HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader
HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader - Access control system
HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader is intended for use in areas requiring the highest level of security. HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader is suitable for meeting the FIPS-201 criteria for “Controlled”, “Limited” and “Exclusion” access areas. HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader must be used with a pivCLASS Authentication Module (PAM) to provide strong authentication, which ensures that the card presented is genuine, the data has not been manipulated, the card has not been compromised or stolen and the PIN has not been shared. When the biometric feature is engaged, the reader provides the highest level of identity assurance. These comprehensive security measures include: authentication of the PIN, validation of the PIV Authentication Key certificate, validation of the authenticity of the fingerprint template on the card and comparison of the live fingerprint to the template.
- Comprehensive feature set includes combined contact/contactless capabilities, keypad, liquid crystal display and biometric sensor.
- Dual reader interface provides contact backup if contactless antenna sustains damage
- Dynamic and configurable to support one, two or three factor authentication that matches time of day, day of week or threat level
Specifications :
- Typical Maximum Read Range* : Biometric authentication can only be done over the contact interface per FIPS 201
- Dimensions : 4.8” X 6.1” x 1.2” (12.2 x 15.6 x 3.0 cm)
- Legacy cards supported : Proximity cards are not supported
- 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards supported
- PKI-based FIPS 201 credentials including PIV, PIV-I, CIV, CAC, TWIC and FRAC
- HID iCLASS SE, HID iCLASS SR, HID standard iCLASS, SE for HID MIFARE Classic, SE for HID MIFARE DESFire EV1
- Supported outputs in Wiegand mode
- Wiegand mode is not supported. The reader must be used with a PAM to provide strong biometric authentication
- Protocol
- HID pivCLASS protocol or CoreStreet Reader Protocol
- Warranty : LifeTime
- Dual Interface pivCLASS® Biometric Reader
- Designed to provide the highest level of security
Frequently Asked Questions – HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader
Quick answers to common questions about the HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader, its specifications, compatibility, and use in access control systems.
- Q. What is the HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader designed for?
- It is designed for the highest-security areas - typically federal facilities, defense sites, data centers and Exclusion-class FIPS 201 zones - where card, PIN and live fingerprint verification against the template stored on the PIV card are all required.
- Q. Does the pivCLASS Biometric Reader work in Wiegand mode?
- No. To deliver true PKI-based strong authentication the reader must be used with a HID pivCLASS Authentication Module (PAM). Wiegand-only operation is not supported on the biometric model.
- Q. Which credentials does the pivCLASS Biometric Reader accept?
- It accepts PKI-based FIPS 201 credentials including PIV, PIV-I, CIV, CAC, TWIC and FRAC, as well as HID iCLASS SE, iCLASS SR, standard iCLASS, SE for MIFARE Classic and SE for MIFARE DESFire EV1. Legacy 125 kHz Prox cards are not supported.
- Q. What authentication modes are supported?
- The reader supports configurable one, two or three-factor authentication that can be tied to time-of-day, day-of-week or threat level - typically card + PIN, card + fingerprint, or card + PIN + fingerprint.
- Q. What is the warranty on the HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader?
- The HID pivCLASS Biometric Reader carries a Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.