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SK-170 Economy RFID Keypad Access Control, 1,000 Users
Plastic-housed keypad controller for indoor doors: 1,000 users, card, PIN or card + PIN, a simple 9-wire harness and a white or grey shell.
- Economy plastic housing with mechanical keys for indoor doors
- 1,000 users with card, PIN or card + PIN access
- 125 kHz EM or 13.56 MHz MIFARE/NTAG UID versions
- Simple 9-wire harness: power, relay, door sensor, exit button, doorbell
- Short-circuit-protected relay; door open time 0–99 s
- Frequency
- 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz (by variant)
- User capacity
- 1,000 users
- Access modes
- Card / PIN / Card + PIN
- Output
- Lock relay (NO/COM/NC)
- Power
- 12 V DC ±5%, ≤ 200 mA
- Dimensions
- 103.5 × 86 × 19 mm
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Economy RFID Keypad Access Control, 1,000 Users: overview
The SK-170 is an entry-level standalone keypad for indoor doors where cost matters more than a metal housing. A plastic shell and mechanical keys keep it light, it holds 1,000 users, and it releases the lock from its own relay after a valid card, PIN or card plus PIN. Shells come in white or grey.
The SK-170-E versions read 125 kHz EM4100, EM4102 and EM4200-compatible cards and fobs. The SK-170-M versions read UIDs from 13.56 MHz MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Plus, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight and NTAG2xx credentials. Read distance is 0–3 cm.
Enrollment uses management cards for adding and deleting users, and users can be removed one at a time or all at once. Door open time adjusts from 0 to 99 s and the relay output is short-circuit protected. The unit works as a standalone controller only: its 9-wire harness has no Wiegand data leads, so pick a 13-lead model such as the SK-120 if the keypad must report to a panel.
Integration notes
Wiring is reduced to nine leads, and the colors differ from our 13-lead keypads: red 12 V, black GND, blue NC, orange COM, gray NO, purple door sensor, yellow exit button, green and white doorbell. Check colors against the table on this page rather than a diagram for another model. No IP rating is published, so mount the SK-170 indoors. Programming basics are in our keypad programming guide.
More features
- White or grey shell, 103.5 × 86 × 19 mm
SK-170 specifications
RF & credentials
| Frequency | 125 kHz (SK-170-E) or 13.56 MHz (SK-170-M) |
|---|---|
| 125 kHz credentials | EM4100, EM4102 and EM4200-compatible cards and key fobs (thick, thin and fob formats) |
| 13.56 MHz credentials | MIFARE Classic Mini/EV1, MIFARE Plus S/X, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3/Light, MIFARE Ultralight/Ultralight C/Ultralight EV1, NTAG2xx (UID read) |
| Read range | 0–3 cm (depends on credential and installation) |
Access control
| User capacity | 1,000 users |
|---|---|
| Access modes | Card, PIN, card + PIN |
| Operating mode | Standalone controller |
| Door open time | 0–99 s, adjustable |
| User management | Management cards (add / delete), delete single user, delete all |
Interfaces & wiring
| Lock output | Relay, NO / COM / NC contacts |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Door sensor, exit button |
| Other leads | Doorbell (BELL+ / BELL–) |
| Harness | 9 color-coded leads (no Wiegand data leads) |
Electrical
| Supply voltage | 12 V DC ±5% |
|---|---|
| Operating current | ≤ 200 mA |
| Standby current | ≤ 150 mA |
| Output short-circuit protection | < 100 µs response |
Mechanical & environment
| Housing | Plastic shell and panel, mechanical keys |
|---|---|
| Colors | White (WH) or grey (GY) |
| Dimensions | 103.5 × 86 × 19 mm (±0.3 mm) |
| Operating temperature | –10 to +50 °C |
| Storage temperature | –20 to +60 °C |
| Humidity | 20–80% RH |
Variant matrix
| Variant | Frequency | Credentials | Shell |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK-170-E-WH | 125 kHz | EM4100 / EM4102 / EM4200 cards and fobs | White |
| SK-170-M-WH | 13.56 MHz | MIFARE Classic, Plus, DESFire, Ultralight, NTAG2xx (UID) | White |
| SK-170-E-GY | 125 kHz | EM4100 / EM4102 / EM4200 cards and fobs | Grey |
| SK-170-M-GY | 13.56 MHz | MIFARE Classic, Plus, DESFire, Ultralight, NTAG2xx (UID) | Grey |
Wiring (9 leads)
| Wire color | Function |
|---|---|
| Red | +12 V DC |
| Black | GND |
| Blue | Relay NC (normally closed) |
| Orange | Relay COM (common) |
| Gray | Relay NO (normally open) |
| Purple | Door sensor |
| Yellow | Exit button |
| Green | Doorbell BELL+ |
| White | Doorbell BELL– |
Colors differ from the 13-lead keypads in this range: blue is NC here.
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Ordering options
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| SK-170-E-WH | 125 kHz EM4100/EM4200-compatible economy keypad, white shell | |
| SK-170-M-WH | 13.56 MHz MIFARE/NTAG UID economy keypad, white shell | |
| SK-170-E-GY | 125 kHz EM4100/EM4200-compatible economy keypad, grey shell | |
| SK-170-M-GY | 13.56 MHz MIFARE/NTAG UID economy keypad, grey shell |
Where the SK-170 is used
- Interior office, storeroom or staff-room door on a tight budget
- Apartment building service or bin-store door accessed with fobs
- Starter kit keypad paired with a maglock, 12 V supply and exit button
- Replacement for a failed indoor keypad where only relay control is needed
SK-170 FAQ
Does the SK-170 have Wiegand output?
Its 9-wire harness has no Wiegand data leads, so treat it as a standalone controller. For Wiegand output or reader mode, choose a 13-lead model such as the SK-120 or SK-160.
How many users can it store?
1,000 users, each opening by card, PIN or card plus PIN.
Is the wiring the same as your other keypads?
No. On the SK-170 blue is NC, orange is COM and gray is NO, and the harness has only nine leads. Always wire from this page’s table.
Can it be mounted outside?
No IP rating is published for this plastic model, and it operates from –10 to +50 °C, so install it indoors. The IP65 SK-120 and IP67 SK-140 cover exterior doors.
Before you buy
Related buyer guides
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