Introduction

QR500 QR Reader from ZKTeco is a new generation of intelligent reader with verification of QR code and 13.56MHz Mifare cards and cellphone NFC as well.  It has fast scanning speed, high recognition rate, High compatibility, and can be connected to any access controller that supports Wiegand input. It also support the RFID Functions, like 13.56MHz Mifare Ultralight / DESFire EV1, NTag, So that it can be applied in community management, visitor management, hotel management, unmanned supermarkets and so on.

As a slave reader, QR500 can connect with ZKTeco access controllers and biometric access control terminals through wiegand and RS485 ports.

Supported Popular Model:

Access Controller: C3-100, C3-200, C3-300, Inbio160, Inbio260, Inbio460

RFID & Biometric Access Control: SC700, F18, F19, F21, F22, TF1700, SF300, SF400, iFace, UFace, MiniAC Plus, SpeedFace V5L, ProfaceX, etc.

1. Installation Diagram about QR500 connection with ZKTeco Access Control and Control Panel

QR500 With ZK Devices

2. Wiring Diagram on QR500 and Access Control
QR500 Connection with C3-100
QR500 and Inbio460 Cable Connection

If QR500 connects ZK Controller connection correctly, the devices will be paired automatically without special configuration. ZKTeco Biometric Access Control devices, by default, it is set with Wiegand 26. When working with QR500, please set the device to Wiegand 34.

Note: If there is no response on Master device when you wave card or scan QR code on QR500, please check the Wiegand input Format in ZKTeco Device.

3. How to set QR reader parameters?
We offer demo software to configure QR500 parameters. Connect QR500 with PC through USB

QR500 Demo Software Screen Shot-P2

4. How to generate QR Code?
On the internet, you can find many free QR generating tools. We offer demo software to configure QR500 parameters and generate QR code. If you dont have tool to generate QR codes, please open “QR Coe Reader Demo” software, go to Help>QR Code Tool. Input the codes and creat QR code.

QR500 Demo Software-QR Generator

5. How to register the QR code in ZKAccess Software?
In the access control system, we can consider the QR code as a group of digital numbers. So when you register new user in software, just put the same group of digital numbers in the area of “Card Number”.

ZKAccess New User Registration

6. FAQ about QR500 Application
1). Q: Can the QR500 reader scan QR code and scan RFID at the same time?
A: You can’t verify both QR cide and RFID card at the same time. You can only verify either RFID card or QR code at one time.


2) Q: How can I use QR500 for temporarily visit?
A: Create a QR code with timezone restriction and share it with the visitor for temporary access. No need extra cards or other tokens for visitor access purposes. When registe visitor info in ZKAccess software, please set the valid access period in the Access Level Submenu.

ZKAccess User Access Level

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How does ZKTeco QR500 work with Inbio and C3 control panel?