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.
RFgate RGR180 8 Port UHF RFID Reader
RFGate RGR180 UHF RFID Reader has a wide reading area thanks to its 8-port structure. In addition, thanks to this reader, which includes a Linux operating system, you can get your data without the need for a PC.
RFGate RGR180 UHF RFID Development Kit; It is used in areas such as textile, retail, garment, inventory tracking, warehouse, logistics, animal husbandry, tracking challenging materials and objects.
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Features
- RFgate has reached the highest levels of read and write performance with EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO/IEC 18000-6C) protocol.
- It operates in the 865-868MHz range.
- RFgate RGR180 can provide reading from 14 metres with the appropriate tag and antenna.
- With its eight-port design, it creates a wide reading area with antennas to be attached.
- It is designed in 112 x 29.5 x 100 mm dimensions.
- It operates between -20°C to +70°C.
- It has a low power operating principle for both reading and coding.
| Features |
Details |
| Architecture |
ARM9 677MHz processor, Linux, 512 MBytes DDR3 RAM, 4 GBytes Flash |
| Supported RFID Tag Protocols |
EPC Gen 2; ISO 18000-6c |
| Reader Protocols |
8 Alien Reader Protocols (now), LLRP (coming) firmware upgradeable |
| LAN Protocols |
TCP/IP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP |
| Intensive reader management |
Intensive Reader Mode, automatic event triggering and event management |
| Power |
Power over Ethernet or rugged universal AC-DC power converter; 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Contact |
31.5 dBm |
| Contact |
LAN TCPI/IP (RJ-45), RS-232 (DB-9 F), USB Host, USB Console |
| Antennas |
4 reverse polarity TNC monostatic ports; circular or linear polarisation; near and far field compatible |
| General Purpose I/O |
Optically isolated. 0-24VDC rail. 4 inputs. 8 outputs (1500mA capacity). |
| Dimensions |
(L) 20.2 cm x (W) 19.1 cm x (D) 2.8 cm |
| Weight |
0.85 kg |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F) |
| Environmental Assessment |
IP53 |
| LED Indicators |
Power, CPU, Read, Sniff, Ant 0-3 |
| Software SDK |
Java, .NET, Ruby APIs |
| RoHS |
EU 2002/95/EC compliant |
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.