SIVA – RHINO™ HT 104 – Ultra-Mini On-Metal UHF RFID Hard Tag for Tools & Small Assets
The SIVA RHINO™ HT 104 is an ultra-miniature, PCB-based UHF RFID hard tag designed for asset tracking where application space is extremely limited. Its very small form factor makes it an ideal solution for tools, hospital equipment, IT devices, precision instruments, and small metallic assets that require durable, long-term RFID identification.
Engineered for direct on-metal mounting, the RHINO™ HT 104 delivers reliable RFID performance even when attached to steel or other metallic surfaces. The tag is capable of withstanding high temperatures and harsh industrial conditions, making it suitable for environments involving heat exposure, mechanical stress, moisture, and repeated handling.
With mechanical screw mounting and a robust FR4 PCB construction, the RHINO™ HT 104 ensures secure attachment and consistent performance throughout the asset lifecycle, supporting industrial maintenance, healthcare logistics, manufacturing operations, and enterprise asset management.
Specification
RF Specification
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Device Type: Class 1 Gen 2 Passive UHF RFID Hard Tag
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Air Interface Protocol: EPCglobal Class 1 Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-6C
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Operational Frequency:
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ETSI: 865–868 MHz
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FCC: 902–928 MHz
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IC Type: Alien Higgs-3
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Memory Configuration:
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EPC: 96 bits (expandable up to 480 bits)
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USER Memory: 512 bits
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TID: 64 bits
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Write Endurance: 100,000 cycles
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Data Retention: Up to 50 years
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Read Range (Fixed Reader):
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ETSI (on metal): up to 0.9 m (3 ft)
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FCC (on metal): up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
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Applicable Surfaces: Metallic surfaces
Physical Specification
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Tag Material: FR4 PCB
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Tag Dimensions: 10 × 4 × 2 mm (0.39″ × 0.16″ × 0.08″)
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Mounting Hole: Ø 2 mm
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Weight: 0.2 g
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Delivery Format: Single pieces
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Mounting Method: Mechanical fixing (screw)
Environmental Resistance
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Operating Temperature: –40°C to +100°C (–40°F to +212°F)
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Withstands Exposure: –40°C to +150°C (–40°F to +302°F)
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Peak Temperature: +150°C (+302°F)
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Recommended Application Temperature: +10°C to +38°C (+50°F to +100.4°F)
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Ingress Protection: IP68
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Storage Conditions: –40°C to +150°C (–40°F to +302°F)
Benefits
One of the smallest on-metal UHF RFID tags available, ideal for tools and compact assets.
PCB-based design ensures stable operation when mounted directly on metallic surfaces.
Built to withstand extreme temperatures, moisture, and mechanical stress in demanding environments.
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- Device Type: RAIN RFID / EPCglobal Gen2v2
- Operational frequency: Global 865 – 928 MHz
- IC type: NXP UCODE 8m
- Memory configuration: EPC 96 bit, User 32 bit, TID 96 bit
- EPC memory content: Unique number encoded as a default
- Read range (2W ERP):
- Hanging from metal: up to 12m / 40ft
- Hanging from plastic: up to 3m / 10ft
- Hanging from cable: up to 2m / 6ft
- Applicable surface materials: All surfaces, optimized for metal
- Tag materials: High quality engineering plastics
- Weight: 6g
- Delivery format: Single
- Amount in box: 150 pcs
- Dimensions:
- Open: 125.7mm x 20mm x 15mm (4.95″ x 0.78″ x 0.59″)
- Closed: 61mm x 20mm x 10mm (2.4″ x 0.78″ x 0.4″)
- Environmental resistance:
- Operating temperature: -35degree C to +85degree C / -31F to +185F
- Short term peak temperature: +130degree C / 266F for 10min
- Ambient temperature: -35degree C to +85degree C / -31F to +185F
- IP classification: IP68
- Washing resistance: Designed to tolerate standard industrial washing processes. Real environment testing recommended.
- Chemical resistance: No physical or performance changes in motor oil exposure (168h), sulfuric acid exposure (minutes), or NaOH exposure (minutes). Acetone should be avoided.
- Expected lifetime: Years in normal operating conditions