Biometrics Selection Guide 2024

SMART Access & Identity 2024 Access Control & Identity Management

Select technology: All | Face, fingerprints & card | Facial, fingerprint, card | Fingerprint | Fingerprint, Palm | Fusion Face (with Fingerprint multi-modal available) | Supports card, RFID and fingerprint combinations. | Supports face, card, password ,fingerprint unlock and different combinations of modalities.


Select brand: All | BioRugged | CDVI | Dahua Technology South Africa | Hikvision South Africa | Suprema | Xperix (Previously Suprema ID)


Select distributor: All | Access & Beyond | Elvey Security Technologies | Gallagher Security | Impro Technologies | Inhep Electronics Holdings | Micro, Sensor Security Systems | neaMetrics | Pinnacle | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Security & Communication Warehouse | Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres | Switchcom | Taropa Technologies | Top CCTV | Various system integrators | ViewNet



CDVI

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: CDVI

Distributor/Supplier:

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: Kabir Sangha

Tel: +44 7545 696 188

[email protected]

www.cdvi.co.uk/ievo-biometrics/



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: Supports card, RFID and fingerprint combinations.

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

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

Device: Fingerprint RFID Reader - ASR1102A(V2) ASR1102A-D(V2)

Description: RS-485 protocol, default IC (Mifare) card, supports card and fingerprint, up to 3000 fingerprints capacity, blue backlight, watch dog function ensures device free from halting, beep and indicator functions, surface mounted installation.

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: Supports face, card, password ,fingerprint unlock and different combinations of modalities.

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

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

Device: FACT Access Control Terminal – ASI6214J-MFW

Description: Resolution 480 × 272 - 2MP wide-angle dual lens camera; support DWDR, white light fill light & IR fill light. Holds 6000 faces on the database, (works without network). Face-camera distance: 0.3 m - 1.5 m. Face verification accuracy 99.5%; face comparison speed 0.3 s per person; low false recognition rate; supports liveness detection.

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: Face, fingerprints & card

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hikvision South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Pinnacle, Micro, Sensor Security Systems, Regal Distributors SA

Device: DS-K1T342MFWX-E1(O-STD)

Description: Max 1500 faces, max 3000 fingerprints, and max 3000 cards. Face recognition terminal, 4.3-inch LCD touch screen, 2 MP wide-angle lens, built-in M1 card reading module. Configuration via the web client. Face recognition distance: 0.3 m to 1.5 m; duration < 0.2 s per user; accuracy rate ≥ 99%.

Application: Access control, network access, face recognition.

Integration support: ISAPI, ISUP 5.0.

Contact: Jade Wang

Tel: +27 60 441 3111

[email protected]

www.hikvision.com



Reditron

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint, card

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron

Device: DHI-ASI8214S-W

Description: Face recognition access controller: 8-inch LCD with a resolution of 1280 × 800, 2 MP CMOS dual-lens camera, supports 100 000 users (including up to 50 administrators), 100 000 faces, 500 000 cards, 100 000 passwords, 10 000 fingerprints, and 300 000 records office environments.

Application: Video intercom, DSS platform.

Integration support: Dahua DSS software

Contact: Gordon Moore

Tel: 087 802 2288

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com



Suprema

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 21/31 series and BioWolf 8R terminals integrate Suprema SFU-S21/S31 fingerprint scanners with live finger detection and FBI PIV and FAP20/30 certification for mobile identity applications.

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 Suprema BioStar 2 for mobile time and attendance.

Contact: BioRugged Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.biorugged.com



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint, Palm

Manufacturer/Brand name: Xperix (Previously Suprema ID)

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics

Device: RealScan Series

Description: FBI certified and AFIS compliant live scanners with options for single or 10 print flats, rolls, 4-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: Xperix (Previously Suprema ID)

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics , ViewNet

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 certification and mobile ID FAP 20/30 options. Slim3, Slim2, Slim2S and Combo2 can operate in direct sunlight (MDR technology) and Combo2 has contact and contactless card readers.

Application: Civil and criminal identification, 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: Fusion Face (with Fingerprint multi-modal available)

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics , Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher Security, Impro Technologies, Switchcom, Various system integrators

Device: Fusion Face Solutions

Description: FSF2 and BioStation 3 multimodal face, finger, card and mobile access terminal rated IP65 for outdoor/indoor use. Mask detection options; thermal camera options; support for remote ‘selfie’ enrolment. Combines IR and visual face recognition with AI deep learning algorithms.

Application: Visitor management, 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 (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 , Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher Security, Impro Technologies, Switchcom, Various system integrators

Device: BioStation Series

Description: The BioStation series offers fast matching, uncompromised security and accuracy. All models feature live finger detection, while the BS2a with embedded AI is suitable for outdoors. All provide extensive RF options and NFC. Other features include PoE and touch LCD (model dependent). They support 500 000 users 1:1 (100 000 1:N).

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 , Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher Security, Impro Technologies, Switchcom, Various system integrators

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, time and attendance, building management, CCTV and VMS integration, home, office and production automation.

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, open platformWiegand, 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 , Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher Security, Impro Technologies, Switchcom, Various system integrators

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 also 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





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