Biometric Pentascan Reader

• High resolution (508dpi), high contrast ratio forward facing smartcard Fingerprint sensor
• Contact interface (ISO7816 compliant)
• Contactless smartcard interface supporting ISO14443 (including MIFARE, CAC card and ICAO ePassport) and ISO15693
• Magnetic Swipe card reader - raw reading of tracks 1,2, and 3 with optional decoding of known track formats (AAMAV, Financial cards)
• 2mp Camera for:
• Photo ID
• Decodes OCR-B for ePassport documents
• Decodes most 1D and 2D bar code symbologies
• High sensitivity SiRF Star III GPS receiver
• Self powered by internal high capacity rechargeable battery
• Device is a prototype, show case demonstrator unit - planned production TBA
• Product Datasheet (346kB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fingerprint Sensor
Acquisition rate	15 frames/second
Identification time (1:100)	1s typical
Enrolment time	5s typical
Verification time (1:1)	0.5s typical
Acquisition rate	15 frames/second
False Rejection Rate (FRR)	Adjustable
False Acceptance Rate (FAR)	Adjustable
Sensor resolution	508dpi
Pixel array	256 x 360 pixels
Sensor area	12.8 x 18.0 mm
ESD protection	IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 ±12kV
Image size	Approximately 100kbyte
Template size	Algorithm dependent – typically 300-400 bytes
Contact Smartcard Reader
Compliance	ISO7816-1,2,3,4 PC/SC, EMV2000 Level 1 capable. T=0, T=1 Protocol. I2C
Connector	Meets ISO 7816-2, rated for >100 000 insertions.
Card size	Full (ID-1)
Card support	Up to 420Kbps card interface, clock frequency up to 8MHz, 5V, 3V, 1.8V smart cards.
Contactless Smartcard Reader
RF Transmit Frequency	13.56MHz
Supported RFID Standards	ISO15693 ISO14442A/B Philips: MIFARE®, DESFire®, MIFARE ProX®, SMART MX, and iCode® HID: iCLASS®
Magnetic Card Reader
Data format	Raw data from tracks 1,2 and 3
Direction of read	Bi-directional
Interface	API supports variety of standard card formats
Compatibility	ISO, ANSI and AAMVA compatible
Durability	Up to 1 000 000 passes with ISO conforming cards
Colour Camera
Resolution	2m pixels
Barcode support	Most 1D and 2D symbologies including PDF417 and Datamatrix codes
Frame rate	15 fps (max)
Shutter speed	Up to 1/8000 sec
Compression	Optional on-board jpg compression of colour image
Illumination	Four white LEDs
Connection Interfaces
Physical interface	Serial and power in to charge MC70
Reader power supply	Powered from host terminal
ActiveSync	via USB
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	210×90×75mm (8.23"x3.56"x2.95")
Weight	350g (12.3 oz)
Enclosure material	Lexan EXL Polycarbonate
Colour	Grey
Material finish	Sparked surface
Mechanical attachment	Snap-on action with locking screws
Docking	A custom single slot cradle is available for charging and Active Sync – the standard cradle for the MC70 is NOT compatible with the Penta Scan
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Humidity	Up to 90% Relative humidity Non Condensing
Drop specification	1.3m (4.26ft) to concrete, 6 drops per 6 sides over operating temperature; 1.5m (5ft) to concrete, 2 drops per 6 sides at ambient temperature 23ºC (73ºF)
Sealing	Internal components conformal coated
Electrostatic discharge	+/-12kV air discharge, +/-8kV direct discharge
Construction	RoHS compliant
Regulatory
EMI/RFI	TBC
Electrical Safety	TBC
Performance Characteristics
Open sky accuracy	Horizontal accuracy: better than 2.89 m (CEP), 5.2 m (2 dRMS)
Datum	WGS-84
Acquisition/reacquisition performance	@ -125 dBm  hot start TTFF: <1s (95%), 500 ms (typ) valid almanac, time, position and ephemeris warm start TTFF: 38 s (95%), 32 s (typ) valid almanac, time and position cold start TTFF: 42 s (95%), 34 s (typ) valid almanac
	@ -140 dBm  hot start TTFF: <1s (95%), <1s (typ) valid almanac, time, position and ephemeris warm start TTFF: 59 s (95%), 49 s (typ) valid almanac, time and position cold start TTFF: 66 s (95%), 52 s (typ) valid almanac
Dynamic conditions	Maximum altitude 18 000m  Maximum velocity 515 ms-1
Tracking capability	20 satellites simultaneously
Protocol messages	NMEA-0183, version 2.20 with baud rate selection and SiRF binary.  Control NMEA – GGA,GLL,GSA,GSV,RMC and VTG. SiRF – Binary position, velocity, altitude and status. Selected NMEA-0183/SiRF binary messages: latitude, longitude, elevation, velocity, heading, time, satellite tracking status, command/control messages
Update rate	1Hz maximum
Operating frequency	L1 1575.42 MHz
Backup power for GPS module	Supercap provides 2 hours Almanac data retention
Antenna	Internal patch
LED indication	Power, fix indication
High accuracy mode	SBAS enabled  WAAS/EGNOS compatible
Baud rate	Selectable (4800 - 57600)

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Product Datasheet (346 Kb)

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