Bring QR codes, 13.56 MHz cards and PIN input to a controller-based access system. The C6 combines an 86 × 86 mm wall-mounted format with Wiegand and RS-485 outputs for projects that need to fit new credentials into an existing control architecture.
C6 is a controller-connected reader for QR credentials, 13.56 MHz RFID cards and keypad entry. It sends credential data through Wiegand or RS-485; the connected controller and access software determine the final entry decision. This distinction matters when choosing hardware for an existing door or visitor system.
| Item | C6 specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | Controller-connected QR code access reader |
| Credential inputs | QR code, RFID card and PIN |
| Reader outputs | Wiegand and RS-485; output assignment can be configured by credential type |
| Card frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Supported card protocols | ISO 14443 A/B |
| Dimensions | 86 × 86 × 16.5 mm |
| Materials | ABS housing and tempered-glass front panel |
| Operating voltage | DC 5–30 V; at least 4.8 V at the device end |
| Current at 12 V | 120 mA operating; 80 mA standby |
| Operating temperature | −20°C to 60°C |
| Protection rating | IPX7 stated in the C6 V4.0 specification |
| QR reading distance |
C6 is suitable when the access decision already belongs to a door controller, visitor platform or other host system. Select Wiegand or RS-485 according to the controller input, then confirm credential data format, card-number order, baud rate where applicable and the expected response at the door.
Check whether the controller accepts Wiegand or RS-485 data and which credential format it expects.
Test the QR payload, card type and PIN workflow used in the project rather than assuming that a successful scan equals an accepted access event.
Verify reader power, output, controller interpretation and access decision together. The reader alone does not grant entry.
The 86 × 86 × 16.5 mm C6 panel combines the scan window, card reading area and keypad on one surface. Before fixing the back plate, allow space for concealed wiring and place the scanning window where a phone or printed code can be presented without awkward angles.
QR, 13.56 MHz card and PIN input cover common visitor and regular-user workflows without presenting C6 as a complete access-control system.
Wiegand and RS-485 allow the interface to be matched to the receiving controller and the required credential-data format.
The 86 mm square format keeps the scan window and keypad together for wall-mounted entrances.
Output behavior and selected reader settings can be reviewed against the controller and credential samples before project deployment.
Start with credential issuance, validity rules and the controller’s access decision. A reader can scan and output credential data, but system security also depends on how codes are generated, checked, expired and protected against reuse. The C6 specification describes dynamic-code decryption and validity recognition; confirm the required firmware, code format and host-system workflow during integration.
First identify the controller’s available reader input. Match C6’s Wiegand or RS-485 output to that input, then test the QR payload, card-number format and PIN handling with the real controller. Building management software connects through the wider access system; do not assume the reader communicates directly with every building platform.
Check the panel space, concealed cable opening, supply voltage at the reader, cable route and the position where users will present a phone or card. Test the intended mounting location under typical daytime and evening lighting before fixing the final position.
Separate the fault into four stages: the reader did not recognize the code; the reader recognized it but did not output it because of its configuration or repeated-code interval; the controller did not interpret the data; or the access rules rejected the credential. Also check power, wiring, QR size, screen reflections and whether the code is valid for the intended user and time.
Choose C6 when keypad input is required. If the project needs QR and RFID reading without a PIN keypad, compare the C6NK model and its own specification before selecting the final panel.
Our Shenzhen team develops and supplies QR access hardware with model-specific product documentation and integration support. For C6 projects, the useful review starts with the current specification, the delivered hardware revision, controller input requirements and sample credentials. These checks help align the reader configuration with the system before wider deployment.
Compare wall-mounted and embedded reader formats when C6 is only one option for the project.
Keep the 86 mm panel concept and decide whether PIN input is required.
Review terminal models when the project requires device networking and local relay control rather than a controller-connected reader.
Share the controller interface, credential format, installation environment and estimated project quantity. If you have a controller specification, wiring reference or sample QR code, attach it so the C6 configuration can be reviewed against the real system.
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