BioStation 3

The New Door Access Experience.

BioStation 3
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Overview

BioStation 3 sets a new standard in access control — 47% smaller than FaceStation F2 yet delivering the largest variety of credential options of any terminal in its class. Featuring deep-learning AI facial authentication, QR/barcode scanning, mobile NFC/BLE, multi-technology RFID and a scrambled PIN keypad, BioStation 3 covers every access scenario from high-security server rooms to high-traffic lobby entrances. With Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, PoE+, OSDP V2 and RTSP live video streaming, BioStation 3 integrates natively into both BioStar 2 on-premise and BioStar Air cloud deployments.

Key Features

AI facial authentication

0.3–1.0 m recognition distance with liveness detection in under 0.2 s — 47% smaller form factor than FaceStation F2.

QR code & mobile credentials

Reads DataMatrix, QR Code, PDF417 and barcode formats alongside NFC and BLE mobile access — ideal for visitor and ticketing flows.

Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi

10/100/1000 Mbps wired Ethernet plus 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi for flexible network connectivity in any installation.

PoE+ powered

IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support means a single cable delivers data and power — simplifying installation and reducing costs.

Scrambled PIN keypad

On-screen PIN keypad with randomised key positions on every use — prevents PIN observation attacks and shoulder surfing.

Live RTSP video streaming

Built-in RTSP streaming lets VMS platforms display the door camera feed without additional hardware — access event + video in one device.

Specifications

General
CPU 1.5 GHz Quad Core
RAM / Flash 4 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash
Crypto Chip Supported
Display 5.5" IPS colour LCD (720 × 1280 px)
Camera IR 2M px + Visual 2M px
Dimensions 82.5 × 171 × 23.4 mm
Weight 370 g (device) + 90 g (bracket)
Operating Temperature -20 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Operating Humidity 0–80% non-condensing
IP Rating IP65
Impact Rating IK06
Authentication
Authentication Distance 0.3–1.0 m
Authentication Height 1.4–1.9 m
Face Matching Speed < 0.2 s
Live Face Detection Supported
Face Capacity (1:N) 50,000
Face Capacity (1:1) 100,000
Card / PIN Capacity (1:1) 100,000 each
Max Users 100,000
Text Log 5,000,000
Image Log 50,000
Card Types 125 kHz EM · 13.56 MHz MIFARE / DESFire EV1-3 / FeliCa · NFC · BLE
QR / Barcode DataMatrix, QR Code, Aztec, Micro QR, PDF417, Code39, Code128, UPC, EAN
Connectivity
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps (TCP/UDP)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
RS-485 1ch Master/Slave — OSDP V2 compliant
Wiegand 1ch in + 1ch out
Inputs 3ch
Relay 1 relay
USB USB 2.0 Host + expansion port
Intercom Supported
RTSP Supported
Power 12 V DC Max 1.0 A or 24 V DC Max 0.7 A
PoE+ IEEE 802.3at compliant

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