tools
- Standard reports including payroll, attendance, punch detail, and department summaries
- Audible confirmation and display feedback for successful punches
- Internal memory protection and automatic time adjustments
- Eliminates manual time cards and reduces payroll calculation errors
- Includes swipe badges, mounting hardware, cables, and power supply
The TimeTrax EZ system allowed managers to record and edit employee time, generate reports, and export payroll data directly to common payroll providers. For many small businesses, this removed duplicate data entry and reduced payroll mistakes that often occurred with manual calculations. Employee punches were downloaded into the software for review, where supervisors could make corrections before finalizing payroll.
From a technology standpoint, TimeTrax EZ represents an important midpoint in time and attendance history. Data collection was electronic, but reporting remained locally installed rather than cloud-based. This meant businesses gained automation while still maintaining full control of their records on-site. Over time, web-hosted systems replaced this model by adding remote access and automatic backups, but systems like TimeTrax EZ played a major role in helping smaller organizations transition away from paper-based tracking.
Today, the TimeTrax EZ system is best understood as an early-generation automated solution — simple, reliable, and designed for businesses that wanted accurate time tracking without moving to enterprise-level software.