- Diverse Form Factors: Wet inlays, wire tags, hard tags, etc.
- Includes Industry-Leading ICs: Monza R6-P, NXP UCODE 8, Impinj M730, M830
- Variety of Sizes: As small as 1.27 cm (0.5 in) up to 10.16 x 5.08 cm (4 x 2 in)
The Kathrein M-ARU-ETH-E6 Series Integrated Reader is equipped with a highly integrated RFID UHF sensor based on the Kathrein Mid-Range Antenna Series and the Kathrein industrial reader platform. The device has a Power-over-Ethernet and a serial communication interface plus digital GPIOs (inputs/outputs). The supply voltage optionally can be served over Power-over-Ethernet or local. Both active and passive RFID transponders can be used with this device for reading and writing.
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The Kathrein M-ARU Series Integrated UHF RFID Reader is a rugged, integrated reader/antenna used for applications such as forklift reading, industrial automation, and warehouse systems.
If connecting over PoE/Ethernet, the M-ARU Reader requires the Kathrein M-ARU Series Integrated Reader Connecting Cable (PoE), product number 52010209.
If connecting over Serial Com, the M-ARU Reader requires the Kathrein M-ARU Series Integrated Reader Connecting Cable (Serial Com), product number 52010189.
When using the inputs/outputs of M-ARU, the Kathrein M-ARU Series Integrated Reader Connecting (Serial Com), product number 52010189, is required when using either PoE/Ethernet or Serial Com.
| Product Type: | Fixed Reader |
|---|---|
| Air Interface Protocol: | EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) |
| Operating Frequency: | ETSI (865-868 MHz) |
| Transmit Power: | +24.25 dBm |
| Max Receive Sensitivity: | -60 dBm |
| Max Read Distance: | Up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Max Read Rate: | Not Published |
| Data Interface: | Ethernet, 10/100, MBit/s, RS-232 115200 or 230400, 8N1 |
| GPIO: | 3 Inputs, 3 Outputs |
| Power Source (POE): | Mode A: Endspan |
| Power Source (External DC Power): | 24 V DC Power Supply |
| Antenna Ports: | Not published |
| Dimensions: | 156 x 139.3 x 63 mm (6.1 x 5.5 x 2.5 in) |
| Weight: | 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs) |
| IP Rating: | IP 65 |
| Operating Temperature: | -20° to +55° C (-4° to +131° F) |
| Host API: | .NET, Linux X86, AMD64, ARMv4T, ARMv7A, Java (Beta) |
| Demo Software: | ReaderStart |