ZKTeco EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card Reader

ZKTeco EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card Reader — RFID Access Control Reader

Need a reader that just works — every time, in any weather? The ZKTeco EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card Reader is engineered for round-the-clock duty on doors, turnstiles and parking lanes. Furthermore, ZKTeco's encrypted RFID stack keeps cloned cards out, even in environments with thousands of legitimate credentials.

Why integrators specify the EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card

🌧️ Built for any entrance — IP-rated housing handles outdoor canopies, dusty industrial zones and humid lobbies with equal indifference.

📡 Long-life electronics — designed for round-the-clock duty, not occasional retail use.

🛠️ Easy install — standard back-box mounting and dual-voltage power keep installation time short for integrators.

🔐 Encrypted RFID stack — cloning and skimming attacks are blocked at the hardware level. Consequently, your credential ecosystem stays clean even at scale.

🛡️ Tamper alarm — back-tamper switch alerts your panel if the unit is forced off the wall.

🔔 LED & buzzer feedback — clear visual and audio cues guide users at busy reception desks and shift-change gates.

Where this fits best

Retail stockrooms · Multi-door enterprise · Single-door offices · Turnstile lanes · Hotel back-office doors · Hospital restricted wards · Hostel and dormitory entry

Specifications at a glance

• Model: ZKTeco EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card Reader
• Category: Reader
• Credential support: EM 125 kHz / Mifare 13.56 MHz (variant-dependent)
• Output: Wiegand 26/34, OSDP
• Power: 12 V DC standard
• Feedback: LED & buzzer
• Ingress protection: IP65 (variant-dependent)
• Operating temperature: -10 °C to +60 °C
• Warranty: 12-month manufacturer warranty

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the read range of the EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card?
Read range depends on the credential type — typically 3–10 cm for Mifare/EM cards and up to several centimeters for high-frequency Mifare. For long-range applications, consider our dedicated UHF reader range.

Q. Does the EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card work with third-party panels?
Yes. Wiegand and OSDP outputs make the EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card compatible with virtually every major access-control panel in the market. As a result, you avoid vendor lock-in while keeping ZKTeco's build quality.

Q. What credentials are supported?
The EP20CKQ[SFMH] Secure Card reads standard EM 125 kHz, Mifare 13.56 MHz, and most common HID-formatted cards. Furthermore, encrypted Mifare and DESFire credentials are supported on the relevant variants.

Q. What warranty does it come with?
12-month manufacturer warranty from the date of invoice, supported by ZKTeco India authorised distribution.