Wednesday, 18 September 2013
CS101 Handheld RFID Reader Starter Kit
Product Rating: 
The CS101 Handheld RFID Reader Starter Kit offers everything you need to get started with RFID including a comprehensive suite of tools to enable you to rapidly design solutions that combine your handheld reader with an existing middleware or backend system. This starter kit contains manuals, special instruction guides, training sessions, and code snippets to speed up development. Purchasing this starter kit also entitles you to get additional demo source code and high priority source code development support, even custom help source code build.
Click here to watch our video product review of the CS101.
This Starter Kit is offered exclusively through The RFID Network and includes:
One CS101 Handheld RFID readerTwo (2) Rechargeable batteriesOne (1) Battery charger capable of charging two batteries simultaneouslyOne (1) USB and one (1) RS-232 cableOne (1) 24V Power adaptor with power cordThree (3) Straps: Single Sided, Cross Sided, & WristSamples applications, Documentation, SDK, and source code available via download here.Additional support via ticketing system and forumSee image below:
The CS101 is an ISO 18000-6C (EPCglobal Class 1 Generation 2) compatible handheld reader by Convergence Systems Limited. CSL markets this as a “crossover product” meant to replace a stationary reader. Based on the read distance performance our team has seen with other hand-helds, we were extremely skeptical.
Additionally, our team tested the CS501, which is an IP65 rated add-on module that adds quad-band GSM/GPRS cellular communication and global positioning technology (GPS) to the hand-held. This plug-in enables the CS101 hand-held reader to capture the GPS location of RFID tag reads in outdoor environments and then send the data using the same technology as a mobile phone.
The CS101 is a full-size handheld, yet well balanced and fairly light given its size and functionality. The current version is only 1 kg, which is lighter than the previous version we tested in early 2009. The unit is extremely versatile with a lot of input/output including:
a wide LCD touch screen (landscape orientation);58 key QWERTY keyboard; pistol grip with trigger button for one-handed operation;802.11 b/g - Wi-Fi Network support;a Micro USB 1.1 port; an RS232 port; and a SD expansion slot for BlueTooth or memory.The CS501 module mounts to the side of the CS101 handheld and adds 100g of weight. It has a ruggedized design with an IP65 rating and survives drop tests at 1.5 meters on 6 sides. The GSM operates Quad Band EGSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. The GPS is SIRF3A. You need your own GSM/GPRS SIM card which inserts into the SIM card slot under the battery.
The handheld comes with two rechargeable Lithium polymer batteries, 1400mAh (a main and a spare) and an external battery charger. The battery charger accommodates two batteries at a time, allowing both batteries to be charged simultaneously – a nice feature. It took just under four hours for a full battery recharge.
The CS501 module uses its own battery instead of the battery from CS101. It comes with its own power adapter and normally takes around 1.5 – 2 hours for charging.
Our tests found that a fully-charged battery provides longer operations than the published specifications. We performed 145 minutes of continuous read testing and left the unit in standby for over 48 hours. Then, we had another 15 minutes of testing before the unit asked us to swap batteries. Given these results, one battery charge should easily accommodate typical use over an eight-hour work shift.
Our team performed benchmark testing using tags designed for asset tracking as well as supply chain logistics. We evaluated only commercially available tags affixed to people, automobile windshields, cardboard, and metal.
In addition, each test was conducted in both controlled orientations, as might be found in an assembly line; and uncontrolled orientations, as are typical in the use of hand-carried assets in a data center.
The CS101 comes pre-installed with ten useful applications including tag read, tag ranging, and tag inventory, which we used for these benchmarks. There is also a tag search function, which operates as a tag Geiger counter. The user enters an EPC code for a tag they want to find; then, selects the 'search' function. The reader scans for the specified tag and reports the tag signal strength as well as visual and audible indicators that change as the user moves the reader around in proportion to the signal strength. This function is very useful when searching for a specific item among a lot of similar items.
