BAI BA-BC2-BB-25 Legacy BC2 Vehicle Decal Compatibility Details
The Barcode Automation BAI BA-BC2-BB-25 is a black-on-black vehicle barcode credential for existing BAI sites configured to use the proprietary BC2 format. Each decal measures 2.5 x 3.7 inches and is rated for vehicle identification at speeds up to 25 mph when the reader, decal position, and entrance lane are properly configured.
BC2 is a legacy Barcode Automation format intended primarily for replacement or expansion orders at established properties. These decals must be produced with the correct site-specific facility code and unique credential-number sequence.
What This BC2 Vehicle Decal Does
- Provides automatic, hands-free identification of authorized vehicles.
- Uses Barcode Automation's proprietary BC2 credential format.
- Uses a 3-digit facility-code format.
- Provides a 2.5 x 3.7-inch credential rated up to 25 mph.
- Uses black barcode markings on a black background.
- Does not require a battery, radio transmitter, RFID chip, or vehicle wiring.
- Uses a unique identification number assigned to a specific vehicle record.
- Is custom printed for the property placing the order.
Compatible With
- Select Barcode Automation BA-440 readers configured for the BC2 credential format.
- Select Barcode Automation BA-220 readers configured for the BC2 credential format.
- Existing BAI properties with confirmed BC2 site records, facility codes, and credential-number history.
- BA-220 and BA-440 readers using updated multi-format firmware when BC2 remains one of the programmed legacy formats.
Important compatibility warning: The BA-BC2-BB-25 is not a universal credential for every BA-220 or BA-440 reader. The installed reader must be configured for the property's BC2 format and facility code. Verify the site records or test an existing working credential before ordering.
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | Barcode Automation Inc. - BAI |
| Part Number | BA-BC2-BB-25 |
| Product Type | Vehicle barcode access credential |
| Credential Format | BAI BC2 legacy format |
| Color Combination | Black on black |
| Decal Dimensions | 2.5 x 3.7 inches |
| Rated Vehicle Speed | Up to 25 mph with a properly configured reader and lane |
| Facility-Code Format | 3 digits |
| Primary Application | Replacement or expansion credentials for existing BC2 sites |
| Package Quantity | 50 vehicle barcode decals |
| Ordering Type | Custom produced with site-specific encoding and numbering |
Part Number Identification
- BA identifies the Barcode Automation product family.
- BC2 identifies the legacy proprietary credential format.
- BB identifies the black-on-black color combination.
- 25 identifies the 2.5-inch-high legacy decal format.
BC2 Is a Legacy Format for Existing Sites
Barcode Automation currently identifies BA-BC2-**-25 as a legacy decal format for existing properties. A new installation should not automatically select BC2 simply because the decal dimensions or appearance match an older credential.
Properties operating BC2 may continue ordering matching credentials or may investigate transitioning to BC3. Updated BA-220 and BA-440 firmware can support an existing legacy format alongside BC3, allowing a property to phase in newer credentials without immediately replacing every active decal.
Similar Decals That Are Not Interchangeable
- BA-L85-**-25 BAI-10 credentials with a different barcode format
- BA-L75-**-25 BAI-8 credentials using a 2-digit facility code
- BA-L65-**-23 CB-6 or L65 credentials
- BA-BC3-**-20 credentials using the newer 5-digit BC3 format
- BA-BC3-**-125 compact 10 mph BC3 credentials
- BC2 decals encoded with a different facility code or credential-number sequence
- BC2 decals with a different color suffix when the property requires black on black
The BC2 and BAI-10 formats both use 3-digit facility codes and similar legacy decal dimensions, but they are different barcode formats. Do not substitute BA-L85 credentials for BA-BC2 credentials without direct site verification.
Facility-Code and Credential-Number Requirements
These decals are made to order for a specific property. The order should match the site's existing 3-digit facility code and continue with an approved sequence of unused credential numbers.
Duplicate, incorrect, or out-of-sequence numbers may conflict with active vehicle records or fail to operate as intended. Check the property's decal history, access control database, or current working credentials before submitting the order.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm that the property currently uses the BAI BC2 format.
- Verify the installed reader model and programmed legacy format.
- Confirm the correct 3-digit facility code.
- Confirm the next available credential-number sequence.
- Verify that black on black is the required color combination.
- Make sure the 2.5 x 3.7-inch format matches the existing credentials.
- Confirm that the 25 mph rating meets the entrance requirements.
- Verify that the required package quantity is 50 decals.
- Confirm how each credential will be added to the access control database.
Installation and Programming Notes
Apply the decal to the side of the vehicle facing the reader and within the established scan area used at the property. The credential must remain visible to the reader and should not be blocked by a body panel, accessory, cargo, or another obstruction.
Do not cut, fold, laminate, photocopy, cover, or modify the barcode area. Record the unique decal number before installation and assign it to the correct vehicle in the access control database.
Technician Note
When the exact site format is uncertain, compare the part number, facility code, dimensions, and numbering from an existing working decal. A reader accepting a similarly sized L85, L75, or BC3 credential does not prove that it is configured for BC2.
Product Questions and Answers
Is the BA-BC2-BB-25 intended for new installations?
It is primarily listed as a legacy credential for existing BC2 sites. Confirm the required format with Barcode Automation or the property's access control provider before selecting BC2 for a new installation.
Will the BA-BC2-BB-25 work with every BA-220 or BA-440 reader?
No. The reader must be configured to recognize the site's BC2 format and facility code. Confirm compatibility from existing credentials, reader records, or the property decal history.
What do BB and 25 mean in the part number?
BB identifies the black-on-black color combination. The 25 suffix identifies the legacy 2.5-inch-high decal format, which measures approximately 2.5 x 3.7 inches.
What is the maximum rated vehicle speed?
The BC2 decal format is rated for vehicle speeds up to 25 mph when the reader location, decal position, approach angle, and entrance lane are properly configured.
Can BA-L85-**-25 decals replace BA-BC2-**-25 decals?
No automatic substitution should be made. BC2 and L85 are different barcode formats even though both use a 3-digit facility code and similar decal dimensions.
Can an existing BC2 site transition to BC3 decals?
Yes, select BA-220 and BA-440 readers can be updated with multi-format firmware that retains the site's previous credential format while adding BC3 support. Verify the reader and update requirements before changing formats.
What information is needed when ordering this 50-pack?
Confirm the BC2 format, 3-digit facility code, unused credential-number sequence, black-on-black color combination, reader configuration, package quantity, and entrance speed.
Can a BA-BC2-BB-25 decal be moved to another vehicle?
The credential should remain assigned to its original authorized vehicle. Issue and program a replacement decal when the vehicle changes or the original credential is damaged or removed.
