Revised specifications of Aadhaar Enrolment Kit (AEK) - UIDAI F.No.HQ-16031/1/2021-EU-I-HQ dated 01/07/2024

F. No. HQ-16031/1/2021-EU-I-HQ
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
(Enrolment and Update I-Division)

7th floor, UIDAI Head Office
Behind Kali Mandir, Bangla Sahib Road
Gole Market, New Delhi – 110 001
Dated 1st July, 2024

Office Memorandum

Subject: Revised specifications of Aadhaar Enrolment Kit (AEK) - reg.

In order to cop-up with the technological advancements at hardware and software level and UIDAI's security policies, competent authority approved the revised specifications of Aadhaar Enrolment Kit (AEK) functioning under Enrolment Client Multiple Platform (ECMP), Update Client Lite (UCL) and Universal Client (UC).

2. All the components/devices as mentioned in the revised specification given at Annex shall constitute the AEK for ECMP and UC. However, Slap scanner and Dual Iris scanner does not form a part of the AEK for UCL.

3. As part of revised specifications, the System Integrator (SIs)/OEMs of Biometric Devices (Slap/Iris Scanner/Single Iris Scanner/Camera) shall provide following to the Technology Centre, Bengaluru:
a. Standard drivers for the devices compatible with Windows 11 professional or higher;
b. SDK supporting Java and .Net for Windows drivers at (a);
c. VDMs with source code based on the publicly available drivers and SDK versions.

4. System Integrators (SIs) and vendors are required to get the Kit tested at UIDAI Regional Offices/Tech Centre for interoperability with the latest UIDAI's enrolment application as per the existing process.

5. Regional Offices shall inform the Registrars to procure devices as per the latest specifications. Registrars can procure devices with higher/upgraded specification based on the local requirement and availability through GeM portal.

6. The enclosed specifications supersede the existing AEK specifications issued vide Circular No. 4(4)/57/122/2012/UIDAI/Pt dated 31.12.2018.

7. This is issued with the approval of competent authority.

Signed by Prabhakaran C R
End.: as above Date: 01-07-2024 15:06:38
(Prabhakaran C R)
Dy. Director (E&U-I)

To
1. All UIDAI Regional Offices and Tech Centre
2. All Registrars
3. All System Integrators/OEMs
4. Guard file

# Aadhaar Enrolment Kit

Aadhaar enrolment kit consists of a set of hardware devices required to carry out successful Aadhaar enrolments & update. This set of devices comprises of following devices.

I. Laptop/Desktop
II. Monitor
III. Multifunction Device
IV. White screen
V. Focus Light
VI. Surge Protector spike
VII. Iris Scanner
VIII. Camera
IX. Slap scanner
X. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Device
XI. Single Finger Print RD L1 device
XII. Single Iris Scanner RD device

1. All these devices shall be as per UIDAI's specifications.

2. Biometric devices (Slap/Iris Scanner/Single Iris Scanner/Camera) L0 RD device and Single Finger Print RD L1 device shall be STQC certified.

3. Complete kit warranty shall be for 3 years except White screen, Focus light & surge protector.

4. During warranty, faulty equipment's shall be replaced/repaired within 7 days.

5. Aadhaar Enrolment Kit comprising of specific make/model of device shall be UIDAI certified for its working with latest UIDAI's enrolment client (ECMP)

6. AEK vendors to provide Manufacturers Authorization Form (MAF) issued by OEM for warranty support.

7. It is the responsibility of the AEK vendor/OEM to provide Standard drivers, java and .net supporting SDK, digitally signed VDM with source code based on the publicly available drivers & SDK versions and on demand support for the devices which are part of the AEK.

