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Product Features
Technical Overview
The TC710 employs a capacitive sensor that detects the electrical differences between fingerprint ridges and valleys, creating a detailed digital representation of the fingerprint. This technology offers strong resistance to environmental factors like dust, moisture, and minor surface wear, ensuring consistent performance over time.
USB connectivity provides plug-and-play compatibility with most modern systems, eliminating the need for additional power adapters or complex driver installations. The reader operates as a standard HID-class device, allowing seamless integration with a wide range of access control software and biometric management platforms.
Relevant factors for this section include Authentication Method, Sensor Type, USB. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The EikonTouch TC710 combines robust biometric performance with practical deployment features that simplify security implementations. Its capacitive sensor technology provides accurate fingerprint recognition while maintaining durability in various operating environments.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include Reliable Authentication, Easy Integration.
Reliable Authentication
Capacitive sensing delivers consistent fingerprint capture with minimal false rejections, supporting secure access control and user verification.
- High-quality image capture
- Resistant to environmental factors
- Low maintenance requirements
Easy Integration
USB connectivity and standard HID-class operation enable quick installation with most access control systems and biometric software platforms.
- Plug-and-play setup
- No external power needed
- Broad software compatibility
Deployment / Use Cases
The TC710 fingerprint reader serves as a versatile authentication component across multiple security and identity management scenarios. Its compact size and reliable performance make it suitable for both standalone and integrated deployments where physical space constraints exist.
Common applications include door access control systems, computer login authentication, time and attendance tracking, and secure cabinet or safe access. The device integrates effectively with HID's broader access control ecosystem while maintaining compatibility with third-party security platforms that support standard biometric input devices.
Access Control Integration
Deploy as part of door entry systems, replacing or supplementing keycards and PIN pads with biometric verification for enhanced security.
Workplace Management
Use for employee time tracking and attendance monitoring, providing accurate clock-in/out records while preventing buddy punching.
Physical Profile
Measuring just 2.50" long × 1.38" wide × 0.56" high (63.50 × 35 × 14.20 mm), the TC710 presents an exceptionally compact footprint that fits discreetly on desks, walls, or kiosks. The small dimensions allow installation in space-constrained locations without compromising authentication performance or user accessibility.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 0.56" (14.20 mm), 1.38" (35 mm). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 1.38" (35 mm)
- Height
- 0.56" (14.20 mm)
- Length
- 2.50" (63.50 mm)
Highlights
- Capacitive fingerprint sensor for reliable biometric authentication
- USB connectivity for plug-and-play installation
- Compact dimensions: 2.50" × 1.38" × 0.56" (63.50 × 35 × 14.20 mm)
- Environmentally compliant with REACH, WEEE, and RoHS standards
- HID EikonTouch product line reliability
- Manufacturer part number: TC710-A3-01-DEP
- Suitable for access control and identity verification applications
- Standard HID-class device for broad software compatibility
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TC710-A3-01-DEP |
| Brand Name | HID |
| Product Line | EikonTouch |
| Product Model | TC710 |
| Product Name | EikonTouch TC710 Capacitive Fingerprint Reader |
| Product Type | Fingerprint Reader |
| Technical Information | |
| Authentication Method | Finger |
| Sensor Type | Capacitive Sensor |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| USB | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 0.56" (14.20 mm) |
| Width | 1.38" (35 mm) |
| Length | 2.50" (63.50 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE),Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
User Manual
FAQ
What type of fingerprint sensor does the HID TC710 use?
The HID EikonTouch TC710 employs a capacitive sensor that detects the electrical differences between fingerprint ridges and valleys. This technology creates detailed digital representations of fingerprints with strong resistance to environmental factors like dust and moisture, ensuring consistent authentication performance over time.
How is the TC710 fingerprint reader connected to systems?
The TC710 connects via USB interface, providing plug-and-play compatibility with most modern computers and access control systems. It operates as a standard HID-class device, eliminating the need for external power adapters and enabling straightforward integration with biometric management software and security platforms.
What are the physical dimensions of this fingerprint reader?
The TC710 measures 2.50 inches in length, 1.38 inches in width, and 0.56 inches in height (63.50 × 35 × 14.20 mm). These compact dimensions allow discreet installation on desks, walls, or kiosks where space is limited, making it suitable for various deployment environments without compromising accessibility.
What environmental standards does this device comply with?
The TC710 is environmentally friendly and complies with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive), and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards. These certifications ensure responsible material usage and end-of-life disposal considerations.
What are typical applications for the HID EikonTouch TC710?
Common applications include door access control systems, computer login authentication, time and attendance tracking, and secure cabinet or safe access. The reader integrates effectively with HID's access control ecosystem while maintaining compatibility with third-party security platforms that support standard biometric input devices.
Does this fingerprint reader require special software or drivers?
The TC710 operates as a standard HID-class USB device, which means most operating systems recognize it without requiring additional drivers. However, for full biometric functionality including enrollment, template management, and integration with access control systems, compatible biometric software or security platform integration is typically needed.