Kathrein launches a new generation of RFID-UHF readers, developed at Kathrein’s sites in Rosenheim, Burgstadt and Niederndorf. Continually growing demands of RFID-UHF systems called for the development of this state-of-the-art technology, a flexible modular concept based on the Intel R100 Chip. Various functional modules can be attached offering a diversity of interfaces and performance categories.

Compared to other products, the housing volume is 50% smaller, but the protection standards IP54 to IP65 are still fulfilled.

A further advantage of the design is the shorter and therefore the more cost-efficient development time periods required for customization. (e.g. proprietary interfaces).

To improve the performance of the reader beyond the state of the current UHF systems, an intelligent antenna interface has been integrated, guaranteeing an optimal adaptation and also the posibility of controlling the antenna diagrame.

The EPC Global GEN2 standard is supported in the ETSI frequency range 865-868 MHz as well as in the FCC range 902-928 MHz. The power of the modules ranges between 100mW-2W. The antenna interface is available in 1-way and 4-way. There are also connection interfaces for: USB, Ethernet 10/100, RS422, RS485, 8-way I/O module.