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



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

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, four-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 certication and mobile ID FAP 10/20/30 options. Slim3, Slim2, Slim2S and Combo models can operate in direct sunlight (MDR technology) and Combo has contact and contactless card readers.

Application: Civil and criminal identication, 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: 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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