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Aiphone AC-BT-M Mullion-Mount Bluetooth and NFC Reader

Aiphone AC-BT-M Mullion-Mount Bluetooth and NFC Reader with Wiegand Connection

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Aiphone AC-BT-M Mullion-Mount Bluetooth and NFC Reader with Wiegand Connection

The Aiphone AC-BT-M is a mullion-mount Bluetooth® and NFC™ reader engineered for commercial electronic access control installations. Designed to be mounted directly to a mullion, this reader uses a Wiegand connection for straightforward integration with new or existing access control panels. The AC-BT-M supports the STiD Mobile ID app for both Google Android™ and Apple® iOS devices, giving facility managers a flexible, credential-forward approach to door access without sacrificing compatibility with standard Wiegand-based systems.

Key Features

  • Mullion-Mount Design: Compact form factor built specifically for mullion installation, making it well suited for narrow-profile door frames common in commercial entryways.
  • Bluetooth® and NFC™ Technology: Dual credential-reading capability allows users to gain access via Bluetooth or NFC-enabled mobile devices, reducing dependency on physical access cards.
  • Wiegand Connection: Standard Wiegand output ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of existing electronic access control panels and controllers.
  • Mobile Credential Support: Fully supports the STiD Mobile ID app, enabling smartphone-based credentialing for both Google Android™ and Apple® iOS platforms.
  • Electronic Access Control Integration: Purpose-built as part of a broader electronic access control ecosystem, allowing seamless integration with readers, keypads, and credential management systems.
  • Commercial-Grade Application: Designed for commercial door hardware environments where reliable, modern credentialing is required at high-traffic entry points.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Keypads and Readers
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Readers, Keypads and Credentials
  • Subcategory: Accessories
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Aiphone AC-BT-M?

Aiphone electronic access control products are engineered to deliver dependable, modern credentialing options for demanding commercial environments. The AC-BT-M combines mullion-mount practicality with Bluetooth® and NFC™ mobile credential support and standard Wiegand connectivity, giving integrators a versatile reader that fits into new and existing access control infrastructures alike. With support for the STiD Mobile ID app across Android™ and iOS platforms, this reader helps facilities move toward flexible, smartphone-based access without abandoning proven Wiegand wiring standards.

