ARCS-I/BT - 125 kHz + 13.56 MHz + Bluetooth® multi-technology access reader

The perfect blend of

high security and scalability

The perfect blend of high security and scalability

Ensure secure migration

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.
125 kHz credentials (EM, Crosspoint, formats Wiegand 26, 34, 35 and 37 bits…).

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.

Slide
Mode

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

Tap Tap
Mode

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

Remote Mode

by using your smartphone as a remote control.

Hands-free
Mode

by simply passing in front of the reader.

Voice
Control

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

See identification modes

Welcome to high security

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 reader uses the latest MIFARE® DESFire® EV2 contactless chip technologies with new data security mechanisms:

Secure Messaging EV2: secure transaction method based on AES-128 with protection against interleaving and replay attacks.
Proximity Check : improved protection against relay attacks.

It uses an EAL5+ crypto processor to improve data protection and privacy.

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

The software tool for full control of your security

The SECard software lets users, installers and integrators easily:

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

See the flyer

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


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

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

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.

Standing the test of the time

Design to push the boundaries, the Architect® Blue Hybrid 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

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.

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.

Data sheet

Frequency: 125 kHz + 13.56 MHz + Bluetooth®
Standards: ISO14443 types A & B, ISO18092 / Certifications: CE (Europe), UKCA ( United Kingdom), FCC (USA), IC (Canada), BIS (India), RCM (Australia & New Zealand), UL & RoHS
Chip: EM42xx / EM4x50 / Format Wiegand 26, 34, 35 and 37 bits / Nedap / Crosspoint. MIFARE® Ultralight® & Ultralight® C, MIFARE® Classic & Classic EV1, MIFARE Plus® (S/X) & Plus® EV1, MIFARE® DESFire® 256, EV1, EV2 & EV3, CPS3 health cards, NFC (HCE), PicoPass® (CSN only), iCLASS™ (CSN only*), government cards (AGENT, CIMS, STITCH). STid Mobile ID® (virtual card), Orange Pack ID
Functions: CSN, pre-configured (Easyline - PC2) and secure read-only / Controlled by protocol (read/write)
Interfaces: TTL Data Clock (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
Reading distances: Up to 8 cm / 3.15’’ with a 125 kHz card / Up to 8 cm / 3.15’’ with a MIFARE DESFire® EV2 card / Up to 20 m / 65.6 ft with a Bluetooth® smartphone (adjustable distances on each reader)
Power supply: 7 VDC to 28 VDC / Consumption: 180 mA/12 VDC max
Material: ABS-PC UL-V0 (black) / ASA-PC-UL-V0 UV (white)
Dimensions (h x w x d): 145.64 x 79.93 x 25.7 mm / 5.71’’ x 3.11’’ x 0.98’’
Operating temperatures: - 30°C to + 70°C / - 22°F to + 158°F / Humidity: 0 - 95%
Protection: Reinforced vandal-proof structure IK10 / Accelerometer-based tamper detection system with key deletion option (patented) and/or message to the controller
Resistance: IP65 level - Weather-resistant with waterproof electronics (CEI NF EN 61086 homologation)

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

Part numbers

Read only
Easyline pre-configured offer - Wiegand:
Secure - TTL:
Secure / Secure Plus - TTL:
Secure - RS485:
Secure / Secure Plus - RS485:
Secure / EasySecure Interface - RS485:
Secure / Secure Plus / EasySecure Interface - RS485:

Controlled by protocol

Controlled by SSCP^® v1 protocol - RS485:
Controlled by SSCP^® v2 protocol - RS485:
Controlled by OSDP™ v1 & v2 protocol - RS485:

ARCS-Rx1-I/PC2-xx/1
ARCS-Rx1-I/BT2-xx/1
ARCS-Sx1-I/BT2-xx/1
ARCS-Rx3-I/BT2-7AB/1
ARCS-Sx3-I/BT2-7AB/1
ARCS-Rx3-I/BT2-7AA/1
ARCS-Sx3-I/BT2-7AA/1

ARCS-Wx3-I/BT2-7AA/1
ARCS-Wx3-I/BT2-7AD/1
ARCS-Wx3-I/BT2-7OS/1

Read only

Easyline pre-configured offer - Wiegand: ARCS-Rx1-I/PC2-xx/1
Secure - TTL: ARCS-Rx1-I/BT2-xx/1
Secure / Secure Plus - TTL: ARCS-Sx1-I/BT2-xx/1
Secure - RS485: ARCS-Rx3-I/BT2-7AB/1
Secure / Secure Plus - RS485: ARCS-Sx3-I/BT2-7AB/1
Secure / EasySecure interface - RS485: ARCS-Rx3-I/BT2-7AA/1
Secure / Secure Plus / EasySecure interface - RS485: ARCS-Sx3-I/BT2-7AA/1