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HarmonyOS Face-Recognition All-in-One
The Zhcloudlink H8 HarmonyOS face-recognition access terminal runs HarmonyOS 5.0, with a RISC-V octa-core CPU up to 2.0GHz, a 2T NPU, an 8-inch screen, dual 2 MP cameras, and a face library of 20,000. It supports IC cards, password unlock, and optional 4G and fingerprint.
AI access control / HarmonyOS
Model: H8
The H8 performs face recognition on HarmonyOS 5.0 for contactless passage. It is aimed at residential communities, office buildings, schools, government offices, scenic sites, venues, and factories and construction sites, and it can also be used as a face turnstile and a face access terminal.

Main features
- Open-source RISC-V octa-core CPU, up to 2.0GHz, NPU 2T.
- Operating system HarmonyOS 5.0, with remote upgrade and restart.
- 8-inch LCD, resolution 800×1280@60Hz, full touch, 1.8 mm tempered-glass panel.
- Binocular 2 MP camera, low light and wide dynamic range, for dark scenes and backlight.
- Face recognition with liveness verification, face library of 20,000.
- Network: RJ45, Wi-Fi, and optional 4G all-carrier.
- IC card supported. Fingerprint is an optional configuration.
- Fixed password, dynamic password, and visitor password unlock, plus a big-data visualization dashboard.
Hardware and recognition performance
| Model | H8 |
|---|---|
| Hardware | |
| CPU | Open-source RISC-V octa-core, up to 2.0GHz |
| NPU | 2T compute |
| Memory | DDR 2GB / 4GB |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 5.0 |
| Display | 8-inch LCD, 800×1280@60Hz |
| Housing material | Aluminum profile |
| Recognition performance | |
| Recognition height | 1.2–2.2 m |
| Recognition distance | 0.5–3 m |
| Face angle | Left-right 30°, up-down 30° |
| Recognition time | Detection and tracking 20 ms, feature extraction 300 ms |
| Status display | Voice prompt, custom message, three-color status fill light |
| Main-controller interfaces | |
| MIPI | 1 output, up to 1920×1080 |
| Network | 1 × RJ45, 10M / 100M adaptive |
| Touchscreen | 1 × ETP input |
| Serial | 4 channels, TTL and optional RS232 |
| Headphone / MIC | 1, built-in headphone audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4G / 5G, 802.11 b/g/n |
| 3G / 4G | Optional, expandable to LTE and other cellular networks |
| USB 2.0 | 5 sockets: 4 HOST, 1 OTG |
| Door output | 1 gate-open output, normally open / normally closed |
| Wiegand | 1 output, 26-bit and 34-bit adaptive |
Camera and card reader
| Camera | |
| Camera | Binocular MIPI, mono / color, HDR, 2 MP, auto exposure, auto white balance, auto backlight optimization |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/2.7-inch industrial binocular HD wide dynamic range |
| Frame rate | Mono and color up to 30 fps |
| Infrared light | 850 nm |
| Effective pixels | 1920×1080 |
| Lens | M12, focal length 3.6 mm |
| Pixel size | 3.0 μm × 3.0 μm |
| Minimum illumination | ≥ 0.01 LUX at F1.2 / ≥ 0.1 LUX at F1.2 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | ≥ 41 dB |
| Wide dynamic range | ≥ 96 dB / ≥ 105 dB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Video encoding | H.265 Main Profile, H.264 BP/MP/HP, MJPEG |
| Main stream | Up to 1920×1080@30fps; 1600×1200@15fps; 2048×1536@15fps |
| Sub stream | From 640×480@30fps to 1920×1080@5fps and 2048×1536@3fps |
| Card reader (M1 IC) | |
| Card type | Reads the M1 IC card serial number |
| RF frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Effective distance | < 3 cm |
| Read rate | 15 times / second |
| Operating voltage | 5–12 VDC ±5% |
Unit specifications
| Operating temperature | +10℃ to +30℃ |
|---|---|
| Operating humidity | 10%–90% relative humidity, no condensation |
| Power supply | DC12V / 3A |
| Power consumption | ≤ 25 W |
| Dimensions | 225 × 113 × 21 mm (height × width × thickness) |
| Weight | 1.0 kg, varies with configuration |
The documentation states an operating temperature of +10℃ to +30℃. Where outdoor or equipment-room temperatures vary more widely, confirm the installation environment against this range.
Questions
What system does the H8 run?
The operating system is HarmonyOS 5.0, and it can be upgraded and restarted remotely. The CPU is an open-source RISC-V octa-core at up to 2.0GHz, and the NPU is 2T. Memory is 2GB or 4GB. Storage is 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB.
How large is the face library, and how far can it recognize?
The face library holds 20,000 faces, and recognition includes liveness verification. Recognition distance is 0.5 to 3 m, recognition height is 1.2 to 2.2 m, and the left-right and up-down angles are each 30°. Detection and tracking take 20 ms, and feature extraction takes 300 ms.
What are the display and camera specifications?
An 8-inch LCD at 800×1280@60Hz, full touch, with a 1.8 mm tempered-glass panel. The camera is binocular 2 MP with a 1/2.7-inch sensor, an M12 lens, and a 3.6 mm focal length. Infrared is 850 nm. Video supports H.265, H.264, and MJPEG.
Besides the face, which unlock methods are available?
It reads the M1 IC card serial number, with a card distance under 3 cm. Fingerprint is optional. Passwords include a fixed password, a dynamic password, and a visitor password. Door output is 1 channel, normally open or normally closed, plus Wiegand 26 / 34 bit output.
How is the H8 powered, and what temperature does it suit?
Power is DC12V / 3A, and power consumption does not exceed 25W. The body is 225×113×21 mm, about 1.0 kg, in aluminum profile. The documentation lists an operating temperature of +10℃ to +30℃, and humidity of 10% to 90% with no condensation.
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