Biometrics Selection Guide 2023

SMART Access & Identity 2023 Access Control & Identity Management

Select technology: All | Card, facial | Facial | Facial, fingerprint, PIN, mobile | Facial, fingerprint, card | Facial, fingerprint, ID card and password | Facial, palm | Fingerprint | Fingerprint, password and card | Touchless face sensor | Touchless fingerprint sensor


Select brand: All | BioRugged | CDVI | Dahua Technology South Africa | Hikvision South Africa | IDEMIA | Invixium | Suprema | ZKTeco


Select distributor: All | ADI Global Distribution | Elvey Security Technologies | Gallagher | Inhep Electronics Holdings | Lunar X | MiRO Distributors | neaMetrics | Pinnacle | Pyro-tech Security Suppliers | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Security & Communication Warehouse | Sensor | Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres | Top CCTV | Various system integrators



ADI Global Distribution

Biometric Technology: Touchless fingerprint sensor

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: MorphoWave SP

Description: Field proven contactless technology. Users are identied with a simple, hygienic, contactless wave of the hand. Either left or right hand, in any direction. Copes with wet, dry, or damaged fingers. Reads all kinds of contactless card technologies and mobile credentials.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Already supported by most PACS platforms, communication with door controller by OSDP secure mode and integrated by leading gate vendors

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

[email protected]

www.adiglobal.co.za



ADI Global Distribution

Biometric Technology: Touchless face sensor

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: VisionPass

Description: Facial recognition access control device. Wide angle capture for a fully frictionless user experience. Successfully defeats fraud attempts by photo presentation (printed, screen) or 3D-moulded masks. Reads contactless cards, mobile and QR code credentials.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Already supported by most PACS platforms, communication with door controller by OSDP secure mode and integrated by leading gate vendors

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

[email protected]

www.adiglobal.co.za



ADI Global Distribution

Biometric Technology: Touchless fingerprint sensor

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution

Device: MorphoWave XP

Description: Contactless fingerprint terminal with extended performance. Users are identied with a simple, hygienic, contactless wave of the hand. Reads all kinds of contactless card technologies and mobile credentials.

Application: Access control

Integration support: Already supported by most PACS platforms, communication with door controller by OSDP secure mode and integrated by leading gate vendors.

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

[email protected]

www.adiglobal.co.za



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



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: Card, facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hikvision South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: ADI Global Distribution , Pinnacle, Sensor, Regal Distributors SA

Device: DS-K1T673DWX

Description: Pro Face Access Terminal, 7-inch LCD touch screen, 2 Megapixel wide-angle lens. Built-in Mifare card, Felica card, and DESfire card reading module (presents card on the screen to authenticate). Face mask detection. 10 000 face capacity, 10 000 fingerprint capacity (with fingerprint module), 50 000 card capacity, and150 000 event capacity.

Application: Access control, facial recognition, T&A

Integration support: Supports ISAPI, ISUP 5.0, TCP/IP

Contact: Jade Wang

Tel: +27 60 441 3111

[email protected]

www.hikvision.com



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: 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: 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

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

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

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 five 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





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