The first UHF RFID portal reader with embedded GPRS/WiFi
CAEN RFID has carefully designed the device taking into account customer requests and on-field experience on RFID installations. The result is not only a RAIN RFID reader, it’s a unique combination of outstanding RFID reading performances, computing power and communication capabilities.
Features • EPC C1 G2, ISO 18000-6C Compliant • Multi-Regional Support • Embedded Intelligence • Ethernet Port • USB 2.0 High Speed Host Port • Internal MicroSD slot • Integrated GPRS modem or WiFi interface module (optional) • Easily deployable & scalable
The reader is optimized for portal installations, featuring full power to up to 4 antennas, Gen2 Dense Reader Mode management and high speed read rates.
Based on an embedded HW architecture (x86) and standard operating system (Linux), the Ion eases the development of custom software and solutions.
The on-board computing power and connectivity remove the need for an external PC and related cabling. This results in deployment and operations cost savings, thus reducing the total cost of ownership of installed devices.
The Ion is best suited for complex AutoID scenarios, where the information can be collected and fed directly to the reader from multiple sources such as Smart Card readers, Barcode readers, GPS and other in-field sensors.
All data can be handled locally through data buffering, filtering and aggregation, in order to directly provide decision-making data to higher level Business Intelligence processes. The same data can also trigger local actuators and screen displays for in-field real-time processes in a standalone mode.
The presence on board of an optional integrated GPRS modem or WIFI interface module, together with its compact and versatile form factor, allow to use it in any worldwide installation requiring RFID usage in remote areas.
As a result of all the above, the Ion allows solution providers to customize the reader to each application, thus creating their own specialized devices accordingly.
The Ion complies with and can operate in different regulatory environments (Europe, US, Australia, China, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan).
Applications • RFID Tunnels • Portal Applications • On Vehicle Installations • Industrial Control • Access Control Systems • Point of Sales Devices (smart shelves, smart displays)
Frequency Range: 865.600÷867.600 (ETSI EN 302 208 v3.1.1) & 902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247)
RF Power: Up to 32 dBm (1.6W) conducted (ETSI) / Up to 30 dBm (1W) conducted (FCC)
CPU: Intel Atom E3815 CPU @ 1.46Ghz
Memory: 2Gbytes RAM, 8 Gbytes MicroSD
Operating System: Linux (Debian)
Scripting: Java Virtual Machine
Host Interface Protocols: – EPCGlobal LLRP RFID host-to-reader protocol/ – CAEN RFID host-to-reader protocol
4 TNC Reverse Polarity
Receiving Capability: Gen 2 Dense Reader Mode Management Data rate up to 400 Kbits/s
Standard Compliance: EPC C1 G2/ISO 18000-6C
Digital I/O: 13 GPIO pins, TTL level
Connectivity: RS232 Serial Communication (DB9);/ USB 2.0 High Speed Host Port;/ Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45)
