BioStation 3
The New Door Access Experience
Overview
BioStation 3 sets a new standard in access control, providing a new door access experience that enables improved security across all doors, for organizations of all sizes. This terminal is smaller than the previous model, yet it has the largest variety of features.
With highly advanced facial authentication, access credentials, and usability features, BioStation 3 makes it easier than ever to safely, securely, and conveniently protect an organization's physical security and users' personal data.
AI-Based Facial Authentication with Higher Efficiency and Performance
BioStation 3's NPU-optimized AI algorithm offers the highest standards in facial authentication accuracy and speed.
- Fast and Smart AI Optimized for Facial Authentication Access
- Nonstop Pass Through with 0.2 Second Matching Speed
- Compatible with All Ethnicities and Facial Variations
- Protected Against Facial Spoofing
- Highly Accurate in Any Environment
- Quick and Easy Self Enrollment of Face Credentials
Image Description: A close-up of a microchip labeled 'NPU' (Neural Processing Unit), representing the advanced AI technology used in BioStation 3.
Multiple Contactless Access Methods
BioStation 3 provides multiple credential options. Choose from the most convenient authentication methods — all contactless and perfectly compatible with a post-pandemic world.
- Facial Authentication: A user is shown being authenticated by the BioStation 3 device.
- Mobile Access: A user is shown using their smartphone to access a door.
- QR and Barcode: A hand is shown holding a smartphone displaying a QR code for access.
- RFID Card: A hand is shown holding an RFID card near the BioStation 3 device.
The Highest Level of Privacy Protection
BioStation 3 takes data protection very seriously.
- ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 certified to protect biometric data and user privacy
- Designed to comply with GDPR, one of the strictest privacy regulations
- Embedded with Secure Element (SE) and Secure Boot to protect against cyberattacks
- Completed penetration testing through a verified institution
- Provided with 'Face Template on Mobile' credential
What is 'Face Template on Mobile'?
Own Your Own Data
Suprema's exclusive authentication method ‘Face Template on Mobile' lets users enroll into an access control system and store their face profile directly on their own mobile devices. This gives the users complete control over their own ID and their privacy. Users' biometric data is not stored in company databases.
Easy Communication Across All Access Points
BioStation 3 enables integrated management over an entire access control system.
- Communicate seamlessly with all doors via VoIP Intercom
- Enable video monitoring via RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
Image Description: A split image showing a delivery person interacting with a BioStation 3 device at a door, and a person using a smartphone to interact with a BioStation 3 device indoors.
Specifications
| Feature | BS3-DB | BS3-APWB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Name | BS3-DB | BS3-APWB | |
| RF Option | 125kHz EM & 13.56MHz MIFARE, MIFARE Plus, DESFire, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3(1), FeliCa | 125kHz EM, HID Prox & 13.56MHz MIFARE, MIFARE Plus, DESFire, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3(1), FeliCa, ICLASS SE/SR/Seos | |
| RF Read Range | EM/HID Prox/MIFARE/DESFire/HID ICLASS: 30 mm, FeliCa: 15 mm | EM/HID Prox/MIFARE/DESFire/HID ICLASS: 30 mm, FeliCa: 15 mm | |
| Credential | NFC, BLE | NFC, BLE | |
| Mobile | Supported | Supported | |
| Scramble Keypad (PIN) | Supported | Supported | |
| QR/Barcode(3) | Supported | Supported | |
| General | CPU | 1.5 GHz Quad Core | 1.5 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 32 GB Flash + 4 GB RAM | 32 GB Flash + 4 GB RAM | |
| Crypto Chip | Supported | Supported | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS color LCD | 5.5" IPS color LCD | |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels | |
| Sound | 16 bit | 16 bit | |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C ~ 50 °C (-4 °F ~ 122 °F) | -20 °C ~ 50 °C (-4 °F ~ 122 °F) | |
| Operating Humidity | 0%~80%, non-condensing | 0%~80%, non-condensing | |
| Camera | IR: 2M pixels / Visual: 2M pixels | IR: 2M pixels / Visual: 2M pixels | |
| Dimension (W x H x D) | 82.5 x 171 x 23.4 (mm) | 82.5 x 171 x 23.4 (mm) | |
| Weight | Device: 370 g Bracket: 90 g (Including washers and bolts) |
Device: 380 g | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65 | |
| IK Rating | IK06 | IK06 | |
| Certifications | CE, UKCA, KC, FCC, IC, RCM, BIS, SIG, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, MIC, TELEC | CE, UKCA, KC, FCC, IC, RCM, BIS, SIG, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, MIC, TELEC, ETL Listed to UL294 | |
| Face | Authentication Distance(5) | 0.3~1.0 m (11.8"~39") | 0.3~1.0 m (11.8"~39") |
| Authentication Height | 1.4~1.9 m (55.1"~74.8") | 1.4~1.9 m (55.1"~74.8") | |
| Matching Speed | Within 0.2 seconds | Within 0.2 seconds | |
| Live Face Detection (Anti-Spoofing) | Supported | Supported | |
| Capacity | Max. User | 100,000(6) | 100,000(6) |
| Max. Credential (1:N) | Face: 50,000 | Face: 50,000 | |
| Max. Credential (1:1) | Face: 100,000 / Card: 100,000 / PIN: 100,000 | Face: 100,000 / Card: 100,000 / PIN: 100,000 | |
| Max. Text Log | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | |
| Max. Image Log | 50,000 | 50,000 | |
| Interface | Ethernet | Supported (10/100/1000 Mbps, auto MDI/MDI-X) | Supported (10/100/1000 Mbps, auto MDI/MDI-X) |
| Wi-Fi | Not supported | Supported (802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz) | |
| Network Protocol | TCP, UDP | TCP, UDP | |
| RS-485 | 1 ch Master / Slave (Selectable) | 1 ch Master / Slave (Selectable) | |
| RS-485 Communication Protocol | OSDP V2 compliant | OSDP V2 compliant | |
| Wiegand | 1 ch Input, 1 ch Output | 1 ch Input, 1 ch Output | |
| Input | 3 ch Inputs | 3 ch Inputs | |
| Relay | 1 Relay | 1 Relay | |
| PoE+ | Not supported | Supported (IEEE 802.3at compliant) | |
| Intercom | Supported | Supported | |
| RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) | Supported | Supported | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (Host) | USB 2.0 (Host) | |
| USB expansion port | Supported | Supported | |
| Tamper | Supported | Supported | |
| Power | Voltage: 12 Vdc / Current: Max. 1 A | Voltage: 24 Vdc / Current: Max. 0.7 A |
Notes:
- (1) DESFire EV2/EV3 cards are supported by having backward compatibility of DESFire EV1 cards. CSN and smart card functions are compatible with BioStation 3.
- (2) RF read range will vary depending on installation environment.
- (3) Supports QR/Barcodes composed of up to 32 ASCII code strings.
- (4) Requires a separate license.
- (5) The minimum facial authentication distance shown is the default setting for the product, and the recommended facial authentication distance is 0.6 to 1.0 m.
- (6) The number of users registered without having any credential data.
Additional Functionality:
- If BioStation 3 is a master device and a device with a fingerprint sensor is connected as a slave, the slave device can be used for fingerprint authentication. Max. Fingerprint Credentials (1:N): 100,000 / Max. Fingerprint Credentials (1:1): 100,000
Contact Information
Suprema Inc.
17F Parkview Tower, 248, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13554, Republic of Korea
T +82 31 783 4502
For more information visit our website below by scanning the QR code. https://www.supremainc.com/en/about/contact-us.asp
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