RFID Readers, Handhelds and Sleds Read RFID Tags from Assets and Inventory
RFID readers, handhelds, and sleds are used to scan RFID tags and labels and to correlate data from assets and inventory with RFID software.
RFID Readers
What are RFID Readers?
RFID readers are responsible for communicating with RFID tags. The purpose of this communication is to identify, classify, and locate assets and inventory.
Fixed vs. Handheld Readers
RFID readers are available in a variety of forms, including fixed readers and handhelds. Fixed RFID readers are RFID scanners that are permanently attached to a certain location, such as a doorway, table, or dock door. In certain cases, fixed readers have built-in antennas, whereas in others external antennas are used. An operator manoeuvres handheld RFID scanners to create a read zone.
RFID Handheld Overview
RFID handhelds are designed to be utilised by moving the devices about while collecting data. RFID handhelds can have built-in screens and keyboards, or they can be in a sled form factor that links to another smart device, such as a phone or tablet, through Bluetooth.
RFID Readers
Impinj R700 readers
Purpose: Industry-leading performance for enterprise-grade IoT solution development
The Impinj R700 reader is intended for worldwide RAIN deployments requiring industry-leading performance, enterprise-grade dependability and security, and support for next-generation RAIN tags. With developer-friendly tools, higher processing power, and more on-reader memory, IoT developers can simply build and deploy customised solutions.
Impinj Speedway readers
Purpose:High-performance for flexible solution development
Impinj Speedway readers are high-performance fixed readers with the most installed base in a wide range of applications. Speedway readers provide proven performance with a variety of readers to meet your solution demands.
Impinj Gateways
Purpose:Monitor, locate, and track items in large environments
Impinj Speedway readers are high-performance fixed readers with the most installed base across a wide range of applications. Speedway readers provide proven performance with a variety of readers to match your solution demands.
500mW RAIN RFID Ultra Compact Module
The Quarkup (Model R1270C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is a multiregional ultra compact reader for low power, high performance RAIN RFID applications. With programmable output power in 18 steps from 10dBm to 27dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 3 mt of distance
High Performance 4-port Embedded RAIN RFID Reader
The Hadron (Model R4320C), embedded module of the easy2read© product line, is a RAIN RFID multiregional compact reader for high performances applications. With programmable output power from 10dBm to 31.5dBm, the reader reaches top reading performances being able to detect RAIN tags from a distance of 9 m. (30 feet) depending on the antenna.
25dBm 1-Port RAIN RFID Reader Module
The Hadronmini (Model R1271C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, high performance RAIN RFID applications. With programmable output power from 10dBm to 27dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 3 mt of distance (depending on antenna and tag dimensions).
Lepton3x1
25dBm 1-Port RAIN RFID Reader Module
The Lepton3 (Model R3100C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, medium performance RAIN RFID applications. With programmable output power from 10dBm to 25dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 3 mt of distance (depending on antenna and tag dimensions).
Lepton3
25dBm 1-Port RAIN RFID Reader Module
The Lepton3x1 (Model R3101C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, high performance RAIN RFID applications. With programmable output power from 10 dBm to 25 dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 2 m of distance (depending on antenna and tag dimensions).
Lepton3x4
25dBm 4-Port RAIN RFID Reader Module
The Lepton3x4 (Model R3104C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, high performance RAIN RFID applications. With programmable output power from 10 dBm to 25 dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 2 m of distance (depending on antenna and tag dimensions).
What You Should Know Regarding Fixed Readers
Fixed RFID readers are commonly employed in applications that collect data behind the scenes. For example, an RFID portal at a dock entry, so that when a pallet is shipped, the pallet is suitably marked in backend software.
Fixed RFID scanners often include one or more antennae, which can be built within the device or linked externally through a coaxial cable. RFID middleware typically facilitates in the data feed back to your business systems, such as an ERP or warehouse management system.