8. OEMs to support UIDAI for Forensic analysis in case of any requirement or need arises

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Item S.1.1. - Laptop

Specification Details
Machine Form Factor Laptop
CPU 4 Core processor or higher with minimum Frequency 4.0 GHz or higher and 10 MB Cache or higher
Display Minimum 14" HD Anti-Glare (16:9)
Display type LED
Connectivity Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac) and Ethernet (10/1000 Base-T)
MEMORY Min. 16-GB DDR4RAM or higher expandable up to 32-GB or higher with 1 DIMM SLOT FREE
Solid-State Drive (SSD) Minimum 512GB SSD
Input/output Ports One HDMI – minimum Two(VGA/ DP Port/Type C/HDMI) port with Display Transfer feature Dedicated Minimum 3 USB 2.0 port* One Ethernet (RJ-45)
Battery Backup 6hrs backup time in case of laptop
Chipset System-on-a-Chip
Graphics Integrated Graphics
Keyboard Integrated for laptop sized (Minimum 84 Keys) Windows compatible Spill-resistant keyword
Touchpad Wide Touchpad below keyboard for laptop
Preloaded OS Windows 11 professional or higher (Standard and Home edition of windows are not allowed)
Certification BIS,or any other relevant Indian Certificates
ACCESSORIES USB Hub with multiple USB connections (enabling 5 devices plug-in through USB port), Laptop carrying case
WARRANTY 3 years comprehensive onsite-warranty including Battery and power adapter
ANTI-VIRUS Reputed Antivirus/EDR software with regular signature updates
TPM System should support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 or higher version

Item S.1.1.1 – Desktop

Specification Details
Machine Form Factor Desktop(Small form Factor)
CPU 4 Core processor or higher with minimum Frequency 4.0 Ghz or higher and 10 MB Cache or higher
MEMORY Min. 16-GB DDR4RAM or higher expandable up to 32-GB or higher with 1 DIMM SLOT FREE
Connectivity Ethernet (10/1000 Base-T)
Solid-State Drive (SSD) Minimum 512GB SSD
Input/output Ports Min 1 HDMI
One (VGA/ DP Port/Type C ) port with Display Transfer feature supported by Monitor
Dedicated Minimum 5 USB 2.0 port
One Ethernet (RJ-45)
Battery Backup 0.5KVA UPS with 30 min backup time For desktop
Chipset Integrated with CPU or equivalent
Graphics Integrated Graphics
Keyboard (Minimum 104 Keys) Windows compatible Spill-resistant keyword
Touchpad Optical USB mouse
Preloaded OS Windows 11 professional or higher (Standard and Home edition of windows are not allowed)
Certification BIS, or any other relevant Indian Certificates
WARRANTY 3 years comprehensive onsite-warranty
ANTI-VIRUS Reputed Antivirus/EDR software with regular signature updates(Licensed version required)
TPM System should support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0or higher version

Item S.1.2. - Monitor

Specification Details
Size 15-16 inch or higher
Type LED
Resolution 1024 x 768 or above

Note: One additional Monitor with Desktop & Laptop - One for Operator view and other for applicant of enrolment and update view

Item S.1.3. – Multi Functional Device (MFD)

Specification Details
Function PRINTCOPY SCAN (COLOR)
DUTY CYCLE IN PAGES 3000 PAGES per month
Print Speed PPM – BLACK(A4) 18 PPM or better
Resolution 600 X 600 DPI
Printing Technology Ink Tank /laser
Custom media size A4
Standard operating system supported Compatible with Windows 11 professional or higher
Scan resolution 600 X 600 DPI OPTICAL
Bit/color depth 24 BITS
Copy speed 18 CPM or better
Copy resolution 600 X 600 DPI
Scan file format Minimum PDF, JPEG
BIS Registration under CRS of MeitY Yes
Onsite OEM Warranty Minimum 3 years

Item S.1.4. – White Screen

Specification Details
Size 4 X 5 ft Stand mountable / wall mountable
Accessories Stand
Non-Reflecting Yes
Opaque Yes

Item S.1.5. – Focus Light

Specification Details
Type LED, minimum 5 W
Accessories Stand, 2Mrts Wire and on/off Switch near the operator

Item S.1.6. – Surge Protector Spike

Specification Details
General 6 nos. of 5A sockets (4 Indian style + 2 International Style), Fuse, on/off Switch and ISO mark

