Vulcan RFID Ember USB Reader

$595.00
Vulcan RFID | SKU: VUL-USB-EMBER-US
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Key Features
  • Connectivity: Single USB Type-A cable for power and data
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux systems
  • Features: Keyboard wedge emulation, integrated antenna
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Vulcan RFID Read, Write, & Verify | VUL-UHF-READ-WRITE-SOFTWARE
Key Features
  • Interface: Streamlined and user-friendly
  • Features: Read, write, lock, and unlock tags
  • Encoding: Eliminate tedious manual tag encoding
Middleware Configuration Service | Pre-Shipment | APS-PRE-MW-CONFIG
Key Features
  • Service: Middleware Configuration
  • Includes: Installation, firmware, license, settings
  • Goal: Reduce reader setup time pre-shipment
Vulcan RFID Power Mapper | VUL-MAPPER
Key Features
  • Range: 0-14 meters (0-45+ feet)
  • Frequency: 860 MHz to 955 MHz
  • Power: No battery required, powered by RF energy
RFID Tag Sample Pack (UHF, Passive) | RFID-TSP
Key Features
  • 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)

Product Details

Vulcan RFID Ember USB Reader

The Vulcan RFID Ember USB Reader is a compact, plug-and-play UHF RFID solution designed for versatility across a range of applications, including access control, retail, healthcare, and general tag encoding. Roughly the size of a deck of cards, it features a built-in antenna and comes standard with two operating modes: autonomous mode for automatic reads and transparent mode for software development. With keyboard wedge emulation for automatic data entry and compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, the Ember integrates seamlessly into various workflows. Powered and connected via a single USB cable, it works effortlessly with Vulcan RFID Read, Write, & Verify Software and ThingMagic's application development tools. These tools are inclusive of ThingMagic® Mercury API and ThingMagic® Universal Reader Assistant (URA) software, which allow for rapid creation of solutions to support a wide range of applications as well as integration into existing systems using ThingMagic's API.

Note: Depending on order volume, the Vulcan RFID Ember can be designed with a custom faceplate, connector type, or color to align with your brand or application. Contact us for details.

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What's Included?

  • Vulcan RFID Ember USB Reader Unit
  • 2 m USB Cable
  • One-Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty

Why buy this reader?

The Vulcan RFID Ember combines a compact, portable design with built-in antenna and dual operating modes, offering both plug-and-play simplicity and advanced development flexibility. Its keyboard wedge emulation and cross-platform compatibility make it easy to integrate into a wide range of systems without additional software.

Features

  • Integrated RFID desktop reader.
  • Keyboard wedge emulation enables automatic data input.
  • Single USB Type-A cable for power and connectivity.
  • Compact design with integrated antenna.
  • Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
  • Virtual COM port emulation
  • Decodes GS1 barcodes standards tags for checkout application.
  • Wide reading power range of 0 to 27 dBm.
  • Common applications: access control, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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Product Specs

Product Type: Fixed Reader
Air Interface Protocol: EPCGlobal Gen2 (ISO 18000-6C)
EPCGlobal Gen2 V2 (ISO 18000-63) - Transparent Mode
Operating Frequency: FCC (902-928 MHz)
Transit Power: 0 to 27 dBm in 0.5 dBm Steps
Max Receive Sensitivity: Not Published
Max Read Distance: Up to 20 cm (7.87 in)
Max Read Rate: Not Published
Data Interface: USB HID Keyboard, USB Serial CDC
GPIO: Not Published
Power Source: Inlcuded USB Cable
Antenna Ports: None/Internal Antenna
Dimensions: 89 x 57 x 20 mm (3.5 x 2.2 x 0.78 in)
Weight: 0.14 kg (0.3 lb)
Color: Black
IP RATING: Indoor Use
Operating Temperature: -10° to +55°C (+14° to +131°F)
Host API: C, .NET (C#), Java

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