The different of QR Code Reader and QR Code Access Controller

In the access control system, the application of QR code technology provides an efficient solution for the increasing demand for security and convenient.  As two common access control devices, QR code reader and QR code access controller device, each have unique functions and advantages. Now , we will analyze the differences about two devices.

First, let’s look at the QR code reader. This device is also called reader, which is an important part of the access control system. But it cannot work alone, needs to be used in conjunction with the access control controller. When someone uses a QR code for identification, the card reader will read the corresponding data and transmit the data to the access control controller via Wiegand or RS485. The access control controller will analyze the data to determine whether the user has the corresponding authority, thereby controlling the switch of access control electric locks, turnstiles and other equipment. The advantage of this split access control is that it is more secure, but it requires the installation of access control controllers and card readers separately, which is more complicated and costly.

Next, let's take a look at the QR code access controller. This device integrates the reader and the access controller to form a complete access control system. It is directly connected to the access control software via Ethernet or WIFI, and the data can be directly to determine the authority inside the integrated machine. If the user has the rights to open the door, the integrated machine will control the access control electric lock, turnstile and other equipment to open, so as to achieve fast entering. The advantages of this access control system are simple installation, convenient wiring, low cost. It can be remote control and management.


From the above introduction, we can see that there are obvious differences in function and structure between the QR code reader and the QR code access controller. The reader needs to be used in conjunction with the access control controller; while the controller integrates the reader and the controller, which has the advantages of simple installation, convenient wiring, and remote control. The QR code access controller produced by Cerberus can be connected to all third-party software systems through http/mqtt, and supports QR code recognition, IC card recognition, password, etc. The communication method can be wired or WIFI.

What's the function about the display screen of CR06E and CR06EU?


In standby mode, the screen displays date, time and network status.

Network status and icons:

  • “”:When using WiFi, it indicates that the WiFi is connected to the router and the signal strength (it only means that the WiFi is connected to the router)
  • “”:Indicates that Bluetooth is enabled;
  • “”:Indicates that the Bluetooth module is abnormal;
  • “E”:Indicates that it is connected to the backend server (the heartbeat interface is normal);
  • “!”:Indicates that the device is connected to the network but cannot connect to the backend server;

After the user swipes the card or scans the QR code, the screen first displays "Authenticating...". After the result is returned, the user's card number and card swiping attributes are displayed. If the network times out, "timeout" is displayed. The user's card swiping attributes are divided into: "Legal card", "Illegal card", "Access right expired", "Incorrect encryption key", and "Incorrect sector ID".

  • Legal card”:Indicates that the local verification has passed or the legal data returned by the server;
  • Illegal card”:Indicates that the card number does not exist in the local whitelist or the illegal data returned by the server
  • Access right expired”:Indicates that the data in the local whitelist has expired or the local verification QR code encryption rule has expired
  • Incorrect encryption key”:Indicates that the key is incorrect when verifying the QR code encryption rules locally;
  • Incorrect sector ID”:Indicates that the region ID is incorrect when verifying the QR code encryption rules locally;

Manufacturer or trading company?

We are a R&D, production and sales integration which is specialized in QR code identification technology, RFID identification technology and face recognition technology.

how long about your company in access control?

Our company established in 2014. Our R&D team have more 20 years experiences.

How many people are there in your company?

There are 75 people in our company, Cerberus has a professional R&D team, production team, sales team and after-sales team. We are devoted to provide satisfactory service to customers all the time. 

How long have you been involved in this market?

We have been engaged in the access control industry for 10 years

Where are the main markets?

Our main markets are in the European, North American, South Asian etc

How many agents or wholesalers are there overseas?

Currently, we have more than 50+ agents overseas, and we provide services to more than 500 companies

Can we use the specified packing method?

Of course, you can use the packaging method you specify

Do you have your warehouse?

Our warehouse is  in Shenzhen, We send out the goods by express, about 3-5 days can arrive at your address.

Does the product itself support OEM customization?

We support OEM and ODM, Customized for you.

What's the min quantity?

There is no min order quantity for stock products and a min order of 100 for non-stock products

How about your after-sales service?

