Dear Valued Partners,

Release Date: 2026-JAN-30


A new official BioStar Device SDK 2.9.12 (V2.9.12.0) has been released recently with new features.

Release Note: BioStar Device SDK 2.9.12 Release Note


Important Notice!
1. Please be advised that the SDK product name has been updated.
BioStar 2 Device SDK -> BioStar Device SDK

2. Starting March 2, 2026, SDK downloads will be centralized in the Suprema Download Center. 
To download SDK files, please visit the Download Center below:
https://download.supremainc.com/download-center/pages/login.asp


New features and improvement    


  • Supported XPass Q2 (XPQ2-DB, XPQ2-APB)
  • Supported BioStation 3 Max (BS3M-DB, BS3M-APB, BS3M-ODB, BS3M-OAPB)
  • Added Master Admin configuration feature
  • Added Lock Override feature
  • Added Door Mode Override feature
  • Added User Override feature
  • Added configuration for response timeout of long-processing functions

1. Supports new devices.

  • XPass Q2 (XPQ2-DB, XPQ2-APB)
  • BioStation 3 Max (BS3M-DB, BS3M-APB, BS3M-ODB, BS3M-OAPB)

2. Added a feature to configure the Master Admin on the device.
Please refer to the linked API descriptions below for supported devices and firmware versions.

3. Added Lock Override feature for emergency door opening.
Cards enrolled via Lock Override can bypass the door lock status and open the door.

4. Added Timed Door Lock/Unlock (Door Mode Override) feature.

5. Added Extended Door Open Time (User Override) feature.

6. Added a feature to retrieve the current I/O port status of the device.

7. Allows manual configuration of the response timeout for some APIs that require a long processing time.


Fixed Features

1. Restricted controlling slave devices using the BS2_RunAction API.
However, it works normally for slave panels such as DI-24.

2. Fixed an issue where a crash could occur in the SDK internal timer manager module (Specific to v2.9.6.1).

3. Improved internal logic for SDK code stability.