HID ProxPoint Plus 6005BKB00 Mini Proximity Card Reader for Access Control Systems

The HID 6005BKB00 is a ProxPoint Plus 125 kHz mini mullion proximity card reader with a black Classic Series housing, Wiegand output, and an 18-inch pigtail cable for commercial access control systems. It supports compatible HID proximity cards, key fobs, and credential formats up to 85 bits, with a maximum ProxCard II reading distance of 3 inches. Operating on 5-16 VDC, the reader features a multicolor LED, audible beeper, fully potted electronics, and IP55-rated indoor/outdoor construction. Its compact design allows direct mounting onto metal door frames and narrow mullions.

HID 6005BKB00 ProxPoint Plus 125 kHz Black Mullion Proximity Reader

The HID 6005BKB00 is a 125 kHz proximity card reader designed for narrow door mullions, metal door frames, and space-constrained commercial access control installations. Part of the HID Global ProxPoint Plus 6005 Series, this model features a black Classic Series enclosure, Wiegand communication interface, standard 00 reader configuration, and factory-attached 18-inch (45 cm) pigtail cable. Its compact design allows the reader to mount directly onto metal surfaces without the reduction in read range associated with many conventional proximity readers. The 6005BKB00 provides contactless credential identification for compatible electronic access control systems, allowing authorized users to present proximity cards or key fobs to request entry through secured doors. Designed for offices, retail facilities, warehouses, educational buildings, and institutional properties, the reader combines established HID proximity technology with flexible mounting, durable construction, and configurable visual and audible feedback.

The HID 6005BKB00 operates at a 125 kHz proximity frequency and uses a Wiegand output interface to communicate credential data to compatible access control panels. It supports HID proximity credential formats containing up to 85 bits, including compatible ProxCard II, ISOProx II, DuoProx II, ProxCard Plus, ProxKey II, and MicroProx credentials. The manufacturer specifies a maximum reading distance of 3 inches (7.6 cm) for ProxCard II cards, 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) for ISOProx II and DuoProx II cards, 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) for ProxKey II key fobs, and 2 inches (5.1 cm) for MicroProx tags. Actual reading distance depends on credential construction, installation conditions, and surrounding electrical interference. The reader includes a multicolor status LED and integrated audible beeper that provide confirmation when a credential is presented. In its standard configuration, the LED normally displays red, flashes green when a compatible credential is read, and provides an accompanying audible beep. LED and beeper behavior can also be controlled by a compatible host access control system, allowing integration with programmed access-granted and access-denied indications.

The HID ProxPoint Plus 6005BKB00 operates from a 5-16 VDC power supply, with a manufacturer-specified average current requirement of 30 mA and peak current requirement of 75 mA. At a nominal 12 VDC, HID also publishes a typical average current draw of approximately 20 mA. Its standard 18-inch (45 cm) pigtail cable provides wiring connections for DC power, Wiegand Data 0 and Data 1, ground, shield, and supported LED and beeper controls. The Wiegand communication interface supports a maximum cable distance of approximately 500 feet (150 meters) using recommended 22 AWG shielded cable, subject to proper wiring practices and the access control panel's electrical requirements. The reader measures 3.135 inches high, 1.720 inches wide, and 0.660 inches deep (79.6 x 43.7 x 16.8 mm) and weighs approximately 2.7 ounces (75 grams). Its slim profile supports mounting on narrow aluminum storefront mullions, door frames, and other restricted surfaces. The reader includes a snap-on cover that conceals the mounting screws, and its electronics are fully encapsulated to protect internal circuitry against environmental exposure.

The HID 6005BKB00 features a weather-resistant IP55 enclosure constructed from UL94-rated polycarbonate, supporting both indoor and outdoor access control installations. Its operating temperature range extends from -22 F to +150 F (-30 C to +65 C), with operating humidity from 0% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing. The ProxPoint Plus Series carries UL 294/cUL access control certification, applicable FCC and Canadian radio approvals, and RoHS compliance. The 6005BKB00 is intended for integration with compatible Wiegand access controllers that process card credentials and control connected electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, or other electronic locking hardware. Unlike the HID 6008 ProxPoint Plus configuration, which uses Clock-and-Data communication, the 6005BKB00 provides a Wiegand output for access control systems using that protocol. It is a legacy 125 kHz proximity reader and does not provide native 13.56 MHz smart card, OSDP Secure Channel, Bluetooth mobile credential, or NFC capabilities found on newer HID reader platforms. Its black Classic Series appearance, compact metal-compatible mounting design, multicolor status indicator, and standard Wiegand output make the 6005BKB00 suitable for maintaining and replacing existing HID proximity reader installations. The product is backed by HID Global's limited lifetime manufacturer warranty.