Rugged FAP20 Biometric Device

MELO20 FAP20 Optical Fingerprint Scanner

MELO20 is a high-performance FAP20 optical fingerprint scanner designed for secure biometric enrollment and identity authentication. With a durable scratch-resistant optical sensor, advanced capture technology, and reliable operation in demanding environments, it enables consistent authentication across government, enterprise, banking, and access control applications.

FAP20 IP65 FBI PIV WBF Certified
500 DPI Image Resolution
USB 2.0 Connectivity
IP65 Sensor Protection
<2 Sec Capture Time
MELO20
Technical Highlights

Built for Enterprise & Field Performance

500 DPI

Optical Resolution

IP65

Dust & Water Protection

Multi-Interface

USB 2.0 / SPI / UART

<2 Sec

Capture Speed

FAP20

FBI PIV Certified

WHY MELO20

Rugged Reliability in Every Scan

500 DPI FAP20 Sensor

Generous 15.24 x 20.32 mm capture platen delivers crisp 300x400 px fingerprint images.

IP65 Water & Dust Rating

Rugged enclosure protects against water splashes, dust, drops, and tough working conditions.

Fast & Smart Capture

Auto finger detection completes placement-to-template in under 2 seconds with NIST quality checks.

Latent Finger Detection

Hardware-based latent detection actively prevents spoofing by rejecting residual prints left on the glass.

Multi-Interface & OEM Ready

USB 2.0 interface for standalone setups, with SPI and UART modules available for embedding.

Windows • Android • Linux

WBF-certified drivers for Windows, plus full Android and Linux support for seamless deployment.

Technical Specifications

Complete hardware and software specifications of the MELO20 fingerprint device.

General
Sensor Type Scratch Free Optical Sensor
Pixel Resolution 500 DPI ±2%
Platen Size 15.24 mm x 20.32 mm (FAP20)
Image Size 300 x 400 Pixels
Grayscale 256 Levels (8-Bit)
Performance
Acquisition Time <2 Seconds
FRR <0.1%
FAR <0.001%
Latent Detection Supported (Hardware-Based)
Light Source RED LEDs
Connectivity
Interface USB 2.0, SPI*, UART*
Operating Voltage 5V ± 5% (USB Powered)
Operating Current 150 mA
Standby Current 110 mA
Environment
Protection Rating IP65
Operating Temp. -10°C to +70°C
Storage Temp. -20°C to +85°C
Humidity <90% RH, Non-condensing
Applications

Designed For Every Identity Ecosystem

Government

Citizen Identification

National ID programs, citizen registration, voter identification, and eKYC authentication.

Banking

eKYC & Verification

Customer onboarding, banking authentication, and financial identity verification.

Enterprise

Access Control

Secure physical access control, turnstiles, time & attendance, and workforce logging.

OEM & Kiosks

Embedded Kiosks

Integrated MOPvO20 module for ATMs, self-service terminals, and POS devices.

Healthcare

Patient Verification

Secure patient registration, medical benefit distribution, and electronic record logging.

Telecom

SIM Registration

Fast subscriber identity verification and telecom activation in high-volume environments.

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