Product Features:

Choice of Readers:
Full range of card readers supported. ZK KR-Series readers are stylish and waterproof. C3 supports any wiegand-output reader, including HID Prox, iClass, and XceedID Multi-Technology. Can also support PIV-II card readers for FIPS-201 Government applications.

Communication:
C3 controllers install easily on your network and support both TCP/IP and RS-485 communication. Auto-discovery tool allows setting and modification of network parameters directly and easily.

Lowest Total Cost of Ownership:
C3 controller firmware can be upgraded in the field. New controller features can be loaded without any advanced tools, extending and expanding the value of your investment.

Capacity:
Supports up to 30,000 badge users and stores up to 100,000 events and transactions. Controller is backed up in real-time in on-board optional SD card. Data is preserved if power is lost. Controller continues to operate if network connection is interrupted.

Door Control and More:
Along with relay contacts for controlling door locks, easily programmable auxiliary relays can be used for additional control and interface to lights, alarms, annunciators, intrusion detection panels, or even extra locking devices or gate controllers.

Options:
C3 controllers come in three sizes to suit project needs and reduce the cost of unused capacity. 1-door, 2-door, and 4-door models can be mixed and matched in an optimized system architecture.

Advanced Access Control Built-In:
Anti-Passback, First-Card Opening, Multi-Card Opening, Duress Password Entry, and Auxiliary Input/Output Linkages are built into controller firmware.

For Software Developers:
Free SDK is available for integrators and OEM’s to integrate the C3 controllers with their or existing security or personnel management applications. Upon request, ZK can also customize C3 firmware to meet any custom requirements.

Read more about the C3 line in the provided data sheets.