ZKTeco KR600M[RS485] Card Reader

ZKTeco KR600M[RS485] Card Reader — RFID Access Control Reader

From single-door offices to multi-site enterprises, the ZKTeco KR600M[RS485] Card Reader delivers fast, reliable credential reads where they matter. Specifically, it integrates with ZKBio CVSecurity, BioTime, and any third-party panel that accepts standard Wiegand input. As a result, you avoid vendor lock-in while keeping the build quality high.

Why integrators specify the KR600M[RS485] 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.

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

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

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

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

Where this fits best

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

Specifications at a glance

• Model: ZKTeco KR600M[RS485] 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 KR600M[RS485] Card suitable for outdoor installation?
The KR600M[RS485] 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 is the read range of the KR600M[RS485] 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. What credentials are supported?
The KR600M[RS485] 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's included in the box?
The reader unit, mounting back-box, basic cable harness, quick-start guide and screws. Power and panel-side wiring are configured during installation.