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CAEN RFID Products 2021

CAEN RFID Products 2021

Product catalog summary

Company Profile
CAEN RFID specializes in Automatic Identification (AutoID) with a focus on RAIN RFID technology, which facilitates the internet connectivity of everyday items for identification and tracking. Their products comply with RAIN RFID standards, enabling efficient process automation without the need for line-of-sight. The company emphasizes product quality, customer consultancy, and after-sales support, with applications spanning retail, pharmaceuticals, food, waste management, security, and logistics.

History
Established in 2006, CAEN RFID began as a division of CAEN SpA in 2003. It was the first European company to market a UHF RFID reader and participates in standard definitions with EPCglobal and ETSI. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring high-quality products and services.

Mobile Readers
CAEN RFID provides mobile readers that connect to smartphones, tablets, and PCs via Bluetooth, enabling RAIN RFID technology on the go. The skID model is a portable reader with an integrated antenna, suitable for inventory management and mobile applications, supporting multiple operating systems and offering flexible mounting options.

Technical Specifications
The skID reader operates within ETSI and FCC frequency ranges, with configurable RF power and Bluetooth communication. It includes an integrated circular polarized antenna, a read range of up to 2 meters, and a battery life exceeding 12 hours.

Integrated Readers
Integrated readers feature built-in antennas for easy installation, used in applications like document tracking and point-of-sale systems. The Hex model offers USB and Ethernet communication, PoE capability, and supports external devices, making it a versatile identification platform.

Product Descriptions

R1290I Hex: A multipurpose RAIN RFID reader with PoE, featuring an OLED display and keypad, customizable with Java code, and supports web configuration.
R1250I Tile: A compact desktop RAIN RFID reader powered via USB, suitable for short to medium range applications, supporting HID profile for easy integration.
R4320P Proton: A rugged, long-range RAIN RFID reader designed for industrial environments, featuring four antenna ports and PoE.
R4321P Quattro: A smart, long-range RAIN RFID reader with a slim form factor, suitable for retail and warehousing.
R4320C Hadron: An embedded RAIN RFID module designed for high-performance applications.

Applications
The products are designed for various applications, including points of sale, access control, document tracking, inventory management, industrial automation, and logistic portals.

Conclusion
CAEN RFID's range of RAIN RFID readers offers versatile solutions for different industries, providing robust performance, ease of integration, and compliance with international standards.

RFID Logger Tags
CAEN RFID offers semi-passive RFID logger tags for monitoring temperature and humidity-sensitive products during transportation and storage, beneficial for perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, and special chemical products.

Product Specifications

qLogTEMPERATURE (RT0012): A low-cost, semi-passive NFC/RAIN RFID temperature logger with a high-resolution sensor and large memory.
qLogHUMIDITY (RT0013): Similar to RT0012 but also monitors humidity.
RT0005: A semi-passive UHF logger tag compatible with standard RAIN RFID readers.
RT0005ET: An enhanced version of RT0005 with an external probe for temperature measurement.
A927Z: A ruggedized, semi-passive RAIN RFID logger tag with a large memory capacity.

Technical Features

Frequency Range: NFC/HF at 13.56 MHz and RAIN/UHF between 860-930 MHz.
Data Points: Up to 8,000 samples depending on the model.
Temperature Range: Typically -30°C to +70°C with an accuracy of ±0.5°C.
Humidity Range: 0 to 100% relative humidity with an accuracy of ±3.5% rH.
Monitoring Time Span: Up to 5 years.
Read Range: NFC up to 5 cm, RAIN up to 10 m.
Battery Life: Approximately 1 year, depending on usage.
IP Rating: IP67 or IP68, ensuring durability in various conditions.

Applications
The RFID logger tags are suitable for applications including fresh food, seafood, meat and poultry, milk-based products, frozen food, pharmaceuticals, special chemical products, and clinical trials.

Benefits
These RFID solutions offer dual frequency capabilities, high temperature and time accuracy, rugged and slim designs, and configurable alarms, enhancing cold chain efficiency by providing detailed monitoring and control over temperature and humidity conditions.

Additional Products
CAEN RFID also offers the RA0003 UHF Antenna Multiplexer and the RA0005 qDock qIDmini Docking Station, expanding antenna ports and providing charging solutions for RFID readers, respectively.

Catalog excerpts

Company Profile CAEN RFID is a leading company in Automatic Identification (AutoID) and it has focused its activities in the RAIN RFID technology (passive UHF RFID conforming to GS1 EPC Class1 Gen2 or ISO 18000-63 standards). CAEN RFID was founded in 2006 as a private-owned Italian company, but its activities started in 2003 as the RFID division of CAEN SpA. It has been the first European company to design, produce and market an UHF RFID reader. It is a partner of the most important associations, including EPCglobal and ETSI, participating to the definition of the standards. RAIN RFID is a wireless...

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MOBILE READERS Mobile Readers Reading RAIN RFID labels and tags in mobility is a need for a number of markets: retail, transport and logistics, healthcare, maintenance, manufacturing, event management just to mention a few. Mobile workers normally use devices like tablets and smartphones and prefer to use them in their everyday activities. CAEN RFID mobile readers connect easily to smartphones, tablets and PCs using the Bluetooth technology, providing mobile RAIN RFID technology to everyone.

