The HD500-Cotag reads Vanderbilt unique Cotag cards and tags (both active and passive) which offer ultimate convenience and cost-efficiency. It has a reading range of up to 26 cm with an active card and up to 8 cm with a passive card. Vandal-proof and fire-resistant, the HD500-Cotag is popular both in vulnerable locations and modern office environments. When BC-Link is used, two of these readers can be installed to control entries and exits using only one door controller. An additional benefit of BC-Link is that it supports online status monitoring.