The CS101 can have either a vertically-oriented linear polarized antenna (VP), horizontally-oriented linear polarized antenna (HP), or a circular polarized (CP) antenna. When you place an order, you specify your antenna preference. We selected a VP unit, which has a maximum range (when held normally, without being rotated) if the single dipole tags are oriented vertically. If the tags are not in the optimum orientation, the handheld must be rotated up to 90 degrees in one direction or the other to achieve maximum read range.
Linear or circular polarized antenna?In the real world, when you are looking for something, you’re going to move your hand all over. In most cases, it is better to have directional reads because it provides a longer read range. Typically, handhelds are used in applications with stacked items so orientation is known. For example, file folders are all stacked properly with the tags in the same orientation. Ultimately, always consider your requirements before making a selection.
The CS101 has variable transmit power, from a maximum of 1W (30dBm) down to a minimum of 0dBm (1mW) in 0.5dBm increments. The demo applications use the F4 and F5 keys on the upper right side of the keypad to adjust the power up and down.
Our team tested two different CS101 hand-helds with a variety of passive RFID labels, metal mount tags and battery-assisted passive RFID labels. During all of our tests, we used the CS501 module to capture our GPS location. Once we read the tags, we sent this information to a PC via a GSM/GPRS cellular connection. We review our outdoor setup in the accompanying video. Overall, we were very impressed with the tag read performance achieved. The results with the Omni-ID Ultra ™ were most notable at 84 feet - an impressive read distance for a hand-held reading a passive RFID tag.
The GPS accuracy of the unit tested to 2.5 m or less and reported the location almost identical to a dedicated GPS receiver to which we compared it.
Given that we were able to achieve read range results of 84 feet, the tag search feature can provide a total search area of nearly 170 feet around an operator. Consider this when locating assets such as containers in remote areas especially when coupled with the GPS, and GSM/GPRS capabilities.
The Expert Perspective
“The CSL101 is a robust and rugged hand-held that reads better than any other RFID hand-held out there. But what our team really likes is the versatility. The CS101 supports many different peripherals, including GPS and GPRS/GSM which makes it more of an RTLS device. It doesn’t seem as though the other vendors have really examined the platform or the applications for a RFID handheld, they simply added RFID to existing bar code hand scanners. CSL did a great job in defining use cases and then building a unit to support a wide range of applications. You don’t sacrifice anything to get performance, flexibility or expansion capabilities. You get it all in one package.” Joe Leone, RFID Industry Veteran
If you're not using the CS501 module, the CS101 hand-held alone comes standard with a micro USB 1.1 (12MBit/s) port and a RS232 (115K baud) port as well as wireless support (802.11 b/g). Bluetooth connectivity may be added using the SD card slot.
Given the Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Professional operating system, wireless setup was a breeze using Network and Dial-up Connections. We securely connected to our corporate network (802.11g) in less than five minutes and found the performance to be very good. We maintained network connectivity outside our office building up to 50 feet from the wireless router through an exterior wall.
A 1D and 2D barcode scanner is integrated into the front of the unit. Our team focused the majority of our benchmark testing efforts on the RFID capabilities; however we tested a combination of narrow, wide, and dense 1D and 2D bar codes and achieved an average scan range of 8.5 inches.
The CS101 has a memory size of 128 MB Flash + 64 MB RAM. Available memory for user applications is 40MB Flash and 16MB RAM . The unit also supports up to 2GB extended memory space via SD Card slot.
The unit is designed to withstand industrial operations, yet is appropriate for the retail or office environment. It has an IP65 Rating and can withstand a 1.5 meter drop to concrete in all 6 orientations. The operating temperatures are a very respectable -20 to 50°C and -40 to +85°C for storage.
The CS101 has obtained the regulatory certifications from the FCC (USA and most South American nations), Industry Canada, CE (Europe), SRRC (China – also valid for Malaysia, Singapore, HK, etc.), NCC (Taiwan), MIC (South Korea), and Telec (Japan).
The pre-installed applications that come with the unit are very functional and offer a great deal of value. We captured our read data to a text file in the unit’s memory and later copied it to a file server via the Wi-Fi capability. This is particularly useful when importing tag read information in to a middleware application.
ezTrack Support
For companies that have facilities in Asia, the CS101 has built-in support for ezTRACK - a EPC/RFID standards-based globalized track and track platform operated by GS1 Hong Kong This means the reader can be used immediately for scanning EPC/RFID tags with 96-bit Serialized Global Trading Identification Numbers (SGTIN) and then have the tag data information uploaded to the ezTrack server.