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Technical Specification Table Frequency Range • Configurable from 8 dBm ERP to 22 dBm ERP (Mod. R1280IE) • Configurable from 8.5 dBm ERP to 24 dBm EIRP (Mod. R1280IU) • 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.1.1) (Mod. R1280IE) • 50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1280IU) Standard Compliance Antenna Gain Antenna Polarization Integrated Circular Polarized Antenna Read Range Mini Sled RAIN RFID Reader USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit/s) via USB Type-C connector Bluetooth Interface High Performance reading Pocket size Features • RAIN RFID (UHF EPC Class1 Gen2, ISO 18000-63)...

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Technical Specification Table Frequency Range 18 levels: 5 dBm ERP (3 mW ERP) to 22 dBm ERP (150 mW ERP) - Mod. R1170IEHIDP and R1170IEAPLP 13 levels: 5 dBm ERP (3 mW ERP) to 18 dBm ERP (60 mW ERP) - Mod. R1170IUHIDP and R1170IUAPLP 18 levels: -8 dBm ERP (0.16 mW ERP) to 9 dBm ERP (8 mW ERP) - Mod. R1170IENFHD and R1170IUNFHD 14 levels: 5 dBm ERP (3 mW ERP) to 19 dBm ERP (80 mW ERP) - Mod. R1170IJHIDP and R1170IJAPLP • Integrated linear (horizontal) (Mod. R1170IEHIDP, R1170IEAPLP, R1170IUHIDP, R1170IUAPLP, R1170IJHIDP and R1170IJAPLP) • Integrated UHF Near Field Antenna (Mod. R1170IENFHD and...

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INTEGRATED READERS Integrated Readers Integrated readers are RAIN RFID readers with an integrated antenna so they are ready-to-use and do not require so much effort for the installation. They are typically used for simple reading points, points of sales, encoding stations, document tracking and many other applications where you do not need very long reading distances. CAEN RFID offering of integrated readers includes very simple USB readers as well as advanced integrated readers with multiple communication interfaces and scripting capabilities.

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Technical Specification Table Frequency Range • Configurable in 18 levels from 8 dBm ERP to 25 dBm ERP (Mod. R1290IE) • Configurable in 18 levels from 8.5 dBm ERP to 25.5 dBm ERP (Mod. R1290IU) • 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.1.1) (Mod. R1290IE) • 50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1290IU) Standard Compliance Multipurpose RAIN RFID Reader with PoE EPC Class 1 Gen 2 - ISO18000-63 • 0.2 dBi (typical) (Mod. R1290IE) • 0.7 dBi (typical) (Mod. R1290IU) Internal Antenna Gain Antenna Polarization Integrated Circular Polarized Antenna Display & Keypad Features •...

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Technical Specification Table • 865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.1.1) (Mod. R1250IE, R1251IENF) • 902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1250IU, R1251IUNF) Frequency Range Frequency Tolerance ±10 ppm over the entire temperature range RF Power Output Power Accuracy Compact Desktop RAIN RFID Reader • Configurable in 18 levels from 8 dBm ERP to 25 dBm ERP (Mod. R1250IE) • Configurable in 18 levels from 8.5 dBm ERP to 25.5 dBm ERP (Mod. R1250IU) • Configurable in 18 levels from 0 dBm ERP to 17 dBm ERP (Mod. R1250IENF, R1251IUNF) • 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.1.1) (Mod. R1250IE)...

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FIXED READERS Fixed Readers The typical and most frequent installation of RAIN RFID technology is the so-called portal or gate. It consists of a fixed reader (interrogator) placed around an area of entrance/exit from a distribution center or a manufacturing plant. Sometimes fixed readers are used outdoors for vehicles or for people identification, at the entrance of parking lots or any other entry point in buildings and boundaries of enterprise premises. RAIN RFID technology is also used during sport events, especially on check points to verify timings and performances in amateur and professional...

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Technical Specification Table Frequency Range Features • RAIN RFID (UHF EPC Class1 Gen2, ISO 18000-63) compliant • Multiregional support • Four 50 Ohm TNC-RP antenna connectors • Power over Ethernet interface • Up to 31.5 dBm (1.4 W) output power • Internal scripting engine • IP65 in compact form factor • PoE or external power supply • M12 industrial connectors • Development Kit available Applications • RAIN RFID portals for logistc • Industrial automation reading points • RAIN RFID tunnels • Access control reading points Customizable with Javacode Overview The Proton (Model R4320P) is a rugged...

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Technical Specification Table Frequency Range High Sensitivity Features • RAIN RFID (UHF EPC Class1 Gen2, ISO 18000-63) compliant • Multiregional support • Four 50 Ohm TNC-RP antenna connectors • Power over Ethernet interface • Up to 31.5 dBm (1.4 W) output power • Internal scripting engine • USB host port • PoE or external power supply Applications • RAIN RFID portals for logistc • Industrial automation reading points • RAIN RFID tunnels • Access control reading points • Smart shelves and smart displays Customizable with Javacode Operating System Customizable with Javacode Receiving Capability...

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CAEN RFID Products 2021

CAEN RFID Products 2021

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