Access Selection Guide 2025

SMART Access & Identity 2025 Access Control & Identity Management

Select manufacturer: All | Autec (XMP-Babylon) | CDVI | Dahua Technology South Africa | Entry Pro | Gallagher Power Fence | Gallagher Security | Hikvision | Insight Systems | Stid | Suprema


Select distributor: All | Access & Beyond | Elvey Security Technologies | IDS | Kestrel Distribution | neaMetrics | Pinnacle Micro | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Saflec Systems | Security & Communication Warehouse | Sensor Security Systems | Stafix | STid Security | Switchcom | Taropa Technologies | Top CCTV | Veracitech | Veracitech Engineering Botswana | Veracitech Systems Namibia



Suprema

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor(s): neaMetrics, Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Switchcom

Device / Solution: Xpass Series (Xpass 2 and Xpass D2)

Description: The Xpass Series of compact RFID readers feature a ruggedised casing that is weatherproof and vandal-resistant (IP67 and IK08). This design protects the device from harsh environmental conditions such as rain, dust, and extreme temperatures and also safeguards it against tampering and physical damage, making it ideal for various outdoor settings.

Typical applications:

* Visitor management, access control, time and attendance, building management systems.

Integration support:

* Flexible connectivity options such as Ethernet, RS-485, Wiegand, and OSDP communication protocols.

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor(s): neaMetrics, Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Switchcom

Device / Solution: BioStar 2

Description: A secure and scalable security platform known for its advanced features and open architecture. BioStar 2 natively supports a wide variety of credentials, allowing you to effortlessly issue physical cards, mobile credentials or biometric authentication to your needs.

Typical applications:

* Alarm management, photo badging, real-time monitoring, time and attendance and visitor management.

Integration support:

* BioStar 2’s open and secure API facilitates seamless connection with various systems, enabling streamlined processes and task automation through secure information transfer and system control.

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor(s): neaMetrics, Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Switchcom

Device / Solution: X-Station 2

Description: The X-Station 2 is a versatile, intelligent terminal with multiple credential functionalities, which varies according to the model and can include a mix of QR/barcodes, mobile access, RFID cards and fingerprints.

Typical applications:

* 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).

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor(s): neaMetrics, Access & Beyond, Elvey Security Technologies, Switchcom

Device / Solution: Contactless Access Control

Description: Secure contactless access terminals supporting multi-smartcards, QR codes, and/or Suprema mobile access which allows authentication at an access point using a BLE/NFC-enabled mobile phone, with remote/online credential management on the Airfob Pass app and the Airfob portal. Airfob patch also available to enable mobile access on any access reader.

Typical applications:

* Visitor and access control; building management systems; CCTV and VMS integration; home, office and production; automation/smart IP door/boom controller.

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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