ZKTeco BioFace A1 Multi-Biometric Access Control & Video Intercom Terminal
The ZKTeco BioFace A1 is a compact, SIP-ready multi-biometric access control terminal designed to unify high-security authentication and smart video intercom communication. Featuring a certified IP65 waterproof and dustproof design, it combines advanced visible light facial recognition with innovative in-glass fingerprint technology.
- SIP-Ready Video Intercom: Functions as an HD video door phone via SIP protocol (v2.0) for seamless visitor validation and communication.
- In-Glass Fingerprint Technology: Employs an cutting-edge Z-ID in-glass sensor paired with a ZKFingerprint algorithm for swift, accurate authentication.
- IP65 Weatherproof Resistance: Built to withstand outdoor dust exposure and rain moisture, expanding your perimeter deployment options.
- Compact Touch Display: Anchored by a responsive 2.8-inch TFT color touch LED screen running on a stable Linux architecture.
The ZKTeco BioFace A1 brings high-performance multi-biometric control down to a highly streamlined, spaces-saving form factor. By fusing face scanning, fingerprint logging, physical keypads, and RFID reading alongside standard SIP video door phone components, it offers businesses an exceptionally integrated entry verification mechanism. This terminal is widely deployed across commercial entrances, executive blocks, and remote site offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Al Ain.
What Makes Horus E1-FP Different?
- Hybrid Structural Compactness – Provides extensive biometric capabilities within a narrow casing that easily mounts to door frames and narrow corridors.
- Proactive Facial Capture – Leverages a 1MP WDR binocular camera to process dynamic touchless facial scanning from 30cm up to 200cm away.
- Deep Learning Security Relays – Employs anti-spoofing software protocols to block spoof attempts using digital screens, high-resolution color sheets, or video loops.
- Flexible Software Alignment – Supports easy conversion between AC Push and TA Push protocols to sync natively with platforms like ZKBio CVAccess, ZKBio Time, and ZKBio Zlink Cloud.
Capacity & Performance
- Secure internal memory logging for up to 3,000 face templates.
- High-accuracy matching for up to 6,000 in-glass fingerprint maps.
- Standalone tracking capacity for 6,000 total users and 6,000 RFID smart cards.
- Holds up to 150,000 historical attendance transaction logs offline before network syncing.
Technical specifications and storage capacities for a ZKTeco BioFace A1 biometric access control and time attendance terminal.
Specification | Details |
Display | 2.8-inch TFT Color Touch LED Screen (240 × 320 resolution) |
Camera | 1MP Binocular Camera with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) |
Operating System | Linux |
Hardware Core | Dual-Core @ 1GHz, 512MB RAM / 8GB ROM |
Face Capacity | 3,000 Templates (1:N Matching) |
Fingerprint Capacity | 6,000 Templates (Z-ID In-Glass Sensor) |
User & Card Capacity | 6,000 Users / 6,000 Cards (Standard 125kHz ID or Optional IC) |
Transaction Capacity | 150,000 Logs |
Biometric Speeds | Face: <0.35 sec / Fingerprint: <0.5 sec |
Ingress Rating | IP65 Weatherproof Certified |
Communication | TCP/IP, Wi-Fi (Optional), Wiegand I/O, RS485, USB Type A |
Physical Dimensions | 166mm × 63mm × 25mm (L × W × H) |
These are the primary structural and performance capabilities that make the ZKTeco BioFace A1 a highly reliable biometric access solution for UAE business infrastructure:
- High-speed visible light facial verification recognizing registered users in under 0.35 seconds to prevent lane congestion.
- Certified IP65 ingress protection shielded securely against fine windborne sandstorms and regional humidity spikes.
- ONVIF protocol profile compatibility letting technical teams bridge the door terminal directly into central NVR video management grids.
- User data synchronization via local USB drives using FAT32 format templates to easily copy configurations between remote stations.
- Advanced access integration loops containing standard dedicated terminals for electric strikes, door status sensors, exit buttons, and aux inputs.
