Biometrics Selection Guide 2023

SMART Access & Identity 2023 Access Control & Identity Management

Select technology: All | Card, facial | Facial | Facial, fingerprint, PIN, mobile | Facial, fingerprint, card | Facial, fingerprint, ID card and password | Facial, palm | Fingerprint | Fingerprint, password and card | Touchless face sensor | Touchless fingerprint sensor


Select brand: All | BioRugged | CDVI | Dahua Technology South Africa | Hikvision South Africa | IDEMIA | Invixium | Suprema | ZKTeco


Select distributor: All | ADI Global Distribution | Elvey Security Technologies | Gallagher | Inhep Electronics Holdings | Lunar X | MiRO Distributors | neaMetrics | Pinnacle | Pyro-tech Security Suppliers | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Security & Communication Warehouse | Sensor | Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres | Top CCTV | Various system integrators



ADI Global Distribution

Biometric Technology: Touchless fingerprint sensor

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: MorphoWave SP

Description: Field proven contactless technology. Users are identied with a simple, hygienic, contactless wave of the hand. Either left or right hand, in any direction. Copes with wet, dry, or damaged fingers. Reads all kinds of contactless card technologies and mobile credentials.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Already supported by most PACS platforms, communication with door controller by OSDP secure mode and integrated by leading gate vendors

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

[email protected]

www.adiglobal.co.za



ADI Global Distribution

Biometric Technology: Touchless face sensor

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: VisionPass

Description: Facial recognition access control device. Wide angle capture for a fully frictionless user experience. Successfully defeats fraud attempts by photo presentation (printed, screen) or 3D-moulded masks. Reads contactless cards, mobile and QR code credentials.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Already supported by most PACS platforms, communication with door controller by OSDP secure mode and integrated by leading gate vendors

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

[email protected]

www.adiglobal.co.za



ADI Global Distribution

Biometric Technology: Touchless fingerprint sensor

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: MorphoWave XP

Description: Contactless fingerprint terminal with extended performance. Users are identied with a simple, hygienic, contactless wave of the hand. Reads all kinds of contactless card technologies and mobile credentials.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Already supported by most PACS platforms, communication with door controller by OSDP secure mode and integrated by leading gate vendors.

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

[email protected]

www.adiglobal.co.za



CDVI

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: CDVI

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: ievo ultimate Biometric Fingerprint Reader

Description: ievo ultimate combines industry-leading multispectral imaging with advanced security features. It delivers a cutting-edge biometric solution, simultaneously reading data from both the surface and subsurface levels of a fingerprint, even when features are hard to distinguish due to factors such as dirt, moisture and damage.

Application: Access control, time and attendance

Integration support: Paxton Net2, ACT, CDVI ATRIUM, open SDK, designed as a third-party reader

Contact: Richard Forsyth

Tel: +44 7921 679 941

[email protected]

www.cdvi.co.uk



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint, password and card

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron, Inhep Electronics Holdings, Top CCTV, Security & Communication Warehouse, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, Lunar X

Device: Access Standalone - ASI2212J series

Description: This is an indoor model, affordable and typically used for the competitive market. The device can be used as standalone or connected to the platform for device and personnel management, and access control rule confguration. With mobile app function you can remotely open doors and view real-time reports, support PoE and Wi-Fi, reducing wiring costs.

Application: Access control, typical for small and medium office environments

Integration support: Open SDK and API

Contact: Preston Maharaj

Tel: +27 78 500 1155

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com/sa



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint, ID card and password

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron, Inhep Electronics Holdings, Top CCTV, Security & Communication Warehouse, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, Lunar X

Device: Access controller - ASI6S (outdoor use)

Description: It supports multi-user identifcation; this improves traffc efficiency and integrates video intercom. Voice customisation, doorbell & mobile app function, improves the user experience. Works as a standalone device, easy to install and use, supports management via SmartPSS Lite and DSS Pro, realising access control and T&A centralised management.

