ZKTeco USB Card Reader CR100
Desktop USB reader for enrolling 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz contactless credentials in a compatible host application. The CR100 reads cards; it does not capture fingerprints or control a door independently.
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Overview
The ZKTeco CR100 is a desktop USB reader for enrolling contactless cards into a computer-based system. It reads credentials at both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz, making it relevant when an administrator handles different card technologies at the same workstation. Its role is to capture card information for the host application; it is not a standalone door controller or a fingerprint scanner.
A USB 2.0 Type-C connection provides the workstation interface. ZKTeco documents both a custom USB device mode and a keyboard wedge mode, so the appropriate setup depends on how the receiving application accepts credential data. Windows, Android and macOS are listed, while Linux support is available on request. Operating-system support should therefore be considered alongside the software workflow, rather than treated as proof that every attendance or access-control application will recognise the reader.
The compact enclosure suits an enrolment desk, with a buzzer and coloured indicators providing feedback during card presentation. Cards need to be presented close to the reader, and the achievable distance depends on the card and environment. Choose this model when the task is reading card identifiers without fingerprint capture. For a complete installation, establish the credential type and host-software requirements first, then match the reader's operating mode to that workflow. Card writing is not a documented CR100 function.
Applications & Use Cases
- Credential registration: Capture a card identifier at an administrator's desk and associate it with a person in compatible access-control or attendance software. The host application performs the registration.
- Visitor card allocation: Use card reading within a compatible visitor-management workflow to associate a presented credential with a visitor record. Permission assignment remains a software function.
Product FAQs
Does the CR100 enrol fingerprints?
No. Fingerprint capture belongs to the CR100FR variant; the CR100 reads RFID credentials.
Can it write information onto a blank card?
The CR100 is specified for RFID reading. A requirement to encode card memory needs a suitable writer.
Will it unlock a door by itself?
No. It supplies card data to a host; door permissions and lock control need the appropriate system.
How close does the card need to be?
The overview mentions up to 30 mm, while the parameter table states 0–10 mm. Treat presentation distance as card-dependent.
Will it work with every 13.56 MHz card?
Do not assume universal compatibility. The detailed card-family matrix in the datasheet is labelled CR100RW, so it does not establish CR100 support.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | ZKTeco |
|---|---|
| Model | CR100 |
| Standard Functions | RFID (Read) |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz +125 kHz (Dual-Frequency) |
| Supported Card Type | ID card, IC card, CPU card, MF card |
| Operating System | Windows 7 / 10 / 11 ; Android; mac OS; Linux (on request) |
| Reading Time | ≤500 ms (typical) |
| Reading Distance | 0~10mm (depending on environment and transponder) |
| Communication Interface | USB 2.0 (Type-C) |
| Audio Indicator | Internal buzzer |
| LED Indicators | Red (card reading failed) Green (card reading successful) Blue (breathing blue light, standby) |
| Working Voltage | 5V |
| Operating Temperature | -10℃ - 55℃ |
| Operating Humidity | 10%-90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 112 mm × 78 mm × 21.9 mm |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, Equivalent to RoHS |
Downloads
Manufacturer documents and Royal Link product sheets. Check the publisher and configuration notes for each file. PDFs open in a new tab.
| Document | Type | Size | Updated / version | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDFCR100&CR100FR Datasheet 20260403ZKTeco | Datasheet | 300 KB | 2026-04-08 | Download |
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