ARCS-A/BT

Frequency: 13.56 MHz + Bluetooth® (Low Energy)

Standards: ISO14443 types A & B, ISO18092 / Certifications: CE, FCC, IC & UL

Chip: STid Mobile ID® (Bluetooth® and NFC HCE virtual cards), Orange Pack ID + MIFARE Ultralight® & Ultralight® C, MIFARE® Classic & Classic EV1, MIFARE Plus® (S/X) & Plus® EV1, DESFire® 256, EV1, EV2 & EV3, NFC HCE, SMART MX, CPS3, PicoPass® (CSN only), iCLASS™ cards (CSN only)*, French Ministry cards (“Carte AGENT”, CIMS, STITCH)

Functions: Read only CSN, pre-configured (Easyline - PC2) and secure (file, sector) / Controlled by protocol (read-write)

Interfaces: TTL Clock&Data (ISO2) or Wiegand output (encrypted option - S31) / RS485 output (encrypted option - S33) with secure SSCP® v1 and v2 communication protocols, OSDP™ v1 (plain communication) and v2 (SCP secure communication) - Compatible with EasySecure interface (encrypted communication)

Reading distances: 0 - 8 cm / 0 - 3.15’’ with RFID / 0 - 20 m / 0 - 66 ft with Bluetooth®

Power supply: 7 - 28 VDC / 150 mA/12 VDC max

Material: ABS-PC-UL-V0 (black) / ASA-PC-UL-V0 UV (white)

Color: black or white - Other possibilities for cover customization

Dimensions (h x w x d): 106,64 x 80 x 25,70 mm / 4.17’’ x 3.14’’ x 0.98’’

Operating temperatures: - 30°C to + 70°C / - 22°F to + 158°F

Storage temperature: -40°F to +85°F / -40° F to +185°F

Protection: reinforced vandal proof structure IK10 / Accelerometer-based tamper detection system

Resistance: IP65 - Weather-resistant with waterproof electronics (certification CEI NF EN 61086) / Humidity: 0 - 95%



The ARCS-A/BT is a secure vandal proof card reader compliant with RFID and Bluetooth® (Low Energy) technologies. Compliant with existing access control systems, the Architect® Blue reader identifies mobile phones thanks to many Prox or handsfree identification modes. It can work alongside or replace traditional RFID access cards. It integrates an EAL5+ crypto processor to improve data protection and privacy.

The most awarded access control reader around the world

The multi-technology Architect® Blue range makes it easy to manage extensions, upgrades and technology migrations.

Readers can read:

? NXP MIFARE credentials (Classic & Classic EV1, Ultralight® & Ultralight® C, Plus® & Plus® EV1, DESFire® 256, EV1 & EV2),
? French Ministry cards (“Carte AGENT”, CIMS…) and civil aviation (STITCH),
? CPS3 (IAS protocole) health cards,
? smartphones compatible with Bluetooth® and NFC (HCE) technologies.

Access control with the smartphone

Discover the 6 modes of identification for a unique user experience!

Virtual cards promote acceptance of and compliance with the Security Policy of businesses, industries and governments.
STid Mobile ID® is so user-friendly that it makes identification instinctive.

Choose your favorite identification mode and make your access options both secure and much more intuitive!

Card Mode - by placing your smartphone in front of the reader.
Tap Tap Mode - by tapping your smartphone twice in your pocket for near or remote opening.
Voice Control - by using the voice command on your iPhone (iOS).
Remote Mode - by using your smartphone as a remote control.
Hands-free Mode - by simply passing in front of the reader.
Slide Mode - by placing your hand close to the reader without taking out your phone.