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Barska AX14198 FV Pro 500 Biometric Keypad Fire-Resistant Safe
The Barska FV PRO 500 (model AX14198) is a compact biometric fire-resistant safe built for the homeowner who wants fast fingerprint access and real, independently tested fire protection at a sub-600-dollar price point. It combines a biometric scanner and keypad lock with 60 minutes of ETL-verified fire protection at 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, giving you the same tested fire spec found on Barska's larger FV Pro 600 in a smaller, lighter footprint that fits inside a closet or under a desk.
The lock is the FV PRO 500's headline feature. You can register up to 100 individual fingerprint scans, so every family member can have their own enrolled prints (both hands, multiple fingers) without needing to share a PIN. If you'd rather use a PIN code, you can set one, and the anti-peeping technology lets you enter fake digits before the real code so someone watching over your shoulder can't easily memorize the sequence. Three emergency backup keys are included in case the biometric scanner fails, or the batteries die, and the external battery backup access port lets you power the lock from outside the safe if the internal AA batteries run out at a bad moment.
Fire protection is 60 minutes at 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, verified by ETL (Electrical Testing Laboratories, one of the two major independent test labs alongside UL). Barska's construction uses a dual-curvature heat barrier at the door frame, a heat-activated thermal seal that automatically expands in a fire to seal the door gap, and airtight construction to prevent heat damage to interior contents. That's a more conservative rating than the typical residential fire (which peaks around 1,100 to 1,500 degrees and is usually suppressed by the fire department within 20 to 30 minutes), and it's independently tested rather than factory-tested. For a home fire safe under $ 500, 60 minutes at 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit is a genuinely strong fire rating.
For security beyond the lock, the FV PRO 500 has two active solid steel live bolts, a motion sensor alarm, and a lock-out alarm that triggers if someone enters the wrong PIN or an unregistered fingerprint multiple times in a row. The optional silent access mode disables keypad chirps, allowing you to open the safe without waking the household. A low-battery warning tells you before the batteries fail, so you're never surprised by a dead lock.
The FV PRO 500 measures 19.57 inches tall, 14.06 inches wide, and 15.35 inches deep on the outside, with an interior of 15.35 inches tall by 9.84 inches wide by 10.04 inches deep for 0.88 cubic feet of usable storage. That's enough for a folder of important documents, a small jewelry organizer, a handgun with ammunition, and a passport pouch for a small family. The weight is 99 pounds, and it ships with mounting hardware and riser blocks to raise the safe off the floor for cable access. If you need more interior space and want an internal lockable drawer for extra security on your most sensitive items, take a look at the FV Pro 600, which offers 1.72 cubic feet of storage. If you have questions about placement or which Barska biometric safe fits your specific storage needs, give us a call at 800-207-2259, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM PST. We'll walk you through it.
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Fire Protection
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What's Included
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Barska AX14198 FV Pro 500 Biometric Keypad Fire-Resistant Safe
The Barska FV PRO 500 (model AX14198) is a compact biometric fire-resistant safe built for the homeowner who wants fast fingerprint access and real, independently tested fire protection at a sub-600-dollar price point. It combines a biometric scanner and keypad lock with 60 minutes of ETL-verified fire protection at 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, giving you the same tested fire spec found on Barska's larger FV Pro 600 in a smaller, lighter footprint that fits inside a closet or under a desk.
The lock is the FV PRO 500's headline feature. You can register up to 100 individual fingerprint scans, so every family member can have their own enrolled prints (both hands, multiple fingers) without needing to share a PIN. If you'd rather use a PIN code, you can set one, and the anti-peeping technology lets you enter fake digits before the real code so someone watching over your shoulder can't easily memorize the sequence. Three emergency backup keys are included in case the biometric scanner fails, or the batteries die, and the external battery backup access port lets you power the lock from outside the safe if the internal AA batteries run out at a bad moment.
Fire protection is 60 minutes at 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, verified by ETL (Electrical Testing Laboratories, one of the two major independent test labs alongside UL). Barska's construction uses a dual-curvature heat barrier at the door frame, a heat-activated thermal seal that automatically expands in a fire to seal the door gap, and airtight construction to prevent heat damage to interior contents. That's a more conservative rating than the typical residential fire (which peaks around 1,100 to 1,500 degrees and is usually suppressed by the fire department within 20 to 30 minutes), and it's independently tested rather than factory-tested. For a home fire safe under $ 500, 60 minutes at 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit is a genuinely strong fire rating.
For security beyond the lock, the FV PRO 500 has two active solid steel live bolts, a motion sensor alarm, and a lock-out alarm that triggers if someone enters the wrong PIN or an unregistered fingerprint multiple times in a row. The optional silent access mode disables keypad chirps, allowing you to open the safe without waking the household. A low-battery warning tells you before the batteries fail, so you're never surprised by a dead lock.
The FV PRO 500 measures 19.57 inches tall, 14.06 inches wide, and 15.35 inches deep on the outside, with an interior of 15.35 inches tall by 9.84 inches wide by 10.04 inches deep for 0.88 cubic feet of usable storage. That's enough for a folder of important documents, a small jewelry organizer, a handgun with ammunition, and a passport pouch for a small family. The weight is 99 pounds, and it ships with mounting hardware and riser blocks to raise the safe off the floor for cable access. If you need more interior space and want an internal lockable drawer for extra security on your most sensitive items, take a look at the FV Pro 600, which offers 1.72 cubic feet of storage. If you have questions about placement or which Barska biometric safe fits your specific storage needs, give us a call at 800-207-2259, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM PST. We'll walk you through it.
Features
Lock
Fire Protection
Security
Construction
Capacity & Dimensions
Power
What's Included
Warranty