Telephone and email support is provided with a 24 hour response time.
The Expert Perspective
“We’ve switched over to the CSL hand-held for two reasons:
1) POWER -- it has a BIG antenna and a very sensitive reader. It's running the Impinj Indy chip set for RFID and we are getting read ranges of 20 feet on a typical 4"x1" RFID tag.
2) COST -- it's in the affordable range. Most handhelds cost over $5,000+ for RFID and 2-D Barcode. With the cost closer to $2,500 for a CSL, it's a feasible solution for asset tracking.
Those two features make it possible to do a lot of projects that would otherwise never get done. The read capability gives the 'locate' feature of handhelds a valid reason to exist.” Carl Brown, President SimplyRFID.com
CSL has made real time asset visibility in remote locations easy and affordable. The CS101/CS501 combination captures the GPS location where RFID tag reads, bar codes scans, keyboard, or touch-screen operations occur and then instantly communicates that information using the same technology as a mobile phone.
The CSL CS101 has outstanding performance, a rugged design, a plethora of features, and unmatched connectivity, all at a price point that's about half of what other manufacturers charge. That said, we award the CS101 for Best-in-Class RFID handheld readers.
Our team is not alone in our assessment. On January 6th, 2010, CSL was awarded the 2009 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Product Differentiation Excellence Award for the RFID Readers Market. Sanjay Singh, Asia Pacific Vice President of Industrial Technologies Practice, Frost & Sullivan noted "the CS101 handheld RFID reader manufactured by Convergence Systems Limited (CSL) provides a new benchmark in terms of price performance ratio as well as in terms of portability without compromising on features."
If you’re not familiar for Convergence Systems Limited, CSL is a global company that designs and manufactures a complete line of high performance RFID products that solve a variety of customer needs in a fast and affordable manner. CSL has won numerous awards including the Gold Award for the Most Innovative EPC RFID product from GS1 as well as the prestigious Hi-tech award in China.
CS101 Handheld RFID Reader Starter Kit
Product Rating:
The CS101 Handheld RFID Reader Starter Kit offers everything you need to get started with RFID including a comprehensive suite of tools to enable you to rapidly design solutions that combine your handheld reader with an existing middleware or backend system. This starter kit contains manuals, special instruction guides, training sessions, and code snippets to speed up development. Purchasing this starter kit also entitles you to get additional demo source code and high priority source code development support, even custom help source code build.
Click here to watch our video product review of the CS101.
This Starter Kit is offered exclusively through The RFID Network and includes:
One CS101 Handheld RFID readerTwo (2) Rechargeable batteriesOne (1) Battery charger capable of charging two batteries simultaneouslyOne (1) USB and one (1) RS-232 cableOne (1) 24V Power adaptor with power cordThree (3) Straps: Single Sided, Cross Sided, & WristSamples applications, Documentation, SDK, and source code available via download here.Additional support via ticketing system and forumSee image below:
The CS101 is an ISO 18000-6C (EPCglobal Class 1 Generation 2) compatible handheld reader by Convergence Systems Limited. CSL markets this as a “crossover product” meant to replace a stationary reader. Based on the read distance performance our team has seen with other hand-helds, we were extremely skeptical.
Additionally, our team tested the CS501, which is an IP65 rated add-on module that adds quad-band GSM/GPRS cellular communication and global positioning technology (GPS) to the hand-held. This plug-in enables the CS101 hand-held reader to capture the GPS location of RFID tag reads in outdoor environments and then send the data using the same technology as a mobile phone.
