Vega Development Kit contains: RFID Reader, Power Adapter, Cables, Antenna, Tags, and access to Software/Documentation.  

Durable Indoor/Outdoor UHF RFID reader:

ThingMagic’s Vega reader is built around the award winning, high performance M5e UHF RFID module. The Vega reader meets the harsh environmental operating standards required for use in trucks and automobiles (In Vehicle Reader model), and is ideal for deployment in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications. A version is available to support applications which call for the maximum permissible output power allowed by EU regulations. The Vega reader utilizes a local personal computer (not included) to provide command and control via its RS-232 serial interface.

Features of the Vega RFID Reader include:

•Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-Collision, DRM, and advanced anti-jamming
•Three reverse-TNC antenna ports supporting monostatic 50 Ohm antennas
•9-pin serial connector, supporting RS232 with asynchronous data rates up to 921.6 kbps
•2 General Purpose inputs and one output, accessible via Molex© Connector
•Certification obtained, or in process, for the following regions: North and South America, EU, Korea and other Asia-PAC countries
•Confirmed to meet in-vehicle standards
•Error-free read performance in vehicles with hundreds of tagged assets like tools, electronic and IT equipment, and appliance spare parts
•Dimensions: 8.5 in L x 5.25 in W x 1.5 in H (21.6 cm x 13.3 cm x 3.8 cm)

• Tag / Transponder Protocols:
• RFID Protocol Support: EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-Collision, DRM, and advanced anti-jamming
• Regional Support: Certification obtained, or in process, for the following regions: North and South America, EU, Korea and other Asia-PAC countries
• RF Interface:
• Antenna connector: Three reverse-TNC antenna ports supporting monostatic 50 Ohm antennas (for best performance VSWR should be less than 1.5:1 in operating frequency range)
• RF Power Output: Separate read and write levels, command-adjustable from 5 dBm to 30 dBm (1 W), +/- 1 .0 dBm accuracy*
• Data/Control Interface:
• Data/Control: 9-pin serial connector, supporting RS232 with asynchronous data rates up to 921.6 kbps. DTR signal turns off reader completely to conserve power.
• GPIO Sensors and Controls: 2 General Purpose inputs and one output, accessible via Molex© Connector Protocol Command-response protocol protected by length field and 16-bit CRC
• Physical:
• Dimensions: 21.6 cm L x 13.3 cm W x 3.8 cm H; (8.5 in L x 5.25 in W x 1.5 in H)
• Power:
• AC/DC Power Required: (Reader alone) 10-16 VDC, 8 W maximum at 12 V when transmitting; (Reader with AC Power Adapter) 100-240 VDC, 50-60 Hz, 10 W maximum when transmitting
• Idle Power Consumption: 1.7 W max at idle (Power management modes can be used to reduce this to as little as 0.1 W)
• Environment:
• Operating Temperature: (Reader) -40 C to +75 C**; (AC Power Adapter) 0 C to +40 C
• Storage Temperature: (Reader) –40C to +85C; (AC Power Adapter) -10 C to +70 C
• Environmental Standards: Confirmed to meet in-vehicle standards for--Powered Thermal Cycle, Thermal Shock Resistance A & B, Powered Vibration Endurance, Mechanical Shock, Humidity-Temperature Cycle, Water/Fluids Ingress, Connector/Harness Pull-Push, Voltage Overstress, Electrostatic Discharge
• Architecture:
• RFID ASIC: Indy R1000
• User-accessible Flash Memory: 16 kB
• Tag Buffer: 200 tags
• Performance:
• Tag Read Rate: Up to 190 tags/second
• Tag Read Distance: Over 30 feet (9m) with 6 dBiL antenna (36 dBm EIRP)
• Max Receive Sensitivity: -65 dBm at full transmit power with typical antenna***
• *With an absolute maximum of +30 dBm as certified. Maximum power may have to be reduced to meet regulatory limits, which specify the combined effect of the module, antenna, cable, and enclosure shielding of the integrated product.
• **With reduced duty cycles.
• ***Receive sensitivity will improve as transmit power is reduced.
• Specifications subject to change without notice.