Times-7 – A1001 Near-Field Antenna
The A1001 Near-Field Antenna is a compact and high-performance UHF RFID antenna designed for applications requiring precision in enclosed or tight spaces. Its small footprint and wideband functionality (864-928 MHz) make it ideal for environments such as retail, public transport, and any scenario where close-range RFID detection is essential. The A1001 significantly reduces stray tag reads, offering a reliable, cost-effective RFID solution for near-field/short-range needs. Its durability and compact design make it a versatile choice for industries requiring high accuracy in reading RFID-enabled items while minimizing read errors and enhancing operational efficiency.
Specification
- Frequency Range: 864-928 MHz (wideband)
- VSWR:4 typical
- Impedance: 50ohm
- Maximum Input Power: 3W
- Anti-Static Protection: DC grounded
- Detection Resistance: 10K ohm
- Dimensions: 82 x 82 x 9.6mm (3.2 x 3.2 x 0.3 in)
- Weight: 0.05kg (0.1 lbs)
- Casing: Moulded ABS housing
- Environmental Rating: IP54
- Operating Temperature: 0degree C to +50degree C (32F to 122F)
- Storage Temperature: -30degree C to +60degree C (-22F to 140F)
- Connector Type: SMA Female, centered
Benefits
The A1001’s compact size makes it ideal for tight or enclosed spaces where a small footprint is crucial, ensuring accurate RFID tag reading without taking up much room.
Engineered for near-field detection, the A1001 minimizes stray tag reads, ensuring only targeted RFID tags within close proximity are read, increasing system accuracy.
Operating across a wide frequency range (864-928 MHz), the A1001 offers flexibility for various global RFID standards, making it suitable for multiple applications such as retail, mass transit, and more.
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- Dimensions (w x h x d): 144 mm x 84 mm x 18 mm
- Weight: approx. 260 g
- Housing: Plastic (ASA) / Acrylic glass
- Color: white / black
- Protection class: IP42
- RFID Interface: ISO 14443-A/-B (106 – 848 kBit/s)
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Transmitting power: 100 mW
- MTBF: 500,000 h
- Supply voltage: 5 V DC ± 10 % ripple
- Current consumption: max. 140 mA
- Antenna: integrated
- Interface: RS232 (4,800 up to 230,400 Baud)
- Indicators, optical: 2 LED (green / blue)
- Contact interface: ISO 7816
- Operation modes: Polling-Mode, Scan-Mode
- Supported transponders: mifare classic, mifare UltraLight, mifare DESFire, mifare PLUS, mifare UltraLight C, my-d move, JewelTM, FeliCa, NTAG, mifare/NTAG Ev2 Crypto, NFC Devices in Card Emulation Mode (Tag Type 1 … 4)
- Software Development Kits: Windows (C++, .NET, Java), LINUX (C++, Java), Raspberry Pi
- USB driver, PC/SC driver: Windows Server 2012 and 2016, Windows 7, 8 and 10; 32 / 64 Bit
- Temperature range:
- Operation:-20 degree C up to +60 degree C
2. Storage:-40degree C up to +85 degree C - Relative air humidity: max. 95% (non-condensing)
- Standard conformity:
- Radio license: Europe – EN 300 330
2. EMC: EN 301 489
3. Safety & Health: EN 60950, EN 50364
4. Environment: RoHS-2002/95/EC, WEEE-2002/96/EC - Order descriptions: ID CPR40.30-A – Desktop Reader RS232
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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:
- ID LRU500i UHF Long Range Reader (with cable type B)
- ID MAX.U500i
- ID LRU1002 UHF Long Range Reader (with cable type A)
- ID LRU3000/ID LRU3500
- ID MAX.U1002
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- Dimensions: 151 mm x 150 mm x 14.5 mm
- Weight: 230 g
- Housing: ABS, UV resistant, and fire-retardant
- Protection Class: IP68
- Gain: Approximately 5 dBic
- 3 dB Beam Width: 105 x 105
- Polarization: Circular (RHCP)
- Antenna Connector: SMA (female)
- Operating Frequencies:
EU Variant: 865 Mz – 868 MHz
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- Dimensions: 852 mm x 620 mm x 40 mm
- Weight: approximately 2.5 kg
- Housing: Plastic ABS
- Color: Black
- Protection class: IP65
- Operating temperature range: -25 degree C up to +55 degree C
- Storage temperature range: -25 degree C up to +60 degree C
- Relative air humidity: 5% up to 95% (not condensing)
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Max. transmitting power: 8 W
- Permitted transmitting power:
- EU (EN 300 330): 4 W
- USA (FCC Part 15): 2 W
- Canada (RSS-210): 2 W
- Read range: up to 100 cm*
- Antenna connection: 1 x SMA plug (50 ohm)
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- Dimensions: 240 mm x 180 mm x 13 mm (9.45 inch x 7.09 inch x 0.51 inch)
- Weight: approx. 0.36 kg (0.8 lbs)
- Housing: Insensitive surface with upper part made of plastic ABS and lower part made of plastic plate
- Colour: Black pad and similar RAL 9003 (white) upper part
- Protection class: IP30
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Max. transmitting power:5 W
- Antenna connection: RG174 coaxial cable with SMA connector (50 ohm); approx. 2.2m long
- Indicator, optical: 1 LED (blue; switchable via DC voltage at the antenna output of the reader)
- 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)
- Standard conformity: EMC: EN 301 489, Safety & Health: EN 62368-1, EN 50364
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- Dimensions (w x h x d): 182 x 110 x 90 mm
- Weight: approximately 550 g
- Housing: Plastic ASA, with screwed plexiglas lid
- Protection class: IP65
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Grommet: 12 x screwed cable gland M16 x 5
- 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: 2x input (SMA jack), 8x output (SMA jack)
- RF switch: electronic switch with switching speed less than 1 ms
- Triggering: Reader via RF input 1, external pulse generator via digital input
- 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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