Fixed readers are installed and remain in one place. It is mounted on locations such as wall, table, portal, panel. It is divided into types as single port, two ports, four ports, six ports and eight ports. A wide reading area can be obtained by mounting UHF antennas to these ports. Fixed readers combined with UHF antennas are called integrated readers. Since they are mostly single ported, they are integrated with a single antenna. Integrated readers, which provide great space savings, are more frequently used indoors where there is not much density. There are also models designed for car park systems.
Alien ALR 9680 RFID Fixed Reader - 4 Port
Alien ALR-9680 is an industrial design UHF RFID reader with 4 ports. Thanks to 4 antenna connections, it allows you to create a wide reading area. With its affordable cost, it allows projects to be finalised quickly.
Alien ALR 9680 UHF RFID Reader; It is used in areas such as textile, retail, garment, inventory tracking, warehouse, logistics, tracking difficult materials and objects.
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Features
- Alien has reached the highest levels of read and write performance with the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO/IEC 18000-6C) protocol.
- It operates in the range of 860-960 MHz.
- Alien 9680 can provide reading from 12 metres with the appropriate tag and antenna.
- With its 4-port design, it creates a wide reading area.
- It is designed in 184.15 x 241.3 x 31.75 mm dimensions.
- It operates between -20°C to +55°C.
- It has a low power operating principle for both reading and coding.
Blog Post
RFID Reader Modules: Enhancing Connectivity and Efficiency Across Industries
RFID reader modules have become crucial across industries, revolutionizing inventory management, access control, and supply chain logistics. These compact devices use radio waves to communicate with RFID tags, enabling seamless data exchange.
What Are RFID Reader Modules?
Reader modules serve as intermediaries between RFID tags and central systems. They typically include an antenna, a transceiver, and a controller to interpret and transmit tag data.
Key Features
Modern RFID readers support multiple frequencies, offer various read ranges and data speeds, and come in portable or fixed designs. They ensure easy integration with existing systems through protocols like UART, USB, and Ethernet, and are compatible with both passive and active RFID tags.
Applications
Retail: Real-time inventory tracking
Logistics: Asset monitoring across supply chains
Access Control: Secure entry via RFID-enabled cards or fobs
Evolving Technology
Recent advances bring longer read ranges, faster data transfer, and cloud connectivity for remote management and analytics.
Challenges
Challenges include signal interference, legacy system integration, and concerns around data security and privacy.
Looking Ahead
With trends like miniaturization, energy efficiency, and IoT integration, RFID reader modules are set to play a key role in the future of connected, efficient systems.