TSL – 2128P Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader
The TSL 2128P is a long-range Bluetooth® UHF RFID reader engineered to deliver up to 9 m (29.5 ft) of read range with its integrated high-gain circularly polarized antenna. It supports advanced features such as in-reader de-duplication of over 50,000 unique tags, and onboard storage of up to 500 million EPCs with timestamping via MicroSD. The 2128P is designed for high-performance retail, logistics, and inventory workflows, providing secure device connectivity with ePop-Loq® mounts that enable simultaneous charging and wired data transfer. Available with or without an integrated 2D barcode scanner, it offers a versatile solution for industries requiring accurate and scalable RFID deployments.
Specification
RFID Performance
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Standards: EPC Class 1 Gen 2
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RFID Engine: TSL custom module
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Nominal Read Range: up to 9 m (29.5 ft)
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Nominal Write Range: up to 4 m (13.1 ft)
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Antenna: Right-hand circularly polarized, forward-facing 150° field
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Output Power: Up to 30 dBm + 4 dBiC antenna (region dependent)
Barcode (Optional)
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2D Imager: 1280 × 960 px, rolling shutter
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Supported Symbologies: 1D (all major codes) + 2D (QR, DataMatrix, PDF417, Aztec, postal codes)
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Scan Range: Near-far performance 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: Direct via ePop-Loq® mounts
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NFC: OOB pairing support
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Compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS
Physical & Environmental
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Dimensions: 158 × 98 × 170 mm
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Weight: 465 g (incl. battery & handle)
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Battery: 3.7V, 2400 mAh Li-Polymer (8.5 hrs light use; 2.5 hrs heavy)
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Enclosure: Polycarbonate
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Drop Spec: 1.2 m (ambient), 0.9 m (across temperature range)
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Tumble: 1000 cycles at 0.5 m
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Protection: IP54 sealing
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Operating Temp: -10 °C to +50 °C
Memory & Data
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MicroSD support (up to 32 GB)
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Batch Mode: Stores 500 million EPCs with date/time stamps
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Protocols: TSL ASCII 2.0, Impinj binary protocol
Compliance
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MIL-STD-810F (drop, tumble, sealing)
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CE, FCC, IC, RoHS 2 & 3 certified
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Warranty: 1 year
Variants
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2128P-EX1 / ES1 (EU, 865–868 MHz)
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2128P-AX1 / AS1 (US, 902–928 MHz)
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Regional variants: Australia, Brazil, India, New Zealand, etc.
Benefits
Provides simultaneous charging and wired data transfer between the reader and host devices while safely detaching under impact.
Up to 9 m read range with advanced de-duplication and batch storage of 500 million EPCs ensures scalability in dense tag environments.
Combines UHF RFID and optional 2D barcode scanning into a lightweight, ergonomic handheld device for multi-modal workflows.
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