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HID Amico VL35LF & VL70LF
Technical Specifications,
Connection Diagram & Architecture

Complete hardware specifications, connection wiring diagram, and system architecture for both HID Amico biometric reader models — side-by-side comparison for precise selection and deployment planning.
VL35LF — Amico 3.5 VL70LF — Amico 7 1.5 GHz Quad-Core 10K–100K Users OSDP v2 + Wiegand PoE 802.3af/at/bt IP65 / IK08
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Side-by-Side

Model Comparison — VL35LF vs VL70LF

All key specifications compared in a single table to support model selection

Feature / Specification HID Amico 3.5
Model VL35LF		 HID Amico 7
Model VL70LF
Display Size3.5" TFT Colour LCD7" TFT Colour LCD
Touchscreen TypeCapacitiveCapacitive
Processor1.5 GHz Quad-Core1.5 GHz Quad-Core
Base User Capacity10,000 faces50,000 faces
Max User Capacity (Licensed)100,000 faces100,000 faces
Recognition Speed< 0.2 seconds< 0.2 seconds
AI EngineParavisionParavision
Liveness Detection✓ Anti-Spoofing AI✓ Anti-Spoofing AI
HF Card (13.56 MHz)✓✓
LF Card (125 kHz)✓✓
HID Mobile Access (BLE/NFC)✓✓
QR Code✓✓
PIN Code✓✓
Built-in Intercom✗✓ Speaker + Mic
GPIO PortsVia EAM only✓ Native GPIO
Network Interface10/100 Mbps Ethernet10/100 Mbps Ethernet
PoE Standard802.3af (+ 802.3at, bt)802.3af (+ 802.3at, bt)
OSDP v2 (RS-485)✓✓
WiegandVia EAM module✓ Native
IP RatingIP65IP65
Impact / Vandal RatingIK08IK08
Operating Temperature-20°C to +50°C-20°C to +50°C
Humidity0–80% non-condensing0–80% non-condensing
Dimensions (Terminal)86 × 142 × 26 mm~106 × 200 × 32 mm
Weight (Device)343 g~600 g
OTA Firmware Update✓✓
Web Management UI✓ Browser-based✓ Browser-based
Warranty12 months12 months
VL35LF — HID Amico 3.5

VL35LF Complete Technical Specifications

Full hardware and software specification for the HID Amico 3.5 compact biometric reader

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Display & Interface

LCD Type3.5" TFT Colour LCD Compact
Touch TechnologyCapacitive Touchscreen
Audio FeedbackBuilt-in Buzzer
Visual FeedbackMulticolour LED / Illuminator
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Processing & Biometrics

Processor1.5 GHz Quad-Core
Facial Recognition AIParavision — Top-tier global AI AI
Face Template Capacity10,000 (base) – 100,000 (licensed)
Recognition Speed< 0.2 seconds
Liveness DetectionYes — Anti-Spoofing AI Security
Camera SystemDual-sensor (IR + RGB)
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Authentication Methods

Face Recognition✓ with Liveness Detection
HF Card (13.56 MHz)✓ MIFARE, iCLASS, SEOS, DESFire
LF Card (125 kHz)✓ Prox, EM4200 and compatible
HID Mobile Access✓ Bluetooth LE + NFC
QR Code✓ Dynamic and Static
PIN Code✓ 4–8 digit entry via touchscreen
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Network & Connectivity

Ethernet10/100 Mbps (1 native port)
Power over EthernetIEEE 802.3af (compatible with 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE++) PoE
RS-485 ProtocolOSDP v2 (Open Supervised Device Protocol)
WiegandVia External Access Module (EAM) — Wiegand In/Out + door relay
BluetoothBLE (for HID Mobile Access®)
NFCNFC (for HID Mobile Access®)
Management InterfaceTouchscreen admin menu + Web UI (browser access via reader IP)
Firmware UpdateOTA via network
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Physical & Environmental

IP RatingIP65 — Dust-tight and water-resistant Security
IK RatingIK08 — Vandal-resistant
Operating Temperature-20°C to +50°C
Humidity0–80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions — Terminal86 × 142 × 26 mm
Dimensions — EAM Module52 × 52 × 22 mm
Weight — Device343 g
Weight — Boxed540 g
MountingWall mount with supplied backplate
Warranty12 months
VL70LF — HID Amico 7

VL70LF Complete Technical Specifications

Full hardware and software specification for the HID Amico 7 enterprise biometric reader

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Display & Interface

LCD Type7" TFT Colour LCD Enterprise
Touch TechnologyCapacitive Touchscreen
Built-in IntercomSpeaker + Microphone VL70LF Only
Visual FeedbackMulticolour LED / Illuminator
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Processing & Biometrics

Processor1.5 GHz Quad-Core
Facial Recognition AIParavision AI AI
Face Template Capacity50,000 (base) – 100,000 (licensed)
Recognition Speed< 0.2 seconds
Liveness DetectionYes — Anti-Spoofing AI Security
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Network & Connectivity

Ethernet10/100 Mbps
Power over EthernetIEEE 802.3af / 802.3at / 802.3bt
RS-485 (OSDP v2)✓
Wiegand✓ Native (no EAM required)
GPIO✓ Available — door relay, REX, auxiliary VL70LF Only
Bluetooth / NFCBLE + NFC (HID Mobile Access®)
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Physical & Environmental

IP RatingIP65
IK RatingIK08
Operating Temperature-20°C to +50°C
Humidity0–80% non-condensing
MountingWall mount
Warranty12 months
Architecture & Connection