The CS101 is a full-size handheld, yet well balanced and fairly light given its size and functionality. The current version is only 1 kg, which is lighter than the previous version we tested in early 2009. The unit is extremely versatile with a lot of input/output including:
a wide LCD touch screen (landscape orientation);58 key QWERTY keyboard; pistol grip with trigger button for one-handed operation;802.11 b/g - Wi-Fi Network support;a Micro USB 1.1 port; an RS232 port; and a SD expansion slot for BlueTooth or memory.The CS501 module mounts to the side of the CS101 handheld and adds 100g of weight. It has a ruggedized design with an IP65 rating and survives drop tests at 1.5 meters on 6 sides. The GSM operates Quad Band EGSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. The GPS is SIRF3A. You need your own GSM/GPRS SIM card which inserts into the SIM card slot under the battery.
The handheld comes with two rechargeable Lithium polymer batteries, 1400mAh (a main and a spare) and an external battery charger. The battery charger accommodates two batteries at a time, allowing both batteries to be charged simultaneously – a nice feature. It took just under four hours for a full battery recharge.
The CS501 module uses its own battery instead of the battery from CS101. It comes with its own power adapter and normally takes around 1.5 – 2 hours for charging.
Our tests found that a fully-charged battery provides longer operations than the published specifications. We performed 145 minutes of continuous read testing and left the unit in standby for over 48 hours. Then, we had another 15 minutes of testing before the unit asked us to swap batteries. Given these results, one battery charge should easily accommodate typical use over an eight-hour work shift.
Our team performed benchmark testing using tags designed for asset tracking as well as supply chain logistics. We evaluated only commercially available tags affixed to people, automobile windshields, cardboard, and metal.
In addition, each test was conducted in both controlled orientations, as might be found in an assembly line; and uncontrolled orientations, as are typical in the use of hand-carried assets in a data center.
The CS101 comes pre-installed with ten useful applications including tag read, tag ranging, and tag inventory, which we used for these benchmarks. There is also a tag search function, which operates as a tag Geiger counter. The user enters an EPC code for a tag they want to find; then, selects the 'search' function. The reader scans for the specified tag and reports the tag signal strength as well as visual and audible indicators that change as the user moves the reader around in proportion to the signal strength. This function is very useful when searching for a specific item among a lot of similar items.
The CS101 can have either a vertically-oriented linear polarized antenna (VP), horizontally-oriented linear polarized antenna (HP), or a circular polarized (CP) antenna. When you place an order, you specify your antenna preference. We selected a VP unit, which has a maximum range (when held normally, without being rotated) if the single dipole tags are oriented vertically. If the tags are not in the optimum orientation, the handheld must be rotated up to 90 degrees in one direction or the other to achieve maximum read range.
Linear or circular polarized antenna?In the real world, when you are looking for something, you’re going to move your hand all over. In most cases, it is better to have directional reads because it provides a longer read range. Typically, handhelds are used in applications with stacked items so orientation is known. For example, file folders are all stacked properly with the tags in the same orientation. Ultimately, always consider your requirements before making a selection.
The CS101 has variable transmit power, from a maximum of 1W (30dBm) down to a minimum of 0dBm (1mW) in 0.5dBm increments. The demo applications use the F4 and F5 keys on the upper right side of the keypad to adjust the power up and down.
Our team tested two different CS101 hand-helds with a variety of passive RFID labels, metal mount tags and battery-assisted passive RFID labels. During all of our tests, we used the CS501 module to capture our GPS location. Once we read the tags, we sent this information to a PC via a GSM/GPRS cellular connection. We review our outdoor setup in the accompanying video. Overall, we were very impressed with the tag read performance achieved. The results with the Omni-ID Ultra ™ were most notable at 84 feet - an impressive read distance for a hand-held reading a passive RFID tag.
The GPS accuracy of the unit tested to 2.5 m or less and reported the location almost identical to a dedicated GPS receiver to which we compared it.
Given that we were able to achieve read range results of 84 feet, the tag search feature can provide a total search area of nearly 170 feet around an operator. Consider this when locating assets such as containers in remote areas especially when coupled with the GPS, and GSM/GPRS capabilities.
