IDTronic – UHF Mid Range Reader / Antenna BLUEBOX
The BLUEBOX UHF Mid Range Reader is a rugged, industrial-grade RFID reader with an integrated antenna—designed for reliable performance in outdoor and demanding environments. Powered by iDTRONIC’s advanced UHF RFID module, the BLUEBOX supports long-range reading up to 8 meters and flexible integration through Ethernet, RS232, RS485, and optional Wiegand or CANbus (J1939). It’s ideal for applications in parking, forklift tracking, waste management, and logistics. Featuring antenna auto-tuning, IP65 protection, and Power over Ethernet (PoE), the BLUEBOX delivers a future-proof solution for robust RFID deployments.
Specification
Electrical & Interfaces:
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Power Supply: 10 – 36 VDC or PoE
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Power Rating: 15W @ 27 dBm
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Max Output Power: 0.5W (27 dBm), software-controlled in 1 dB steps
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Digital Inputs: 2 opto-isolated (10–36 VDC, 20 mA max)
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Digital Outputs: 2 relay (1 A @ 30 VDC, 0.5 A @ 125 VAC)
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Service Interface: USB (Virtual COM)
Communication Interfaces:
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RS232 / RS485
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Ethernet (10–100 Mbps)
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Wiegand (optional)
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CANbus (J1939)
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M12 industrial connectors
RFID & Antenna Specs:
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Frequency Range: 840 – 960 MHz (ETSI/FCC versions)
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Standard: EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C
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Antenna: Integrated, auto-tuning
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Read Distance: Up to 8 meters*
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Gain: ≥ 7.5 dBic
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VSWR: 1.3:1 (typ), 1.5:1 (max)
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Polarization: RHCP
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3dB Beamwidth: 67° (azimuth), 73° (elevation)
Mechanical & Environmental:
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Dimensions: 190 × 190 × 80 mm
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Material: Die-cast aluminum, plastic
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Housing Color: RAL 7045
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Protection Class: IP65
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Operating Temp: –20 °C to +55 °C
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Storage Temp: –40 °C to +85 °C
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Humidity: Up to 95%, non-condensing
Software & SDK:
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SDK OS: Windows 7, 8
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Languages: C#, C++, Serial Command Protocol
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Tools: Windows Demo Tool & SDK
Benefits
Achieves up to 8 meters of read distance with a built-in, auto-tuned antenna—ideal for logistics and vehicle-based RFID applications.
IP65-rated with die-cast aluminum housing and wide temperature range, it’s built to endure tough outdoor and industrial conditions.
Supports Ethernet, RS485, Wiegand, and CANbus (J1939), with PoE and software-programmable power control for easy, low-cost deployment.
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- Gain: Approximately 5 dBic
- 3 dB Beam Width: 105 x 105
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- Operating Frequencies:
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- Dimensions: 240 mm x 180 mm x 13 mm (9.45 in x 7.09 in x 0.51 in)
- Weight: 0.36 kg (0.8 lbs)
- Housing: Upper part Plastic ABS, lower part Plastic plate
- Color: Black (Pad), White (Upper part, RAL 9003)
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- Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Max. Transmitting Power:5 W
- Antenna Connection: RG174 coaxial cable with SMA connector (50 ohm), 2.2 m long
- Indicator: 1 Blue LED for operational status (switchable via DC voltage)
- Operating Temperature: -25degree C to +55degree C (-13F to 131F)
- Storage Temperature: -25degree C to +70degree C (-13F to 158F)
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- Standard Compliance: EMC EN 301 489, Safety & Health EN 62368-1, EN 50364
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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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- Color: Anthracite, translucent
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- Polarization: Circular
- Antenna connection: TNC socket (50 ohm)
- 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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- Dimensions: 118 mm x 90 mm x 19 mm
- Weight: approximately 100 g
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Supply voltage: 7 – 12 V DC
- Current consumption: maximum 150 mA (DC)
- Transmitting power: maximum 10 W
- Antenna switch: electronic switch (mind maximum antenna power!)
- Antenna connection: cable terminals (d = 2 – 9 mm)
- Reader connection: SMA socket (50 ohm)
- Triggering reader: via RF connection
- Signal indicator: 1 x “Run”-LED (green), 2 x “Protocol”-LED (red)
- Outputs: 3 x open collector: 5 V DC / maximum 15 mA
- Carrier frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Tuning range inductivity: 0.7 – 2.5 microH
- Quality: 10 – 50
- Temperature range:
- Operation: -25 degree C up to +75 degree C
- Storage: -40 degree C up to +85 degree C
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- Dimensions: 137 mm x 77 mm x 15 mm
- Weight: approximately 80 g
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- 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: 1x input (SMA jack), 4x output (SMA jack)
- RF switches: electronic switches (non-wearing) with switching speed < 1 ms
- Triggering reader: communication via RF input 1
- Signal indicator: 1 x LED per channel, 3 x LED (Run / HF / Communication)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C to +65 degree C (-13 F to +149 F), Storage: -40 degree C to +80 degree C (-40 F to +176 F)
- Standard conformity: EMC (EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2), Vibration (EN 60068-2-6, 10 Hz to 150 Hz: 0.075 mm / 1 g), Shock (EN 60068-2-27, Acceleration: 30 g)