12 September 2005 - Norbain SD, the UK’s largest distributor of electronic security solutions, has extended its biometric range of products with the addition of the TOCAaccess light range of fingerprint readers from TriFusion. TOCAaccess light is a standalone fingerprint reader that has been developed for domestic users and small to medium sized companies. TOCAaccess light stores 99 fingerprints and can be used outdoors and indoors.

Shamash Merali, TriFusion’s Operations Director, explains that TOCAaccess light removes the need for users to look after keys, passwords, PIN codes or cards: “TOCAaccess light is both more secure and easier to use compared with key security or traditional access control systems. With nothing for users to lose or forget the system cannot be compromised because a key, password or card has been stolen. For the same reason TOCAaccess light is also considerably easier to manage and maintain than traditional access control systems. With no access mechanism to be issued, adding new users take seconds".

“We are delighted that the industry’s leading distributor has recognized the potential demand that exists for TOCAaccess light within both the domestic and small to medium sized commercial sector.”

Anne Bowden, Norbain’s Business Development Manager for Access Control, explains that Norbain has been looking for a cost effective standalone biometric product to meet customer demand:

“TOCAaccess light opens up an area of the market that Norbain hasn’t been able to serve to date. Its affordability means that there is now a range of applications that can now consider a biometric solution that previously would have turned to a proximity-based solution. As fingerprint scanning is the largest and fastest growing part of the biometric market it is becoming a key area of growth for Norbain.”

TOCAaccess light consists of a control panel used to enrol and delete users and a scanner unit used to scan the finger and encode it. The product is available in three models depending on how many dry contact relays are required. TOCAaccess light offers one relay, TOCAaccess light+ offers three relays, and TOCAaccess light+ Interface includes a USB interface and PC software. The contact relays may be connected to any electrical device such as a digital cylinder, electric strike, electro magnet or alarm.

To use TOCAaccess light, the authorised user simply swipes their finger on the scanner. Provided that the finger has been registered in the system the door will open automatically. TOCAaccess light is ideal for domestic use and company locations with up to 99 authorised users. Technical Specifications

For more information visit www.norbain.co.uk or telephone Norbain on 0118 944 0123.