Biometrics Selection Guide 2021

Access & Identity Management Handbook 2021 Biometrics Selection Guide, Access Control & Identity Management

Select technology: All | facial | fingerprint | palm | temperature


Select brand: All | BioRugged | BioSentri | CDVI | Dahua Technology South Africa | Hikvision | IDEMIA | SACO – a division of Bidvest Protea Coin | Secutel Technologies | Suprema | ZKTeco


Select distributor: All | Ademco | ADI Global Distribution | Bidvest Protea Coin | Elvey Security Technologies | Gallagher | Ideco Biometric Security Solutions | IDS | Impro Technologies | LD Africa | neaMetrics | Pinnacle Micro | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Saflec Systems | Security & Communication Warehouse | Secutel Technologies | Sensor Security Africa | Stafix | Top CCTV



CDVI

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: CDVI

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: ievo ultimate Biometric Fingerprint Reader

Description: The ievo ultimate combines industry-leading multispectral imaging with advanced security features. The ultimate 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

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

Contact: Richard Forsyth

Tel: +44 7921 679 941

richard.forsyth@cdvi.co.uk

www.cdvi.co.uk/cat/ievo-biometric-solutions



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: fingerprint, facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: IDS, Reditron, Security & Communication Warehouse, Elvey Security Technologies, Top CCTV, Stafix, ADI Global Distribution

Device: ASI7214Y-V3 Face Recognition Access Controller

Description: With a 7-inch IPS display and 1024x600 resolution, this controller supports face unlock, fingerprint unlock, IC card unlock, password unlock, and unlock by period. The camera’s 2 MP, wide-angle WDR lens with auto/manual fill light supports face-to-camera distances of 0,3-2,0 m, and human heights of 0,9-2,4 m.

Application: Access control, attendance

Integration support: ONVIF, CGI, SDK

Contact: Dahua Technology South Africa

Tel: +27 10 593 3242

sales.za@dahuatech.com

www.dahuasecurity.com/za



Elvey Security Technologies

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: Elvey Security Technologies

Device: MorphoWave Compact

Description: MorphoWave by IDEMIA employs 3D fingerprint technology capable of scanning fingerprints and identifying people with a simple wave of the hand. MorphoWave’s high-speed, truly touchless acquisition capability allows users to remain in motion while being identified, making it ideal for securing high-traffic control points.

Application: Access control, biometrics, touchless, contactless, time and attendance

Integration support: Thrift commands (low protocol level), MACI component (SDK level), MorphoManager (application level)

Contact: Anita Hermaans

Tel: +27 11 401 6700

anita@elveygroup.com

www.elvey.co.za/brands/idemia/



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: facial, temperature

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hikvision

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

Device: DS-K1TA70MI-T Face Recognition Terminal with Temperature Screening

Description: Features fast temperature measurement mode; face mask wearing and forced mask wearing alerts; 6000 face, 6000 card, and 100 000 event capacity; face recognition duration below 0,2 s/user; and face recognition accuracy in excess of 99%. A voice prompt is triggered and door status (open/close) can be configured when detecting abnormal temperature.

Application: Access control, temperature screening, face recognition, time and attendance

Integration support: Hikvision ISAPI protocol, Hikcentral open API

Contact: Leon Hu

Tel: +27 72 967 5793

husiming@hikvision.com

www.hikvision.com/africa



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: fingerprint, facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hikvision

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

Device: DS-K1T671TMFW Face Recognition Terminal

Description: Features a 7-inch LCD touchscreen, 2 MP wide-angle lens, MIFARE card reading module, configuration via web client, 2-way audio with client software, indoor station, and master station. Face recognition distance is 0,3-3 m, duration is below 0,2 s/user, and accuracy is above 99%. Maximum capacity is 20 000 faces, 5000 fingerprints, and 50 000 cards.

Application: Access control, face recognition, fingerprint detection, time and attendance

Integration support: Hikvision ISAPI protocol, Hikcentral open API

Contact: Leon Hu

Tel: +27 72 967 5793

husiming@hikvision.com

www.hikvision.com/africa



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Impro Technologies, Gallagher

Device: MorphoWave Compact

Description: MorphoWave Compact is a unique solution for frictionless fingerprint access control. Users are positively identified with a simple, hygienic, contactless wave of the hand. The patented touchless sensor performs a 3D scan and verification of 4 fingers in less than 1 second for up to 100 000 users. IP65 rated and Powered over Ethernet (PoE+).

Application: Access control, identity management, time management, contactless

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

chelesile.moya@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Impro Technologies, Gallagher

Device: Sigma Family

Description: The Sigma Range terminals offer a refined user experience, with a colour touchscreen and an intuitive, customisable GUI. They deliver a host of features, including a videophone, a web server and a full set of contactless card reader options. Fingerprint technology enables fast matching and a variety of anti-fraud and anti-‘buddy punching’ features.

Application: Access control, identity management, time management, biometrics

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

chelesile.moya@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Impro Technologies, Gallagher

Device: VisionPass

Description: VisionPass is the newest addition to IDEMIA’s range of frictionless biometric access control devices, and the most powerful facial recognition device in the market. This robust and reliable device provides near-motion 1-second verification through multiple angles and in all light conditions, and is resistant to all kinds of spoofing attempts.