The Expert Perspective
“The CSL101 is a robust and rugged hand-held that reads better than any other RFID hand-held out there. But what our team really likes is the versatility. The CS101 supports many different peripherals, including GPS and GPRS/GSM which makes it more of an RTLS device. It doesn’t seem as though the other vendors have really examined the platform or the applications for a RFID handheld, they simply added RFID to existing bar code hand scanners. CSL did a great job in defining use cases and then building a unit to support a wide range of applications. You don’t sacrifice anything to get performance, flexibility or expansion capabilities. You get it all in one package.” Joe Leone, RFID Industry Veteran
If you're not using the CS501 module, the CS101 hand-held alone comes standard with a micro USB 1.1 (12MBit/s) port and a RS232 (115K baud) port as well as wireless support (802.11 b/g). Bluetooth connectivity may be added using the SD card slot.
Given the Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Professional operating system, wireless setup was a breeze using Network and Dial-up Connections. We securely connected to our corporate network (802.11g) in less than five minutes and found the performance to be very good. We maintained network connectivity outside our office building up to 50 feet from the wireless router through an exterior wall.
A 1D and 2D barcode scanner is integrated into the front of the unit. Our team focused the majority of our benchmark testing efforts on the RFID capabilities; however we tested a combination of narrow, wide, and dense 1D and 2D bar codes and achieved an average scan range of 8.5 inches.
The CS101 has a memory size of 128 MB Flash + 64 MB RAM. Available memory for user applications is 40MB Flash and 16MB RAM . The unit also supports up to 2GB extended memory space via SD Card slot.
The unit is designed to withstand industrial operations, yet is appropriate for the retail or office environment. It has an IP65 Rating and can withstand a 1.5 meter drop to concrete in all 6 orientations. The operating temperatures are a very respectable -20 to 50°C and -40 to +85°C for storage.
The CS101 has obtained the regulatory certifications from the FCC (USA and most South American nations), Industry Canada, CE (Europe), SRRC (China – also valid for Malaysia, Singapore, HK, etc.), NCC (Taiwan), MIC (South Korea), and Telec (Japan).
The pre-installed applications that come with the unit are very functional and offer a great deal of value. We captured our read data to a text file in the unit’s memory and later copied it to a file server via the Wi-Fi capability. This is particularly useful when importing tag read information in to a middleware application.
ezTrack Support
For companies that have facilities in Asia, the CS101 has built-in support for ezTRACK - a EPC/RFID standards-based globalized track and track platform operated by GS1 Hong Kong This means the reader can be used immediately for scanning EPC/RFID tags with 96-bit Serialized Global Trading Identification Numbers (SGTIN) and then have the tag data information uploaded to the ezTrack server.
Telephone and email support is provided with a 24 hour response time.
The Expert Perspective
“We’ve switched over to the CSL hand-held for two reasons:
1) POWER -- it has a BIG antenna and a very sensitive reader. It's running the Impinj Indy chip set for RFID and we are getting read ranges of 20 feet on a typical 4"x1" RFID tag.
2) COST -- it's in the affordable range. Most handhelds cost over $5,000+ for RFID and 2-D Barcode. With the cost closer to $2,500 for a CSL, it's a feasible solution for asset tracking.
Those two features make it possible to do a lot of projects that would otherwise never get done. The read capability gives the 'locate' feature of handhelds a valid reason to exist.” Carl Brown, President SimplyRFID.com
CSL has made real time asset visibility in remote locations easy and affordable. The CS101/CS501 combination captures the GPS location where RFID tag reads, bar codes scans, keyboard, or touch-screen operations occur and then instantly communicates that information using the same technology as a mobile phone.
The CSL CS101 has outstanding performance, a rugged design, a plethora of features, and unmatched connectivity, all at a price point that's about half of what other manufacturers charge. That said, we award the CS101 for Best-in-Class RFID handheld readers.
Our team is not alone in our assessment. On January 6th, 2010, CSL was awarded the 2009 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Product Differentiation Excellence Award for the RFID Readers Market. Sanjay Singh, Asia Pacific Vice President of Industrial Technologies Practice, Frost & Sullivan noted "the CS101 handheld RFID reader manufactured by Convergence Systems Limited (CSL) provides a new benchmark in terms of price performance ratio as well as in terms of portability without compromising on features."
