Integrated RFID Readers

Impinj xArray Gateway RFID Reader

The Impinj xArray is a fixed infrastructure RFID gateway that integrates a RFID reader with antennas to provide always-on, wide-area monitoring for real-time identification, location, and direction of RFID tagged items. The xArray provides wide area monitoring through its beam-forming antenna array, which delivers full power throughout a 40 foot diameter when ceiling-mounted at 15 feet high. The xArray can distinguish 52 different antenna beams providing for location assignment within the read zone, and the antennas radiate a linear pattern in both the horizontal and vertical paths in order to read tags in any orientation. The reader itself is optimized to read many thousands of tags very quickly, and to distinguish tags of interest from the rest of the field. This device can be configured to handle both wide area monitoring scenarios and portal applications. Moreover, Impinj has added robust tag direction capability that has been proven accurate even in difficult, real world environments.

Both cost-effective and easy to deploy, the xArray system’s slim profile was designed to mount easily into a single tile of a standard drop ceiling, where it is unobtrusive and able to blend into any décor. The xArray includes a tilt sensor, hysteresis feedback, and programmable beacon to alert users when the system or environment may need attention. The xArray draws minimal power (which keeps costs low) and runs from standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af), so there is no need to hire an expensive electrician for installation. Furthermore, the xArray is programmed using industry-standard LLRP and Impinj extensions, for maximum re-use of code and minimum delays due to learning curve with new APIs.

Impinj xSpan Gateway RFID Reader

The xSpan Gateway is a fixed infrastructure RFID reader system that provides always-on monitoring and movement detection of tagged items. Within the RFID ecosystem, readers and gateways perform the essential role of connecting tagged items to software-based business solutions. The Impinj xSpan gateway reduces business operational costs and maximizes sales by providing constant, accurate inventory visibility, reducing loss and minimizing time spent locating and tracking items. Engineered for large-scale item-level applications in retail, healthcare and manufacturing, the xSpan Gateway provides real-time Item Intelligence events including each item’s identity and authenticity. When combined with the Impinj platform, the xSpan Gateway provides businesses with exceptional inventory visibility, allowing them to improve their operational efficiency and provides better service to their customers.

Zebra ST5501/ST5500 Transition Point Integrated RFID Reader

When inventory moves in or out of your facility through receiving and entry/exit points, you need to know which direction it is traveling to understand where it is headed to better track location or prevent theft. Where standard RFID readers detect the presence of a tagged item, this specially designed ready-to-use Zebra ST5501/ST5500 Transition Point Integrated RFID Reader utilizes industry-leading advanced RFID technology to not only track items on the move, but to also determine whether items are entering or leaving an area. Deployment is easy — with Zebra’s advanced FX7500 Fixed RFID reader and pre-configured antenna integrated into one housing, there’s only one piece of hardware to install. And since you can suspend it from the ceiling, it’s easy to install in virtually any facility and any environment.

Zebra MC3330xR Integrated RFID Handheld Reader

Designed for standard-range data capture of RFID tags and barcodes for bulk inventory, the Zebra MC3330xR Integrated RFID Handheld Reader is loaded with innovative features that bring a new level of efficiency and accuracy to inventory and asset management applications. This handheld reader offers the same proven lightweight ergonomic design and superior RFID performance found on the MC3330R reader. Equipped with Zebra's most powerful and secure Android architecture, the MC3330xR comes standard with an ultra-powerful processor, an integrated NFC reader, and a 35% larger capacity battery for stellar performance in the most demanding environments. With the ability to capture RFID tags more than 6 m (19.7 ft) away, the MC3330xR helps workers capture RFID tags in half the time as the next leading competitor.

Zebra MC3390xR Integrated Long-Range RFID Handheld Reader

Designed for extended range data capture of RFID tags and barcodes for bulk inventory, the Zebra MC3390xR Integrated RFID Handheld Reader is loaded with innovative features that bring a new level of efficiency and accuracy to inventory management, order fulfillment, cross-docking, and more. This handheld reader offers the same proven lightweight ergonomic design and superior RFID performance found on the MC3390R reader. Equipped with Zebra's most powerful and secure Android architecture, the MC3390xR comes standard with an ultra-powerful processor, an integrated NFC reader, and a 35% larger capacity battery for stellar performance in the most demanding environments. The integrated long-range antenna delivers best-in-class RFID read range with higher throughput, allowing for inventory counts to be accomplished more quickly and accurately. With the ability to capture RFID tags more than 18.2 m (60 ft) away, the MC3330xR helps workers capture RFID tags in half the time as the next leading competitor.

Zebra Transition RFID Portals are used primarily at dock doors and these integrated portals can reduce the need for human intervention and manual scanning at common chokepoints.