Description
This xArray gateway is a fixed infrastructure RFID reader system that provides always-on and wide-area monitoring for real-time identification and location of RFID tagged items.
This xArray gateway is a fixed infrastructure RFID reader system that provides always-on and wide-area monitoring allowing businesses to continuously and automatically collect data about items of interest, providing updated inventory information and real-time location of individual items; all without human intervention. This xArray gateway is ideal for large-scale, item-level applications within retail, healthcare and manufacturing, it provides data that allows businesses to deliver better customer service, increase employee productivity and make better business decisions.
Key Features
- A single xArray can monitor up to 1,500 sq. ft. (139m2) when Monza R6 based tags are used, extended coverage with multiple xArray
- Intelligent item locating with 5 ft. (1.5m) or better spatial resolution of (x,y) location
- Low profile design fits into standard ceiling tile grid and blends into décor
- Exceptional performance provided by 2D array with 52 dual-polarized antenna beams
- Easy to use and maintain with IEEE 803.2af PoE, tilt sensor to detect when out of alignment, hysteresis feedback to alert when antenna may be blocked, and customizable beacon
- Easy programming using Octane SDK, LLRP and our extensions
- Reader software optimizations accommodate large numbers of tags that are read repeatedly without compromising performance
Applications
- Retail
- Inventory accuracy and visibility
- Automation (receiving, transition door, item pairing/grouping, replenishment)
- Customer experience
- Healthcare
- Asset tracking and RTLS
- Patient safety & queuing
- Consumables accuracy and visibility
- Manufacturing
- Safety and security
- Logistics planning
- WIP and parts replenishment
Technical Specifications
| Air Interface Protocol | EPC global UHF RFID Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-63 |
| Operating Frequency | 902 to 928 MHz FCC; 865 to 868 MHz ETSI; 916 to 920 MHz Japan |
| Radiated Power | FCC & Japan 36 dBM EIRP; ETSI 35.2 dBM EIRP |
| Power Sources | Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af or Listed/Certified power supply, marked LPS or Class 2, with 24Vdc output, rated minimum 2.5A |
| Power Consumption | Idle 7 W; Typical 13.8 W |
| Max Receive Sensitivity | -82 dBm |
| Coverage Area per xArray | 1,500 sq. ft. (139m2) with Monza R6 based tags*, coverage area may be less with other RFID tags |
| Operating Modes | Wide Area Monitoring (tag inventory); Locating (tag inventory with x,y location) |
| Location Accuracy | 85% within 5 ft. (1.5 m) in ideal conditions; 66% within 3.3 ft. (1 m) in ideal conditions |
| RF Beams | 52 Dual-Polarized Beams |
| Effective Field of View | ±45° from 0° (directly underneath the xArray) |
| Sealing / Temperature / Humidity | IEC IP52 / Operating -20 °C to +50 °C; Storage -20 °C to +65 °C / 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Application Interface | Octane SDK; EPC global Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) v1.0.1 |
| Management Interface | Web Management UI; Rshell Management Console using serial management consoleport or SSH; SNMPv2 MIBII; EPC global Reader Management v1.0.1; Syslog |
| Time Sychronization | Network Time Protocol Version 1.4.2.6 |
| Network Connectivity | 10/100BASE-T |
| IP Address Configuration | DHCP, Static, or Link Local Addressing (LLA) with Multicast DNS (mDNS); Initial network connection fails over to static address 169.254.1.1 (or random address on same subnet if this address is in use) |
| USB | USB 1.1 Device (Type B) and Host (Type A) ports; USB Virtual COM Serial Port and USB Flash drive support for embedded applications |
| Supported Regions or Geographies | US, Canada, and other regions following US FCC Part 15 regulations; Europe and other regions following EN 302-208 V1.4.1 |
| RoHS | RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant |
| Mounting | Vesa 200 or Direct Attach 250 mm x 275 mm Bolt Pattern |
| Dimensions | 18.4 x 18.4 x 3.0 in (46.7 x 46.7 x 7.5 cm) |
| Weight | 17.8 lbs. (8.0 kg) |
| *Varies with ceiling height, tag type and environmental/use case factors. | |
