Biometrics Selection Guide 2022

Access & Identity Management Handbook 2022 Access Control & Identity Management

Select technology: All | Contactless fingerprint | Facial | Facial, fingerprint | Facial, fingerprint, finger vein | Facial, palm | Facial, temperature | Fingerprint


Select brand: All | BioRugged | CDVI | Dahua Technology | Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology | IDEMIA | Invixium | Suprema | ZKTeco


Select distributor: All | Ademco | ADI Global Distribution | Elvey Security Technologies | Gallagher | Ideco Biometric Security Solutions | Impro Technologies | Inhep Electronics Holdings | MiRO | neaMetrics | Pinnsec | Pyro-Tech Security Suppliers | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Saflec Systems | Security & Communication Warehouse | Sensor Security Africa | Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres | TOP CCTV



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: Facial, temperature

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology

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

Device: ASI7213X-V1-T1

Description: This Dahua face and temperature monitoring access control terminal provides fast and accurate face recognition as well as temperature monitoring, with built-in face mask detection to ensure that your office or building personnel are entering properly.

Application: Facial and temperature monitoring access control

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

Contact:

Tel: +27 10 593 3242

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology

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

Device: ASI6213/ASI6214

Description: Dahua FACT series facial recognition terminals offer a fast recognition speed of less than 0,3 seconds per person. Highly accurate recognition rate which adapts well to changes in body characteristics and different environmental conditions. An anti-spoofing algorithm prevents the system from verifying photos or videos in place of a real person.

Application: Facial and temperature monitoring access control terminal

Integration support: Developer API, SDK

Contact:

Tel: +27 10 593 3242

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

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

Device: DS-K1T671MF 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 6000 faces, 5000 fingerprints and 6000 cards.

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

Integration support: Hikvision ISAPI protocol, Hikcentral open API, Hikvision AC gateway

Contact: Bruce Wei

Tel: +27 64 801 5925

[email protected]

www.hikvision.com/africa



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

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

Device: DS-K1T343MWX Face Recognition Terminal

Description: Features a 4,3-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. Supports TCP/IP and Wi-Fi. Face recognition distance is 0,3-1,5 m, duration is below 0,2 s/user, accuracy is above 99%. Maximum capacity is 1500 faces, 3000 cards.

Application: Access control, face recognition, time and attendance

Integration support: Hikvision ISAPI protocol, Hikcentral open API, Hikvision AC gateway

Contact: Bruce Wei

Tel: +27 64 801 5925

[email protected]

www.hikvision.com/africa



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

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

Device: DS-K1T341BMW Face Recognition Terminal

Description: This face recognition terminal boasts a 2 MP, 4,3-inch LCD touchscreen, wide-angle lens, MIFARE card reading module and capacity of 1000 faces and 5000 cards. It also provides two-way audio with client software and indoor station and supports TCP/IP and Wi-Fi communication. It operates within 0,2 s per user, with an accuracy rate of at least 99%.

Application: Access control, face recognition, time and attendance

Integration support: Hikvision ISAPI protocol, Hikcentral open API, Hikvision AC gateway

Contact: Bruce Wei

Tel: +27 64 801 5925

[email protected]

www.hikvision.com/africa



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

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

Device: VisionPass

Description: With VisionPass, IDEMIA combined its latest advances in artificial intelligence and facial recognition algorithms with a state-of-the-art optical set combining 2D, 3D and infrared cameras. VisionPass is efficient in all light conditions and is resistant to all kinds of attacks; it topped the iBeta anti-spoofing evaluation charts as of October 2021.

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

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

[email protected]

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

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

Device: SIGMA Range

Description: With the SIGMA range, IDEMIA offers a complete range of advanced fingerprint access control devices to secure different types of premises. These devices offer unprecedented accuracy and cost-effective access control and time and attendance solutions. They are adapted to meet specific customer needs and to ensure the best user experience.

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

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

[email protected]

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: Contactless fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

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

Device: MorhoWave SP/XP

Description: IDEMIA’s MorphoWave contactless fingerprint solution scans and verifies four fingerprints through a fully touchless hand wave gesture. Two versions are available: MorphoWave XP, an eXtended Performance biometric reader for the most demanding projects; and MorphoWave SP with all the essentials of MorphoWave technology with a simplified profile.

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

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

[email protected]

www.idemia.com



Invixium

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Invixium

Distributor/Supplier: Pyro-Tech Security Suppliers

Device: Invixium Fingerprint Solutions

Description: Invixium fingerprint recognition enhances user-friendliness, functionality, flexibility and security for your business, staff and visitors. Featuring IXM TOUCH 2, IXM SENSE 2, IXM MERGE 2 and IXM MYCRO, Invixium fingerprint solutions offer enough variety to suit large or small businesses with various security and access needs.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, visitor management

Integration support: Developer API, software integration support, integrated with major access control manufacturers

Contact: Sandeep Chatterjee

Tel: +1 437 988 8205

[email protected]

www.invixium.com



Invixium

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint, finger vein

Manufacturer/Brand name: Invixium

Distributor/Supplier: Pyro-Tech Security Suppliers

Device: IXM TITAN

Description: IXM TITAN is an end-to-end solution that boasts the high security of multiple biometrics (touchless face, fingerprint, finger vein) and credentials (digital card, QR code, smartcard). TITAN is built for challenging environments and more. It is also upgradable to serve as a health screening kiosk with temperature screening and more.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, visitor management, health screening

Integration support: Developer API, software integration support, integrated with major access control manufacturers

Contact: Sandeep Chatterjee

Tel: +1 437 988 8205

[email protected]

www.invixium.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



Reditron

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron, Regal Distributors SA

Device: SpeedFace Mini

Description: The SpeedFace Mini’s recognition distance has been greatly extended to 2 metres, which significantly improves the maximum track rate. While most other algorithms only support +/-15° of detectable face angle, SpeedFace Mini doubles the detection angle in terms of head rotation and tilt to +/-30°.

Application: Access control, time attendance terminal, facial recognition, multiple verification methods: face/palm/card/password

Integration support: BioSecurity

Contact: Gordon Moore

Tel: +27 87 802 2288

[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: High-capacity outdoor biometrics reader with mask detection and thermal options. Packed with features such as: Faces: 30 000; Palms: 5000; Transactions: 1 000 000; Display: 8-inch touchscreen; Algorithm: ZKLiveFace5.8; Authentication: Face/RFID/PIN/palm; Ingress protection: IP68; Communication: TCP/IP, RS-485, Wi-Fi, USB host; Software: BioSecurity; Dimensions: 227 x 143 x 26 mm.

Application: Access control, time and attendance

Integration support: SDK

Contact: Andrew Levell Smith

Tel: +27 11 553 3300

[email protected]

www.regalsecurity.co.za



Saflec Systems

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

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:

Tel: +27 11 477 4760

[email protected]

www.saflecsystems.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, 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: 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. Slim 3, Slim 2, Slim 2S and Combo has contact and countactless 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: 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: 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: 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

[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 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



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 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

Biometric Technology: Facial, palm

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA, Security & Communication Warehouse, MiRO, Pinnsec

Device: ProFace X [P]

Description: Using advanced palm verification and facial recognition, the ZKTeco award-winning access control terminal ProFace X [P] with biometric touchless verification and mask detection helps to minimise the risk of contagion in high-traffic areas. It has large capacity and rapid recognition speeds, boosting security performance in all aspects.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Manufacturer proprietary technology

Contact: Johan Engelbrecht,

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]

www.zkteco.co.za





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