Biometrics Selection Guide 2020

Access & Identity Management Handbook 2020 Biometrics Selection Guide, Access Control & Identity Management

Select technology: All | 3D fingerprint | card reader | ERS Biometrics | facial | fingerprint | full hand scan | hand | ID scan | keypad | PIN or biometric for security rules | QR code | RFID | RTE standalone or networked | tag swipe | vein


Select brand: All | ACL Series | BioRugged | Bosch | Hikvision | IDEMIA | MorphoAccess by IDEMIA | SACO, a division of Bidvest Protea Coin | Suprema | ZKTeco


Select distributor: All | ADI Global Distribution | Africlocks | Bidvest Protea Coin | Elvey Security Technologies | EOH | ERS Biometrics | Gallagher | Ideco Biometric Security Solutions | Impro Technologies | MiRO Distribution | neaMetrics | Pinnacle | Powell Tronics | Reditron | Regal | Regal Distributors SA | Security Warehouse | Sensor Security | UTC Fire and Security | Veracitech | Veracitech Engineering Botswana | Veracitech Systems Namibia



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoAccess Sigma Lite

Description: MorphoAccess Sigma Lite is a slim, sleek and powerful fingerprint access control terminal which can perform 1:10 000 user identification in 1 second. Offering a high capacity of 10 000 users (30 000 templates), it is designed to fit narrow mounting surfaces such as glass/aluminium door mullions, turnstiles or server rack doors.

Application: Access control

Integration support: SDK, Thrift, Wiegand, MorphoManager (BioBridge)

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoAccess Sigma

Description: The MA Sigma is a newly launched multiple-recognition (NFC chip reader, PIN and BioPIN codes, contactless card reader) touchscreen device. It has a modern glossy black design with features designed for market needs and requirements, and brings enhanced security and accuracy (FBI PIV IQS certified optical sensor).

Application: Access control, time and attendance

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoSmart Optical 300 Series

Description: The MSO300 Series is a family of high-end USB optical sensors. It is based on Morpho’s 25-year experience in the field of electro-optics and forensic-quality fingerprint processing algorithms.

Application: Enrolment

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoSmart Optical 1300 Series

Description: The MSO 1300 (USB) has been designed to address the needs of logical access control to highly secure PC applications in industrial, corporate and governmental environments. The MSO 1300 Series is based on a fast and cost-effective optical sensor and has an embedded storage capacity of up to 5000 users (10 000 templates).

Application: Enrolment

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoWave

Description: MorphoWave is the world’s first biometric access solution to capture and match four fingerprints with a single hand movement. It implements a patented, truly contactless technology that not only acquires extremely accurate fingerprint data but also overcomes the challenges wet/dry fingers and latent prints pose to conventional scanning systems.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, contactless

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoTablet 2

Description: The MorphoTablet 2 is an 8-inch touchscreen tablet with an incorporated FBI PIV IQS and STQC certified optical fingerprint sensor. The device offers signature capture, contactless smartcard and a 13 megapixel camera with dual LED for face capture. The slim, sleek device operates on 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and weighs a mere 545 grams.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, KYC, data capture

Integration support: SDK available

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint, vein

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoAccess VP Series

Description: The MA-VP Series is an access control device available as MA-VP Bio (fingerprint/vein only) or MA-VP Dual (fingerprint/vein plus MIFARE/ DESFire cards). It can store up to 10 000 users (20 000 templates), and is IP65 rated and suited for indoor and outdoor use.

Application: Access control

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint, vein

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoSmart FingerVP Series

Description: The MSO FVP is an FBI PIV IQS certified USB biometric reader using the latest technologies. It simultaneously captures fingerprint as well as vein templates, and combines the best of both templates to ensure the highest security and the best possible performance.

Application: Enrolment

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoAccess Sigma Lite +

Description: Powerful access control terminal offering T&A, in and out function keys and a 2,8-inch colour touchscreen. The embedded Web server enables on-device enrolment, terminal configuration and transaction log retrieval. This device can perform 1:10 000 user identification in 1 second, and offers a high capacity of up to 10 000 users (30 000 templates).

Application: Access control, time and attendance

Integration support: SDK, Thrift, Wiegand, MorphoManager (BioBridge)

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoAccess Sigma Extreme

Description: The MorphoAccess Sigma Extreme is a touchscreen device with multiple recognition interfaces (NFC chip reader, PIN and BioPIN codes, contactless card readers). It has a modern glossy black design with features designed for market needs and requirements, and delivers enhanced security and accuracy through an FBI PIV IQS certified optical sensor.

Application: Access control

Integration support: time and attendance

Contact: SDK, Thrift, Wiegand, MorphoManager (BioBridge)

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: MorphoAccess by IDEMIA

Distributors/Suppliers: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions , Gallagher, EOH, Impro Technologies

Device: MorphoWave Compact by IDEMIA

Description: The MorphoWave Compact captures and matches four fingerprints on either the right or left hand in any direction. It is immune to environmental factors such as extreme light or dust. The patented touchless sensor technology ensures the most accurate and reliable fingerprint matching for maximum security, which also copes with wet and dry fingers.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, contactless

Integration support: System integration, MorphoManager (BioBridge)

Contact: Ingo Mutinelli

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

ingo.mutinelli@idemia.com

www.idemia.com



Suprema

Biometric Technology: facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributors/Suppliers: neaMetrics, ADI Global Distribution, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher

Device: Face Series

Description: FaceStation 2 and FaceLite feature proprietary algorithms for high-speed face matching and live face detection, and offer MIFARE/DESFire, RFID/NFC/ BLE, operating illuminance of up to 25 000 lux, maximum of 30 000 users and 5 million text logs. FaceStation 2 offers a wide touchscreen, videophone interface, embedded Web server and 50 000 image logs.

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, integrated door control, integrated with all major access control manufacturers

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

enquiry@suprema.co.za

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributors/Suppliers: 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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributors/Suppliers: neaMetrics, ADI Global Distribution, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher

Device: BioLite N2

Description: Packed in a rugged IP67 housing, N2 is perfect for outdoor/indoor installations, supports full T&A and access control functionality for 10 000 users, 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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

www.suprema.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: fingerprint

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributors/Suppliers: 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

enquiry@suprema.co.za

www.suprema.co.za





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