
Fingerprint time attendance terminal
Hikvision DS-K1A802A Series in the UAE
The Hikvision DS-K1A802A series is a fingerprint time attendance terminal with a 2.4-inch screen that stands on a desk or mounts on a wall. It stores 3,000 fingerprints and 100,000 events, matches in under a second, and connects over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. The AF reads fingerprints only; the AEF and AMF add an EM or MIFARE card reader for 3,000 cards, and the -B models add a backup battery.
- Manufacturer
- Hikvision
- Category
- Fingerprint & Palm Readers
- Credentials
- Fingerprint · RFID card (AEF: EM, AMF: MIFARE)
- Capacity
- 3,000 fingerprints · 3,000 cards (AEF, AMF) · 100,000 events
- Connectivity
- TCP/IP · Wi-Fi · USB
Supply, installation and support across all 7 emirates · Same-day response, on-site survey within 48 hours
Features
What the DS-K1A802A Series does
- Optical fingerprint sensor, 1:1 and 1:N matching in under a second
- 3,000 fingerprints and 100,000 events
- EM card reader (AEF) or MIFARE card reader (AMF), 3,000 cards
- Backup battery on the -B models
- 2.4-inch screen with speaker and buzzer prompts
- Ethernet and Wi-Fi, with ISAPI and ISUP 5.0
- USB port
- Desk stand or surface mounting
Best for
Small offices, shops and clinics with clean-handed staff that need attendance records rather than door control — it can stand on the reception desk.
Where it is the wrong choice
It is an attendance terminal, not an access controller: no lock output is listed, and it is indoor only (-10 °C to 55 °C). The optical sensor struggles with worn, dry or dirty fingers, so it is the wrong choice for construction or workshop staff.
Specification
Full specification
Covers 6 variants: DS-K1A802AF, DS-K1A802AF-B, DS-K1A802AEF, DS-K1A802AEF-B, DS-K1A802AMF, DS-K1A802AMF-B.
| Brand / Manufacturer | Hikvision |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.4-inch |
| Audio output | 1 loudspeaker, 1 buzzer |
| Wired network | TCP/IP, 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive |
| Wi-Fi | Supported |
| Network interface | 1 |
| USB | 1 |
| Fingerprint capacity | 3000 |
| Event capacity | 100,000 |
| Fingerprint module | Optical fingerprint module |
| Fingerprint comparing mode | 1:1 and 1:N |
| Fingerprint recognition duration | < 1 s |
| Power supply | 5 VDC/1 A |
| Working temperature | -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) |
| Working humidity | 10% to 90% (no condensing) |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 140 mm × 155 mm × 30 mm (5.51" × 6.01" × 1.18") |
| Application environment | Indoor |
| Installation | Surface mounting, desk stand |
| Battery | DS-K1A802AF / DS-K1A802AEF / DS-K1A802AMF: Not stated DS-K1A802AF-B / DS-K1A802AEF-B / DS-K1A802AMF-B: Supported |
| Card capacity | DS-K1A802AF / DS-K1A802AF-B: Not stated DS-K1A802AEF / DS-K1A802AEF-B / DS-K1A802AMF / DS-K1A802AMF-B: 3000 |
| Card type | DS-K1A802AF / DS-K1A802AF-B: Not stated DS-K1A802AEF / DS-K1A802AEF-B: EM card DS-K1A802AMF / DS-K1A802AMF-B: MIFARE (M1) card |
| Card reading distance | DS-K1A802AF / DS-K1A802AF-B: Not stated DS-K1A802AEF / DS-K1A802AEF-B / DS-K1A802AMF / DS-K1A802AMF-B: 0 to 5 cm |
Quotation
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Questions
Common questions
What is the Hikvision DS-K1A802A Series best suited to?
Small offices, shops and clinics with clean-handed staff that need attendance records rather than door control — it can stand on the reception desk. Where it is the wrong choice: it is an attendance terminal, not an access controller: no lock output is listed, and it is indoor only (-10 °C to 55 °C). The optical sensor struggles with worn, dry or dirty fingers, so it is the wrong choice for construction or workshop staff.
How does the Hikvision DS-K1A802A Series connect?
It supports TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, USB. In UAE installations we normally run terminals on wired Ethernet, keeping wireless as the fallback where cabling is impractical.
What software runs the Hikvision DS-K1A802A Series?
It works with Hikvision's iVMS-4200 client or HikCentral, over ISAPI and ISUP 5.0. We connect the attendance data through to payroll and produce a WPS-ready export, so punches become a payable file rather than a report someone has to retype.
Do you install and support the Hikvision DS-K1A802A Series 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 56 614 2543 or message us on WhatsApp for a fixed written quote.
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