Item S.2.1 – Iris Device Specification

Specification Stationary (mounted: wall, tripod or stand)¹ Hand_held² Hand-held with alignment aid³
Standard compliance for image capture ISO/IEC 19497-6 (2005 or preferable2011 version)
Iris Diameter (In pixel) >190
Spatial Resolution Pixel Resolution >60% @ 4.0 Lp/mm >=18 Pixels/mm
# of simultaneous captured eyes⁴ 2
Viewfinder External Internal External or Internal
Capture distance >750 mm >50mm >20 mm
Capture volume (width/height/depth) >250x500x500mm >20x15x12mm >20x15x12mm
Exposure time <15ms td=""> <33ms td=""> <33ms td="">
Imaging wavelength 700-900 nm
Spectral Spread Power in any 100nm band >35% of total power
Scan type Progressive
Image margins Left & right: 0.50x iris diameter, Top & bottom: 0.25x iris diameter
Pixel depth >8 bits/pixel
Image evaluation frame rate >=7 frames/sec, continuous image capture
Capture mode Auto capture with built-in quality check (incorporates NIST quality considerations)
Sensor signal to noise ration >40 DB
Connectivity⁵ USB 2 or higher, USB-IF certified or Networked (TCP/IP) USB 2 or higher, USB-IF certified
Power USB or independent PS
Weight NA < 1 kg < 1 kg
Dimension <300 100="" 300mm="" td="" x=""> < 220 x 200 x 100 mm < 220 x 200 x 100 mm
Operating temperature 0-49C
Humidity 10 - 90% non-condensing
Durability/Shock IP54
Safety Standard Exempt Group per IEC 62471:2006-07
Standards FCC Class A, RoHS
Liveness Liveness detection compliance as per IEEE Std 2790™-2020 & ISO/IEC 30107-3
Software AP Compliant with latest UIDAI Device Capture API Specifications. Windows 11 Professional VDM ready certified by UIDAI

Footnotes:
¹Stationary: Any capture process where the device is stationary and the subject is required to position and rest himself/herself
²Handheld: Operator operates and holds the camera and the subject is stationary.
³Alignment aid: Camera has mechanical fixture for alignment. Optical viewfinder is not considered alignment aid.
⁴Considered simultaneous if second eye is captured within 2 seconds of first eye done without moving the device.
⁵Total of only 1 USB port will be available for connectivity and power
[Security – Digital Signature(Preferably at firmware level)]

Item S.2.2 – Camera

Specification Details
Standard compliance for image capture ISO/IEC 19794-5
Capture Mode Plain live capture
Image Quality Full Frontal (0x01) as per ISO/IEC 19794-5
Minimum Resolution 1920x1080
Capture Mode Manual Capture with Auto Focus and Auto Lighting Adjustment
Sensor >2 Mega Pixel Native
Connectivity6 High Speed USB 2.0 or higher, USB-IF certified
Lens Fixed, SLR
Power Through USB/Independent PS/Lithium Ion
Mount Tripod/Universal Clip
Operating Temperature 0 to 50 degree Celsius
Humidity 10 – 90%
Safety Standard UL, IS 616:2017
Software API Compliant with latest UIDAI Device Capture API Specifications
Durability / Shock IP 54

*Total of only 1 USB port will be available for connectivity and power
Security – Digital Signature(Preferably at firmware level)

Item S.2.3 – Finger Print Device Specification (Slap Scanner)

Specification Details
Standard compliance for image capture ISO/IEC 19794-4
Capture Mode Plain live scan capture
Image Acquisition Requirements Setting level 31 or higher (Section 9.1 of Biometric Design Standards for UID Applications V1.0
Image evaluation frame rate > 3 frames/sec, continuous image capture
Capture mode Auto capture with built-in quality check (incorporates NIST quality considerations)
Capture area >76mm x 80mm

Capture sizes

Finger prints Preferred width Preferred height
Roll finger 1.6 40.6 1.5 38.1
Plain Thumb 1 25.4 2 50.8
Plain 4 fingers (Sequence check) 3.2 81.3 3 76.2
Plain 4 fingers (Identification flat) 3.2 81.3 3 76.2
Pixel depth 1 to 16 bits (size 1 byte)
Image resolution (horiz) and (vert) <=scan resolution (horiz) --2 bytes size and <=scan resolution (vert) --2 bytes size
Resolution of final output image 500 ppi, plus or minus 5 ppi
Signal - to - noise ratio Both the ratio of signal to white noise standard deviation and the ratio of signal to black noise standard deviation of the digital scanner >= 125
Connectivity\(^7\) USB 2.0 or higher, USB-IF certified
Power Through USB
Dimension (W X H X D) <180mm 180mm="" td="" x="">
Weight Maximum 2.5Kg
Operating temperature 0 – 50 C
Humidity 10 – 90% non-condensing
Durability / Shock IP 54
Standards UL certified (if applicable). Meets ISO 19794-4:2005 Section7 and Annex A certification requirements (IAFIS Appendix F certified).
Software API Compliant with latest UIDAI Device Capture API Specifications Linux/Windows 64 bit VDM ready certified by UIDAI
Platen Area Hardness Hardness Test: 6H compliant Tested as per ASTM D3363; RCA Test: 175g, 400 cycles Abrasion test compliant as per ASTM F 2357-04
Liveness Liveness detection compliance as per IEEE Std 2790™-2020 & ISO/IEC 30107-3

