The SecuGen Hamster Plus is a compact, USB-connected optical fingerprint reader designed for secure biometric authentication. It’s well-regarded for its durability, ergonomic design, and advanced fingerprint imaging capabilities, making it ideal for identification, verification, and authentication tasks.
Key Features
- SEIR™ Optical Sensor
Uses patented Surface Enhanced Irregular Reflection technology for high-contrast, low-distortion fingerprint capture - Auto-On™
Automatically activates scanning when a finger is placed on the sensor—no manual prompt needed.
Smart Capture™
- Adjusts sensor brightness to reliably capture prints from challenging fingerprints including dry, wet, scarred, or aged skin, even in bright lighting
- Rugged Build
Highly resistant to scratches, impacts, vibration, corrosion, and electrostatic shock. Often regarded as maintenance-free thanks to its hardened glass construction. - Latent Print & 2D Spoof Rejection
Designed to reject residual (latent) fingerprints and flat, photocopied spoof images for enhanced security. - Compact & Ergonomic
Lightweight and portable, featuring an integrated finger guide and a removable weighted stand for flexible setup.
Technical Specifications
Attribute | Specification |
Model | HSDU03P (SecuGen SDU03P sensor) |
Resolution | 500 DPI |
Image Size | 260 × 300 pixels |
Platen Size | 14.6 × 17.9 mm |
Sensing Area | 13.2 × 15.2 mm |
Grayscale | 8-bit (256 levels) |
Light Source | LED (approx. 60,000 hours typical lifetime) |
Speed | 0.2–0.5 seconds capture time |
Standards | INCITS 378, ISO/IEC 19794-2 & 19794-4 |
Dimensions (w/stand) | 53 × 73 × 84 mm (27 × 40 × 73 mm without stand) |
Weight | 165 g (with stand), 100 g (without) |
Cable Length | ~1500 mm |
Operating Temp | –20 °C to 65 °C |
Operating Humidity | Up to 90%, non-condensing |
Interface | USB 1.1 Full-Speed, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
Power | 5 V via USB, ~140 mA max |
Warranty | Typically 1 year limited |
OS Compatibility | Windows 7–11, Windows Server (various), Android 3.1+, Linux |
Certifications | FCC, CE, KC, RoHS, WHQL (varies) |
Template Encryption | Supported (SecuGen proprietary format) |
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