ZKTeco F18 Biometric Access Control Terminal with Exit Button Support, TCP/IP Setup & Software Configuration

The ZKTeco F18 Biometric Access Control Terminal is a professional standalone fingerprint access control device designed to provide secure and efficient door access management. Featuring advanced fingerprint recognition, TCP/IP networking, USB connectivity, and seamless integration with exit buttons, electric locks, and access control software, the F18 is an ideal solution for offices, schools, factories, warehouses, hospitals, and commercial buildings. Its flexible installation options allow it to operate as a standalone controller or as part of a centralized access control system.

Product Features

Advanced Fingerprint Authentication

The F18 uses ZKTeco’s latest fingerprint recognition algorithm to deliver fast and accurate user verification, minimizing false acceptance and rejection rates while ensuring secure access.

Standalone Access Control

Functions as a complete standalone access control terminal with built-in support for electric locks, door sensors, exit buttons, alarms, and doorbells, eliminating the need for an external controller in many installations.

Exit Button Integration

Supports standard NO/NC exit push buttons, allowing users to safely exit secured areas while maintaining controlled entry through biometric authentication.

TCP/IP Network Connectivity

Equipped with TCP/IP communication for real-time device management, user synchronization, and event monitoring across a local area network. USB Host and RS232/RS485 interfaces provide additional deployment flexibility.

Software Configuration Support

Compatible with ZKBio CVAccess, ZKBioTime, ZKAccess 3.5, and the Standalone SDK, allowing administrators to configure users, access levels, schedules, reports, and door permissions from a central management platform.

Large User and Transaction Capacity

Stores up to 3,000 fingerprint templates, 5,000 optional RFID cards, and 100,000 transaction records, making it suitable for growing organizations with multiple users.

Comprehensive Access Control Functions

Includes advanced security features such as anti-passback, access groups, time zones, record queries, Wiegand input/output, web server support, and external fingerprint reader compatibility.

High-Performance Hardware

Powered by the ZMM210 platform with a 1.2 GHz processor, the F18 delivers faster fingerprint matching and improved overall system responsiveness.

User-Friendly Interface

The 2.4-inch TFT color display provides an intuitive interface for enrollment, system configuration, and daily operation, simplifying device management for administrators.

Ideal for Professional Access Control

Perfect for offices, educational institutions, factories, hospitals, hotels, residential apartments, warehouses, financial institutions, and government facilities requiring dependable biometric access control.

Product Specifications

• Brand: ZKTeco
• Model: F18
• Product Type: Fingerprint Access Control Terminal
• Display:4-Inch TFT LCD Color Screen
• Fingerprint Capacity: 3,000 Templates
• Card Capacity: 5,000 Optional RFID Cards
• Transaction Capacity: 100,000 Records
• Fingerprint Sensor: ZK Optical Sensor
• Fingerprint Algorithm: ZK Finger V10.0
• Communication: TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, USB Host
• Access Control Interfaces: Electric Lock, Door Sensor, Exit Button, Alarm, Doorbell
• Wiegand: Input and Output
• Standard Functions: Anti-Passback, Record Query, Web Server, DST
• Optional Functions: Wi-Fi, External RS485 Fingerprint Reader, Printer, MIFARE/HID Card Support
• Supported Software: ZKBio CVAccess, ZKBioTime, ZKAccess 3.5, Standalone SDK
• Power Supply: 12V DC, 3A
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
• Operating Humidity: 20%–80%
• Dimensions: 80 × 183 × 42 mm
• Application: Biometric access control for offices, commercial buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, and government organizations.