[KR500E] ZKTeco KR500E RFID Wiegand Card Reader, 125 kHz EM, Up to 10 cm Range, IP65

ZKTeco KR500E RFID Wiegand Card Reader, 125 kHz EM, Up to 10 cm Range, IP65

Wiegand card reader for 125 kHz EM cards
Read range up to 10 cm (E version)
Reading time ≤ 200 ms
26-bit Wiegand output by default
External LED and buzzer control inputs
Red and green LEDs with beeper
IP65 rated for KR500

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Technical Specifications – KR500E

Read Range	KRxxx-E: Up to 10CM KRxxx-M: Up to 5CM
Reading Time	≤ 200ms
Input Port	External LED Control External Buzzer Control
Output Format	KRxxx-E: 26bit Wiegand (Default) KRxxx-M: 34bit Wiegand (Default)
Power Supply	DC 6-14V / Max.70mA
LED	Red and Green LEDs
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 65°C (-10° to +70°C)
Material	ABS + PC with texture
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% relative humidity non-condensing
Beeper	Yes
Ingress Protection Rating	KR500-E/M: IP65 KR501-E/M: IP65 KR502-E/M: IP64 KR503-E/M: IP65

Source: ZKTeco official website. Specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer.

PRACTICAL ANSWERS

Access and attendance questions

Are attendance recording and door access the same requirement?

Describe them separately: recording attendance events and authorizing passage through a door can involve different devices and workflows. Confirm which functions are included in the proposed model and software, and how each will be tested.

What details are needed to select a door access system?

Provide the door types, number of users, access schedules and identification methods you need. Ask a qualified installer to check compatible locking and exit arrangements for the site, including the required emergency behavior.

Can attendance data be linked to another business system?

Check whether the exact device and software provide a supported export or integration interface. Define employee identifiers, event formats and the synchronization schedule, then test a sample before agreeing that an integration is complete.

How should user permissions be managed?

Define who can add users, change schedules, review records and administer the system. Use separate authorized accounts and document the process for employee changes and access removal rather than relying on a shared administrator account.

What happens when power or the network is interrupted?

The behavior depends on the devices, locking arrangement and configuration. Ask for the documented behavior of the proposed setup and an agreed interruption test, including record recovery and any backup-power requirement.

What should I review before collecting attendance or access records?

Define the purpose, authorized users and appropriate retention process for your organization. Review the applicable requirements with your responsible team, and do not assume that a device’s available features authorize every possible use.