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ARCS-A/BT - 13.56 MHz DESFire® EV3 + Bluetooth® standard reader

ARCS-A/BT - 13.56 MHz DESFire® EV3 + Bluetooth® standard reader

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 worldbandeau logo Trophees STid 2017 V2

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The perfect blend of high security and scalability

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Ensure secure migration

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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!

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Card
Mode 


by placing your smartphone in front of the reader.

  

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Slide
Mode 


by placing your hand close to the reader without taking out your phone.

  

Picto mode tap tap

Tap Tap
Mode


by tapping your smartphone twice in your pocket for near or remote opening.

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Remote Mode


by using your smartphone as a remote control.

  

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Hands-free
Mode


by simply passing in front of the reader.

  

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Voice 
Control 


by using the voice command on your iPhone (iOS).

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Welcome to high security

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STid is the first RFID manufacturer to have received First Level Security Certification (CSPN). It’s a recognition of our unique know-how, the technological and security expertise that are implemented in your access architecture, whether new or existing.

The Architect® Blue reader uses the latest MIFARE® contactless chip technologies with new data security mechanisms.

All public encryption algorithms can be used (3DES, AES, RSA, SHA, etc.), which are recommended by official data security agencies (such as the French national agency ANSSI).

The Architect® Blue series uses an EAL5+ cryptoprocessor to improve protection and privacy.

End-to-end security control

With top-level security certification (CSPN) from the French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI), STid secures and protects your data.

In addition to an integrated cross-level quality process within the company, we have implemented a constant auditing procedure with a number of external security audits (PHONESEC).

Download the audit certificate

 

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Encryption and obfuscation methods

 Anti-reverse engineering development methods

Multi-factor authentication

Security audit

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ANSSI compliant secure communication

Data authenticity and confidentiality ensured throughout the communication chain

Use of cryptographic algorithms comply with international government standards

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Secure sensitive data storage

Secure storage using encryption and obfuscation methods

EAL5+ storage in the reader

 

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The software tool for full control of your security

The SECard software lets users, installers and integrators easily:

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  • securely program user RFID and virtual cards,
  • create master physical or virtual badges for programming readers,
  • manage keys and security configurations.

 

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Benefits

  • 100% local sandboxed programming
  • Autonomous management for securely programming RFID and Bluetooth® user cards
  • Configuration and reconfiguration of readers
  • Protection and confidentiality of user cards and the master card
  • Plug & Play tool
  • Fully compatible with AGENT, CIMS and STITCH cards
  • Complies with General Data Protection Regulation no. 2016/679 and Standard EN16571

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Readers are compatible with the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol - OSDP™ V1 & V2.

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Readers are compatible with the latest generation of open protocol SSCP (STid Secure Common Protocol). This protocol recommended by ANSSI uses data encryption (AES) and two-way “reader-controller” authentication to ensure security before any communication is allowed between the reader and the management system.

Best market self-protection

The innovative tamper protection system protects sensitive data and gives the possibility to delete the authentication keys (patented solution). Unlike the current solutions on the market, the reliability of the accelerometer based technology avoids it being outsmarted.

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Create your own scalable configuration

The Architect® Blue series is intuitive and dynamic, made up of 6 interchangeable modules, easy to connect to a smart common RFID core & Bluetooth®.

The easy and cost saving modularity concept allows you to keep control of the access security management.

 

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Standing the test of the time

Design to push the boundaries, The Architect® Blue reader design has been developed to withstand harsh environments, to operate outside (IP65 level) and to offer a high vandal proof resistance (IK10).

Download the resistance report      Video of ARCS-A/BT's crash test

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Let your imagination flow

A signature reflects personal style choices. The design of Architect® Blue readers is immediately recognizable, with a dynamic and elegant style, featuring clean, pure lines. STid offers a range of customization options to tailor your reader to your corporate identity and integrate it fully into its installation environment.

A spectacular experience

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"Skin effect" new customization technology

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Data sheet

  • Frequency
    Frequency: 13.56 MHz + Bluetooth® (Low Energy)
  • Standards
    Standards: ISO14443 types A & B, ISO18092 / Certifications: CE (Europe), UKCA (United Kingdom), FCC (USA), IC (Canada), BIS (India), RCM (Australia & New Zealand), UL, RoHS & UL294 Indoor & Outdoor
  • Chip
    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, PicoPass® (CSN only), iCLASS™ (CSN only)*
  • Functions
    Functions: Read only CSN, pre-configured (Easyline - PC2) and secure (file, sector) / Controlled by protocol (read-write)
  • Interfaces
    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
    Reading distances: 0 - 8 cm / 0 - 3.15’’ with RFID / 0 - 20 m / 0 - 66 ft with Bluetooth®
  • Power supply
    Power supply: 7 - 28 VDC / 150 mA/12 VDC max
  • Material
    Material: ABS-PC-UL-V0 (black) / ASA-PC-UL-V0 UV (white)
  • Color
    Color: black or white - Other possibilities for cover customization
  • Dimensions (h x w x d)
    Dimensions (h x w x d): 106,64 x 80 x 25,70 mm / 4.17’’ x 3.14’’ x 0.98’’
  • Operating temperatures
    Operating temperatures: - 30°C to + 70°C / - 22°F to + 158°F
  • Storage temperature
    Storage temperature: -40°F to +85°F / -40° F to +185°F
  • Protection
    Protection: reinforced vandal proof structure IK10 / Accelerometer-based tamper detection system
  • Resistance
    Resistance: IP65 level (excluding connectors) - Weather-resistant with waterproof electronics (certification CEI NF EN 61086) / Humidity: 0 - 95%

*Our readers only read the UID/Chip Serial Number. They do not read secure HID Global’s iCLASS™ cryptographic protections.

 

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Part numbers

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Easyline pre-configured offer - Wiegand:

ARCS-R31-A/PC2-xx/1

Secure - TTL Wiegand or Clock&Data:

ARCS-R31-A/BT1-xx/y

Secure / Secure Plus - TTL Wiegand or Clock&Data:

ARCS-S31-A/BT1-xx/y

Secure - RS485:

ARCS-R33-A/BT1-7AB/y

Secure / EasySecure decoder - RS485:

ARCS-R33-A/BT1-7AA/y

Secure / Secure Plus - RS485:

ARCS-S33-A/BT1-7AB/y

Secure / Secure Plus / EasySecure decoder - RS485:

ARCS-S33-A/BT1-7AA/y

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SSCP® v1 protocol - RS485:

ARCS-W33-A/BT1-7AA/y

SSCP® v2 protocol - RS485:

ARCS-W33-A/BT1-7AD/y

OSDP™ v1 & v2 protocol - RS485:

ARCS-W33-A/BT1-7OS/y
 

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