C71 Biometrics Reader (Android 11/8.1)
Accurate Fingerprint Reading, Iris Scanning and Facial Recognition
Chainway C71 is specially designed for identity verification. Supporting optional fingerprint reading, iris scanning and facial recognition, it can accurately collect and verify biometric data of users with secure data encryption. The newly-upgrade of Octa-Core CPU brings the overall performance improvement that enables high-speed and stable possessing. Besides, it supports optional barcode scanning, NFC, etc. The handheld computer is ideal for population census, national election, security and protection, national defense, etc.
C71 Biometrics Reader (Android 11/8.1)
Accurate Fingerprint Reading, Iris Scanning and Facial Recognition
Chainway C71 is specially designed for identity verification. Supporting optional fingerprint reading, iris scanning and facial recognition, it can accurately collect and verify biometric data of users with secure data encryption. The newly-upgrade of Octa-Core CPU brings the overall performance improvement that enables high-speed and stable possessing. Besides, it supports optional barcode scanning, NFC, etc. The handheld computer is ideal for population census, national election, security and protection, national defense, etc.





Accurate Fingerprint Reading, Iris Scanning and Facial Recognition
Features
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Functions
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Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | 164.2 x 78.8 x 17.5 mm / 6.46 x 3.10 x 0.69 in. (the thickest: 24.5mm/0.96in) |
Weight | <314 g / 11.08 oz. |
Display | 5.2” IPS LTPS 1920 x 1080 |
Touch Panel | Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported |
Power | Main battery: Li-ion, rechargeable, 5000 mAh Standby: over 350 hours Continuous use: over 12 hours (depending on user environment) Charging time: 3-4 hours (with standard adaptor and USB cable) |
Notification | Sound, LED indicator, vibrator |
Expansion Slot | 1 slot for SIM card, 1 slot for SIM or TF card |
Interfaces | USB 2.0 Type-C, OTG, TypeC headphones supported |
Audio | 2 microphones,1 for noise cancellation;1 speaker;receiver |
Keypad | 4 front keys, 1 power key, 2 scan keys, 1 multifunctional key |
Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, gravity sensor |
Communication
WLAN | IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G dual-band, internal antenna |
WWAN | Android 8.1: WWAN (China): 2G: 900/1800MHz 3G: WCDMA: B1,B8 CDMA2000 EVDO: BC0 TD-SCDMA: B34,B39 4G: B1,B3,B5,B8,B34,B38,B39,B40,B41 WWAN (Europe): 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 4G: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B40 WWAN(America): 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 4G: B2/B4/B7/B12/B17/B25/B66 Android 11: 2G: GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900 3G: WCDMA:B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 CDMA2000 EVDO: BC0 TD-SCDMA:A/F 4G:B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B28A B28B/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 |
WWAN (Others) | Depending on the country’s ISP |
Bluetooth | Android 8.1: Bluetooth v2.1+EDR,3.0+HS,v4.1+HS Android 11: Bluetooth 5.0 |
GNSS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou; internal antenna |
Developing Environment
Operating System | Android 8.1; GMS, FOTA, Soti MobiControl, SafeUEM supported Android 11; GMS, FOTA, Soti MobiControl, SafeUEM supported. Committed support for a future upgrade to Android 12, 13, and Android 14 pending feasibility |
SDK | Chainway Software Development Kit (capacitive fingerprint based on crossmatch SDK) |
Language | Java |
Tool | Eclipse / Android Studio |
Performance
CPU | Cortex-A53 2.5 / 2.3 GHz Octa-core |
RAM+ROM | 3GB + 32GB 4GB + 64GB (optional) |
Expansion | Supports up to 128 GB Micro SD card |
User Environment
Operating Temp. | -4 °F to 122 °F / -20 °C to 50 °C |
Storage Temp. | -40 °F to 158 °F / -40 °C to 70 °C |
Humidity | 5% RH – 95% RH non condensing |
Drop Specification | Multiple 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. drops (at least 20 times) to the concrete across the operating temperature range |
Tumble Specification | 1000 x 0.5 m / 1.64 ft. falls at room temperature |
Sealing | IP65 / IP67 per IEC sealing specifications |
ESD | ±15 KV air discharge, ±6 KV conductive discharge |
Barcode Scanning
1D Linear Scanner | Zebra: SE965; Honeywell: N4313 |
2D Imager Scanner | Zebra: SE4710 / SE4750 / SE4750MR; Honeywell: N6603 |
1D Symbologies | UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc. |
2D Symbologies | PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX), etc. |
Note | *This function is optional |
Fingerprint 1
Sensor | TCS1/TCS2 Capacitive |
Sensing Area (mm) | 12.8 × 18.0 ; 10.4 x 14.4 |
Resolution (dpi) | 508 dpi, 8-bit greylevel |
Certifications | FIPS 201, STQC |
Format Extraction | ISO 19794, WSQ, ANSI 378, JPEG2000 |
Fake Finger Detection | Support by SDK |
Security | AES, DES key encryption of the host communication channel |
Fingerprint 2
Sensor | Optical Morpho CBM-E3 |
Sensing Area (mm) | 14 x 22 |
Resolution (dpi) | 500 dpi, 256 greylevel |
Certifications | FIPS PIV IQS / ISO 19794-4, MINEX & FIPS 201 compliant, STQC |
Format Extraction | ISO 19794-2/4, WSQ, ANSI 378, etc |
Fake Finger Detection | Latex, GeLatin, Plasticine, Kapton, Transparent Film, Silicone, Rubber, Play-doh, Graphite Or Paper |
Security | FIPS 140-2 level 2, multiple security methods available, including image and templates encryption, template signature, secure tunneling, etc. |
Camera
Front Camera | 5 MP camera |
Rear Camera | 13 MP autofocus rear camera with flash |
Note | *Front Camera function is optional |
NFC
Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
Protocol | ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc. |
Chips | M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc. |
Range | 2-4 cm |
Iris Recognition
Rate | < 150 ms |
Range | 20-40 cm |
FAR | 1/10000000 |
Note | Protocol:ISO/IEC 19794-6,GB/T 20979-2007 |
Note2 | *This function is optional *Iris is alternative to front camera |
Support & Downloads
Documents & Manuals
Videos
Certificates
2018-11-15
2018-11-15
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2018-11-15
Accessories

Adapter (CN)
PWR-C71-5V2A-CN

Adapter (EU)
PWR-C71-5V2A-EU

Adapter (UK)
PWR-C71-5V2A-UK

Adapter (US)
PWR-C71-5V2A-US

USB Cable
DC-C71-TypeC

Lanyard
SG-C71-LYD-GY

Sim Tray Ejector
SIM-TRAY-EJECTOR

Screen Protector (Optional)
SP-C7X

Charging Cradle (Optional)
CRD-C71-SCC

Charging Cradle(Optional)
CRD-C71-DOC

Holster (Optional)
SG-C71-CPH

Rugged Rubber Boot (Optional)
RB-C71-RR / RB-C71-RRP

Charging Cradle (Optional)
CRD-C71-RBC/CRD-C71-RBCE

4-slots Charging Cradle Set (Optional)
CRD-C71-RBCx4 / CRD-C71-RBCEx4