Biometric screening and identity solutions are visible and important components of security installations worldwide. Cross Match Technologies provides award-winning solutions for large- and small-scale government, military and corporate security implementations. Cross Match continues to lead the industry by addressing customers’ demands for smaller, lighter, and more rugged livescan solutions.

L SCAN Guardian R is a compact and durable ten-print capture scanner optimized for use in diverse, harsh locales. Guardian R is designed for rapid forensic-quality fingerprint capture and meets the highest U.S. government standards. Reliability is unsurpassed as the Guardian R has been independently certified to conform to MIL-STD-810F standards for equipment durability in various harsh environmental conditions. A battery-powered system, Guardian R is easy to position—making it an ideal choice for remote operational environments.

Unique features, such as the patented auto capture capability and Perfect Roll™ technology, allow foolproof fingerprint acquisition—positioning Guardian as an excellent choice for high-volume processing environments.

Cross Match combines visionary products with a global presence and delivers high levels of customer satisfaction and support. It is the solution provider of choice for many of the world’s most sophisticated security installations.

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Guardian R Specifications

• Image quality complies with FBI specification EFTS Appendix F
  
  
• Designed and tested to MIL-STD-810F durability specifications with conformance certified by an independent testing lab
  
  
  • Low Pressure (Method 500.4)
    
    
  • High Temperature (Method 501.4)
    
    
  • Low Temperature (Method 502.4)
    
    
  • Temperature Shock (Method 503.4)
    
    
  • Rain (Method 506.4)
    
    
  • Humidity (Method 507.4)
    
    
  • Vibration (Method 514.5)
    
    
  • Shock (Method 516.5)
    
    
  • Drop (Method 516.5)
    
    
  • Blowing Dust (Method 510.4)  (First in industry to pass blowing dust method)
    
    
• Sealed, metal case meets IEC IP65 standard for protection from dust and water intrusion
  
  
• FBI certified for both civil ID flats and full criminal ten-print rolls and flats
  
  
• Certified for use with or without Cross Match’s patented silicone membrane technology
  
  
• 3.2 x 3.0 inch, single prism, single imager, uniform capture area
  
  
• 500 ppi resolution
  
  
• Operating temperature 35°F to 120°F (1.6°C to 49°C)
  
  
• Humidity range 10-90% non-condensing; sealed protection against low pressure jets of water from all directions
  
  
• Factory calibrated and sealed, with automatic self-test/diagnostics at start-up.
  
  

Guardian R Deck Features

• Dimensions 6 x 6 x 5.1 inches (152 x 152 x 130 mm)
  
  
• Weight approximately 5 lbs. (2.3 kg)
  
  
• Shielded platen for use in outdoor ambient light conditions
  
  
• Heavy-duty handle for easy carrying and manual deployment
  
  
• Indicators for power and status
  
  
• Green illuminated pictograms guide the user through image capture
  
  
• Auto capture feedback through four LED lights indicating image quality
  
  
• Heated platen to eliminate condensation and halo effect
  
  
• Available in GRIDS Jump Kit for field deployable ID Management Solutions
  
  
• Standard USB 2.0 interface, high speed 480 Mbits/s
  
  
• Includes two additional USB 2.0 ports for pass through (hub) use, including IP68 rated connectors
  
  
• Optional ambient light shield for use in direct sunlight.
  
  

Guardian R Firmware Features

• Patented auto capture capability for flat fingerprints without operator intervention
  
  
• Filters and rejects residual ghost fingerprint images using Perfect Image™
  
  
• Perfect Roll™ for rolled fingerprint acquisition, either direction, any speed
  
  
• Guardian R firmware can be updated through the USB 2.0 port.
  
  

Guardian R Optional Software Features

• Fully supported by Cross Match application software solutions for law enforcement criminal bookings, as well as military field uses
  
  
• Segmentation of flats into discrete single fingerprint images
  
  
• Fingerprint sequence check in rolled and slaps acquisition workflow
  
  
• New FAST SDK available for quick, accurate implementation of fingerprint capture into any software application.
  
  

Guardian R Benefits

• First livescan device to meet the size and functional requirements of the U.S. Government Joint Agency User Group
  
  
• Intuitive system — requires little training
  
  
• Ergonomically friendly design, tailored for field use
  
  
• Easy to understand pictograms and fully automatic image capture
  
  
• Instant quality check feedback to the user
  
  
• The illumination technique allows the capture of high-quality images regardless of skin color and age
  
  
• Auto capture both hands and thumbs, in under 15 seconds
  
  
• Ultra lightweight and portable for use in GRIDS Jump Kits and portable travel cases
  
  
• Convenient, adjustable handle for positioning Guardian R to accommodate special needs.
  
  

Silicone Membrane Features

• Enables exceptional fingerprint image quality
  
  
• Provides significant ridge definition, particularly on dry skin
  
  
• Protects Guardian R platen from accidental damage
  
  
• Requires less finger pressure, producing less ridge distortion
  
  
• Eliminates slippage on rolled prints
  
  
• Extended lifetime
  
  
• Inexpensive, fast and simple to replace.