Application: Access control, identity management, time management

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

chelesile.moya@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



LD Africa

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: BioSentri

Distributor/Supplier: LD Africa

Device: Mobile Biometric Access Control

Description: LD Africa distributes BioSentri’s solutions. BioSentri’s management console gives you full control of sites and key holders. It is a mobile biometric access control solution that gives you true accountability and security everywhere. This empowers LD Africa to supply solutions for telecommunication facilities, banks and governmental departments.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Developer API

Contact: Hein Kern

Tel: +27 10 015 1430

sales@ldafrica.com

www.ldafrica.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, and more. 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 applications. BioWolf 60 has an 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

infoafrica@biorugged.com

www.biorugged.com



Regal Distributors SA

Biometric Technology: facial, palm

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

Device: SpeedFace Mini/LK188-30 Facial and Palm Terminal

Description: This unit supports up to 800 faces, 800 palms, 10 000 cards and 150 000 transactions. It runs on ZKFace V5.8, ZKFinger V10.0 and ZKPalm V12.0 algorithms, BioSecurity and BioTime software, and TCP/IP, RS-485 and USB Host communication. With authentication via face, RFID, PIN, palm or QR code, the terminal is 158 x 73 x 23 mm in size.

Application: Access control, time and attendance

Integration support: Deep learning

Contact: Andrew Levell Smith

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

andrew.levell.smith@regalsecurity.co.za

www.regalsecurity.co.za



Regal Distributors SA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

Device: F22/LK171 Fingerprint Reader

Description: This unit supports up to 3000 fingerprints, 5000 cards, and 30 000 transactions, with authentication via FP, RFID or PIN. It runs on ZKAccess 3.5 software, with communication over Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, RS-485 and USB Host. The terminal measures 185 x 78 x 41 mm.

Application: Access control, time and attendance

Contact: Andrew Levell Smith

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

andrew.levell.smith@regalsecurity.co.za

www.regalsecurity.co.za



Regal Distributors SA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint, facial, palm, temperature

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA

Device: SpeedFaceV5LTD/LK188-19 Multibiometric Terminal

Description: This unit supports up to 6000 faces, 10 000 fingerprints, 3000 palms, and 200 000 transactions. It runs on ZKFace V5.8, ZKFinger V10.0 and ZKPalm V12.0 algorithms, BioSecurity software, and TCP/IP, RS-485 and USB Host communication. Thermal measurement accuracy is +/-0,3°C.

Application: Access control, temperature screening, time and attendance

Contact: Andrew Levell Smith

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

andrew.levell.smith@regalsecurity.co.za

www.regalsecurity.co.za



SACO – a division of Bidvest Protea Coin

Biometric Technology: fingerprint, facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: SACO – a division of Bidvest Protea Coin

Distributor/Supplier: Bidvest Protea Coin

Device: SACO Workforce Management, SACO Anywhere, SACO Workflow

Description: SACO delivers products designed to optimise access control and workforce efficiencies and processes though a variety of unified solutions from the SACO stable. Its products provide progressive business intelligence that simplifies decision making, reduces turnaround times on operational activities and improves profitability.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, health and safety management, asset protection

Integration support: Manufacturer proprietary technology, database, SAP, Oracle, SAGE, IDEMIA, Hikvision, Invixium

Contact: Freddy Niehaus

Tel: 086 123 SACO (7226)

sacosales@proteacoin.co.za

www.saco.co.za



Saflec Systems

Biometric Technology: facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hikvision

Distributor/Supplier: Saflec Systems

Device: DS-K1T671TM-3XF Ultra Face Recognition Terminal

Description: This terminal performs high-speed (<0,2 seconds), high-accuracy (≥99%) face recognition with an integrated temperature sensor. It can detect people with an out-of-range temperature reading or without a mask, and supports up to 50 000 faces on the reader.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, COVID-19 protocol observance

Integration support: Wiegand, Ethernet

Contact: Barend Keyser

Tel: +27 11 477 4760

sales@saflecsystems.co.za

www.hikvision.com/africa



Secutel Technologies

Biometric Technology: fingerprint, facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Secutel Technologies

Distributor/Supplier: Secutel Technologies

Device: NoKey – Enterprise Mobile Access Control Solution

Description: NoKey is an enterprise access control solution with no need for access control cards, fingerprint readers or keys. The NoKey.io cloud platform ensures end-to-end security and is applicable for access control in commercial applications. Security managers can manage credentials from a central system and easily issue mobile keys to smartphones.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, data capture

Integration support: Developer API

Contact: Hein Kern

Tel: +27 10 015 1401

sales@secutel.co.za

www.secutel.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: facial, fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

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

Device: FaceStation F2

Description: Multimodal face, finger, card and mobile access terminal rated IP65 for outdoor/indoor use. Mask detection feature prevents access without one if required; authenticates faces with masks on. Supports thermal camera for temperature screening and remote ‘selfie’ enrolment. Combines IR and visual face recognition with AI deep learning algorithms.

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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

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

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 5 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 & 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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

www.suprema.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, N2 is perfect for outdoor/indoor installations, supports full T&A and access control functionality for 10 000 users, 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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

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, 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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

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 certification and mobile ID FAP 10/20/30 options. Slim3, Slim2, Slim2S and Combo can operate in direct sunlight (MDR technology) and Combo 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 for Android (Slim), software development integration support, customised solution development, OEM options for hardware integration

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

enquiry@suprema.co.za

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

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

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

enquiry@suprema.co.za

www.suprema.co.za





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