This product has been replaced by the Eikon Touch 710.

The touch-style U.are.U 5160 Fingerprint Reader is a FIPS 201 PIV certified, optical fingerprint sensor designed to serve as a USB peripheral. This ruggedized, powerful fingerprint verification and identity machine is ideal for large deployments in voting, entitlement, healthcare, finance and education.

The U.are.U 5160 Reader optically scans the fingerprint when the user touches the glass imaging window. Optical technology offers the highest combination of durability and ease of use.

The reader is IP64 rated and sealed against dust and liquids. The on-board electronics automatically control calibration and data transfer over the USB interface.

The U.are.U 5160 Reader is designed to meet and exceed the FIPS 201 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Image Quality Specification, a key industry standard. It produces 500 and 1000 dot-per-inch (dpi) fingerprint images in ANSI an ISO/IEC standard formats. The U.are.U 5160 Reader can be used with any standards-compatible fingerprint templates extractor or matcher, including the DigitalPersona® FingerJet™ Biometric Engine, VeriFinger and MegaMatcher Standard and Extended SDK's.

THE U.are.U 5160 IS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE U.are.U 4500.

U.are.U 5160 Technical Specifications

Device name	U.are.U 5160 Reader
Manufacturer	DigitalPersona, Inc.
Device connection	USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Supported OS (1)	Microsoft Windows 7, CE, XP Pro, Linux, Android 4.x
Sensor resolution	500 dpi (native) 1000 dpi (interpolated)
Image capture area (Platen size)	19 mm x 16 mm
Sensor type	Optical
Illumination	Blue LEDs
Device size	72 x 39 x 21.7 mm
Operating temperature	-10°C ~ 60°C
Operating humidity	20-90 % (non-condensing)

(1) These operating systems are supported by Neurotechnology SDKs.
Device manufacturers may have different lists of supported operating systems.

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Product Compatibility

The U.are.U 5160 Reader is compatible with many different software development kits and applications. Below is the list of products that are currently known to support this scanner. Please note that some applications and development kits require specific versions of the drivers to be installed. Please contact us if you need additional information.

Supported Software Development Kits:

VeriFinger Standard and Extended SDK
MegaMatcher Standard and Extended SDK

Supported Applications:

FbF^(TM) Device Listener
Scan & Pin

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Fingerprint Readability

Fingerprint scanning is affected by a variety of factors, some that can be controlled and others that cannot:

• Age - As people age, they lose collagen which makes their fingerprint harder to read.
• Occupation - Manual laborers can sometimes wear down fingerprints on one or more fingers.
• Ethnicity and Gender - Some women and ethnicities have very faint fingerprints.
• Environment - Extremely dry environments cause fingers to become dry.
• Hygiene - Frequent hand washing or use of hand-sanitizers can dry out the skin, making fingerprints harder to read.

People with difficult-to-read fingerprints may wish to press slightly harder, hold their finger on the reader slightly longer, touch their forehead before touching the reader (skin oils aid in readability) or register and use one of their other fingers.

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Taking Care of Your Fingerprint Reader

The fingerprint reader, while tolerant of residues left on the reader, performs optimally when kept clean!

Cleaning U.are.U Readers

Apply the sticky side of a piece of adhesive cellophane tape to the window, and then peel it away, OR
Gently dab the fingerprint reader window with a cloth that has been dampened with a mild ammonia-based glass cleaner, such as Windex. (Do not use paper!)

Protect Against the Risk of Damage to Your Fingerprint Reader

• Do not pour any liquid directly on the reader window.
• Do not use alcohol-based cleaners.
• Never submerge the reader in liquid.
• Never rub the window with an abrasive material, including paper.
• Do not poke the window coating with your fingernail or any other item, such as a pen.

Proper Use of Your Fingerprint Reader

Most of the unique, repeatable fingerprint information is located in the "pad" of your finger, not in the "tip". Flat finger placement as shown below will result in fast and accurate fingerprint authentication.

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