Add QR, barcode, 13.56 MHz RFID card and PIN credentials to a protected entrance without replacing the access decision system behind it. C5 sends credential data through Wiegand or RS-485, giving integration teams a defined reader format to evaluate against their existing controller.
C5 is a credential reader for access projects that already have a controller or management system. It reads the presented code, card or PIN and outputs the corresponding data; the connected system determines whether access is granted.
| Specification | C5 |
|---|---|
| Credential methods | QR code, supported 1D and 2D barcodes, 13.56 MHz RFID card and PIN |
| Selected 2D formats | QR Code, PDF417, Data Matrix, MicroPDF417 and Aztec |
| Selected 1D formats | Code 39, Code 128 and EAN formats |
| Controller outputs | Wiegand 26/34 and RS-485 |
| Operating voltage | DC 9–15 V |
| Working current | 150 mA at 12 V |
| Dimensions | 108.8 × 63.8 × 15.2 mm |
| Housing | ABS and tempered glass |
| Reference QR reading distance | 5–20 cm under the specification’s stated code condition; confirm with project samples |
| RFID card reading distance | Less than 3 cm |
| Operating temperature | −20°C to 60°C |
| Ingress protection | No waterproof rating stated for C5 |
Check the delivered hardware revision, controller input and credential samples before finalizing the installation drawing or output configuration.
A visitor may present a phone code, a staff member may use a card, and a service team may use a PIN. C5 brings these credential inputs to one reader while leaving permission rules with the access system already responsible for the door.
Use QR or supported barcode formats alongside 13.56 MHz RFID cards and PIN entry. Test the actual code and card samples planned for the site.
Select Wiegand 26/34 or RS-485 according to the controller interface and the data format it expects. Matching the connector alone is not enough; the credential output must also match.
Place C5 where users can present a code clearly and the device remains protected. C5 has no stated waterproof rating, so an exposed outdoor position calls for a separately specified reader.
The key integration decision is how the existing controller receives and interprets credential data. Review the output route, code format and access logic together before specifying the reader.
| Project condition | C5 route | Check during integration |
|---|---|---|
| Controller expects a Wiegand reader | Wiegand 26 or 34 | Bit format, credential number mapping and controller input settings |
| Controller accepts serial credential data | RS-485 | Communication mode, baud rate, data framing and parsing |
| Visitors present QR or printed tickets | C5 code-reading function | Actual symbology, code length, print quality and phone-screen presentation |
| Staff also use cards or PINs | RFID and PIN inputs | Card type, PIN output format and permission mapping |
| Reader is planned for an exposed location | Reassess device selection | Moisture protection, glare, mounting position and a model with an applicable ingress rating |
C5 is the reader in this architecture. The controller or connected platform issues permissions and makes the access decision, so QR-code security depends on the full credential and system workflow—not the scan window alone.
C5 can be mounted on a wall or suitable bracket at a protected entrance. Position the scan area where a phone or printed code can be presented naturally, then check the working distance with the project’s own code samples. Keep the reading window clean and reduce direct glare or reflections at the installation point.
Power the reader within its specified DC 9–15 V range and connect it to a compatible controller through the selected output. Confirm the delivered unit and mounting drawing before preparing openings or wiring. Disconnect power during installation.
QR codes, selected barcodes, 13.56 MHz RFID cards and PIN input give a project several ways to present a credential at the same entrance.
Wiegand 26/34 and RS-485 output options let the integration discussion start with the controller’s actual input and data expectations.
The stated housing dimensions and DC 9–15 V input give the project team concrete checks for mounting space and power design.
Our Shenzhen team develops and supplies QR access hardware and supports project discussions around credential samples, output formats and OEM/ODM requirements. The final configuration should be matched to the delivered hardware and the access system it joins.
C5 has a model specification and installation instruction that can support discussions about its credential inputs, electrical range, physical fit and controller output. Reviewing these points alongside real QR or barcode samples is more useful than choosing a reader by appearance alone.
For access projects, our team can discuss code samples and interface settings with the customer’s integration requirements. This helps define what must be checked on the reader, the controller and the credential-management side before deployment.
Start with the controller’s reader input and expected credential format. C5 specifies Wiegand 26/34 and RS-485 outputs, but a matching interface does not automatically confirm that the controller will interpret every QR, card or PIN value as intended. Check bit format or serial parsing with actual samples before deployment.
No. C5 reads a credential and outputs its data. A connected controller or platform applies the access rules and operates the compatible door or gate hardware. If the project needs a networked device with local verification and relay control at the entrance, evaluate a QR code access control terminal instead of treating C5 as a standalone controller.
Check the mounting space against the 108.8 × 63.8 × 15.2 mm housing, provide DC 9–15 V power, select the controller output, and place the scan area where users can present real phone or printed codes. Review glare, moisture exposure, cable routing and the delivered mounting hardware before making the final opening or connection.
The reader is only one part of the workflow. The system must control who receives a credential, when it is valid, which entrance accepts it and how a reused or revoked code is handled. C5 supplies the scanned data to the connected system; the project’s credential issuance and controller rules determine the access decision.
Choose the reader by the actual installation environment. C5 has no stated waterproof rating, so an entrance directly exposed to rain requires a model with an applicable, verified ingress rating and an installation design suited to the site. Scan-window glare and phone-screen presentation still need checking even when the enclosure has an ingress rating.
Share the entrance type, controller interface and credentials your project will use. A sample QR or barcode and the controller’s input specification can make the C5 configuration review more specific.