Return and Replacement, Repair, Free spare parts, Onsite Training and Inspection, Call Center and on-line Technical Support

The different of QR Code Reader and QR Code Access Controller

In the access control system, the application of QR code technology provides an efficient solution for the increasing demand for security and convenient.  As two common access control devices, QR code reader and QR code access controller device, each have unique functions and advantages. Now , we will analyze the differences about two devices.

First, let’s look at the QR code reader. This device is also called reader, which is an important part of the access control system. But it cannot work alone, needs to be used in conjunction with the access control controller. When someone uses a QR code for identification, the card reader will read the corresponding data and transmit the data to the access control controller via Wiegand or RS485. The access control controller will analyze the data to determine whether the user has the corresponding authority, thereby controlling the switch of access control electric locks, turnstiles and other equipment. The advantage of this split access control is that it is more secure, but it requires the installation of access control controllers and card readers separately, which is more complicated and costly.

Next, let's take a look at the QR code access controller. This device integrates the reader and the access controller to form a complete access control system. It is directly connected to the access control software via Ethernet or WIFI, and the data can be directly to determine the authority inside the integrated machine. If the user has the rights to open the door, the integrated machine will control the access control electric lock, turnstile and other equipment to open, so as to achieve fast entering. The advantages of this access control system are simple installation, convenient wiring, low cost. It can be remote control and management.


From the above introduction, we can see that there are obvious differences in function and structure between the QR code reader and the QR code access controller. The reader needs to be used in conjunction with the access control controller; while the controller integrates the reader and the controller, which has the advantages of simple installation, convenient wiring, and remote control. The QR code access controller produced by Cerberus can be connected to all third-party software systems through http/mqtt, and supports QR code recognition, IC card recognition, password, etc. The communication method can be wired or WIFI.

What's the function about the display screen of CR06E and CR06EU?


In standby mode, the screen displays date, time and network status.

Network status and icons:

  • “”:When using WiFi, it indicates that the WiFi is connected to the router and the signal strength (it only means that the WiFi is connected to the router)
  • “”:Indicates that Bluetooth is enabled;
  • “”:Indicates that the Bluetooth module is abnormal;
  • “E”:Indicates that it is connected to the backend server (the heartbeat interface is normal);
  • “!”:Indicates that the device is connected to the network but cannot connect to the backend server;

After the user swipes the card or scans the QR code, the screen first displays "Authenticating...". After the result is returned, the user's card number and card swiping attributes are displayed. If the network times out, "timeout" is displayed. The user's card swiping attributes are divided into: "Legal card", "Illegal card", "Access right expired", "Incorrect encryption key", and "Incorrect sector ID".

  • Legal card”:Indicates that the local verification has passed or the legal data returned by the server;
  • Illegal card”:Indicates that the card number does not exist in the local whitelist or the illegal data returned by the server
  • Access right expired”:Indicates that the data in the local whitelist has expired or the local verification QR code encryption rule has expired
  • Incorrect encryption key”:Indicates that the key is incorrect when verifying the QR code encryption rules locally;
  • Incorrect sector ID”:Indicates that the region ID is incorrect when verifying the QR code encryption rules locally;

Manufacturer or trading company?

We are a R&D, production and sales integration which is specialized in QR code identification technology, RFID identification technology and face recognition technology.

how long about your company in access control?

Our company established in 2014. Our R&D team have more 20 years experiences.

How many people are there in your company?

There are 75 people in our company, Cerberus has a professional R&D team, production team, sales team and after-sales team. We are devoted to provide satisfactory service to customers all the time. 

How long have you been involved in this market?

We have been engaged in the access control industry for 10 years

Where are the main markets?

Our main markets are in the European, North American, South Asian etc

How many agents or wholesalers are there overseas?

Currently, we have more than 50+ agents overseas, and we provide services to more than 500 companies

Can we use the specified packing method?

Of course, you can use the packaging method you specify

Do you have your warehouse?

Our warehouse is  in Shenzhen, We send out the goods by express, about 3-5 days can arrive at your address.

Does the product itself support OEM customization?

We support OEM and ODM, Customized for you.

What's the min quantity?

There is no min order quantity for stock products and a min order of 100 for non-stock products

How about your after-sales service?

