IDTronic – HF | NFC Cylindrical Reader BLUEBOX
The HF | NFC Cylindrical Reader BLUEBOX is a compact and fixed UHF RFID reader designed for industrial automation processes. It is commonly used in production lines, conveyor belt systems, and for tool attachment identification in construction, municipal, and farming vehicles. With a reading distance of up to 8 centimeters, this reader offers reliable and efficient identification within industrial environments. It comes with a RS232 or RS485 interface and a power supply of 24 V, allowing for easy integration into existing applications.
The reader is housed in a compact cylindrical housing with standardized M12 connectors, making installation quick and simple. The BLUEBOX SDK, along with demo and setup tools, supports the reader and offers compatibility with various operating systems. The firmware and hardware can also be customized on request, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of industrial automation needs.
Specification
- Power Supply: 24 V ±10%
- Power Consumption: 4 W
- Operating Frequencies: 13.56 MHz
- Antenna: Integrated
- Operating Distance: up to 8 cm*
- Communication: RS232
- Interfaces: RS485
- Status Display: 1 bicolor LED
- Connector: 5 pin M12 A-coded male connector
- Housing Material: Nickelled brass + PC
- Overall Dimensions: M30 x5 x 78 mm
- Weight: 220 g
- Protection Class: IP67
- Operating Temperature: -20 to +65degree C
- Storage Temperature: -40 to +65degree C
- Humidity: up to 95%, non-condensing
Benefits
NFC Cylindrical Reader BLUEBOX is specifically designed for industrial automation processes, offering reliable and efficient identification within production lines and conveyor belt systems.
With its RS232 or RS485 interface and standardized M12 connectors, this reader allows for flexible and fast integration into existing applications, saving time and effort.
The firmware and hardware of the reader can be customized on request, making it adaptable to specific project requirements. This ensures that the reader can meet the unique needs of different industrial automation applications.
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- Max. transmitting power:5 W
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- Indicator, optical: 1 LED (blue; switchable via DC voltage at the antenna output of the reader)
- Temperature range: Operation: -25 degree C up to +55 degree C (-13 F up to 131 F), Storage: -25 degree C up to +70 degree C (-13 F up to 158 F)
- Relative air humidity: 5% up to 95% (non-condensing)
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- Weight: 0.36 kg (0.8 lbs)
- Housing: Upper part Plastic ABS, lower part Plastic plate
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- Operating Temperature: -25degree C to +55degree C (-13F to 131F)
- Storage Temperature: -25degree C to +70degree C (-13F to 158F)
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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- Interface: 2-pin connector or U.FL connector option
- Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Max. transmitting power: 1 W
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- Power supply: Unneeded
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- Relative air humidity: 0% up to 95% (non-condensing)
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- Transmitting power: maximum 8 W
- Reader connection: SMA HF socket RG58
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Tuning range inductivity: 0.6 – 2.3 microH
- Quality: 10 – 50
- Temperature range:
- Operation: -25 degree C up to +55 degree C
- Storage: -25 degree C up to +60 degree C
- Standard conformity:
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2. Shock: EN 60068-2-27, Acceleration: 30 g
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