Biometric Readers

BioStation 3 Max

Trust, engineered into every door.

AI ENGINE

Suprema AI engine. Just you. Just in.

BioStation 3 Max runs Suprema's latest on-device AI engine — fast walkthrough matching, world-leading speed, spoof-resistance, and templates that learn over time. The result is reliable face authentication that feels invisible to your users and stays accurate as they age, change hairstyles, or wear masks and glasses.

Walkthrough ready.

Sub-0.3 s match at walk-through pace — no stop-and-stare moment in busy lobbies.

World-leading speed.

On-device NPU sustains performance even at high user counts (up to 100,000) and offline.

Spoof-resistant.

IR-based live face detection rejects photo, screen, and basic 3D-mask spoofs at the door.

Smart templates.

Templates adapt to appearance changes — glasses, masks, hairstyles, ageing — without re-enrolment.

HARDENED PLATFORM

Identity-first security and enterprise compliance.

With an upgraded OS platform, high certification, strong encryption, and privacy-preserving features, BioStation 3 Max helps critical spaces meet strict security and data-protection requirements with a device built for long-term compliance and low operational risk.

Secure Boot.

Only authenticated firmware boots — protects against unauthorised changes at startup.

CC EAL6+ certified.

Components certified to CC EAL6+ — engineered for projects exposed to advanced threats.

Secure Linux OS.

Reduces attack surface vs proprietary firmware. Patchable, auditable, hardened.

Tamper detection.

Hardware tamper detection triggers instant data wipe on device removal or chassis breach.

Template on Mobile (ToM).

Store the facial template on the user's smartphone — POPIA-aligned, zero biometric DB on premises.

Multi-factor authn.

Combine face + fingerprint + card + PIN per policy — strong authentication for the doors that need it most.

EVERYDAY ENTRY

Easy In. When it's time.

Swipe, scan, smile. BioStation 3 Max handles every way people try to get in and still knows when to say "not now." If it's not your time, the door won't budge — but the intercom will. Built-in VoIP intercom turns every access point into a communication hub so visitors and unscheduled staff still reach reception without bypassing your access policy.

MULTI-CREDENTIAL SUPPORT

Every credential. One terminal.

Face, fingerprint, mobile, QR, RFID, HID iCLASS, and remote credentials — BioStation 3 Max accepts every modern access method on one device. Combine any two for true multi-factor authentication where compliance demands it; default to face-only where throughput matters.

Face. AI-powered facial authentication delivering fast (~0.3 s) matching for smooth walk-up and walk-through access in busy lobbies and lanes.

Fingerprint. Adds precise biometric verification for higher-security doors, sensitive zones, and multi-factor access policies (BS3M-ODB / BS3M-OAPB models).

Mobile (NFC + BLE). Phone-as-credential via Suprema Mobile Access — touchless, contactless authentication without issuing physical cards.

QR / Barcode. Visitor passes, scheduled access codes and contractor credentials — generated and revoked from BioStar 2 / Air without dispatching cards.

RFID. 125 kHz EM and 13.56 MHz MIFARE / DESFire EV1-3 / FeliCa — drops into any existing card population.

HID iCLASS / Prox. Available on the APB / OAPB models — drop BioStation 3 Max into existing HID iCLASS SE / SR / Seos or HID Prox card deployments without re-issuance.

Remote unlock. Reception or security staff can grant access remotely from BioStar 2 — for ad-hoc visitors, deliveries, and verified manual override scenarios.

ACCESS CONTROL HARDWARE

Access at the blink of AI.

Beyond the algorithm, the BioStation 3 Max chassis itself is engineered for high-throughput access — a high-performance edge AI SoC paired with high-capacity storage, dual cameras with patented IR optics, dynamic audio for VoIP intercom, and PoE+ for single-cable installs.

High-performance edge AI.

1.4 GHz Quad-Core SoC + dedicated NPU — face matching and liveness run entirely on-device.

High-capacity storage.

32 GB Flash + 4 GB RAM — 100,000 users, 5M text logs, 50,000 image logs without server round-trips.

Dynamic audio & mic.

Built-in speaker + microphone for VoIP intercom, audio alerts, and voice guidance at every door.

