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 | 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 | neaMetrics | Pinnacle Micro | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Saflec Systems | Security & Communication Warehouse | Secutel Technologies | Sensor Security Africa | Stafix | Top CCTV



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

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com/za



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

[email protected]

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

[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: 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

[email protected]

www.idemia.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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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)

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

[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 & 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





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