Dahua DHI-ASM101A Fingerprint & Card Enrolment Reader with USB and Plug-and-Play Setup

Product SKU: DHI-ASM101A

Product Overview

The Dahua DHI-ASM101A is a compact desktop fingerprint and card enrolment reader designed for administering credentials through a connected access-control computer. Its capacitive fingerprint sensor records fingerprint data in a listed 1800 milliseconds, while the integrated card reader supports 13.56MHz Mifare IC cards and 125kHz ID cards. USB 2.0 plug-and-play communication allows the unit to connect without a separate driver installation, helping simplify workstation setup for supported Dahua platforms. A built-in LED indicator and buzzer provide feedback during card issuing and fingerprint collection, including a green flash after successful card enrolment. The ASM101A supports SmartPSS AC and DSS Pro and is intended for indoor desk mounting in offices, schools, factories, residential management areas and other credential-administration environments. It is an enrolment accessory only and does not function as a standalone door reader, access controller or attendance terminal.

Key Capabilities

Best For

• Access-Control Administration Desks: Enrols fingerprints and cards through a connected management computer.
• Office Buildings: Supports staff and contractor credential registration from a central workstation.
• Schools and Campuses: Helps administrators issue compatible cards and collect fingerprint credentials.
• Factories and Industrial Sites: Provides desktop enrolment for larger workforces using supported Dahua systems.
• Residential and Government Facilities: Supports controlled credential enrolment through SmartPSS AC or DSS Pro.

Why Choose the DHI-ASM101A

The DHI-ASM101A provides a convenient way to collect fingerprint and card credentials without asking users to enrol directly at a door-mounted reader. Its compact desktop format, USB 2.0 connection and driver-free plug-and-play setup make it suitable for reception desks, security offices and access-control administration workstations. Support for both 13.56MHz Mifare IC cards and 125kHz ID cards also gives administrators more flexibility than a single-frequency card issuer. The built-in buzzer and indicator help confirm enrolment actions, while the capacitive sensor supports quick fingerprint collection. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model is best selected for compatible Dahua access-control environments using SmartPSS AC or DSS Pro. It does not contain door relays or standalone access logic and cannot replace an entrance reader or controller.

Buyer Decision Tips

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Product Type	Indoor capacitive fingerprint and card enrolment reader.
Model	DHI-ASM101A.
Primary Function	Fingerprint collection and compatible IC or ID card issuing through a connected computer.
Fingerprint Sensor	Capacitive fingerprint sensor.
Fingerprint Recording Time	1800 milliseconds.
Supported IC Cards	13.56MHz Mifare cards.
Supported ID Cards	125kHz ID cards.
Card Issuing Distance	0–5cm.
IC Card Encryption	Supported.
Communication Interface	USB 2.0.
Setup Method	Plug and play with no separate driver installation required.
Supported Platforms	SmartPSS AC and DSS Pro.
Status Feedback	Built-in LED indicator and buzzer.
Successful Card Prompt	Card issuer flashes green.
Casing	PC housing with acrylic panel.
Power Supply	5V DC, 0.5A.
Power Consumption	Standby up to 1W and operating up to 1.7W.
Installation	Indoor desk mount.
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +65°C.
Operating Humidity	5%–95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Product Dimensions	70 × 70 × 26mm.
Packaging Dimensions	110 × 97 × 90mm for one inner carton.
Gross Weight	0.17kg.
Certifications	CE and FCC.
Standalone Door Control	Not supported; a separate controller, entrance reader and lock system are required.

Ideal Use Cases

Choosing the Right Model

• Choose this model if: A desktop reader is required for fingerprints, 13.56MHz Mifare cards and 125kHz ID cards.
• Choose a card-only issuer if: The access-control system does not use fingerprint credentials.
• Choose a door-mounted reader if: The device must authenticate users and control access at an entrance.
• Confirm the software platform if: The workstation is not currently using SmartPSS AC or DSS Pro.
• Confirm the credential type if: The destination system uses a card technology other than Mifare IC or 125kHz ID.

FAQs

1. What is the Dahua DHI-ASM101A used for?
   The DHI-ASM101A is a desktop enrolment reader for collecting fingerprints and issuing compatible access cards through a connected computer. It combines a capacitive fingerprint sensor with 13.56MHz Mifare IC-card and 125kHz ID-card reading. The device sends the collected credential information to supported Dahua access-control software; it is not a standalone door reader, access controller or attendance terminal.
2. Does the ASM101A require a driver?
   No. Dahua lists the ASM101A as a USB 2.0 plug-and-play device that does not require a separate driver installation. Supported access-control software is still required to enrol fingerprints, read cards and assign credentials to users. Before deployment, confirm that the installed SmartPSS AC or DSS Pro version supports the reader and the access-control system being administered.
3. Which cards can the DHI-ASM101A enrol?
   The reader supports 13.56MHz Mifare IC cards and 125kHz ID cards, with a listed card-issuing distance of 0 to 5cm. IC-card encryption is also supported. The ASM101A reads and issues credential information through compatible Dahua software, but the card format must also be supported by the destination access controller or door reader used in the final system.
4. How quickly can the ASM101A collect a fingerprint?
   The capacitive fingerprint sensor has a listed fingerprint-recording time of 1800 milliseconds. Actual enrolment may take longer if the finger is repositioned, the first scan is unclear or the software requests another capture. Clean, dry fingers and correct placement on the sensor help produce a usable template for the connected access-control platform.
5. How does the reader confirm a successful enrolment?
   The ASM101A uses a built-in LED indicator and buzzer to provide feedback during card issuing and fingerprint collection. Dahua specifies that the card issuer flashes green after a successful card-issuing operation. The connected software should also be checked to confirm that the credential has been saved to the correct person and assigned to the intended access permissions.
6. Can the ASM101A unlock a door by itself?
   No. The DHI-ASM101A is an indoor desktop enrolment accessory and does not contain lock relays, door inputs or standalone access-control logic. It collects fingerprint and card credential data for supported software. An appropriate access controller, door reader, electric lock, power equipment and configured user permissions are still required for the credential to operate at an entrance.
7. Where can the fingerprint and card reader be installed?
   The ASM101A is designed for indoor desk mounting beside a computer used for access-control administration. It operates from -20°C to +65°C at 5%–95% non-condensing humidity. Its PC and acrylic casing has no stated outdoor weather rating, so it should be kept away from rain, direct moisture, dusty industrial exposure and locations where users would mistake it for a permanent door-mounted reader.
8. What should I confirm before ordering the DHI-ASM101A?
   Confirm that the organisation uses compatible Dahua access-control hardware and a supported SmartPSS AC or DSS Pro platform, and that 13.56MHz Mifare IC cards, 125kHz ID cards or fingerprint credentials match the intended system. When ordering through Security Wholesalers, provide the controller model and software platform so the enrolment workflow and credential compatibility can be checked before deployment.

Additional Information

Dahua DHI-ASM101A Datasheet