At a glance
- Fingerprint Capacity
- 3,000
- Card Capacity
- 5,000
- Display
- 2.4-inch TFT LCD colour screen
- Communication
- RS232/485, TCP/IP, USB-host
- Dimensions
- 80 × 183 × 42 mm (W×D×H)
- Transaction Capacity
- 100,000
Model F18ZKTeco F18 Fingerprint Access Control Terminal
₹20,366 Incl. GST
₹17,259 + 18% GST
At a glance
- Fingerprint Capacity
- 3,000
- Card Capacity
- 5,000
- Display
- 2.4-inch TFT LCD colour screen
- Communication
- RS232/485, TCP/IP, USB-host
- Dimensions
- 80 × 183 × 42 mm (W×D×H)
- Transaction Capacity
- 100,000
Opens a door with a fingerprint, PIN or optional card and is slim enough for narrow door frames in offices and clinics. Stores 3,000 fingerprints and works on its own or as a reader for a larger system (Wiegand), over TCP/IP or RS485.
- WarrantyManufacturer warranty under ZKTeco's terms: 1 year. Warranty claims
- DeliveryPrice, availability and delivery charges are confirmed in your quotation. Shipping and delivery
Overview
The ZKTeco F18 opens a door with a fingerprint, a PIN or an optional card, in a body slim enough for the narrow frame of an office or clinic door. It can run on its own, or feed an existing access control panel over Wiegand, and it reaches the network over TCP/IP or RS485.
Is it right for you?
- It suits a single indoor door with up to 3,000 fingerprints and, with the card option, 5,000 cards.
- It suits a narrow frame or mullion, at 80 mm wide.
- It works from 0 to 45 °C and 20 to 80% humidity, and no ingress rating is stated, so keep it indoors.
- If you already have a third party panel, it can act as its fingerprint reader through Wiegand.
Key features
- Stores 3,000 fingerprints and 100,000 transactions on the device.
- Optional card reading for 5,000 cards: ID, 13.56 MHz RFID S50/S70 IC (1K/4K) and HID cards.
- ZMM210 core board with a 1.2 GHz CPU and the ZK Finger V9.0 and V10.0 algorithm on an optical sensor.
- 2.4-inch colour screen with audible and visual confirmation of accepted or rejected fingerprints.
- Wiegand in and out, so it works standalone or as a reader for an existing panel.
- Direct wiring for a third party electric lock, door sensor, exit button, alarm and doorbell, with a safety reader board (SRB) option.
- Built-in web server, anti-passback, record query, daylight saving time and support for an external RS485 fingerprint reader.
- Multi-level user privileges, with printer, Wi-Fi and HTTPS as options.
What else you need
- A 12 V DC 3 A supply.
- An electric lock, an exit button and a door sensor (door position sensor), which are separate items.
- The optional card reader, only if staff will use cards.
- An FR1200 reader over RS485, only if you want a reader on the far side of the door.
Installation
An access control installer should fit it. The unit is 80 × 183 × 42 mm and mounts beside the door. The work covers the lock, door sensor, exit button, alarm and doorbell wiring and the network link, or the Wiegand connection to an existing panel.
Software and licences
Works with ZKAccess 3.5, and a standalone SDK is available for custom integration.
Before you buy
- Card reading is an option; say which card type you use when ordering.
- For a quote, tell us your door count and lock type.
Technical specifications
Key facts
- What is it?
- Fingerprint, Card & Keypad TerminalsBrand ZKTeco
- How is it powered?
- 12 V DC / 3 A
- Does it support RS-485?
- Yes
- Does it support Wiegand?
- YesInput and output
- What capacity does it support?
- 3,000 fingerprints5,000 cards100,000 transaction records
- Which software works with it?
- Standalone SDK, ZKAccess3.5 software
- Which documents are available?
- User manual, datasheet, installation / drawing, online specifications, software (2) Open documents
- Can SecurityGearHub help with installation?
