IDTronic – HF | NFC Embedded Reader R835
The iDTRONIC HF | NFC Embedded Reader R835 is a high-performance and low-cost reader series designed for integration into vending machines, healthcare, medicine, and identification products. With its cutting-edge microcontroller and latest HF transceiver technology, this reader allows users to read and write almost any 13.56 MHz transponders. It offers 5 different configurations that support common RFID standards such as ISO14443A/B (T=CL), ISO15693, ISO18092/ECMA-340 (NFC), and ISO 18000-3. The integrated antenna enables reading ranges of up to 8 cm, depending on the type of transponder.
The reader can be easily integrated into existing electronics or used for new development of high-end identification applications. It also comes with a useful SDK for easy development of controller, Linux, or Windows-based applications.
Specification
- Power Supply: 3.3 ~ 5 Vdc
- Power Consumption: < 150 mA, standby current < 1 mA (low power mode)
- Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Reading Distance: up to 8 cm
- Antenna: integrated, 55 x 30 mm
- Baudrate: 9600 – 115200 bit/s
- Interface: TTL, 3.3 V output levels, input is not 5 V or PC/SC
- Connector: Molex PicoBlade 53261 (PCB) 51021 (cable)
- Material: FR-4, Blue
- Mounting Option: Screwing
- Operating Temperature: -20 degree C – +80 degree C
- Storage Temperature: -40 degree C – +85 degree C
- Humidity: up to 95 %, non-condensing
- Supported OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Supported Languages: C++, Binary command protocol
- Demo Software: Windows
- Applicable Standards: EMC, Radio Regulation, Safety, RED, RoHS 2, REACH
- Certificates: FCC, CE, IC
Benefits
NFC Embedded Reader R835 offers high-performance reading and writing capabilities for a wide range of transponders, making it suitable for various applications in vending machines, healthcare, and identification products.
With its TTL-based interface and integrated antenna, this reader can be easily integrated into existing electronics or used for new development projects. It also comes with a useful SDK and demo application for easy application development.
The reader supports multiple RFID standards, including ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, ISO18092/ECMA-340 (NFC), and ISO 18000-3, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of transponders and enabling versatile use in different industries.
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- 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)
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- USB driver: Windows Server 2012 and 2016, Windows 10 and 11; 32/64 Bit
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- Storage Temperature: -25degree C to +70degree C (-13F to 158F)
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- Storage temperature range: -25 degree C up to +60 degree C
- Relative air humidity: 5% up to 95% (not condensing)
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- Gain (ID ANT.U290/290): Approx. 9 dBic
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- Temperature range (ID ANT.U290/290): -25 degree C up to +55 degree C
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- Tolerances: ±0.5 mm
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- Transmitting power: maximum 8 W
- Reader connection: SMA HF socket RG58
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Tuning range inductivity: 0.6 – 2.3 microH
- Quality: 10 – 50
- Temperature range:
- Operation: -25 degree C up to +55 degree C
- Storage: -25 degree C up to +60 degree C
- Standard conformity:
- Vibration: EN 60068-2-6, 10 Hz to 150 Hz: 0.075 mm / 1 g
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- Housing: Plastic ASA, with screwed plexiglas lid
- Protection class: IP65
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- Grommet: 12 x screwed cable gland M16 x 5
- Supply voltage: 12 – 24 V DC
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- Attenuation per channel: maximum 0.5 dB
- Max. perm. switching power: 8 W
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- RF switch: electronic switch with switching speed less than 1 ms
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- Digital inputs: 1x optocoupler (max. 24 V DC / 20 mA)
- Signal indicators: 1 x LED per channel, 3 x LED (Run / HF / Communication)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C up to +65 degree C, Storage: -40 degree C up to +80 degree C
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