Apartment, Multifamily & Rental Property Access Control
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QC-160 QR Code & 13.56 MHz Card Reader with Relay, Optional TCP/IP
86 × 86 mm QR code and 13.56 MHz card reader with 80 ms average decode, relay contacts and Wiegand, RS485 and USB outputs; a TCP/IP Ethernet version is available.
- About 80 ms average decode for printed and phone-screen QR codes and barcodes
- Optional TCP/IP (Ethernet) version for LAN-based data collection
- Reads 13.56 MHz UIDs: MIFARE Classic, Ultralight, DESFire EV1, NTAG, ISO/IEC 15693, NFC phones
- Wiegand, RS485 and USB outputs, plus NO/COM/NC relay contacts
- Screw-terminal wiring with a dedicated configuration port
- Credentials
- QR / 1D codes + 13.56 MHz card UID
- Outputs
- Wiegand, RS485, USB, relay; TCP/IP on QC-160-M-NET
- Decode time
- 80 ms (average)
- QR read range
- 5–18 cm
- Power
- 12 V DC ±5%, 260 mA
- Dimensions
- 86 × 86 × 50 mm
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QR Code & 13.56 MHz Card Reader with Relay, Optional TCP/IP: overview
The QC-160 is a QR code and 13.56 MHz card reader in a square 86 × 86 mm housing, with an optional TCP/IP Ethernet version. It reports QR codes, barcodes and card reads to your access controller or server. The standard unit has Wiegand, RS485 and USB; the network version adds TCP/IP for sites that prefer to collect reads directly on the LAN.
Its decode engine averages about 80 ms per code, a little quicker than the 100 ms of our metal-frame QR readers, which helps at busy visitor lanes. The 648 × 488 camera reads printed and phone-screen codes at 5–18 cm with any rotation and up to ±45° of tilt. Card reading returns UIDs from MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE DESFire EV1 and NTAG cards, other ISO/IEC 14443A cards, ISO/IEC 15693 tags and NFC phones emulating a card.
Integration notes
A 10-position terminal block carries 12 V DC and GND, RS485 A/B, Wiegand WG0/WG1, NO/COM/NC relay contacts and a configuration port; USB uses a Mini USB cable. Supply 12 V DC ±5%. Working current is 260 mA, so size the power supply accordingly when several readers share it.
The housing measures 86 × 86 × 50 mm. No ingress rating is stated, so plan for indoor or sheltered mounting. Request the TCP/IP data protocol with your order of the network version so your software team can integrate it.
More features
- 86 × 86 × 50 mm; 12 V DC ±5%, 260 mA working current
QC-160 specifications
RF & credentials
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cards (UID read) | MIFARE Classic 1K/4K (S50/S70), MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE DESFire EV1, NTAG, CPU cards, other ISO/IEC 14443A cards, ISO/IEC 15693 cards |
| NFC phones | Card-emulation mode (UID) |
| Card read distance | More than 5 cm (varies with card type) |
QR & barcode scanning
| Code sources | Printed (paper) and on-screen (electronic) codes |
|---|---|
| Symbologies | QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E (E0/E1), Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5 |
| QR read distance | 5–18 cm (depends on code, scan angle and ambient light) |
| Decode time | 80 ms (average) |
| Presentation angle | 360° rotation, ±45° tilt |
| Field of view | 34° (H) × 26° (V) |
| Sensor resolution | 648 × 488 pixels |
| Illumination | Dual fill lights |
Interfaces
| Access control output | Wiegand (WG0/WG1) |
|---|---|
| Serial | RS485 (485A/485B) |
| USB | USB-to-Mini-USB cable, 1,500 mm |
| Network | TCP/IP (Ethernet) on QC-160-M-NET only |
| Relay | NO / COM / NC contacts |
| Configuration | Dedicated Config terminal |
| Wiring | 10-position terminal block |
Electrical
| Supply voltage | 12 V DC ±5% |
|---|---|
| Working current | 260 mA |
Mechanical & environment
| Dimensions | 86 × 86 × 50 mm (±0.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Housing | Square 86 mm bezel with glass reading window |
| Operating temperature | –10 to +50 °C |
| Storage temperature | –20 to +80 °C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80% RH |
Version comparison
| SKU | Outputs | Relay | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC-160-M | Wiegand, RS485, USB | NO / COM / NC | — |
| QC-160-M-NET | Wiegand, RS485, USB | NO / COM / NC | TCP/IP (Ethernet) |
Terminal block definition
| Terminal | Function |
|---|---|
| DC (+12 V) | Power input, +12 V DC |
| GND | Ground |
| 485A | RS485 A |
| 485B | RS485 B |
| WG0 | Wiegand D0 |
| WG1 | Wiegand D1 |
| NO | Relay, normally open |
| COM | Relay, common |
| NC | Relay, normally closed |
| Config | Configuration interface |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| QC-160-M | Standard: QR/barcode + 13.56 MHz UID; Wiegand, RS485, USB; NO/COM/NC relay | |
| QC-160-M-NET | Network version: standard features plus TCP/IP (Ethernet) |
Where the QC-160 is used
- Visitor lanes where many guests present phone QR codes in quick succession
- Residential communities collecting entry events over the building LAN
- Hotel staff entrances using MIFARE cards alongside QR guest passes
- Unstaffed stores that check an app-issued QR code before releasing the door
QC-160 FAQ
What does the TCP/IP version add?
The QC-160-M-NET adds an Ethernet TCP/IP interface so reads can go straight to software on your network. The standard QC-160-M uses Wiegand, RS485 and USB.
How fast does it read QR codes?
Average decode time is about 80 ms, with a working distance of 5–18 cm depending on code size, angle and lighting.
What power supply should I use?
Provide 12 V DC ±5%. Working current is 260 mA, so allow headroom when several readers share one supply.
Does it read 125 kHz proximity cards?
No. It reads 13.56 MHz cards and NFC phones only. For 125 kHz EM cards, consider the QC-170, which reads both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz credentials.
Can it be installed outdoors?
No ingress rating is stated for the QC-160, so use it indoors or under cover. The IP67 metal-frame QC-110 and QC-130 suit exposed doors.
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