ZKTeco USB Card Issuer CR100RW
USB desktop RFID reader/writer for supported 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz credentials, with SDK integration and batch-issuance capabilities. Card encoding depends on the card and application.
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Overview
The ZKTeco CR100RW is a USB desktop RFID reader and writer for credential issuance workflows. It combines 125 kHz proximity-card support with 13.56 MHz smart-card capabilities, allowing an enrolment workstation to handle more than one credential technology. Unlike a reader intended only to capture card identifiers, this model is positioned for applications that need supported card data to be written as part of the issuance process.
ZKTeco describes encryption, batch card issuance and an SDK for integrating the device into a host application. These capabilities matter when an organisation needs a repeatable card-personalisation workflow rather than manual entry of each credential. The SDK also supports application development and firmware maintenance. They do not establish that a particular hotel, attendance or access-control package will work without integration, so the proposed software and credential must be assessed together.
Its USB Type-C interface and compact desktop enclosure suit an administrator's card-issuance station. A buzzer and coloured status lights provide feedback while cards are presented close to the reader. The manufacturer lists several supported card families, but a frequency match alone does not establish that an existing card's protected application can be accessed or rewritten. Select the CR100RW around the actual encoding task, the card technology and the host software. Keep card-writing permissions, keys and application requirements separate from the physical act of reading a card.
Applications & Use Cases
- Batch credential issuance: Prepare multiple supported credentials using an application integrated with the CR100RW SDK. The application must define what data is written and how it relates to user records.
- Mixed-frequency enrolment desk: Read supported 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz credentials at one workstation when the receiving access-control or attendance application supports the required workflow.
Product FAQs
Does CR100RW replace the access-control panel?
No. It is an issuance device; permission decisions and door operation belong to the access-control system.
Can it copy every existing access card?
No universal copying capability is established. Protected card applications can require authorised keys and a compatible encoding workflow.
Is fingerprint enrolment part of CR100RW?
Fingerprint capture is not listed for this model. Choose a documented fingerprint scanner if that is required.
Will any hotel software recognise it automatically?
No. Confirm the software's reader support or an available SDK integration before selecting it for hotel issuance.
Are writable cards included with this listing?
The product record does not establish an included card quantity. Specify the credential type and quantity separately in the quotation.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | ZKTeco |
|---|---|
| Model | CR100RW |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz +125 kHz (Dual-Frequency) |
| Supported Card Type | ID card, IC card, DESFire card, CPU card, FeliCa, ISO/ IEC 15693 tag, NFC Tag, CEPAS card and NTAG |
| 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 | -20℃ - 60℃ |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDFCR100RW Datasheet 20260403ZKTecoManufacturer family reference; supplied configuration may vary. | Datasheet | 291 KB | — | Download |
| PDFCR100RW - Royal Link product sheetRoyal Link Technologies LtdSupplier catalogue specifications | Product sheet | 151 KB | 2026-10-30 | Download |
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