
Access control reader
Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB) in the UAE
The Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB) is a access control reader from Suprema, using fingerprint, rfid card and mobile credential as the credential. It stores 500,000 users, 100,000 fingerprints and 500,000 cards on the device itself. It connects over TCP/IP, PoE, RS-485, Wiegand, OSDP and Bluetooth. Environmental rating: IP67 and IK09. It runs with BioStar 2 platform, BioStar 2 APIs and device SDK.
- Manufacturer
- Suprema
- Category
- Access control reader
- Credentials
- Fingerprint · RFID card · Mobile credential
- Capacity
- 500,000 users, 100,000 fingerprints and 500,000 cards
- Connectivity
- TCP/IP · PoE · RS-485 · Wiegand · OSDP · Bluetooth
Where this unit fits
- Gates, compounds and exposed entrances that see full UAE summer sun and dust
- Large headcounts and shift changes that must clear without a queue
- Adding a second read point so one door records both entry and exit
- Slotting into an access control panel you already own
- Outdoor rated IP67 / IK09 vandal resistant reader
- Live Finger Detection anti-spoofing
- Very high capacity: 500k users and 1M logs
- Multi-technology RF including EM, MIFARE, DESFire, FeliCa, plus NFC and BLE
- OSDP v2 over RS-485 and PoE power
Full specification
Taken from the manufacturer's own datasheet, with the source linked.
| Brand / Manufacturer | Suprema |
|---|---|
| Device type | Compact outdoor IP fingerprint and RFID access control reader |
| Verification methods | Fingerprint with Live Finger Detection (dual light source imaging), RFID card, NFC, BLE mobile credential |
| User capacity | 500,000 |
| Fingerprint capacity | 100,000 templates in 1:N, 500,000 in 1:1 |
| Card capacity | 500,000 credentials |
| Event log | 1,000,000 text logs (no image log) |
| Display | None, LED status indicator |
| Sensor | Optical fingerprint sensor. Templates SUPREMA / ISO 19794-2 / ANSI 378, MINEX certified, 150,000 matches per second. CPU 1.2 GHz quad core, 2 GB flash, 256 MB RAM |
| Communication | TCP/IP (TCP / UDP), RS-485 x1 master or slave selectable OSDP v2 compliant, NFC, BLE, PoE IEEE 802.3af. No Wiegand on this variant |
| Access control | Standalone or networked door control through BioStar 2, anti-tamper, vandal-resistant housing |
| Card types | 125 kHz EM and 13.56 MHz MIFARE, MIFARE Plus, DESFire EV1 / EV2 / EV3, FeliCa |
| Power supply | 12 VDC max 0.5A, or PoE IEEE 802.3af |
| Operating temp. | -20 to +50 C |
| Dimensions | 50 x 172 x 43.4 mm at the bottom, 38.1 mm at the top. 251 g device plus 43 g bracket |
| Protection rating | IP67 and IK09 |
| Software | BioStar 2 platform, BioStar 2 APIs and device SDK |
| Certifications | CE, UKCA, KC, FCC, IC, RCM, BIS, ANATEL, SIG, RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
Where this data comes from
Every specification here is checked against the manufacturer's own document before it goes live.
Common questions
- How many employees does the Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB) hold?
- The Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB) stores up to 500,000 enrolled records on the device, with a 1,000,000-punch transaction log. We check your headcount and peak-minute traffic before recommending it.
- How does the Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB) connect?
- It supports TCP/IP, PoE, RS-485, Wiegand, OSDP and Bluetooth. In UAE installations we normally run it on wired Ethernet, with Wi-Fi kept as the fallback where cabling is impractical.
- Can the Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB) be installed outdoors in the UAE?
- The manufacturer rates it IP67 and IK09, with an operating range of -20 to +50 C. We still specify a shade hood on elevations that take direct midday sun, which extends screen and sensor life.
- What software runs the Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB)?
- BioStar 2 platform, BioStar 2 APIs and device SDK. We connect the attendance data through to payroll and produce a WPS-ready export, so the punches become a payable file rather than a report someone has to retype.
- Do you install and support the Suprema BioEntry W2 (BEW2-ODPB) across the UAE?
- Yes. We supply, install, configure, train your team and support it across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Call +971 54 707 9900 for a fixed written quote.
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