ZKTeco KR500M Card Reader

ZKTeco KR500M Card Reader — RFID Access Control Reader

The ZKTeco KR500M Card Reader is the kind of Reader system integrators specify by name. Notably, its read range, beep/LED feedback and tamper protection are all calibrated for Indian commercial buildings — not generic global retail boxes that fall over at 45 °C.

Why integrators specify the KR500M Card

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

⚡ Fast read time — typical read completes in well under 200 ms, so doors and turnstiles never become the bottleneck.

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

🔌 Wiegand & OSDP — drops into any compatible access-control panel without firmware gymnastics. As a result, retrofits stay simple.

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

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

Where this fits best

Retail stockrooms · Hospital restricted wards · Single-door offices · Hotel back-office doors · Factory shop floors · Parking entry/exit · Turnstile lanes

Specifications at a glance

• Model: ZKTeco KR500M 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. Is the KR500M Card suitable for outdoor installation?
The KR500M 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.

Q. What credentials are supported?
The KR500M 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 KR500M Card work with third-party panels?
Yes. Wiegand and OSDP outputs make the KR500M 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 is the read range of the KR500M 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.