If you’re not familiar for Convergence Systems Limited, CSL is a global company that designs and manufactures a complete line of high performance RFID products that solve a variety of customer needs in a fast and affordable manner. CSL has won numerous awards including the Gold Award for the Most Innovative EPC RFID product from GS1 as well as the prestigious Hi-tech award in China.
Intelleflex BAP Starter Kit
The Intelleflex Starter Kit provides businesses with the ability to rapidly pilot and test Intelleflex solutions in real-world environments. The Starter Kit includes a choice of the Intelleflex FMR-6000 Fixed Reader, CMR-6100 Cellular Reader or HMR-9090 Handheld Reader and five types of Intelleflex XC3 Technology™ tags which provide industry leading read range and read/write reliability. Intelleflex XC3 Technology is based on the ISO/IEC 18000-6:2010 and EPCglobal C1G2 standards for Battery Assisted Passive RFID. The Starter Kit also includes software and documentation that lets you easily pilot Intelleflex Extended Capability RFID solutions out-of-the-box without writing code.
GPS Cellular RFID Reader Monitors Temperature & Talks Cloud
Intelleflex BAP Tags Shatter Read Distance Records with 120+ Meters
The Intelleflex Starter Kit includes (click on the item to read the data sheet):
• One (1) FMR-6000 Fixed Reader and one pair of antennas and cables
or
• One (1) FMR-6100 Cellular Reader and one pair of antennas and cables
or
• One (1) HMR-9090 Handheld Reader
and
• Five (5) STT-8000 asset tracking tags
• Five (5) SMT-8100 tags for metal and liquids
• Five (5) TMT-8500 temperature monitoring tags
• Five (5) BAT-8300 personnel tracking badge tags
• Five (5) key fob tags
• Software for piloting applications
• Documentation
(Starter Kit prices vary based on type of reader selected)
The Starter Kit is not designed for application development but may be upgraded simply by adding additional software and documentation available directly from Intelleflex.
Motorola MC9090-G RFID
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The MC9090-G mobile computer maximizes mobile worker productivity by providing a flexible, always-on connection to the network. The MC9090-G provides the most advanced mobile operating systems available with a choice of a familiar Windows environment or an application-specific environment. Additionally, it supports a variety of multimedia applications and its Intel 624 MHz enhanced memory ensures retention of mission-critical data. The Bluetooth option allows users to wirelessly synchronize and print. The MC9090-G's rugged construction, which passed stringent drop and tumble tests, dramatically reduces repair and downtime costs while its 3.8" screen makes it easy to read. The pistol grip allows for comfortable and efficient use in a variety of applications such as manufacturing, delivery and retail floors.
The MC9090-G RFID is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year (12 months) from date of shipment, provided the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.
PSDK, DCP and SMDK available through Symbol Developer Zone Web site
Omni-directional 1D, 1D ER (extended range, US only) and 2D imaging engine reads symbologies and captures grayscale images and signatures with intuitive laser aiming. (see below for RFID capabilities)Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PremiumIntel® XScale™ Bulverde PXA270 processor at 624 MHz
10.75 in. L x 4.7 in. W x 7.7 in. H (27.3 cm L x 11.9 cm W x 19.5 cm H)53-key; Terminal Emulation (5250, 3270, VT)35.4 oz./1 kg (includes battery, scanner and radio)
Integrated, linearly polarized70-degree cone (approx.) measured from nose of deviceUS: 902-928 mHz; Europe: 865.7-867.5MHz (ETSI EN 302 208)0.2 ft. to 10 ft./6.09 cm to 304.8 cm (Actual read/write range is dependent upon a number of factors, including the specific tag used, nature of the items tagged, and presence or absence of radio interference)1 ft. to 2 ft./30.5 cm to 60.9 cm (Actual read/write range is dependent upon a number of factors, including the specific tag used, nature of the items tagged, and presence or absence of radio interference)US: 1W (2W EIRP); Europe: 0.5W EPC Gen 2 DRM (DRM compliant up to 0.5W)
EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-7, EN 301 489-17, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 55022, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, ICES 003 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1EN 60825-1, IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10EN 300 328, EN 301 511, EN 301 893
