ViRDI AC-5000 High-Performance Fingerprint / Card Terminal

Description

The ViRDI AC-5000 is a professional-grade biometric terminal designed for access control, employee time and attendance, and secure identity verification. It combines fingerprint authentication and RFID/card technologies with network connectivity and access-control integration in a compact, robust terminal.

The AC-5000 series is built around a high-speed processor and supports multiple authentication methods, making it suitable for organizations that need reliable user identification and centralized management. The terminal provides a 2.8-inch color LCD, capacitive keypad, optical fingerprint sensor, integrated RFID/card reader, TCP/IP communication, RS-485 connectivity, Wiegand interfaces, and onboard relay functionality.

Key Features

• Brand: ViRDI
• Model: AC-5000
• Product Type: Biometric Fingerprint / Card Terminal
• Primary Applications: Access Control & Time Attendance
• Fingerprint Capacity: Up to 15,000 users for 1:N identification
• Fingerprint Templates: Up to 20,000
• Card Users: Up to 20,000
• Transaction Storage: Up to 61,000 transactions
• Fingerprint Verification: Less than 1 second
• Fingerprint Identification: Less than 1 second for 1:N (1,000)
• Fingerprint Sensor: Optical
• Sensor Resolution: 500 dpi
• Card Technology: 125 kHz RFID / EM 4100; Smart Card and MIFARE support
• Display: 2.8-inch color LCD with backlight
• Keypad: Capacitive
• Network: TCP/IP
• Serial Communication: RS-485
• Third-Party Interface: Wiegand
• Protection: IP65
• Power: 12 VDC
• Dimensions: 88 × 175 × 44 mm
• Function Keys: 4
• Access Groups: Up to 512
• Access Areas: Up to 512
• Time Zones: Up to 128

High-Speed Biometric Authentication

The AC-5000 uses an optical fingerprint sensor with a 15 × 17 mm sensing area and 500 dpi resolution.

The terminal supports both 1:1 verification and 1:N identification. ViRDI specifies fingerprint verification and 1:N identification times of less than one second under the stated configurations, enabling fast user authentication at controlled entrances and employee attendance points.

The system supports up to 20,000 fingerprint templates, while ViRDI recommends up to 7,000 users for 1:N identification for the specified configuration.

Live and Fake Finger Detection

The AC-5000 series incorporates live/fake fingerprint detection technology designed to help distinguish genuine fingerprints from artificial fingerprint attempts.

This provides an additional layer of protection for organizations using biometric authentication as part of their physical security strategy.

RFID and Card Authentication

In addition to fingerprint authentication, the AC-5000 incorporates an integrated card reader.

The specified AC-5000 configuration supports 125 kHz RFID / EM 4100, as well as Smart Card and MIFARE technologies. This allows organizations to use card-based authentication alongside fingerprint verification where required.

The source also identifies optional card-reader configurations, so the exact supported card technology should be confirmed against the specific AC-5000 variant before purchase.

Multiple Authentication Methods

The terminal can support different authentication approaches, including fingerprint and card-based authentication.

This flexibility allows organizations to configure authentication according to their security requirements—for example, fingerprint-only identification, card-based authentication, or combined authentication where supported by the deployment configuration.

2.8-Inch Color LCD

The AC-5000 features a 2.8-inch color LCD with backlighting, providing a clear interface for users and administrators.

The display supports the terminal’s graphical interface and can provide user prompts, authentication feedback, system information, and access-related messages.

Capacitive Keypad

The terminal uses a capacitive keypad with four dedicated function keys.

These controls can be used for common operational functions such as changing attendance modes and interacting with the terminal interface.

High-Speed Processing

The AC-5000 series is equipped with a high-speed processor designed to support rapid authentication and responsive terminal operation.

This is particularly beneficial in environments with frequent employee access or attendance transactions, where fast authentication can help reduce queues at entry points.

Large User Capacity

The AC-5000 is designed for deployments requiring substantial user databases.

According to the published specifications, the terminal supports:

• 20,000 card users
• 20,000 fingerprint templates
• 20,000 users for 1:1 authentication
• 15,000 users for 1:N authentication
• Recommended 1:N capacity of 7,000 users

This makes the terminal suitable for small, medium, and larger organizations requiring centralized biometric access and attendance management.

Transaction Storage

The AC-5000 can store up to 61,000 transaction records according to the published technical specifications.

This provides local transaction storage for access and attendance events before synchronization with the organization’s management software or central system.

Network Connectivity

The terminal provides TCP/IP connectivity for communication with the ViRDI/UNIS management environment.

This enables the AC-5000 to operate as part of a networked access-control and time-attendance system rather than functioning solely as an isolated reader.

RS-485 and Wiegand Integration

For integration with access-control infrastructure, the AC-5000 provides RS-485 and Wiegand connectivity.

The specifications identify support for Wiegand communication with third-party devices, including 26-bit and 34-bit Wiegand, providing flexibility when integrating the terminal with compatible access-control equipment.

Access-Control Integration

The AC-5000 series is designed to integrate with ViRDI access-control infrastructure, including the MCP-040 / CP-040 controller family, depending on the specific configuration.

The series also provides onboard relay functionality, allowing it to participate directly in door-access applications when appropriately installed and configured.