Note:
7Total of only 1 USB port will be available for connectivity and power
Security – Digital Signature(Preferably at firmware level)

Item S.2.4 – GNSS Device

Specification Details
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature -10 ~ 85°C
Storage temperature -40 ~ 85°C
Humidity 5% toUp to 95% non-condensing
Water proof IP54 or higher
GNSS+NavIC Specification
GNSS Chipset SIRF Star III/SIRF Star IV GSDAe /Mediatek/u-blox/sky traq *Must support NavIC with other constellation
Frequency L1&L5 Dual band
Position Accuracy <5m 3drms="" td="">
Time Accuracy 15 ns
Channels >=34 channel + GAGAN SBAS(Preferable)
Acquisition Sensitivity (in – dBm) -142dBm or better
Tracking Sensitivity (in –dBm) -156dBM or better
Protocol/Standard support NMEA 0183 V3.0or latest protocol@ 115200/9600 baud rate, and supports messages: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL,ZDA v2.2
Position fix time
Hot Start 1-2 sec
Warm Start < 30 sec
Cold Start < 60 sec
Position Update Rate >= 1Hz
Electrical characteristics
Voltage 3.5V ~ 6.5V
Current draw 55-80mA
Other Parameters
Type of connection and Range Location and Time/NMEA data transmission to be Wireless with min. 50 m range For Wired min.20 m range
Ensuring Coordinate Accuracy The coordinate must be captured with over 99% accuracy
Accessories With all necessary required cables and accessories to connect to the PC/Laptop
Warranty 3 years Comprehensive on-site Warranty

Note:
1.* GNSS receiver should be capable of computing location from NavIC constellation
2. Total of only 1 USB port shall be available for connectivity and power

Item S.2.5 – Single Finger Print Scanner L1 Registered Device (RD)

S. No. Name/Description Specifications Properties
1 Single Finger Print Scanner Registered Device (L1 Compliant) Yes Mandatory
2 Single Finger Print Scanner Registered Device for Aadhaar Authentication with STQC UIDAI certified RD Service to the L1 compliant Fingerprint Registered Device Yes Mandatory
3 STQC Certified (STQC Certificate for the Registered L1 device must be submitted) Yes Mandatory
4 STQC Certificate Number & its validity(L1 compliant) Yes Mandatory
5 Connector Cable to connect the Device to Micro USB/Type C Port Yes Mandatory
6 Finger Print Device Connectivity Through Integrated USB 2.0 or higher Mandatory
7 Finger Print Device Power Through USB Mandatory
8 Sample application for Android platform to test sensor/extractor Yes Mandatory

Note: (Refer approved Single Finger Print Scanner Registered Device devices on UIDAI website)

Item S.2.6 – Single Iris Scanner Registered Device (RD)

Note: (Refer approved Single Iris Scanner Registered Device devices on UIDAI website)

SPECIAL TERMS AND & CONDITIONS FOR AADHAAR ENROLMENT KIT

  1. Installation & commissioning: Bidder shall provide Remote support Facility for installation of Aadhaar Enrolment Kit
  2. Delivery Period: - Bidder shall complete the entire delivery to consignee within 30 days from date of purchase order.
  3. Performance bank guarantee – Bidder shall submit the PBG of 10% of the contract value to the purchaser before payment is released
  4. Payments: 100 percent of the payment shall be made within 10 days of supply of Aadhaar enrolment kit to consignee after its acceptance & submission of PBG.
  5. SLA: Incase failing to replace/repair of faulty equipment's within 7 days (equipment's within warranty), Rs100 penalty per day per equipment till the replacement/repair shall be deducted from PBG.

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