IDTronic – HF | NFC Cylindrical Reader BLUEBOX
The HF | NFC Cylindrical Reader BLUEBOX is a compact and fixed UHF RFID reader designed for industrial automation processes. It is commonly used in production lines, conveyor belt systems, and for tool attachment identification in construction, municipal, and farming vehicles. With a reading distance of up to 8 centimeters, this reader offers reliable and efficient identification within industrial environments. It comes with a RS232 or RS485 interface and a power supply of 24 V, allowing for easy integration into existing applications.
The reader is housed in a compact cylindrical housing with standardized M12 connectors, making installation quick and simple. The BLUEBOX SDK, along with demo and setup tools, supports the reader and offers compatibility with various operating systems. The firmware and hardware can also be customized on request, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of industrial automation needs.
Specification
- Power Supply: 24 V ±10%
- Power Consumption: 4 W
- Operating Frequencies: 13.56 MHz
- Antenna: Integrated
- Operating Distance: up to 8 cm*
- Communication: RS232
- Interfaces: RS485
- Status Display: 1 bicolor LED
- Connector: 5 pin M12 A-coded male connector
- Housing Material: Nickelled brass + PC
- Overall Dimensions: M30 x5 x 78 mm
- Weight: 220 g
- Protection Class: IP67
- Operating Temperature: -20 to +65degree C
- Storage Temperature: -40 to +65degree C
- Humidity: up to 95%, non-condensing
Benefits
NFC Cylindrical Reader BLUEBOX is specifically designed for industrial automation processes, offering reliable and efficient identification within production lines and conveyor belt systems.
With its RS232 or RS485 interface and standardized M12 connectors, this reader allows for flexible and fast integration into existing applications, saving time and effort.
The firmware and hardware of the reader can be customized on request, making it adaptable to specific project requirements. This ensures that the reader can meet the unique needs of different industrial automation applications.
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- Weight: approx. 0.5 kg (1.2 lbs)
- Housing: Insensitive surface with upper part made of plastic ABS and lower part made of plastic blade
- Color: Pad in black, upper part in similar RAL 9003 (white)
- Protection class: IP30
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Max. transmitting power: 400 mW ±1 dB
- Supply voltage: 5V DC (via USB)
- Power consumption: max. 2.5 W
- Interfaces: USB 2.0
- Indicator, optical: 3 LEDs (green, red, blue)
- Supported transponders: ISO 15693, ISO 14443-A/B, (ISO 18000-3 MODE 1)*
- Reader modes: ISO Host Mode, Scan Mode**
- Temperature range: Operation:-25degree C up to +55degree C (-13F up to 131F), Storage:-25degree C up to +70degree C (-13F up to 158F)
- Relative air humidity: 5% up to 95% (non-condensing)
- Software development kits: Windows (C++, .NET, Java), LINUX (C++, Java), Raspberry Pi
- USB driver: Windows Server 2012 and 2016, Windows 10 and 11; 32/64 Bit
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- Dimensions: 144 mm x 84 mm x 18 mm
- Weight: approximately 105 g
- Housing: Plastic (ASA) / Acrylic glass
- Color: white / black
- Protection class: IP42
- Operating frequency: 125 kHz
- MTBF: 500,000 h
- Supply voltage: 5 V, USB Bus powered
- Current consumption: max. 140 mA
- Antenna: integrated
- Interface: USB Full-Speed (12 MBit/s)
- Optical indicators: 2 LED (Green: Power and online/offline Blue: Transponder communication)
- Operation mode: Polling-Mode
- Supported transponders: 125 kHz Read Only transponders, 125 kHz Read / Write transponders
- USB CDC device driver: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP2, Vista 32 Bit
- EEPROM: 512 Byte (1 x 106 write cycles)
- FLASH: 128 Byte (firmware update in application possible)
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- Relative air humidity: max. 95% (non-condensing)
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- Dimensions: 275 mm x 214 mm x 8 mm
- Weight: 500 g
- Housing: ABS, fire-retardant
- Color: Black
- Protection Class: IP54
- Gain: Approx. 5 dBic
- 3 dB Beam Width: 60 x 80
- Polarization: Circular (RHCP)
- Antenna Connector: SMA (female)
- Operating Frequencies:
- EU Variant: 865 MHz – 868 MHz
- FCC Variant: 902 MHz – 928 MHz
- Temperature Range:
- Operation:-20 degree C to +55 degree C
- Storage:-30 degree C to +65 degree C
- Compatibility:
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- ID MAX.U500i
- ID LRU1002 UHF Long Range Reader (with cable type A)
- ID LRU3000/ID LRU3500
- ID MAX.U1002
- ID MRU102 UHF Mid Range Reader (with cable type A)
- ID MRMU102 UHF Mid Range Reader Module (with cable type A)
- Accessories:
- ID ANT.C2-A UHF antenna cable SMA / SMA 2 m
- ID ANT.C2-B UHF antenna cable SMA / TNC 2 m
- ID ANT.C6-A UHF antenna cable SMA / SMA 6 m
- ID ANT.C6-B UHF antenna cable SMA / TNC 6 m
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- Dimensions: 75 mm x 50 mm x 3 mm
- Connection: U.FL connector
- Operating frequencies: 865-868 MHz (EU), 902-928 MHz (FCC)
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Maximum input power: 300 mW
- Read range:
- Far Field Tags: up to 20 cm
- Near Field Tags: up to 4 cm
- Gain: -20 dBi (linear)
- SWR:
- EU: <5:1
- FCC: < 2.0:1
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- Dimensions: 137 mm x 77 mm x 15 mm
- Weight: approximately 80 g
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Supply voltage: 12 – 24 V DC
- Power consumption: maximum 4.0 W
- Attenuation per channel: maximum 0.5 dB
- Max. perm. switching power: 8 W
- RF connections: 1x input (SMA jack), 4x output (SMA jack)
- RF switches: electronic switches (non-wearing) with switching speed < 1 ms
- Triggering reader: communication via RF input 1
- Signal indicator: 1 x LED per channel, 3 x LED (Run / HF / Communication)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C to +65 degree C (-13 F to +149 F), Storage: -40 degree C to +80 degree C (-40 F to +176 F)
- Standard conformity: EMC (EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2), Vibration (EN 60068-2-6, 10 Hz to 150 Hz: 0.075 mm / 1 g), Shock (EN 60068-2-27, Acceleration: 30 g)
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- Supported protocols: UHF EPC Gen2, ISO / IEC 18000-6C, 6B, AEI (Rail)
- Connectivity: BT V2.1 + EDR / BLE V4.1
- Compatibility: Windows, Android & iOS Host
- Design: Compact & Handy design
- Drop: spec: 5m (5ft)
- IP65
- Reading Range: ~3M (According to Tag & Environment).
- Battery Life: a 3.7V 2,200mAh Lithium-Ion Battery (Rechargeable).
- Operating Temperature: -10degree C to 45degree C.
- Dimensions: 165mm x 75mm x 29mm
- Weight: 320 grams