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Face Recognition & Biometric

Biometric access control identifies a person by face or fingerprint, alone or together with a card, PIN or QR code. This page covers face recognition terminals and face modules for turnstiles, fingerprint readers, keypad readers that combine PIN, card and finger, desktop enrolment stations for registering users, and the control boards that hold fingerprint templates for connected readers. Check how a unit connects to your access control system before choosing.

Choosing Face Recognition & Biometric

Decide whether users will present a face, a finger or the two together, then choose between a standalone unit and a reader for a wider system.

Face recognition terminals

Face terminals such as the DS-K1T671TMW have a 7-inch touch screen, recognise faces from 0.3m to 3m and hold up to 50,000 faces and cards, and the DS-K1T680D-E1 has an 8-inch screen with capacity for 100,000 faces and cards. The DS-K1T344MBFWX-E1 is a 4.5in IP65 terminal that adds fingerprint, card, PIN and QR authentication and can run as a single-door controller. The DHI-ASI6213S-PW-V1 holds 6,000 faces and 10,000 cards and connects over Wi-Fi or PoE.

Fingerprint and multi-factor readers

For outdoor doors, the HON-BEW2-OAPB fingerprint terminal is rated IP67 with IK09 impact protection, and the DS-K1T805MBFWX is IP65 and IK08 with card, fingerprint, PIN and Bluetooth. The 5002-0456 DIGIgarde PLUS combines PIN, card and finger in one IP65 reader that can work standalone or with an access control unit. The BIOCS stores 9500 fingerprints and connects over RS485 and Wiegand.

Enrolment and control boards

The DS-K1F600U-D6E-F enrollment station captures face, fingerprint and card data locally or remotely, and the DS-K1F820-F is a USB fingerprint recorder with no-driver plug-and-play. The 7255489 control board supports the fingerprint database for one or two biometric readers. The IEVO-MB50KPOE board interface supports two readers and up to 50,000 fingerprints, with Power over Ethernet.

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Face module for a turnstileDS-K5671-ZV7 inch screen, IP65, Wiegand output
Face terminal on 4GDS-K1T680DFG8" screen, 3G/4G
Mask wearing checkDS-K1T671MForced mask wearing alert, IP65
Face, Bluetooth, RFID and QRA05C5" screen, IP65, 20,000 faces
Temperature checkFTC1000Face and temperature detection, 30,000 faces

Fitting it into your system

Check the output your controller expects: the DS-K5671-ZH has built-in IO or Wiegand output for third-party turnstiles, and the A05C supports OSDP and Wiegand. SIGMA readers such as the SIGMALPROX work with the Pro-Watch security suite, where biometric templates are enrolled and managed. Hikvision supplies the most products here.

Related categories

For card and fob credentials see proximity cards and keyfobs, and for fingerprint locks fingerprint readers and locks. Pair a terminal with access controllers and panels, door locks or door entry and intercom systems, within the wider access control systems page. See also Access Control Smart Readers, Keypad & Reader Accessories and Long Range RFID Readers.

Brands we stock in Face Recognition & Biometric

CDVI, CIE Group, Comelit PAC, Dahua Technology, Genie, HID Global, Hikvision, Honeywell Commercial Security, ievo, TDSi and Videx.

Frequently asked questions

What is a biometric reader?

A biometric reader identifies a person by a physical trait, usually a fingerprint or face, rather than by a card or code alone. It compares a live scan with templates enrolled earlier and signals the door controller when it finds a match. Some readers also accept a card or PIN for two-factor entry. The range here includes fingerprint readers, face recognition terminals and enrolment units.

Which access control systems combine biometric and RFID?

Multi-factor readers and terminals combine a biometric check with an RFID card or fob before the door opens. A user can be asked to present a card and a finger or face, so a lost or shared card is not enough on its own. Look for a reader that supports card plus fingerprint or card plus face modes. The range here includes readers that combine fingerprint, card and PIN.

What is a face recognition terminal?

A face recognition terminal is an access unit with a camera and screen that identifies users by their face and releases the door when it finds a match. Many also accept cards, PINs or QR codes. Check the mounting position, whether it needs to work outdoors and how it connects to your controller. The range here includes face terminals and face modules for turnstiles.

How does a fingerprint terminal work?

A fingerprint terminal scans the finger placed on its sensor and compares the pattern with templates held on the unit or on a control board. When the scan matches an enrolled user, it signals the controller or its own lock output to open the door. Users are usually enrolled first at the terminal or on a desktop enrolment unit. Some terminals can also read cards.

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