Schlage MTB11 Mullion BLE Multi-Technology Reader for Chicago Mobile-Credential Storefronts
Model / Series: MTB11
The Schlage MTB11 is the mullion-style BLE multi-technology reader from Allegion's Schlage MTB series — narrow ~45 mm body for aluminum storefront mullions plus Bluetooth Low Energy mobile credentials, 125 kHz Prox, and 13.56 MHz smart cards. Wiegand output. The Chicago choice for storefront and lobby vestibule positions that need both mobile and multi-tech card support.
Specifications
- Brand
- Schlage (Allegion)
- Model
- MTB11
- Series
- Schlage MTB (Multi-Technology + BLE)
- Form Factor
- Mullion (~45 mm wide narrow body)
- Multi-Format Support
- 125 kHz Prox + 13.56 MHz Smart Cards (iCLASS, MIFARE, DESFire, FeliCa) + Bluetooth Low Energy mobile credentials
- Mobile Credentials
- Allegion ENGAGE Mobile / Schlage Mobile Access via Bluetooth Low Energy
- Output Protocol
- Wiegand 26-bit and configurable bit formats
- Power
- 5–14 V DC
- Operating Temperature
- −31 °C to +66 °C
- Environmental Protection
- IP65
- Mounting
- Aluminum mullion / narrow frame surface mount
- Indicators
- Multi-color LED + audible buzzer
- Compatible Platforms
- Brivo, Genetec, Lenel, Software House, AMAG, Continental, S2, and other Wiegand-compatible systems
Best Fit & Recommended For
Schlage MTB11 Mullion BLE Multi-Technology Reader
The Schlage MTB11 combines two of the most-requested commercial reader features into a single narrow body: mullion form factor for aluminum storefront frames, and Bluetooth Low Energy mobile credentials through Allegion ENGAGE / Schlage Mobile Access. Plus the standard Schlage MT-series multi-tech card support — 125 kHz Prox (HID, AWID, EM, Indala) and 13.56 MHz smart cards (iCLASS, MIFARE, DESFire, FeliCa) — over Wiegand output to any commercial access panel.
The MTB11 is the Chicago choice for storefront and lobby vestibule positions that need both mobile credentials for staff and multi-tech card reading for the legacy installed base.
Why Mobile + Mullion Together
Storefront doors are the most-used entries at any commercial property — every staff member, every visitor, every delivery passes through them. They are also the doors with the tightest physical constraints: narrow aluminum mullions, glass doors that cannot accommodate wall-mount readers, and aesthetics that demand the cleanest possible install. The MTB11 solves both at once:
- ~45 mm narrow body fits cleanly on the mullion at hand level
- Mobile credentials for staff who already carry phones — no card to fish out of a wallet at the front door
- Multi-tech cards for visitors, contractors, and the legacy population still on Prox or MIFARE
- Wiegand output works with any commercial access panel — no proprietary firmware lock-in
Where the Schlage MTB11 Wins in Chicago
- Chicago aluminum storefront doors at retail, restaurants, and street-level offices
- Office building lobby vestibules with narrow-frame doors
- Multi-tenant residential lobbies issuing phone credentials to residents at suburban Chicagoland HOAs and city high-rises
- Retail storefronts with mobile-first staff and customer-loyalty access programs
- Elevator-lobby doors at multi-tenant office buildings
- Hotel lobby vestibules with mobile guest keys
- Healthcare clinic main entry vestibules with mobile staff credentials
- Education main lobby vestibules at suburban Chicago schools and universities
- Banking branch front-door vestibules with mobile-credential staff entry
- Government and municipal lobby vestibules with employee mobile credentials
MTB11 vs. Sibling Schlage Readers
| Feature | MTB11 (this) | MT11 | MTB15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Mullion | Mullion | Single-gang |
| Mobile (BLE) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Multi-tech card | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best fit | Mobile + storefront mullions | Card-only storefront mullions | Mobile + standard wall positions |
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Schlage MTB11 across the full Chicago metropolitan area for mobile-credential storefront, lobby vestibule, and elevator-lobby positions.
Recommended Pairings
- Schlage MT11 Mullion Reader — for card-only mullion positions on the same project
- Schlage MTB15 Single-Gang BLE Reader — for the matching wall-plate positions
- Schlage MT20W Desktop Enrollment Reader — for credential issuance at admin desks
- Brivo ACS300-E-B Control Panel — for cloud-managed Brivo deployments
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC installs Schlage MTB11 mullion BLE readers at Chicago storefront, lobby vestibule, and narrow-frame commercial entries. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, mullion mounting plan, Wiegand wiring through the frame chase, panel commissioning, mobile credential rollout, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
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Schlage MT11
The Schlage MT11 is the mullion-style multi-technology reader from Allegion's Schlage MT series — narrow form factor for aluminum storefront and lobby door frames, reads 125 kHz Prox + 13.56 MHz smart cards (iCLASS / MIFARE / DESFire) simultaneously over Wiegand. The Chicago choice for storefront, vestibule, and elevator-lobby positions where a single-gang reader is too wide.
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Schlage MTB15
The Schlage MTB15 is a single-gang BLE multi-technology reader from Allegion's Schlage MTB series — adds Bluetooth Low Energy mobile credentials (Allegion ENGAGE / Schlage Mobile Access) on top of the standard MT15's 125 kHz Prox + 13.56 MHz smart card support. Wiegand output. The Chicago choice for general commercial doors that want both a multi-tech card population and modern phone-based credentials.
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Schlage MT20W
The Schlage MT20W is a wireless desktop enrollment reader from Allegion's Schlage MT series — used at admin desks to enroll new credentials (125 kHz Prox + 13.56 MHz smart cards) directly into the access control database. Connects via USB to the admin PC. The Chicago choice for HOA front offices, building manager desks, HR enrollment stations, and education / healthcare / property management administrative offices managing Schlage MT-series credential issuance.
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Brivo ACS300-E-B
The Brivo ACS300-E-B is a modern 2-door cloud-managed access control panel — Ethernet + WiFi connectivity, optional cellular, OSDP v2 and Wiegand reader support, integrated battery-backup-ready enclosure with tamper detection. The standard Brivo Access controller for Chicago commercial offices, retail, multi-tenant residential, healthcare clinics, and small-to-mid commercial buildings managed on the Brivo Access cloud.
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