Application: Supports access control, time attendance, door station & IP cameras

Integration support: Open SDK and API

Contact: Preston Maharaj

Tel: +27 78 500 1155

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com/sa



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: Card, facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hikvision South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution , Pinnacle, Sensor, Regal Distributors SA

Device: DS-K1T673DWX

Description: Pro Face Access Terminal, 7-inch LCD touch screen, 2 Megapixel wide-angle lens. Built-in Mifare card, Felica card, and DESfire card reading module (presents card on the screen to authenticate). Face mask detection. 10 000 face capacity, 10 000 fingerprint capacity (with fingerprint module), 50 000 card capacity, and150 000 event capacity.

Application: Access control, facial recognition, T&A

Integration support: Supports ISAPI, ISUP 5.0, TCP/IP

Contact: Jade Wang

Tel: +27 60 441 3111

[email protected]

www.hikvision.com



neaMetrics - BioRugged

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: BioRugged

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics

Device: BioRugged Series

Description: Rugged mobile Android terminals with options to include barcode scanning, card reading, RFID, NFC, etc. BioRugged Ruggbo 20 series and BioWolf LE and 8N terminals integrate Suprema SFU-S21 fingerprint scanners with live finger detection and FBI PIV, and FAP20 certification for mobile identity application. BioWolf 60 has a FAP60 scanner.

Application: Civil ID, criminal ID, mobile time and attendance, KYC, logistics, warehouse management

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, customised solution development; integrated with major civil and criminal solution providers; integration into BioStar 2 for mobile time and attendance

Contact: BioRugged Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.biorugged.com



Pyro-tech Security Suppliers

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint, PIN, mobile

Manufacturer/Brand name: Invixium

Distributor/Supplier: Pyro-tech Security Suppliers

Device: TFACE

Description: TFACE is a dual-biometric device with a quad-core 2.2 GHz processor and secure Android OS, offering high-speed touchless face recognition and mask detection via two SONY 8 MP cameras (RGB and infrared), a 500 dpi optical fingerprint sensor, PIN, mobile credentials and RFID (also supports PoE+, BLE, Wi-Fi, and a 2,4-inch IPS capacitive display).

Application: Access control and workforce management applications

Integration support: SDK and APIs available

Contact: Bruce Lang

Tel: +27 11 615 3438

[email protected]

www.invixium.com



Reditron

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint, card

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron

Device: Dahua DHI-ASI7214X

Description: Face recognition access controller with 2,5D curved screen, 70-inch LCD display with resolution of 1024×600, 2 MP CMOS, WDR, vehicle level LCD with working temperature of -30°C to 50°C, IP65, can hold 100 000 users, 100 000 face images, 10 000 fingerprints, 100 000 cards, 100 000 passwords, 50 administrators, and 300 000 records.

Application: Access control and time & attendance

Integration support: Dahua DSS software

Contact: Riaan Brand

Tel: +27 82 881 0975

[email protected]

www.reditron.co.za



Regal Distributors SA

Biometric Technology: Facial, palm

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

Device: ProFaceX(P)

Description: The ProFace X series recognises 50 000 facial templates within speeds of less than 0,3 seconds per face and 5 000 3-in-1 palm templates (shape, print and vein) in less than 0,4 seconds. It is equipped with powerful anti-spoofing abilities and provides contactless access control, keeping everyone safe and sound.

Application: Access control, time and attendance

Integration support: SDK

Contact: Andrew Levell Smith

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

[email protected]

www.regalsecurity.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics, ADI Global Distribution, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher

Device: BioLite N2

Description: Packed in a rugged IP67 housing, the BioLite N2 is perfect for outdoor/indoor installations, supports full T&A and access control functionality for 10 000 users, and features multi-class RFID reading technology plus BLE and NFC for mobile fingerprint credentials. Interfaces include TCP/IP, RS-485 and Wiegand. An FBI-certified model is available.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, building management, CCTV and VMS integration, home, office and production automation

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, open platform Wiegand, RS-485 (OSDP), integrated door control, integrated with all major access control manufacturers

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics

Device: Authentication Module Series

Description: Suprema fingerprint modules with SDK for easy integration into hardware solutions requiring biometric authentication. Various options are available with features including live finger detection, multi-dynamic range technology for operation in direct sunlight, FBI PIV and mobile ID FAP certification, and automatic finger placement detection.