HID Amico — Connection Diagram

How HID Amico connects to PoE switch, access control panel, door hardware, mobile credentials, and management software

HID Amico — Typical Installation Connection Diagram

VL35LF (3.5") and VL70LF (7") deployment topology

POE SWITCH 802.3af / at / bt Power + Data HID AMICO READER VL35LF / VL70LF 👁 Face Recognition + Liveness 💳 HF/LF RFID Reader 📡 BLE / NFC (Mobile Access) 📷 QR Code Scanner 🔢 PIN Touchscreen ETH │ OSDP/RS-485 │ WIEGAND │ PoE Ethernet (PoE) ACCESS PANEL OSDP / Wiegand Pro-Watch / Lenel RS-485 (OSDP v2) EAM MODULE Wiegand In/Out Door Relay + REX Wiegand DOOR LOCK Electric Strike Magnetic Lock Door Relay MANAGEMENT HID Origo / Web UI Enrolment + Config MOBILE DEVICE HID Mobile Access App BLE / NFC Credential BLE / NFC LEGEND Ethernet / PoE BLE/NFC / Door Relay RS-485 OSDP / Wiegand Note: EAM (External Access Module) supplied with VL35LF for Wiegand + door relay. VL70LF has native GPIO/Wiegand.
Ethernet / PoE

Single CAT5e/6 cable from PoE switch carries power and data to the reader

OSDP / Wiegand

RS-485 to access control panel (OSDP v2) or Wiegand output via EAM

Wireless / Door Relay

BLE/NFC from mobile app; door relay output from EAM/GPIO to electric lock

Network Management

IP network to HID Origo or built-in web UI for enrolment and configuration

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VL35LF Installation Note — EAM Module

The VL35LF is supplied with an External Access Module (EAM). The EAM provides Wiegand input/output and door relay terminals. It must be mounted separately in the door frame or cabinet. The VL70LF includes native GPIO and Wiegand, eliminating the need for a separate EAM.

System Architecture

HID Amico — 5-Layer System Architecture

How each layer of the access control stack connects — from physical hardware to enterprise integration

Layer 1
Physical Access
HID Amico VL35LF Reader HID Amico VL70LF Reader Electric Door Strike Magnetic Lock Turnstile / Speed Gate Exit Button (REX) Barrier / Vehicle Gate
Layer 2
Credentials
Face Template (Paravision AI) RFID HF Card (13.56 MHz) RFID LF Card (125 kHz) HID Mobile Access® (BLE/NFC) QR Code (Dynamic/Static) PIN Code (4–8 digits)
Layer 3
Communication
OSDP v2 (RS-485) Wiegand 26/34/37-bit TCP/IP (10/100 Mbps) PoE 802.3af/at/bt Bluetooth LE NFC
Layer 4
Access Control
HID Origo™ Management Platform Honeywell Pro-Watch Lenel OnGuard Software House C•CURE Web Admin UI (built-in) OMNIKEY Reader Manager
Layer 5
Enterprise IT
Microsoft Azure AD Active Directory / LDAP HR / HRMS / Payroll CCTV / VMS ANPR Systems SIEM Platforms REST API
Wiring Reference

HID Amico — Connection Wiring Guide

Cable specifications and wiring requirements for each connection type

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Power (PoE)

Primary power supply

  • CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet cable from PoE switch
  • IEEE 802.3af minimum (802.3at / 802.3bt also supported)
  • Single cable carries both power and data
  • No separate PSU or 12/24V supply needed
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Network / Management

Ethernet to host and management

  • CAT5e / CAT6 from PoE switch to reader Ethernet port
  • 10/100 Mbps — same cable as PoE power
  • DHCP or static IP (configurable via touchscreen or web UI)
  • Default IP: 192.168.0.129 (changeable)
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OSDP (RS-485)

To access control panel

  • One twisted pair, shielded, 24 AWG, 120Ω impedance
  • Maximum run: up to 1,200 m (OSDP v2)
  • Daisy-chain or home run topology supported
  • Termination: 120Ω resistor at each end of bus
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Door Lock / Relay

Via EAM module (VL35LF) or GPIO (VL70LF)

  • 2-conductor shielded, 18–16 AWG
  • Maximum run: 150 m (500 ft)
  • NO (Normally Open) + C (Common) relay terminals
  • Supports electric strike and magnetic lock
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Wiegand (EAM)

VL35LF only via External Access Module

  • EAM connected to VL35LF via internal connector
  • Wiegand data lines: 26/34/37-bit formats
  • Carries REX (Request to Exit), door status inputs
  • Max cable run 150 m (reader to EAM)
Installation Overview

HID Amico — Quick Installation Steps

A structured four-step process from wall mounting to going live

01

Mount the Reader

Attach the supplied backplate to the wall at 1.2–1.5 m height. Route Ethernet and RS-485 cables through the backplate. Secure the terminal unit onto the backplate.

02

Connect PoE & Protocols

Plug in the Ethernet cable from a PoE switch. Connect RS-485 to the access panel (OSDP) or attach the EAM module (VL35LF) for Wiegand output and door relay.

03

Configure via Web UI

Access the built-in web interface at the reader's IP (default 192.168.0.129) or via touchscreen menu. Set network, time, identification methods, and access panel connection.

04

Enrol Users & Go Live

Enrol facial templates, RFID cards, and mobile credentials through the admin interface. Assign access groups and schedules. Test authentication before going live.

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PoE Installation Advantage

HID Amico's PoE support means a single CAT5e/6 cable is all that's required — no separate 12/24V power supply, no conduit for separate power wiring. This reduces installation time significantly and lowers both initial and ongoing maintenance costs.