
Outdoor vandal-proof fingerprint reader
Suprema BioEntry W2 in the UAE
The Suprema BioEntry W2 is a slim outdoor fingerprint and card device rated IP67 and IK09, with a quad-core CPU that matches 150,000 fingerprints per second. It holds 500,000 users (100,000 fingerprints 1:N), reads multi-frequency RFID and mobile credentials, and runs on PoE.
- Manufacturer
- Suprema
- Category
- Fingerprint & Palm Readers
- Credentials
- Fingerprint · RFID card · Mobile (NFC, BLE)
- Capacity
- 500,000 users · 100,000 fingerprints (1:N) · 1,000,000 logs
- Connectivity
- Ethernet · RS-485 (OSDP V2) · Wiegand in/out · PoE
Supply, installation and support across all 7 emirates · Same-day response, on-site survey within 48 hours
Features
What the BioEntry W2 does
- 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU matching 150,000 fingerprints per second
- IP67 waterproof and IK09 vandal-proof for exposed outdoor doors
- Hardware- and software-based live fingerprint detection
- Multi-frequency RFID with HID Prox (OHPB) or HID Prox and iCLASS (OAPB) options
- NFC and BLE mobile credentials
- PoE, RS-485 (OSDP V2), Wiegand, two inputs and a relay
Best for
Perimeter gates, loading bays, construction and industrial doors where the reader faces weather and rough handling.
Where it is the wrong choice
No screen or keypad, so there is no PIN fallback and no on-device feedback beyond LEDs and a buzzer. Check whether you need HID Prox (OHPB) or HID iCLASS (OAPB) before ordering.
Specification
Full specification
Covers 3 variants: BEW2-OHPB, BEW2-ODPB, BEW2-OAPB.
| Brand / Manufacturer | Suprema |
|---|---|
| RFID card options | BEW2-OHPB: 125kHz EM, HID Prox & 13.56MHz MIFARE, MIFARE Plus, DESFire, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, FeliCa BEW2-ODPB: 125kHz EM & 13.56MHz MIFARE, MIFARE Plus, DESFire, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, FeliCa BEW2-OAPB: 125kHz EM, HID Prox & 13.56MHz MIFARE, MIFARE Plus, DESFire, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, FeliCa, iCLASS SE/SR/Seos |
| RFID read range | BEW2-OHPB: MIFARE/DESFire/EM : 50 mm, FeliCa /HID Prox : 30 mm BEW2-ODPB: MIFARE/DESFire/EM : 50 mm, FeliCa: 30 mm BEW2-OAPB: MIFARE/DESFire/EM/iCLASS : 50 mm, FeliCa/HID Prox : 30 mm |
| Mobile credentials | NFC, BLE |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| IK rating | IK09 |
| Fingerprint template | SUPREMA / ISO 19794-2 / ANSI 378 |
| Fingerprint extractor / matcher | MINEX certified and compliant |
| Live Fingerprint Detection | Supported (HW + SW based) |
| Max. User | 500,000 |
| Max. Credential (1:N) | Fingerprint: 100,000 |
| Max. Credential (1:1) | Fingerprint: 500,000 Card: 500,000 |
| Max. Text Log | 1,000,000 |
| Max. Image Log | Not supported |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 2GB Flash + 256 MB RAM |
| Crypto Chip | Supported |
| Display | Not supported |
| LED | Multi-color |
| Audio | Multi-tone Buzzer |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C – 50°C (-4°F – 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C – 70°C (-40°F – 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 0% – 80%, non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0% – 90%, non-condensing |
| Weight | Device: 251g, Bracket: 43g (Including washer and bolt) |
| Dimension (WxHxD, mm) | 50 x 172 x 43.4 (Bottom) / 38.1 (Top) (mm) |
| Certifications | BEW2-OHPB / BEW2-ODPB: CE, UKCA, KC, FCC, IC, RCM, BIS, ANATEL, SIG, RoHS, REACH, WEEE BEW2-OAPB: CE, UKCA, KC, FCC, IC, RCM, BIS, ANATEL, SIG, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, ETL Listed to UL 294 |
| Ethernet | Supported (10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDI-X) |
| Wi-Fi | Not supported |
| Network Protocol | TCP, UDP |
| RS-485 | 1ch Master / Slave (Selectable) |
| RS-485 Communication Protocol | OSDP V2 Compliant |
| Wiegand | 1ch Input / Output (Selectable) |
| Inputs | 2ch Inputs |
| Relay output | 1 Relay |
| USB | Not supported |
| SD Card | Not supported |
| PoE | IEEE 802.3af compliant |
| Intercom | Not supported |
| Tamper detection | Supported |
| Power | Voltage: 12 Vdc Current: Max. 0.5 A |
Quotation
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- Exact SKU and variant named on the quotation
- Installation, software setup and staff training included
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Questions
Common questions
What is the Suprema BioEntry W2 best suited to?
Perimeter gates, loading bays, construction and industrial doors where the reader faces weather and rough handling. Where it is the wrong choice: no screen or keypad, so there is no PIN fallback and no on-device feedback beyond LEDs and a buzzer. Check whether you need HID Prox (OHPB) or HID iCLASS (OAPB) before ordering.
How does the Suprema BioEntry W2 connect?
It supports Ethernet, RS-485 (OSDP V2), Wiegand in/out, PoE. In UAE installations we normally run terminals on wired Ethernet, keeping wireless as the fallback where cabling is impractical.
What software runs the Suprema BioEntry W2?
It works with Suprema's BioStar X security platform. 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 Suprema BioEntry W2 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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