Application: Hardware manufacturing, custom time and attendance and access terminals, POS, ATM, cash deposit boxes, vending, vehicle ignition, manufacturing control equipment, any custom hardware requiring fingerprint detection

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, customised solution development

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics

Device: RealScan Series

Description: FBI-certified and AFIS-compliant live scanners with options for single or 10 print flats, rolls, four-finger slaps and palm, 500 dpi greyscale images, high-quality image capturing with halo effect and ghost image elimination, wet or dry fingers, automated image quality check and WSQ image compression. Robust, ideal for static and mobile operations.

Application: National ID, immigration and border control, criminal applications (police), civil identification, high-speed fingerprint capturing

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, customised solution development, integrated with major civil and criminal solution providers

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics

Device: BioMini Series

Description: Suprema’s range of 500 ppi optical fingerprint sensors with IP65 scratch-free surface, high-speed USB 2.0 interface and live finger detection with FBI PIV certication and mobile ID FAP 10/20/30 options. Slim3, Slim2, Slim2S and Combo models can operate in direct sunlight (MDR technology) and Combo has contact and contactless card readers.

Application: Civil and criminal identication, fingerprint enrolment, biometric identity systems, application user security and single sign-on (SSO), time and attendance

Integration support: Developer API, SDK for Windows and Linux (and Android for the Slim model), software development integration support, customised solution development, OEM options for hardware integration

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics , ADI Global Distribution, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher

Device: BioEntry Series

Description: The BioEntry Series provides high-definition fingerprint image capture, minutiae extraction and RF card reading capability. The W2 model offers an IK09 vandal-resistant housing with IP67 rating plus PoE and live finger detection. P2 and R2 models make use of OSDP and NFC. The R2 is designed exclusively for centralised access control systems.

Application: Access control, building management, CCTV and VMS integration, home, office and production automation

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, open platform Wiegand, RS-485 (OSDP), integrated door control, integrated with all major access control manufacturers

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics , ADI Global Distribution, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher

Device: BioStation Series

Description: The BioStation series offers fast matching, uncompromised security and accuracy. A2 and L2 models feature live finger detection, while the BS2 is suitable for outdoors. All provide extensive RF options and NFC, plus features such as PoE and touch LCD (model dependent). They support 500 000 users 1:1 (100 000 1:N for A2 and L2; 20 000 1:N for BS2).

Application: Access control, time and attendance, building management, CCTV and VMS integration, home, office and production automation

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, open platform Wiegand, RS-485 (OSDP), integrated door control, integrated with all major access control manufacturers

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics , ADI Global Distribution, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher, Various system integrators

Device: Face Series

Description: FaceStation 2 and FaceLite feature algorithms for high-speed face matching and live face detection, MIFARE/DESFire, RFID/NFC/ BLE, operating illuminance up to 25 000 lux, up to 30 000 users and five million text logs. FaceStation 2 offers a wide touchscreen, videophone interface, embedded web server, 50 000 image logs and thermal camera support.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, building management systems, CCTV and VMS integration, home, office and production automation

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, open platform Wiegand, RS-485, integrated door control, integrated with all major access control manufacturers

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



ZKTeco South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA, Security & Communication Warehouse , Reditron, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, MiRO Distributors, Pinnacle

Device: SpeedFace M4

Description: Multi-biometric access control and time & attendance terminal with facial recognition and palm recognition. Anti-spoofing algorithm against almost all kinds of print attack, video attack and 3D mask attack. Two metres of recognition distance and extra wide-angle recognition, which significantly improves the maximum traffic rate.

Application: Access control, visitor management

Integration support: Manufacturer proprietary software

Contact: Johan Engelbrecth

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]

www.zkteco.co.za



ZKTeco South Africa

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA, Security & Communication Warehouse , Reditron, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, MiRO Distributors, Pinnacle

Device: S922

Description: Rugged portable time & attendance terminal, the ZKTeco S922 is a waterproof, dust-proof and shockproof off-site time & attendance solution for construction, farming and mining operations. Built-in 7600 mAh backup battery extends extra operation time. IP65 rated, multiple authentications: supports fingerprint, ID card or MIFARE card.

Application: Time & attendance

Integration support: Manufacturer proprietary software

Contact: Johan Engelbrecth

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]

www.zkteco.co.za





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