- Setup guidanceManuals, wiring guides and answers to setup questions. On-site work is arranged separately where available. Ask about installation
- Not stated by the manufacturer
- PoE, OSDP, outdoor rating, box contents
RelatedGuideFace vs fingerprint attendance machineDocumentsAll ZKTeco documents
- Display
- 2.4-inch TFT LCD colour screen
- Fingerprint Capacity
- 3,000
- Card Capacity
- 5,000 (Optional)
- Transaction Capacity
- 100,000
- Biometric Algorithm
- ZK Finger V9.0 and V10.0
- Card Type
- ID card, RFID S50/S70 IC card (13.56 MHz) 1K/4K, HID card
- Hardware
- ZMM210 core board with 1.2 GHz CPU, ZK optical fingerprint sensor
- Access Control Interfaces
- RS232/485, TCP/IP, USB-host; access control interface for third party electric lock, door sensor, exit button, alarm and doorbell; Wiegand signal input and output, SRB (safety reader board)
- Standard Functions
- DST (daylight saving time), record query, anti-passback, external RS485 fingerprint reader
- Optional Functions
- Printer support
- Power Supply
- 12 V DC / 3 A
- Operating Temperature
- 0 °C to 45 °C
- Operating Humidity
- 20% to 80%
- Dimensions
- 80 × 183 × 42 mm (W×D×H)
- Functions
- DST, Record Query, Anti-passback, External RS485 fingerprint reader, Printer(Optional), Wi-Fi(Optional), https(Optional)
- Access Control Interface
- 3rd Party Electric Lock, Door Sensor, Exit Button, Alarm, Doorbell
- Algorithm Version
- ZK Finger 10.0
- Communication
- RS232/485, TCP/IP, USB-host
- Supported Software
- Standalone SDK,ZKAccess3.5 software
- Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty under ZKTeco's terms: 1 year. How claims work
Product attributes and shipping details
| Brand | ZKTeco |
|---|---|
| Verification | Card, Fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB, Wiegand, Ethernet, RS-485 |
Downloads
Download software
- ZKBio CVAccessVersion 4.4.2_R_x64 · Windows x64 (server, web-based client) · Released September 1, 2026Prerequisites: See Hardware suggestion list 20260814 (PDF); Named in the product page Supported Software row; software licence purchased separatelyLicence: Paid licence required; installer download needs a manufacturer partner loginSoftware · Family · zkteco.comView official download page
- ZKBio TimeVersion 9.0.6 (Build 20260911.22919) · Windows Server 2012 to 2025, Windows 10/11 (64-bit only); browsers Edge/Chrome 117+, Firefox 104+ · Released September 11, 2026Prerequisites: PostgreSQL (default), MSSQL 2016 to 2025, MySQL 8.0 or Oracle 19c; dual-core 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB; up to 500 devices; Page names ZKBioTime8 (TA push); current ZKBio Time 9.x support to be confirmed with ZKTecoLicence: Paid licence required; installer download needs a manufacturer partner loginSoftware · Family · zkteco.comView official download page
Documentation
- ZKTeco F18 datasheetDatasheet · This model · d1agmp9y4cki1i.cloudfront.netDownload
- ZKTeco F18 product pageOnline specifications · This model · zkteco.inView official page
User manual
- ZKTeco F18 user manualUser manual · This model · d1agmp9y4cki1i.cloudfront.netDownload
Installation guide
- ZKTeco F18 family installation drawingInstallation / drawing · Family · d1agmp9y4cki1i.cloudfront.netDownload
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Software and compatibility
Licence terms are on each software product page.
- ZKAccess 3.5 Listed compatible
Questions about this product
Can the F18 work with my existing access control panel?
Yes. It has Wiegand input and output, so it can act as a reader for a third party panel as well as running standalone.
Does it read cards?
Only with the optional card reader, which covers ID, 13.56 MHz RFID S50/S70 IC and HID cards, up to 5,000 cards.
What power does it need?
12 V DC at 3 A.
Can it be used outdoors?
No ingress protection rating is stated by the manufacturer, and it works from 0 to 45 °C, so fit it indoors.
Can I add a reader on the exit side?
Yes. An FR1200 reader can be connected over RS485 for the far side of the door.
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