TSL – 2173 Bluetooth® LF, HF & NFC RFID Reader
The TSL 2173 is a multi-band, multi-ISO Bluetooth® RFID reader that supports LF (125 kHz), HF (13.56 MHz), and NFC reading and writing, along with optional 2D barcode scanning. Compact and lightweight, it enables seamless integration into Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms using Bluetooth or USB. With support for HID and SPP profiles, a removable MicroSD card for batch data collection, and compatibility with a wide range of RFID standards and transponders, the 2173 is designed for healthcare, ticketing, secure access, retail, and industrial workflows where versatility and mobility are essential.
Specification
RFID & Performance
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Frequency Bands: 125 kHz (LF), 13.56 MHz (HF, NFC)
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Read Distance: Up to 100 mm (4 in) depending on tag type
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Standards: ISO15693, ISO14443A/B, ISO18092 ECMA-340 (NFC), plus multiple 125 kHz standards
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Supported Transponders: HID, Elatec, NXP, EM Microelectronic, Atmel, Calypso, TI, and more
Barcode (Optional)
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2D Imager: 1280 × 960 px, rolling shutter
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Symbologies: All major 1D barcodes + 2D (QR, DataMatrix, Aztec, PDF417, postal codes)
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Scan Range: Up to ~50 cm depending on code type
Connectivity
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Bluetooth 4.2 (SPP, HID, Apple iAP2, BLE)
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Range: Up to 100 m (open field)
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USB: Real-time tethered capture or batch data download
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NFC OOB pairing supported
Physical & Environmental
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Dimensions: 10.2 × 5.5 × 5.6 cm
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Weight: 157 g (with battery)
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Battery: 3.7V 1200 mAh Li-Polymer, up to 10 hrs (light use), 6.5 hrs (moderate), 3 hrs (heavy)
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Drop Spec: 1.2 m (ambient), 0.9 m (across temp range)
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Tumble: 500 drops / 1,000 cycles at 0.5 m
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Protection: IP54 sealing
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Operating Temp: -10 °C to +40 °C
Memory & Data
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MicroSD/SDHC support up to 32 GB (~500M EPCs)
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Real-time clock for timestamped logging
Compliance
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MIL-STD-810F (drop, tumble, sealing)
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CE, FCC, IC, RoHS 2 & 3 certified
Variants
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2173-BT-LF-HF-A1 (No imager)
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2173-BT-LF-HF-IMG (With 2D imager)
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PI Options: support HID Prox, iCLASS, SEOS
Benefits
With its high-performance 2D imager, the 2173 unifies RFID and barcode scanning into one lightweight, wearable solution.
Supports LF, HF, NFC, and multiple ISO standards in a single compact device, suitable for diverse applications from access control to ticketing.
Pairs seamlessly with Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux via Bluetooth or USB, ensuring flexibility across enterprise ecosystems.
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- Connectivity: BT V2.1 + EDR / BLE V4.1
- Compatibility: Windows, Android & iOS Host
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- Drop: spec: 5m (5ft)
- IP65
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- Battery Life: a 3.7V 2,200mAh Lithium-Ion Battery (Rechargeable).
- Operating Temperature: -10degree C to 45degree C.
- Dimensions: 165mm x 75mm x 29mm
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