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Smarttrack RFID Readers

RFID readers can be either Handheld Readers or Fixed Readers (Track Points and Registration Stations)

Smarttrack Handheld Readers

Handheld readers are used to identify objects or artworks whilst in boxes, on shelves, in drawers, on display, etc without needing to handle the object. The handheld reader is used to perform a variety of functions, namely:

Identifying objects on shelves
Carrying out audits, inventories and stock-takes
Searching for misplaced objects and artworks.

Handheld readers can be used in both on-line, real-time (i.e. connected to the collection management database), or off-line mode. Smarttrack RFID uses the CS101 Handheld UHF RFID Reader.

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CS101 Reader Datasheet

Product Profile:

The CS101 is a UHF EPC C1G2 handheld RFID reader with industry leading read range and read rate performance to enable ultra fast tag reading where fixed reader class performance is required in a portable device.

Features:

Excellent read range: Up to 3 meters in outdoor or open area and up to 6 meters in indoor confined space
High read rate: 200 tags per second
Country specific versions (frequency bands)

Specifications:

Physical Characteristics:	Length = 197 mm, Width = 122 mm; Height = 223 mm; Weight = 1.2 Kg
Read Range:	Up to 4 meters in outdoor or open area (using Banjo tag) Up to 7 meters in indoor confined space (using Banjo tag)
Read Rate:	200 tags per second for selected modes
Protocol:	ISO18000-6C, EPC UHF Class 1 Gen 2
RFID Frequency Ranges:	One of the following: 865-868 MHz, 902-928 MHz, 952-954 MHz, 919-928 MHz, 920 - 926 MHz, 910-914 MHz
Environment:	Operating Temp: 0°C to 50°C Storage Temp: -40°C to 85°C Non-condensing
User Interface - input:	QWERTY keyboard, Touch Screen, Trigger Button
User Interface - Output:	3.5” Transmissive LCD, 320 x 240 pixels, LED x 2, Buzzer
Connectivity:	Wi Fi (802.11 b/g), USB, RS232
External memory:	SD Card, up to 2 GByte
Processor & Memory:	Samsung, 400 MHz, 64 MByte Flash, 64 MByte RAM
Battery Life:	2 hours continuous read, 20 hours standby, easily field replaceable battery
Source Code Samples:	Read tag, write tag, tag inventory, tag ranging, tag search, tag authentication, tag association, tag commissioning, barcode scanning, database manipulation, wireless network transfer, server side driver, etc. All complete with SDK.
Restrictions on Use:	Approvals, features and parameters may vary depending on country legislation and may change without notice

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Smarttrack Fixed Readers

Fixed readers are used to register or track objects or artworks as they move, and ensure that your organisation has complete visibility of its collection at all times. Fixed readers can be either Track Points of Registration Stations.

Track Points:

Track Points are integrated into key points of your institution and are used to track the movement of artworks or objects into or out of an area (a storage area for example). Because of the long read range of UHF RFID tags, Track Points can be set up to cover doorways of up to 10m wide x 5m high (e.g. a loading dock).

The Smarttrack Track Point is an RFID portal incorporating the following;

CSL461 - 4 port UHF Gen 2 RFID Reader
CS771 antennas – up to 4 antennas required to ensure high read rates
I/O sensors – infra red sensors used to determined direction of travel and to define the read event. Red LED light and alarm used for alerts.
Portal Gantry – custom designed gantry used to easily create Smarttrack Track Points. Existing structures can be used with suitable brackets.

Smarttrack Track Points are used to record the movement of tagged items and employees. Alerts can be sent back to the reader in order to sound an alarm or generate a red light via the I/O port.

Portal Gantry
CS461 UHF RFID Reader
CS771 Mono static antennae
I/O sensor control box
Red LED Light
Infra Red sensors
Tagged objects

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CS461 Reader Datasheet

This reader is powered by Impinj technology, with extremely high inventory rate, tag velocity, and true dense reader mode.