ZKTeco KR500E(ID) 125KHz Card Reader

ZKTeco KR500E(ID) 125KHz Card Reader — RFID Access Control Reader

The ZKTeco KR500E(ID) 125KHz Card Reader is a purpose-built Reader for ZKTeco access-control deployments across India. Importantly, it speaks Wiegand and OSDP out of the box, so it drops straight into existing panels without firmware gymnastics. Moreover, the rugged housing handles dusty entrances, humid lobbies and outdoor canopies with equal indifference.

Why integrators specify the KR500E(ID) 125KHz Card

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

🔐 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.

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

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

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

Where this fits best

Parking entry/exit · Retail stockrooms · Hotel back-office doors · Multi-door enterprise · Factory shop floors · Turnstile lanes · Hostel and dormitory entry

Specifications at a glance

• Model: ZKTeco KR500E(ID) 125KHz 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 warranty does it come with?
12-month manufacturer warranty from the date of invoice, supported by ZKTeco India authorised distribution.

Q. What credentials are supported?
The KR500E(ID) 125KHz 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. Does the KR500E(ID) 125KHz Card work with third-party panels?
Yes. Wiegand and OSDP outputs make the KR500E(ID) 125KHz 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. Is the KR500E(ID) 125KHz Card suitable for outdoor installation?
The KR500E(ID) 125KHz Card is IP-rated for use under entrance canopies and protected outdoor areas. For fully exposed installations, however, we recommend a small weatherproof housing for the cable termination.