Multiple drops to concrete: 6 ft./1.8 m across the operating temperature range (electronic enclosure, display, and keyboard)+/-15kVdc air discharge; +/-8kVdc direct discharge; +/-8kVdc indirect dischargeIP64 (electronic enclosure, display, keypad)-40 F to 158 F / -40 C to 70 C2,000 one-meter tumbles at room temperature (4,000 hits)
802.11a: up to 54 Mbps, 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps, 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps802.11a - 5 GHz, 802.11b - 2.4 GHz, 802.11g - 2.4 GHz100 mW international, 100 mW USBluetooth v1.2 with BT Explorer
RaFid Handheld RFID Reader
The RaFID handheld RFID reader from HanaInosys is unlike any other RFID handheld our team has ever tested. It is an ISO/IEC 18000-6C and EPCGlobal Class 1 Generation 2 compatible. with a number of built-in features that make it unique. The unit is designed to accommodate high security applications, including financial payments and is has been deployed as a stand-alone point of sale device. It includes an ISO7816 smart card reader which allows operators to securely authenticate with a smart card and pin. A mag strip reader which allows the unit to process credit cards. It even has a built-in 2" thermal printer. As an EMV Level 1 and Level 2 device, data encryption is supported for communication between the device and a server.
Watch our video:
It has an LCD display with 128X64 pixel resolution, 19 key keyboard for input, 1 USB, 1 serial port, and a headset jack.
If you’re working in a location without a wireless network, it has Quad-band GPRS cellular communication with support for not one, but two SIM cards, and allows you to switch to a secondary wireless provider if there’s no signal from the primary provider. This also gives you the ability to choose a carrier with a lower rate depending on your location.
For outdoor operation, it has built-in GPS positioning and can associate GPS location information with RFID tag read data.
The handheld is well balanced with a circular polarized antenna mounted in the center of the unit, not underneath. It’s a full 1 watt UHF reader and our initial benchmark tests found it has respectable read ranges.
The rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion battery is designed for 13 hours of operation and 21 hours of standby.
What’s most surprising is that even with all these features, its’ priced at under $2000. One of the lowest price points of any UHF RFID handheld.
Expanded network coverage with 2 SIM cards30 dBm RF power provides longer reading rangeBattery standby time of 21 hoursUltra High Frequency (UHF) for fast scanningEMV, PCI certified standard for online & offline data transactionsCrypto and fraud protection ensures the authenticity of all processed dataSecure network and information securityGPS integration for real time location updatesSmart card and pin entry for additional identification requirementsQuick on-sight printing allows for physical record of a significant occurrence2" thermal, 30mm chamber, 75mm/s
Real time clock (Battery back up)
Q2686 GPRS modem, Quad band, 2 SIM Card slot
2,000 mAh ( 7.2V Li-ion Battery)
Rugged case
LF reader
Wi-Fi modem
Unitech's RH767 UHF handheld terminal
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Product Description:
Unitech’s RH767 UHF handheld terminal is a rugged technology multi-tag UHF RFID and bar code reader. It can read both EPC Gen 1 and Gen 2 RFID tags and comes with embedded RFID middleware and Windows CE 5.0 for easy integration. Connectivity options include WLAN 802.11b/g and Bluetooth.
Unitech’s RH767 HF handheld terminal is a rugged dual technology multi-tag HF RFID bar code reader. It can read 15963/ISO 1443A/B RFID tags and comes with embedded RFID middleware and Windows CE 5.0 for easy integration. Connectivity options include WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, and GPRS (via the PCMCIA slot).
The RH767 is equipped with 36 backlit keys that can easily toggle between full alphabetical input, functional input, or numerical input for users who want a direct way to input text or functions. The backlit touch screen can also be used for navigation and input.
Both the UHF and HF RH767 models were ruggedly designed to withstand multiple drops to concrete and the IP55 rating protects the device from water and dust. The RH767 has a battery life of up to 20 hours, ensuring limited downtime.
Ready for integration into supply chain management for retail operations, industrial manufacturing and logistic applications, the RH767 is ideal wherever RFID reading is needed.
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