TSL3138 Bluetooth RAIN RFID UHF Mobile Reader with an integrated 2D imager delivers faster, more accurate tag reading with an impressive range of up to 9 meters. Built with the latest Impinj E710 core, it reads up to 1200 tags per second, making it ideal for managing inventory or tracking assets. The new power handle offers longer battery life, lasting more than twice as long as previous models, so you can work all day without interruptions.TSL3138 Bluetooth RAIN
TSL3138 Bluetooth RAIN RFID UHF Mobile Reader with an integrated 2D imager delivers faster, more accurate tag reading with an impressive range of up to 9 meters. Built with the latest Impinj E710 core, it reads up to 1200 tags per second, making it ideal for managing inventory or tracking assets. The new power handle offers longer battery life, lasting more than twice as long as previous models, so you can work all day without interruptions.
TSL3138 Bluetooth RAIN RFID UHF Mobile Reader is designed for ease of use, with simple Bluetooth pairing, LED, audio and vibration feedback and features like NFC pairing and Command Scan for quick setup and adjustments. It’s compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS, making it a perfect tool for any device.
Main Features:
• Read Distance: Up to 9 m (29.5 ft)
• Read Rate: Up to 1,200 t/s
• Battery Life: Up to 6.5 Hours
• Data Interface: USB-C, Bluetooth
• Operating System: Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows
• Operating Temperature: Up to 50 C (+122 F)
• faster data acquisition
• better RFID performance and processing capabilities
• most secure UHF handheld reader on the market
• longer operating times and more tags read in a single charge
• Optional Hot Swap accessory allows continuous, 24/7 operation of the handheld reader.
Features:
Up to 6x faster tag read rate Gathers RFID data at a blistering pace up to 1200 tags per second
Multiple RF Profiles
• high sensitivity
• maximum read rate
• dynamic switching between modes
• ETSI Upper Band Option
• Bulk encoding feature
• Advanced Security
• Powered by HID OmniKey™
• Bluetooth® improvements
Around a 2x speed boost for Bluetooth Classic in iOS BLE forward compatible (no need for MFI app approval, Out of band battery status and device information)
Hardware and OS Independence - Operates with Android, iOS, Linux, Mac and Windows.
Batch Mode Operation - Real time clock for extended batch data collection independent of host connection. Store millions of tags and barcodes with date and time stamping
TSL 3138 UHF RFID Reader 3rd generation bluetooth handheld UHF RFIS Mobile Reader with an incorporating Impinj's newest reader chip - Impinj E710. Using the latest generation of E710 Impinj IC silicon, read rates have been boosted to up to 1200 tags per second. On reader de-duplication for 1 million transponders prevents overwhelming the connected host with information.
Multiple tag operations per tag are possible during an inventory scan - read multiple areas of each tag, or write to or even lock the tag. Support has been added for HID and other sensor transponders (temperature, strain, humidity, acceleration) and a demo app is provided. Designed to read and write to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C) tags, the 3138 can also be configured with class leading high performance 2D data scanning to bring unparalleled data collection capabilities to any host it is connected to.
Single Point Charge Solution - The 3138 Docking Station allows charging of both the 3138 RAIN RFID Reader and a smartphone or handheld terminal attached via an ePop-Loq ® mount (see page 3). The unique design can accommodate a wide range of devices from many handheld and smartphone manufacturers. The 3138 Reader boasts a faster ePop-Loq mode than previous TSL readers to accommodate higher tag throughput
Platform Independence - Use existing Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled1 host devices including Enterprise Handhelds, Consumer Phones, Touchscreen MP3 players, Tablets and PC’s – the 3138 will bring high performance RFID and 2D scanning to all these devices running a wide range of Operating Systems. In addition to Bluetooth classic, Bluetooth Smart / LE provides a modern, secure link to even more devices. Extensive software support is available for a wide range of platforms including code samples, demonstration applications and source code.
Batch Mode - Transponder EPC readings can optionally be stored on the embedded 32GB Micro SD card, meaning that the 3138 RAIN RFID Reader can be used independently of a host device. The 3138 can store up to 5000 million* transponder EPCs - date and time stamped by the on-board Real Time Clock.
Backwards compatible - The new 3138 Rugged Bluetooth ® RAIN RFID Reader uses TSL’s lastest ASCII protocol for faster and easier application development. This sophisticated parameterised protocol provides the developer a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the reader. This approach enables multiple tag operations to be executed using simple pre-configured commands which speeds up integration of the reader into applications.
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Dimensions: 158 x 98 x 170 mm (LxWxH).
Weight: 550g (including Power Handle)
User input: Trigger Button.
User feedback: Speaker, vibration motor, LED – user configurable.
Power: Rechargeable 25.4Wh, 7.3V Lithium Polymer battery pack
Input Rating: USB-C with Power Delivery (40W with ePop-Loq, 20W reader only)
Enclosure materials: Polycarbonate.
Performance Characteristics
RFID engine: TSL® custom module with embedded Impinj E710.
Communication protocols: TSL® ASCII 3 parameterised command set.
Security features: HID OmniKey™ Security Chip
Memory: Embedded 32GB5 storage memory – store up to 500 million date and time stamped EPCs.
Compatible Host devices (Bluetooth®): Any Bluetooth® Host6 supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP) or Human Interface Device (HID) profile (Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows). Comparison of Bluetooth® modes for TSL® UHF Readers.
Compatible Host devices (USB): Any USB host with USB CDC support (Windows, Linux, Mac, Android).
TSL 3138 UHF RFID Reader includes "Command Scan" enables users to
seamlessly configure their RFID readers by simply scanning a 2D
barcode.Traditionally, adjusting reader settings such as transmit power,
autorun, volume, filters, and mode switching required connecting the
device to a PC and performing manual updates. With Command Scan, users
can generate a 2D barcode containing the desired configuration settings,
scan it with the reader, and instantly apply the changes—no additional
hardware or manual intervention required.
TSL 3138 UHF RFID
Reader goes beyond simplifying device setup, Command Scan offers a quick
and efficient way to share configuration settings across multiple
devices or remote teams. Instead of sending detailed step-by-step
instructions, users can email a configuration barcode to colleagues,
allowing them to replicate settings instantly. This is particularly
beneficial for deploying TSL readers across multiple locations, such as
warehouses or distribution centers, ensuring consistent and error-free
setup.
Command Scan Examples:
Here are some examples of what TSL 3166 users can do with TSL's Command Scan.
Setting the Reader to filter for only a certain type of tag and/or EPC range during each UHF inventory
Changing the Reader behavior for a double-click of the trigger
Changing or muting the reader volume
Temporarily limiting the dBm power level of the Reader antenna, for close-range UHF reading only
Resetting the Reader back to its default configuration
RFID Performance
Standards supported: EPC Class 1 Gen 2 v2
Nominal read range7: Up to 9 m (29.5 ft).
Nominal write range7: Up to 4 m (13.1 ft).
Field: 150-degree forward facing (approx.)
Antenna: Right Hand Circularly Polarised with optional 2D scanner.
Frequency Range:
EU: 865-868MHz, 916-919MHz
US: 902-928MHz
Maximum Output Power: Up to 30 dBm (region dependent) + 4.0 dBiC Antenna.
