CS101 RFID reader

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The CS-101 from Convergence Systems Limited is a handheld RFID reader designed for industrial and business applications. There are two versions:

1. CS-101-R is a ruggedized IP-54 version with barcode scanner.
2. CS-101-N is the standard lightweight version.

 

 

Features

 

Excellent read range: 7 meters open space, 7-11 meters indoor confined space with AD431 tags 

 

High read rate: typical 150 tags per second for selected Gen2 profiles (peak at 400 tags/s) 

 

Country specific versions in terms of frequency bands 

 

Choice of vertically linear polarized or horizontally linear polarized 

 

Ruggedized design: Drop Test 1.5 meters on 6 surfaces, IP65

 

 

Specifications

 

Physical:

Length: 18 cm; Width: 12.5 cm; Height: 16 cm; Weight: 900 grams

Environment:

Operating Temp: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

Storage Temp:

-40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F)

Humidity:

5% to 95% relative, non-condensing

Frequency Range:

865-868 MHz / 902-928 MHz / 952-954 MHz bands (country-specific)

RFID Air Protocol:

EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO18000-6C

Antrenna Polarization:

Choice of vertically linear polarized or horizontally linear polarized, good polarization diversity

Read Range:

> 2 meters for maximum power for selected tags

Barcode Scanner:

Available in CS-101-R

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g

Processor & Memory:

Samsung, 400 MHz, 128 MByte Flash, 64 MByte RAM

Operating System:

WindowsCE 5.0

Screen Specifications:

320 x 240 pixels, 72mm x 54.5mm physical.

External Memory:

SD Card, Standard SD and SDHC

Battery Life:

1.5 hours continuous read, 20 hours standby, easily field replaceable battery

Power Supply:

14 Volt Lithium Polymer, separate charger (dual slot) included, battery replaceable in field, 2 packs in standard package

Order Code:

CS101-V/H-N

       V for vertically linear polarized, H for horizontally linear polarized

       N=1: 865-868 MHz (CE for Europe, India)

       N=2: 902-928 MHz (FCC for USA)

       N=3: 952-954 MHz (Telec for Japan)

       N=4: 919-928 MHz (SRRC for China, Malaysia, Singapore, NCC for Taiwan, etc.)

       N=5: 910-914 MHz (MIC for Korea)

Restrictions on Use:

Approvals, features and parameters may vary depending on country legislation and may change without notice.