Access Management Capabilities

The terminal supports extensive access-control configuration, including:

• Up to 512 access groups
• Up to 512 access areas
• Up to 128 access times
• Up to 128 time zones
• Time and attendance functionality
• Offline time-and-attendance support
• Global and individual message functions

These capabilities make the AC-5000 suitable for organizations that need more than simple fingerprint verification.

IP65 Protection

The AC-5000 specification lists an IP65 ingress protection rating.

This provides protection against dust ingress and water jets from applicable directions, making the terminal appropriate for a variety of controlled indoor and protected installation environments.

Installation note: IP protection does not mean the terminal should be exposed to uncontrolled outdoor conditions. Proper installation and environmental conditions should be maintained according to the manufacturer’s requirements.

Security Performance

ViRDI specifies a False Rejection Rate (FRR) of 0.1% and False Acceptance Rate (FAR) of 0.0001% for the AC-5000 configuration. Actual authentication performance can vary according to environmental and operational conditions.

Communication & Integration

The AC-5000 supports a range of communication interfaces:

• TCP/IP to the management system
• RS-485
• Wiegand input/output
• RS-232 printer interface
• Controller integration
• Third-party device integration

This makes it suitable for deployment as part of a broader physical access-control and attendance infrastructure.

Power Requirements

The AC-5000 requires a 12 VDC power supply. The supplied product information specifically notes that the 5XXX series requires a 12 V power supply and recommends battery backup for supported installations.

Optional power solutions include a PSU with battery backup, providing additional resilience for access-control installations.

Optional Accessories

The AC-5000 series can be deployed with a range of optional accessories and installation configurations, including:

• Vertical robust enclosure
• Vandal-resistant enclosure
• Advanced portable kit
• PSU with battery backup
• Secure relay
• BLC-015 single-door secure controller with battery backup
• EB-030 no-touch exit button

These options allow the terminal to be adapted to different security, installation, and operational requirements.

Typical Applications

The ViRDI AC-5000 is suitable for:

• Corporate offices
• Employee time and attendance
• Building access control
• Industrial facilities
• Warehouses
• Educational institutions
• Government facilities
• Commercial buildings
• Restricted-area access
• Staff entrances
• Secure workplaces
• Multi-user access-control environments

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	ViRDI
Model	AC-5000
Product Type	Biometric Access Control / Time Attendance Terminal
Fingerprint Sensor	Optical
Sensor Resolution	500 dpi
Sensing Area	15 × 17 mm
Fingerprint Templates	Up to 20,000
Card Users	Up to 20,000
1:1 Users	Up to 20,000
1:N Users	Up to 15,000
Recommended 1:N Users	7,000
Transaction Log	61,000
Verification Speed	<1 second
1:N Identification	<1 second for 1,000
Card Reader	125 kHz RFID / EM 4100
Smart Card	Supported
MIFARE	Supported
DESFire	Not supported on specified AC-5000 configuration
HID	Not supported / optional depending on configuration
Display	2.8-inch color LCD
Keypad	Capacitive
Function Keys	4
Network	TCP/IP
RS-485	Yes
Wiegand	Yes
RS-232	Printer interface
Wi-Fi	No
Built-In Camera	No
Ingress Protection	IP65
Access Groups	512
Access Areas	512
Access Times	128
Time Zones	128
Dimensions	88 × 175 × 44 mm
Power	12 VDC
FRR	0.1%
FAR	0.0001%

Product Benefits

Fast Authentication

Fingerprint verification and 1:N identification are specified at less than one second under the stated configurations.

Multiple Authentication Options

Supports fingerprint and RFID/card-based identification, allowing organizations to select an authentication method appropriate to their security policy.

High User Capacity

Supports up to 20,000 card users and 20,000 fingerprint templates.

Robust Construction

The AC-5000 specification includes IP65 protection, making it suitable for demanding access-control installations.

Network Ready

TCP/IP and RS-485 connectivity allow integration with centralized access-control and attendance systems.

Flexible Integration

Wiegand and RS-232 interfaces provide compatibility with selected third-party devices and peripherals.

Access-Control Management

Supports extensive access groups, areas, access times, and time-zone configurations.

Expandable Installation

Optional secure controllers, battery-backed power supplies, enclosures, relays, and exit buttons are available for different deployment requirements.

Product Summary

The ViRDI AC-5000 is a high-performance fingerprint and card access-control terminal designed for organizations requiring fast, secure, and scalable user authentication.

With support for up to 20,000 card users, 20,000 fingerprint templates, 15,000 1:N users, 61,000 transaction records, optical 500 dpi fingerprint sensing, RFID/card authentication, TCP/IP, RS-485, Wiegand, IP65 protection, and 12 VDC operation, the AC-5000 provides a comprehensive platform for professional access control and time-and-attendance applications.

Brand: ViRDI
Model: AC-5000
Product Type: High-Performance Fingerprint / Card Terminal
Fingerprint Capacity: Up to 20,000 Templates
1:N Capacity: Up to 15,000 Users
Card Capacity: Up to 20,000 Users
Transaction Storage: 61,000
Display: 2.8-inch Color LCD
Card Technology: RFID / Smart Card / MIFARE
Connectivity: TCP/IP / RS-485 / Wiegand
Protection: IP65
Power: 12 VDC
Dimensions: 88 × 175 × 44 mm