Alien ALR-8696-C Wideband RFID Antenna (865-960 MHz, 8.5 dBic; RHCP; IP 54; 20 ft. cable; RP-TNC Connector)

The Alien Technology ALR-8696-C is a high-performance, worldwide, circular-polarized antenna for use in demanding applications. The antenna is certified for use with all Alien fixed readers and provides reception and transmission of signals in the 865-960 MHz frequency band. The design methodology achieves maximum efficiency and performance across the entire frequency band and tag orientations.

Both VSWR and axial ratios are both excellent and allow the user to achieve the maximum performance for an antenna of this type. The antenna is housed in a heavy duty radome enclosure that can be directly wall mounted.

• Frequency Range: 865 - 960 MHz
• Gain: 8.5 dBic
• Maximum VSWR: 1.4:1
• 3 dB Beamwidth - Azimuth: 65°
• Front to Back Ratio: 20 dB
• Polarization: Circular Right-hand
• Maximum Input Power: 2 Watts
• Input Impedence: 50 ohms
• Axial Ratio: 1.2dB
• Weight (Kg): 2.5 lbs (1.13)
• Mechanical Size: 10.2” x 10.2” x 1.32”
• Antenna Connection: Coax Pigtail, Rev TnC Male
• Radome: High Strength PC
• Mount Style: 100mm VESA mounting plate
• Temperature operation: -25°C to +70°C
• Lightning Protection: DC Grounded
• Environmental Rating: IP 54

Benefit	Enabled By:	What does this mean to me?
Wide band antenna	865 - 960 MHz antenna	Single antenna for worldwide usage
A thin antenna with no protrusions	Low profile	Enables mounting where objects may otherwise hit or damage a larger antenna
Built to keep the elements out	Weather and UV resistant	Designed for a variety of inside and outside applications that demand a robust IP54 antenna
Highly efficient antenna	Extremely low VSWR and axial ratio	Read tags in challenging environment and/or at greater distances; Very robust read capability regardless of tag orientation