Dual-camera liveness.

Dual 2 MP IR + visual cameras work together for accurate face matching and spoof rejection in any lighting.

Patented IR optics.

Suprema's IR sensor optics deliver consistent face capture across skin tones, backlight and dim conditions.

PoE+ Power.

IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on APB / OAPB models — one cable carries data and power, no wall adapter.

DESIGN

Ready to make an entrance.

BioStation 3 Max is built to be seen — and built tough. Its slim form factor and 7-inch touchscreen make it a natural fit for premium lobbies where experience and brand image matter. Behind the polished look, IP65 and IK06 ratings protect it from dust, water, and everyday knocks. Authentication height supports a wide range of users including wheelchair users for a smoother, more accessible entrance.

Slim, versatile form factor. Fits modern lobbies — 7-inch IPS touchscreen reads as a brand surface, not just a reader.

Interactive 7" touch display. 800 × 1280 IPS LCD with on-screen guidance, multi-language signage, and visitor flows.

Built-in AI biometric sensors. Dual 2 MP IR + visual cameras with on-device liveness detection.

Rugged IK06 / IP65. IP65 dust + water and IK06 impact ratings — ready for high-traffic, all-weather doors.

Designed for inclusive entry. Authentication-height range accommodates wheelchair users and varied stature without extra hardware.

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Specifications

Authentication
Face Authentication Distance	0.3 – 1.3 m (recommended 0.5 – 1.3 m)
Face Authentication Height	1.4 – 1.9 m
Face Matching Speed	Within 0.3 seconds
Fingerprint Matching Speed	400,000 matches/sec
Live Face Detection	Supported (IR-based)
Live Fingerprint Detection	Supported (SW-based, ODB/OAPB models)
Fingerprint Resolution	500 dpi / 300×400 px (ODB/OAPB models)
Fingerprint Certification	MINEX certified, FBI PIV, FBI Mobile ID FAP20

Credentials
RFID (Standard)	125 kHz EM, 13.56 MHz MIFARE / MIFARE Plus / DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3 / FeliCa
RFID (HID — APB/OAPB)	+ HID iCLASS SE/SR/Seos, HID Prox
RF Read Range	EM/MIFARE/DESFire/iCLASS: 50 mm, HID Prox/FeliCa: 30 mm
Mobile Credential	NFC, BLE (requires license)
QR / Barcode	Supported — up to 32 ASCII characters
PIN (Scrambled Keypad)	Supported

Capacity
Max Users	100,000
Max Face Credentials (1:N)	50,000
Max Fingerprint Credentials (1:N)	100,000 (ODB/OAPB models)
Max Card/PIN Credentials (1:1)	100,000 each
Max Text Log	5,000,000
Max Image Log	50,000

General
CPU	1.4 GHz Quad Core
Memory	32 GB Flash + 4 GB RAM
Crypto Chip	Supported
Display	7" IPS colour LCD, 800×1280 px
Camera	IR 2MP + Visual 2MP (dual)
Operating Temperature	-20°C – 50°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C – 70°C
Operating Humidity	0% – 80%, non-condensing
Storage Humidity	0% – 90%, non-condensing
IP / IK Rating	IP65 / IK06
Weight (Face-only models)	565 g (device)
Weight (Face+Finger models)	640 g (device)
Dimensions (Face+Finger, WxHxD)	119.8 × 268.3 × 23.5 mm (top) / 49.6 mm (bottom)
Dimensions (Face-only, WxHxD)	119.8 × 233 × 23.5 mm
Certifications	CE, UKCA, KC, FCC, IC, RCM, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, SIG, MIC, TELEC, ETL/UL 294

Interface
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Mbps, auto MDI/MDI-X
Network Protocol	TCP, UDP
RS-485	1ch Master/Slave (OSDP V2 compliant)
Wiegand	1ch Input, 1ch Output
Input	3ch
Relay	1
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C
USB Expansion Port	Supported
PoE+	Supported IEEE 802.3at (APB/OAPB models only)
VoIP Intercom	Supported
RTSP	Supported
Tamper	Supported

Electrical
Power	12 Vdc max 2.1 A / 24 Vdc max 1 A

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BioStation 3 Max datasheet

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