The TI Group provides expert RFID solutions, deploying class-leading products from IPICO. Below is a list of key products, including some Rof our best selling RFID tags & readers. For tailored solutions & pricing please contact us for further information.
RFID Readers
IP-X Dual Frequency Long Range SPIDER Reader
The Dual Frequency “Spider” or 3960 Reader can operate as a single unit (linked to a PC, Middleware, or other control device) and can be connected to dual-loop antennas system, in order to span a portal, turnstile with a large aperture (2.4m). An external power supply is available, AC Mains input (110 – 230 V AC) (IP0903), which include filtering to minimise interference in the tag transmit band.
IP-X UHF High Performance Integrated Reader
The UHF High Performance readers are available in a wide range of power and frequency versions, and comply with ETSI(Europe) and FCC (USA) standards. The power level can be set to any value from 0.1 W to 8 W EIRP (EVI reader) or 5W EIRP(all other readers), and the frequency from 860 to 960 MHz, fixed or hopping. Some typical settings are:
- 4 W EIRP frequency-hopping in the 902 – 928 MHz ISM band – (USA and some South American countries)
- 1 W EIRP frequency-hopping in the 902 – 928 MHz ISM band (Australia)
- 500 mW ERP fixed frequency in the 869.4 - 869.65 MHz band (Europe)
- 4 W EIRP fixed frequency at 915.3 MHz (South Africa)The standard data output is RS232 with programmable baud rate and flow control.
Optional outputs include RS485, Ethernet,and Wiegand with RS232. All received IDs are date- and time-stamped in the reader. Supply is either from 12VDC or 90 -264VAC.These readers can read both Read-only and Read/Write tags, can read all the data pages transmitted by tags operating in“TTO” mode, and perform all read, write, and control functions pertaining to the operation of Read/Write tags.The antennas used are circularly polarized so that tags may be in any orientation. However, the reader is also available withlinearly polarised antennas specially suited for Electronic Vehicle Identification (EVI) purposes. Two versions of the “EVI” readerare available: (1) Ethernet comms for normal traffic monitoring, and (2) RS232 with Wiegand connection for access control.
The UHF High Performance readers are available in a wide range of power and frequency versions, and comply with ETSI(Europe) and FCC (USA) standards. The power level can be set to any value from 0.1 W to 8 W EIRP (EVI reader) or 5W EIRP(all other readers), and the frequency from 860 to 960 MHz, fixed or hopping. Some typical settings are:
4 W EIRP frequency-hopping in the 902 – 928 MHz ISM band – (USA and some South American countries)
1 W EIRP frequency-hopping in the 902 – 928 MHz ISM band (Australia)
500 mW ERP fixed frequency in the 869.4 - 869.65 MHz band (Europe)
4 W EIRP fixed frequency at 915.3 MHz (South Africa)
The standard data output is RS232 with programmable baud rate and flow control. Optional outputs include RS485, Ethernet,and Wiegand with RS232. All received IDs are date- and time-stamped in the reader. Supply is either from 12VDC or 90 -264VAC.These readers can read both Read-only and Read/Write tags, can read all the data pages transmitted by tags operating in“TTO” mode, and perform all read, write, and control functions pertaining to the operation of Read/Write tags.The antennas used are circularly polarized so that tags may be in any orientation. However, the reader is also available withlinearly polarised antennas specially suited for Electronic Vehicle Identification (EVI) purposes. Two versions of the “EVI” readerare available: (1) Ethernet comms for normal traffic monitoring, and (2) RS232 with Wiegand connection for access control.
UHF High Performance Reader, 12V Ethernet RW
UHF High Performance Reader, 12V RS232 RW
UHF High Performance Reader, 12V RS485 RW
UHF High Performance Reader, Mains Ethernet RW
UHF High Performance Reader, Mains RS232 RW
UHF High Performance Reader, Mains RS485 RW
UHF High Performance EVI Reader, Mains Ethernet RW
UHF High Performance EVI Reader Mains, Wiegand RW
IP-X DF Proximity RW/TTO Reader (Access Control)
DF Proximity Reader USB, RWTTO
DF Proximity Reader RS422, RWTTO
DF Proximity Reader Wiegand 26 Bit, RO
IP-X Dual Frequency Conference Reader
The Conference Reader has a dual integrated loop antenna system, and can operate as a single unit (linked to a PC or other control device), or in conjunction with a second unit to span a portal, door way, or passage. When two Readers are operated together, the Reader connected to the PC is the “Master” unit, while the second Reader is the “Slave”. The Master controls the Slave Reader, receives its tag data, which it sends to the PC or DIMI together with its own received tag data. These readers provide an effective 2-Dimensional read ability – i.e. the tag may not be read reliably if its plane is horizontal.
RFID Tags
IPICO’s Dual Frequency RFID Technology uses the same IP-X multi-read protocol as its UHF products, but the low frequencies used, (125 kHz power-up and 6.8 MHz return signal), can penetrate through “lossy” media without the problems of tag antenna detuning, and the high attenuation encountered with UHF systems. Because of the high tag transmit carrier frequency, high data rates are achievable (up to 256 kbit/sec), resulting in fast reading of multiple tags in the beam. Dual Frequency technology allows for longer ranges to be achieved than single frequency low frequency technologies, e.g. 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz. This is mainly because the tag data carrier frequency (6.8 MHz) is much higher than the power-up frequency (125 kHz).
IP-X Read-Only Dual Frequency RFID Tag - Laminated Credit Card
Applications:
“Free-Flow” people tracking (no conscious action required)
Personalized card authentication
Access control and asset control
Sport time-keeping (running, cycling, swimming, triathlon)
Supply Chain Management (wooden pallets, containers, crates)
Paper and document management (files, library, inventory)
Animal tracking (sheep, cattle, pigs)
Tracking of foodstuffs, in bins or bags
Mining tracers (ore, diamonds)
Electronic labelling of RF-unfriendly materials (rock samples, trees, etc)
IP-X Read-Only Dual Frequency RFID Tag - Small Linear Type
Applications:
Short range applications, e.g. access control and asset control
Tracking of instruments
Tracking of mine Self Contained Self Rescue packs
Tracking of foodstuffs, in bins or bags
Mining tracers (ore, diamonds)
Electronic labelling of RF-unfriendly materials (rock samples, trees, etc)
Any situation where the tag needs to be embedded in, or affixed to a lossy material, even marine applications IP-X Read-Write UHF RFID Tag - Licence Plate Type Applications:
Transport Management (Vehicles ; Motorcycles)
Marine applications – IP67
Access control and asset control Industrial, heavy duty applications (machines, process control)
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