Biometrics Selection Guide 2022

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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

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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