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



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint, password and card

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron, Inhep Electronics Holdings, Top CCTV, Security & Communication Warehouse, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, Lunar X

Device: Access Standalone - ASI2212J series

Description: This is an indoor model, affordable and typically used for the competitive market. The device can be used as standalone or connected to the platform for device and personnel management, and access control rule confguration. With mobile app function you can remotely open doors and view real-time reports, support PoE and Wi-Fi, reducing wiring costs.

Application: Access control, typical for small and medium office environments

Integration support: Open SDK and API

Contact: Preston Maharaj

Tel: +27 78 500 1155

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com/sa



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint, ID card and password

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron, Inhep Electronics Holdings, Top CCTV, Security & Communication Warehouse, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, Lunar X

Device: Access controller - ASI6S (outdoor use)

Description: It supports multi-user identifcation; this improves traffc efficiency and integrates video intercom. Voice customisation, doorbell & mobile app function, improves the user experience. Works as a standalone device, easy to install and use, supports management via SmartPSS Lite and DSS Pro, realising access control and T&A centralised management.

Application: Supports access control, time attendance, door station & IP cameras

Integration support: Open SDK and API

Contact: Preston Maharaj

Tel: +27 78 500 1155

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com/sa



Reditron

Biometric Technology: Facial, fingerprint, card

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology South Africa

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron

Device: Dahua DHI-ASI7214X

Description: Face recognition access controller with 2,5D curved screen, 70-inch LCD display with resolution of 1024×600, 2 MP CMOS, WDR, vehicle level LCD with working temperature of -30°C to 50°C, IP65, can hold 100 000 users, 100 000 face images, 10 000 fingerprints, 100 000 cards, 100 000 passwords, 50 administrators, and 300 000 records.

Application: Access control and time & attendance

Integration support: Dahua DSS software

Contact: Riaan Brand

Tel: +27 82 881 0975

[email protected]

www.reditron.co.za



ZKTeco South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA, Security & Communication Warehouse , Reditron, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, MiRO Distributors, Pinnacle

Device: SpeedFace M4

Description: Multi-biometric access control and time & attendance terminal with facial recognition and palm recognition. Anti-spoofing algorithm against almost all kinds of print attack, video attack and 3D mask attack. Two metres of recognition distance and extra wide-angle recognition, which significantly improves the maximum traffic rate.

Application: Access control, visitor management

Integration support: Manufacturer proprietary software

Contact: Johan Engelbrecth

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]

www.zkteco.co.za



ZKTeco South Africa

Biometric Technology: Fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Regal Distributors SA, Security & Communication Warehouse , Reditron, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, MiRO Distributors, Pinnacle

Device: S922

Description: Rugged portable time & attendance terminal, the ZKTeco S922 is a waterproof, dust-proof and shockproof off-site time & attendance solution for construction, farming and mining operations. Built-in 7600 mAh backup battery extends extra operation time. IP65 rated, multiple authentications: supports fingerprint, ID card or MIFARE card.

Application: Time & attendance

Integration support: Manufacturer proprietary software

Contact: Johan Engelbrecth

Tel: +27 12 259 1047

[email protected]

www.zkteco.co.za





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