RFID Readers & Writers

Handheld RFID readers are suitable when operators move directly among goods or assets. They can be used for inventory, picking and item verification and, depending on the design, may work independently or together with a mobile computer or other device.

Desktop and fixed RFID readers are designed for permanent workstations or automated systems. Typical applications include identifying tagged items at a workstation, during a manufacturing operation or when goods pass through a defined read zone.

The range also includes wearable and sled RFID readers that can, depending on the model, be connected to a mobile computer or used for intensive mobile workflows. The correct design depends on the process, required ergonomics, interface and communication method.

A UHF RFID installation should be considered as a complete system. Read range and reliability depend not only on the reader but also on the UHF RFID tag, and in external systems also the RFID antenna, reader power, tag orientation and operating environment.

Important selection criteria include required read range, mobile or fixed use, number of tags to be identified, communication interfaces, ergonomics and operating conditions. For demanding applications, the complete solution should be tested with the actual tags in the real operating environment.