RFID Readers
RFID readers are an integral part of any RFID tag system. Without them, it’s far more difficult to be able to determine the information contained on a RFID. Think of a RFID reader a bit like your own personal translator; it’s a way to quickly and efficiently gather information form the tags that you place on or in various items.
How RIFD Readers Work
There are many different types of RFID readers, and each of them convey information a bit differently. At their core, though, RFID readers sense RFID tags and then gather the information that they contain. They utilize radio waves to capture the information embedded in a tag. This is similar to capturing information from a barcode or label.
The reader itself has two components—a transceiver and an antenna. The transceiver is what generates a weak radio signal that ranges anywhere between a few feet to a few yards away. This signal can activate and actually power the tag. The transponder, in contrast, converts the radio frequency to usable power and also sends and receives messages. When the transponder is hit by the radio waves, it begins to deliver the information stored on it. This process only takes a few milliseconds.
With that said, each of these readers function a bit differently. Some automatically record when coming within range of a tag, while others have screens that convey more information to a user at the moment.
RFID Readers for Sale
RFID readers can in all shapes and sizes. There are handheld readers that can be used by employees in warehouses, or stationary readers that can be used in other applications with mobile RFID tags. If you’re interested in a RFID system for your own purposes, then look no further than Gateway RFID.
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Alien 9900+ Development Kit
$2,340.00 Select options -
Alien 9900+ Enterprise RFID Reader
$1,774.00 Select options -
Alien ACC, USB Cable (ALH-900X)
$25.00 Add to cart -
Alien ALH-9010 Handheld RFID Reader
$2,659.00 – $2,749.00 Select options -
Alien ALH-9011 Handheld Development Kit
$4,250.00 Select options -
Alien ALH-9011 Handheld RFID Reader
$3,229.00 – $3,319.00 Select options -
Alien ALR-9650 Integrated RFID Reader
$889.00 Select options -
Alien ALR-9650 Integrated RFID Reader Development Kit
$1,169.00 Select options -
Alien ALR-9680 RFID Reader
$889.00 Select options -
Alien ALR-9680 RFID Reader Development Kit
$1,169.00 Select options -
Alien Cradle (for the ALH-9000)
$190.00 Add to cart -
ALIEN F800 RFID READER
$1,399.00 Select options -
Alien High Capacity Battery (for ALH-900X Series)
$90.00 Add to cart -
Alien POE Power Adapter (with AC Cord, Includes 6 Foot LAN Cable)
$60.00 Add to cart -
Alien Power Supply and Cord (for the ALR-9800 and ALR-9900)
$96.00 Add to cart -
Alien Spare STD Lithium Polymer Battery (for Handheld)
$90.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (Australia, New Zealand – AS/NZS 3112:2004)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (Brazil)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (China)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (ETSI)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (Japan)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (South Africa)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (UK, Singapore, Malaysia)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj AC Power Cord (USA)
$39.00 Add to cart -
Impinj GPIO Adapter (for Speedway Antenna Hub)
$215.00 Add to cart