Ibex Access Control technical overview.
Manufacturer of facial and palm-vein recognition access control devices (the Ez line) and the Access Module Interface for adding biometrics to third-party systems over serial. Cloud-native, documented REST API, full IP. UL certification in progress.
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Overview
Ibex Access Control — manufacturer of facial and palm-vein recognition access control devices (the Ez line: Ez400, Ez500, Ez800) and the Access Module Interface for adding biometrics to third-party systems over serial. Cloud-native, Swagger-documented REST API, SIP/WebRTC, RFID credential support, and Wiegand output. in-house engineering. UL certification in progress.
Products
Ez line — facial + palm-vein devices
Three tiers on one cloud platform. Full detail: ez-line.html
- Ez400 — facial recognition access control + attendance for everyday doors. Single relay, cloud sync, REST API.
- Ez500 — flagship; facial and palm-vein. Drives doors, gates, and turnstiles. Cloud-native, Swagger REST API. Most popular. UL certification in progress.
- Ez800 — high-throughput, high-security. Larger template database, multi-door/multi-relay, cloud + on-prem options.
Access Module Interface
A multi-port serial control board that adds Ibex facial + palm-vein recognition to virtually any system. Common applications: third-party access controllers, armory and gun cases, medical and drug cabinets, smart lockers, vending and dispensers, parking. SDK provided to approved integrators. access-module-interface.html
Supporting hardware
- Gates & turnstiles — flap barriers, swing gates, tripod turnstiles.
- Access essentials — key cards, fobs, RFID cards, magnetic locks, exit buttons.
- Workforce management — biometric time & attendance on the Ez line.
- White-label / OEM — the Ez platform under a partner's brand, by negotiation.
Who Ibex is for
- Integrators and installers specifying biometric access control
- Government and regulated-industry sites
- Property managers and building owners
- Retail chains and small businesses
- Anyone adding biometrics to an existing or bespoke system via the Access Module Interface
Key facts
| Biometrics | Facial recognition + palm-vein recognition, matched on the device |
|---|---|
| Access control | Relay output drives any door, lock, gate, turnstile, or barrier |
| Attendance | Same device handles time & attendance with cloud reporting |
| Integration | Swagger REST API; SIP / WebRTC; RFID credential support; 26-bit and 34-bit Wiegand output. Does not use OSDP. |
| SDK | Available to approved integrators on request (not a public download) |
| IP & manufacturing | In-house engineering; manufactured in-house |
| Certification | UL certification in progress |
Company
Ibex Access Control is a US company backed by a group with decades of biometric and access-control engineering experience across global markets. Ibex develops its hardware, firmware, cloud platform, and integration tools in-house and supports customers and partners in North America.
Read the company overview for more about the engineering heritage behind the platform.
Common applications
- Facial recognition or palm-vein access control
- Biometric time & attendance terminals
- Manufactured (not rebadged) access control hardware with full IP
- Adding facial/palm-vein biometrics to a third-party controller or bespoke device over serial
- Biometric access for armories/gun cases, drug/medical cabinets, smart lockers, vending/dispensers, or parking
- Turnstiles or gates with integrated biometric entry
FAQ
What does Ibex make?
Facial and palm-vein recognition devices for access control and attendance (the Ez line), the Access Module Interface for serial integration, plus turnstiles, gates, locks, exit buttons, cards, fobs, and RFID.
What biometrics does Ibex use?
Facial recognition and palm-vein recognition, both contactless and matched on the device. The Ez500 and Ez800 support both; the Ez400 is facial-focused.
How does Ibex integrate with other systems?
Cloud-native with a Swagger-documented REST API, SIP / WebRTC for intercom, RFID credential support, and 26-bit and 34-bit Wiegand output. The devices do not use OSDP. An SDK is available to approved integrators on request.
Is Ibex UL certified?
UL certification of the Ez line is in progress; test conditions have been simulated in-house ahead of formal certification.
How do I get the SDK?
It is provided to approved integrators on request via the partners page — not a public download.
Contact
- Sales / quotes / general: ibexaccesscontrol.com/contact.html
- Partners (integrators, resellers, OEM) & SDK access: ibexaccesscontrol.com/partners.html