USB RFID Reader
The USB RFID Reader is a low cost platform for developing and deploying interactive read/write applications. Driven by ThingMagic's Mercury 5e-Compact UHF RFID reader module, the USB RFID Reader is controlled and powered by a desktop or notebook PC. Supporting ThingMagic's application development tools, the USB RFID Reader's small size, integrated antenna, ease of deployment and low cost make it ideal for application developers.
Features
- Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-Collision and DRM
- Internal ceramic antenna with an average gain of -2.6 dBi from 860 to 960 MHz
- Powered by USB connection to notebook or desktop PC
- ThingMagic Reader Assistant software and applications development tools
- Support for full 860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID carrier frequency range to accommodate worldwide regulations
- Certifiable for operation in countries adopting FCC, ETSI and Korean regulatory specifications (others pending)
- Tag Read Rate up to 190 tags/second
- Tag Read Distance Up to 12 inches (31 cm)
- High impact plastic case
- Dimensions: 97 mm L x 61 mm W x 25 mm H (3.8 in L x 2.4 in W x 1.0 in H)
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Mercury5e Embedded RFID Reader
Mercury5e is the embedded version of the RFID core in ThingMagic’s best-in-class Mercury5 UHF RFID reader. About the same size as a PCMCIA Type II PC card, this RFID reader module concentrates Mercury5’s performance into a tiny package so you can design ThingMagic RFID into your own device. This RFID module is ideal for adding UHF RFID read/write capabilities to a wide range of devices, from high speed label printing to inline testing to mobile and handheld computers.
Features
- Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) tag protocol with anti-collision, DRM, and advanced anti-jamming capabilities
- Two antenna connectors supporting one bistatic antenna or two monostatic antennas
- Independently settable read and write transmit levels, adjustable from 5 dBm to 30 dBm (1W) with an accuracy of +/- 1 dBm
- Support for full 860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID carrier frequency range to accommodate worldwide regulations
- Certifiable for operation in countries adopting FCC, ETSI and Korean regulatory specifications (others pending)
- TTL level asynchronous data interface supporting speeds up to 921.6 kbps
- Operating temperature range of -20 C to +60 C
- Maximum tag read rate of over 170 tags per second
- Maximum tag read distance of over 30 feet (9 m) with 6 dBi antenna
- 4 GPIO lines controlled through data interface
| Version | Description |
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| Mercury 5e |
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| Mercury 5e-EU (EU region-specific version) |
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M5e-Compact Embedded RFID Reader
M5e-Compact is the smallest ThingMagic Mercury embedded UHF RFID reader - about the same size as a compact flash card. This RFID reader module is ideal for adding UHF RFID read/write capabilities to battery-powered mobile printers and hand-held readers, where small size and low power consumption are essential and where the higher RF power and advanced anti-jamming capabilities of the Mercury5e module are not required.
Features
- Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) tag protocol with anti-collision, and DRM capabilities
- One antenna port supporting a monostatic antenna
- Independently settable read and write transmit level, adjustable from 10 dBm to 23 dBm with an accuracy of +/- 1 dBm
- Support for full 860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID carrier frequency range to accommodate worldwide regulations
- Certifiable for operation in countries adopting FCC, ETSI and Korean regulatory specifications (others pending)
- TTL level asynchronous data interface supporting speeds up to 921.6 kbps
- Operating temperature range of -20 C to +60 C
- Maximum tag read rate of over 160 tags per second
- Maximum tag read distance of over 20 feet (6 m) with 12 dBi antenna
- 4 GPIO lines controlled through data interface
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Mercury DevKit
MercuryDevKit contains all the components necessary to begin reading and writing RFID tags using a ThingMagic Mercury4e, Mercury5e, or M5e-Compact embedded RFID reader module. Reader Assistant allows the user to demonstrate all functionality while observing the underlying serial interface command protocol.
Contents
- RFID module installed in DevKit chassis
- DevKit chassis which converts the module interface to standard connectors:
- 9 pin serial connector
- SMA antenna connector(s)
- 9VDC power adapter interface
- LEDs to indicate GPIO output state
- Switches to alter GPIO input state
- Compact 3dBi antenna and antenna cable
- Serial-to-PC interface cable
- RF terminators for unused antenna ports
- Sample RFID tags
- Universal 9V AC power converter with international plug adapters
- CD containing:
- Embedded RFID module Developers' Guide
- ArbSer Serial Command Utility
- RFID module firmware
- Reader Assistant graphical command and demonstration utility