Return and Replacement, Repair, Free spare parts, Onsite Training and Inspection, Call Center and on-line Technical Support

The different of QR Code Reader and QR Code Access Controller

In the access control system, the application of QR code technology provides an efficient solution for the increasing demand for security and convenient.  As two common access control devices, QR code reader and QR code access controller device, each have unique functions and advantages. Now , we will analyze the differences about two devices.

First, let’s look at the QR code reader. This device is also called reader, which is an important part of the access control system. But it cannot work alone, needs to be used in conjunction with the access control controller. When someone uses a QR code for identification, the card reader will read the corresponding data and transmit the data to the access control controller via Wiegand or RS485. The access control controller will analyze the data to determine whether the user has the corresponding authority, thereby controlling the switch of access control electric locks, turnstiles and other equipment. The advantage of this split access control is that it is more secure, but it requires the installation of access control controllers and card readers separately, which is more complicated and costly.

Next, let's take a look at the QR code access controller. This device integrates the reader and the access controller to form a complete access control system. It is directly connected to the access control software via Ethernet or WIFI, and the data can be directly to determine the authority inside the integrated machine. If the user has the rights to open the door, the integrated machine will control the access control electric lock, turnstile and other equipment to open, so as to achieve fast entering. The advantages of this access control system are simple installation, convenient wiring, low cost. It can be remote control and management.


From the above introduction, we can see that there are obvious differences in function and structure between the QR code reader and the QR code access controller. The reader needs to be used in conjunction with the access control controller; while the controller integrates the reader and the controller, which has the advantages of simple installation, convenient wiring, and remote control. The QR code access controller produced by Cerberus can be connected to all third-party software systems through http/mqtt, and supports QR code recognition, IC card recognition, password, etc. The communication method can be wired or WIFI.

What's the function about the display screen of CR06E and CR06EU?


In standby mode, the screen displays date, time and network status.

Network status and icons:

  • “”:When using WiFi, it indicates that the WiFi is connected to the router and the signal strength (it only means that the WiFi is connected to the router)
  • “”:Indicates that Bluetooth is enabled;
  • “”:Indicates that the Bluetooth module is abnormal;
  • “E”:Indicates that it is connected to the backend server (the heartbeat interface is normal);
  • “!”:Indicates that the device is connected to the network but cannot connect to the backend server;

After the user swipes the card or scans the QR code, the screen first displays "Authenticating...". After the result is returned, the user's card number and card swiping attributes are displayed. If the network times out, "timeout" is displayed. The user's card swiping attributes are divided into: "Legal card", "Illegal card", "Access right expired", "Incorrect encryption key", and "Incorrect sector ID".

  • Legal card”:Indicates that the local verification has passed or the legal data returned by the server;
  • Illegal card”:Indicates that the card number does not exist in the local whitelist or the illegal data returned by the server
  • Access right expired”:Indicates that the data in the local whitelist has expired or the local verification QR code encryption rule has expired
  • Incorrect encryption key”:Indicates that the key is incorrect when verifying the QR code encryption rules locally;
  • Incorrect sector ID”:Indicates that the region ID is incorrect when verifying the QR code encryption rules locally;

Manufacturer or trading company?

We are a R&D, production and sales integration which is specialized in QR code identification technology, RFID identification technology and face recognition technology.

how long about your company in access control?

Our company established in 2014. Our R&D team have more 20 years experiences.

How many people are there in your company?

There are 75 people in our company, Cerberus has a professional R&D team, production team, sales team and after-sales team. We are devoted to provide satisfactory service to customers all the time. 

How long have you been involved in this market?

We have been engaged in the access control industry for 10 years

Where are the main markets?

Our main markets are in the European, North American, South Asian etc

How many agents or wholesalers are there overseas?

Currently, we have more than 50+ agents overseas, and we provide services to more than 500 companies

Can we use the specified packing method?

Of course, you can use the packaging method you specify

Do you have your warehouse?

Our warehouse is  in Shenzhen, We send out the goods by express, about 3-5 days can arrive at your address.

Does the product itself support OEM customization?

We support OEM and ODM, Customized for you.

What's the min quantity?

There is no min order quantity for stock products and a min order of 100 for non-stock products

How about your after-sales service?

Return and Replacement, Repair, Free spare parts, Onsite Training and Inspection, Call Center and on-line Technical Support