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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.

2026-10-09 · Zhcloudlink

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.

  • HarmonyOS 5.0
  • RISC-V octa-core 2.0GHz
  • 2T NPU
  • Face library of 20,000
H8 HarmonyOS face-recognition access terminal, front

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

ModelH8
Hardware
CPUOpen-source RISC-V octa-core, up to 2.0GHz
NPU2T compute
MemoryDDR 2GB / 4GB
Storage16GB / 32GB / 64GB
Operating systemHarmonyOS 5.0
Display8-inch LCD, 800×1280@60Hz
Housing materialAluminum profile
Recognition performance
Recognition height1.2–2.2 m
Recognition distance0.5–3 m
Face angleLeft-right 30°, up-down 30°
Recognition timeDetection and tracking 20 ms, feature extraction 300 ms
Status displayVoice prompt, custom message, three-color status fill light
Main-controller interfaces
MIPI1 output, up to 1920×1080
Network1 × RJ45, 10M / 100M adaptive
Touchscreen1 × ETP input
Serial4 channels, TTL and optional RS232
Headphone / MIC1, built-in headphone audio jack
Wi-Fi2.4G / 5G, 802.11 b/g/n
3G / 4GOptional, expandable to LTE and other cellular networks
USB 2.05 sockets: 4 HOST, 1 OTG
Door output1 gate-open output, normally open / normally closed
Wiegand1 output, 26-bit and 34-bit adaptive

Camera and card reader

Camera
CameraBinocular MIPI, mono / color, HDR, 2 MP, auto exposure, auto white balance, auto backlight optimization
Sensor1/2.7-inch industrial binocular HD wide dynamic range
Frame rateMono and color up to 30 fps
Infrared light850 nm
Effective pixels1920×1080
LensM12, focal length 3.6 mm
Pixel size3.0 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
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Video encodingH.265 Main Profile, H.264 BP/MP/HP, MJPEG
Main streamUp to 1920×1080@30fps; 1600×1200@15fps; 2048×1536@15fps
Sub streamFrom 640×480@30fps to 1920×1080@5fps and 2048×1536@3fps
Card reader (M1 IC)
Card typeReads the M1 IC card serial number
RF frequency13.56 MHz
Effective distance< 3 cm
Read rate15 times / second
Operating voltage5–12 VDC ±5%

Unit specifications

Operating temperature+10℃ to +30℃
Operating humidity10%–90% relative humidity, no condensation
Power supplyDC12V / 3A
Power consumption≤ 25 W
Dimensions225 × 113 × 21 mm (height × width × thickness)
Weight1.0 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.