Product Specs

Product Type:
Keypads and Readers
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Readers, Keypads and Credentials
Subcategory:
Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Aiphone AC-BT-M – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Aiphone AC-BT-M reader work with my existing access control panel?
The AC-BT-M outputs over a standard Wiegand connection, so it wires into most existing access control panels and controllers the same way a conventional prox reader does. That is the main reason to pick it: you can move users onto phone credentials without re-pulling wire or replacing the panel.
2) Does the Aiphone AC-BT-M read phone credentials, or do I still need cards?
It reads both Bluetooth and NFC mobile credentials, and it supports the STiD Mobile ID app on Android and iOS. Users present a smartphone instead of a physical card.
3) Can a Bluetooth reader mount on a narrow aluminum door frame mullion?
That is exactly what the AC-BT-M is built for. It is a mullion-mount reader with a compact, narrow form factor intended to fasten directly to the mullion of a narrow-profile commercial frame, rather than a single-gang wall box next to the opening.
4) Is the AC-BT-M a standalone door controller or does it need a panel?
It is a reader, not a standalone controller. There is no onboard user programming or relay described for it; it sends credential data out over Wiegand to an access control panel that makes the unlock decision. If you want a self-contained unit that stores its own users and switches the lock directly, look at a standalone keypad such as the Securitron DK-12 or the SDC 918 Series, which holds 500 users.
5) I need a keypad code as well as a phone credential. Is the AC-BT-M the right reader?
No. The AC-BT-M is a credential reader only, Bluetooth and NFC, with no keypad. For PIN entry at the door, the SDC EntryCheck 920 Series pairs a digital keypad with a proximity reader, and the 923 Series does the same in a narrow body for mullion-width applications.
6) What can I use instead of the Aiphone AC-BT-M if the door needs a standalone keypad with no access control panel behind it?
The Aiphone AC-BT-M is a reader that sends credentials to a separate access control panel over a Wiegand connection, so it needs a controller to make the unlock decision. If there is no panel at the opening, the Securitron DK-12 is a stand alone digital keypad, and the SDC 918 Series is an indoor digital access control keypad with 500 user capacity - both make the access decision at the door itself. Choose the AC-BT-M when the opening ties into an existing Wiegand-based controller, and a standalone keypad when the door is a one-off with no head-end.
7) Is there a mullion-width alternative to the Aiphone AC-BT-M for a narrow aluminum frame?
The AC-BT-M is built as a mullion-mount reader with a compact form factor for narrow-profile door frames. If you want a narrow device that also puts a keypad on the door, the SDC EntryCheck 923 Series is a narrow digital keypad with a proximity reader rated for indoor and outdoor access control. The difference is credential type: the AC-BT-M reads Bluetooth and NFC mobile credentials through the STiD Mobile ID app on Android and iOS, while the 923 combines PIN entry with proximity cards.
8) Will an SDC EntryCheck 920 proximity keypad do the same job as the Aiphone AC-BT-M?
They look similar at the door but they are not interchangeable. The SDC EntryCheck 920 Series is an indoor/outdoor digital keypad with a proximity reader, so it handles PIN codes and prox cards. The Aiphone AC-BT-M reads Bluetooth and NFC mobile credentials and outputs over a standard Wiegand connection to an existing panel or controller. If your users are being enrolled in the STiD Mobile ID app on Android or iOS phones, the 920 will not read those credentials.
9) For an outdoor gate or exterior door, should I use the AC-BT-M or a weather-rated keypad?
The AC-BT-M's published data covers credential type, mounting and Wiegand output, not an exterior weather rating. Where the unit is fully exposed and you want a rating stated up front, SDC lists the 926 Series as an outdoor keypad with weather protection and 500 user capacity, and the 920 and 923 Series as indoor/outdoor.
10) Can I mix the AC-BT-M with keypads and card readers on the same access control system?
Yes. Because it reports over standard Wiegand, the AC-BT-M can sit on the same panel as other Wiegand readers and keypads, so you can put phone credentials on the main entrance and keep card or PIN devices on interior doors under one credential management system.
11) The Aiphone AC-BT-M is going on an exterior entry - what else should I look at for a weather-exposed opening?
The AC-BT-M is a commercial-grade reader intended for high-traffic entry points. If you want a device the manufacturer calls out specifically for exposure, the SDC 926 Series is an outdoor digital keypad with weather protection and 500 user capacity, and the SDC EntryCheck 920 Series is a digital keypad with proximity reader listed for indoor and outdoor use. Those two are keypad-based; the AC-BT-M is a credential reader only, with no keypad, passing data to your panel over Wiegand.
12) What is the simplest option if I only need indoor PIN access and do not need mobile credentials like the Aiphone AC-BT-M offers?
Skip the AC-BT-M and look at a straight indoor keypad. The ACSI 1355-1 is a digital indoor keypad, and the SDC 918 Series is an indoor digital access control keypad with 500 user capacity. Neither reads mobile credentials - the AC-BT-M is the one that supports Bluetooth and NFC smartphone credentials through the STiD Mobile ID app, which is what you are paying for when users carry phones instead of cards or codes.
13) I am standardizing readers across a campus - how do the Aiphone AC-BT-M and the SDC keypads differ for user management?
The Aiphone AC-BT-M hands credential data to your access control panel over Wiegand, so enrollment, user records, and audit live in the head-end software rather than at the door. The SDC 918 Series and SDC 926 Series each carry a 500 user capacity in the device itself. For a facility standardizing on central management, the AC-BT-M keeps every opening on one credential database; for outbuildings or remote doors with no wiring back to a panel, the device-resident capacity of the SDC keypads stands on its own.
14) Is this Aiphone reader suitable for a high-traffic commercial entrance, or is it a residential product?
It is classed as commercial door hardware and is intended for high-traffic entry points. Typical installs are office buildings, schools, healthcare, retail, warehouses, multi-tenant residential and government buildings.
15) What is the exact part number for the Aiphone mullion Bluetooth reader?
Order it as Aiphone AC-BT-M. That is the mullion-mount Bluetooth and NFC reader with Wiegand output; it is a single model with no finish or size options to specify.
How fast can I get the Aiphone AC-BT-M delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Aiphone AC-BT-M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Aiphone AC-BT-M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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