- Comprehensive firmware tools supporting built-in Anti-Passback rules, multi-level Access Levels, Record Queries, and Scheduled Bells.
Support: Why Choose Wipaq for BioFace A1 in UAE
- In-House Technical Team – Highly experienced biometric deployment engineers specialized in configuring Linux-based ZKTeco units, SIP networks, and electric locks.
- End-to-End System Integration – Comprehensive deployment mapping that ties your terminal networks cleanly into local corporate intranets or cloud HR data backbones.
- UAE-Wide Coverage – Fully responsive delivery, setup, and support pipelines across active commercial sites in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, and northern districts.
- On-Site + Remote Support – Rapid intervention frameworks covering immediate remote software configurations, database fixes, and physical hardware checkups.
- Multi-Vendor Expertise – Broad technical understanding across cross-brand biometric setups to secure flawless interoperability with your legacy security gear.
- Trusted Local Partner – A highly visible identity management provider delivering reliable physical asset defense and automated shift calculation tools to regional organizations.
For complex architectural layouts, multi-site database bridges, or custom project estimations, Wipaq’s engineering division provides trusted technical consultation.
Integration Use Cases (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain)
1. Narrow Frame Mullion Access & Intercom Routing
Install the slim-body BioFace A1 directly onto narrow aluminum door frames or glass door brackets to defend corporate entry passages.
- Regulates day-to-day employee access utilizing smooth touchless face recognition or clean in-glass fingerprinting.
- Serves as an active video door phone, allowing couriers or guests to call internal monitoring stations for quick entry authorization.
- Best for: Partitioned office blocks, multi-tenant reception limits, tech labs, and private corporate suites in downtown Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
2. Outdoor exposed Perimeter Turnstiles
Deploy the terminal on perimeter pedestrian gates or open-air turnstile enclosures to track personnel entering high-traffic sites.
- Leverages its certified IP65 dust and waterproof build to operate reliably through outdoor desert heat waves and windblown dust storms.
- Employs WDR camera lenses to maintain crisp, accurate facial tracking under harsh, direct afternoon sunlight.
- Best for: Staff entry yards, shipping hubs, outdoor commercial compounds, and construction field offices throughout the UAE.
3. Cloud-Linked SME Workforce Time Management
Utilize the terminal as a primary check-in hub for small and medium enterprises seeking automated payroll calculations without extensive on-premise infrastructure.
- Links the hardware directly over local Wi-Fi or TCP/IP connections to cloud platforms like ZKBio Zlink Cloud.
- Eliminates workforce time fraud like “buddy punching” by mandating verified individual biometric checks.
- Best for: Corporate branches, clinical spaces, retail outlets, and regional boutique offices across Sharjah and Al Ain.
4.Secured Server Room Interlocking Controls
Enforce multi-factor verification rules at critical entries protecting core company data pools or networking racks.
- Restricts access by requiring a dual-factor biometric verification sequence (such as a fingerprint map coupled with an matching smart card tap).
- Streams video recordings directly to local security rooms via ONVIF streams whenever an alarm or unauthorized entry attempt occurs.
- Best for: IT departments, data centers, banking vaults, and confidential document archives across the UAE.
Yes. While standard configurations use wired TCP/IP connections, an optional Wi-Fi module (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax) can be added to enable hassle-free wireless network synchronization.
The terminal features a secure internal database architecture that safely stores and processes up to 3,000 distinct facial templates for high-speed 1:N matching.
Yes. The terminal features a built-in SIP Client (Version 2.0), allowing it to work as an HD video door phone that links directly to compatible indoor monitors and SIP management software.
Yes. The BioFace A1 has attained a certified IP65 protection rating, making it completely dustproof and waterproof against harsh outdoor conditions, coastal moisture, and sandstorms.
Commercial costs change depending on individual project factors, such as the inclusion of optional Wi-Fi modules, IC card readers, and physical door lock accessories. For custom volume pricing or to receive a tailored project cost estimation, please reach out directly to the sales team at Wipaq.
