Vanderbilt’s range of Bluetooth Readers is a secure and flexible identification solution bringing the access credential to Android and iOS smartphones. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) removes the need for a physical card or tag. Simultaneous support of smartphones and a wide range of smart cards bridges the gap from traditional access credentials to cardless mobile access control and allows a seamless integration into existing locations. Available communication interfaces: • BLUE-A: Wiegand • BLUE-B: Wiegand (with keypad) • BLUE-C: OSDP • BLUE-D: OSDP (with keypad). The BLUE-EX door exit button facilitates non-contact door release for applications where high standards of hygiene are required.
Blue-A / Blue-C 
Blue-B / Blue-D 
Blue-EX
Economical and versatile, Vanderbilt’s Bluetooth readers are ideal for facilitating distributed workplaces, allowing employees to have their access credentials on their smart devices wherever they go. The readers offer four identification modes for easy access management utilizing “Shake-to-Go” and “Show-to-Go” gesture technology alongside “Handsfree” and “Manual Button” access modes.
Specifications (all models)
Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz, ISO14443 types A & B, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth®
(Low Energy)
Communication interface:
• BLUE-A & BLUE-B: Wiegand
• BLUE-C & BLUE-D: RS485
Card compatibility: MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE® Classic, MIFARE Plus®,
MIFARE® DESFire® EV1, EV2
Functions:
• Read only: CSN or private ID (sector/file)
Reading distance RFID
• MIFARE® Classic: read UID/private ID: 3-5cm (1.2-2 inches)
• DESFire® EV1, EV2: read UID/private ID: 1.5cm-4cm (0.6-1.6 inches)
Reading distance Bluetooth®
• Show-to-Go:15-30cm (6-12 inches) adjustable
• Shake-to-Go: Up to 5m (16.5 feet) adjustable
Indicator
• Light indicator: 3 RGB LEDs
• Audio indicator: Internal buzzer
Keypad
• Blue-B & Blue-D: Capacitive touch keypad
Connections: 41cm (16 inch) pigtail
Tamper switch: Hall effect switch
Housing Protection (EN61086): IP65 level – water-resistant with waterproof electronics
Housing Material: PC, ABS
Power consumption: 160mA (max.)
Power supply: 9VDC to 15VDC
Max. cable length: 150m (492 feet)
Dimensions: 115.5 x 84.5 x 20.5mm (4.5 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches)
Operating temperatures: – 30°C to + 70°C (-22 to 158°F)
Approval: Bluetooth SIG, CE, RoHS, REACH and FCC