Specifications

Readers
Cotag
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Type Order No.
BC5511-Cotag
Split-mounted hands-free reader
The BC5511-Cotag is a hands-free card reader kit that consists of the
BC5311 reader interface (mounted indoors) and the HF100 reader
(mounted outdoors). It reads Siemens unique Cotag cards and tags
(both active and passive) which offer ultimate convenience and cost-
efficiency. It has a reading range of up to 90 cm with an active card and
35 cm with a passive card. It can read through concrete‚ wood‚ glass
and many other materials‚ but not metal.
System compatibility SiPass Entro‚ SiPass integrated
Interface to controller Clock&Data or Wiegand
Operating voltage 10 to 35 VDC
Current consumption 290 mA @ 12V DC
160 mA @ 24V DC
Tamper switch No
Card technology Cotag
Card compatibility IB911‚ IB928‚ IB958‚ IB958M‚ IB981‚
IB968 & IB970
Card read distance Up to 90 cm with IB911 (active
card)‚
up to 35 cm with IB968 (passive
card).
Indicators 3 x LED (red/yellow/green)
1 x Buzzer [HF100]
Keypad No
Operating temperature -40 to +70 °C. (HF100)
0 to +50 °C (BC5311)
Environment Indoor for the reader interface and
outdoor for the reader
IP rating IP55 [HF100]
Housing UV-resistant ABS plastic
Colour Light grey
Dimensions (W x H x D) BC5311: 110 x 195 x 40 mm
HF100: 220 x 265 x 29.3 mm
Weight 1.3 kg
Approval CE
Accessories None
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