iRFID500 Zone 0 Handheld Bluetooth Passive UHF RFID Tag Reader

iRFID500 is a powerful handheld passive RFID reader that can connect to your smart devices via Bluetooth or work as a standalone device for operational flexibility. The iRFID500 is designed to streamline business processes like tracking assets, monitoring maintenance tasks and demonstrating regulatory compliance. Fully certified for use in ATEX, IECEx, and North American hazardous areas, the iRFID500 also holds radio approvals for ETSI and FCC frequencies.

Features

  • ATEX and IECEx
  • Zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22
  • Mining, M1
  • US and Canada Class I, II, and III, Div 1
  • Integrate with your existing system

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Product Details

Use with a range of smart devices

The iRFID500 can connect with smart devices like tablets as part of your Industrial Internet of Things. Tag reads can be seen in real time and add more information such as what maintenance tasks were carried out, or which operator was working on which piece of equipment. What is more, you can use the tablet operating system of your choosing; the iRFID500 works with Windows, Android, and Apple devices.

Video: How to pair the iRFID500 with a Windows laptop

Video: How to pair the iRFID500 with an Android smartphone

Operate as a standalone device

With a large internal memory, the iRFID500 does not need to connect to a smart device to be used. If you do not need to add extra details or do not have access to a tablet, simply use the iRFID500 as a standalone device. Its internal clock function stamps each tag read with a date and time, providing a clear audit trail for compliance. You can access the tag read data quickly by connecting the iRFID500 to a computer via the USB connection cable, making you more efficient and fitting in with your work processes.

Video: How to change the profile of the iRFID500

Integrate with your existing systems

Software development kits for both Windows and Android are available, enabling you to build closer integrations between the iRFID500 and your systems for a personalised solution that directly suits your application.

iRFID500 Software Development Kit (SDK):

  • Compatible with all iRFID500 readers
  • Supports Java, .NET, Android and C programming languages
  • .NET compact framework available
  • Intuitive API for fast development of RFID applications

The development kit (SDK) includes software libraries that make it easier to integrate the iRFID500 reader technology. These libraries define a high-level object-oriented interface that permits communication with all readers in easy2read mode, allowing developers to focus their resources on the application development instead of wasting time with the communication protocol details.

The libraries are available for Visual C++, JAVA, Android and Microsoft .Net and are bundled with the IRFID500 development kits as a royalty-free license.

Long battery life designed for shift work

With a long battery life lasting for over 12 hours, the iRFID500 is fit for purpose – minimising downtime and maximising efficiency. The power LED changes colour from green, to yellow, to red indicating how much battery life is remaining, so you can charge the device when needed and be confident that it will not die in the middle of a task.

Practical size and shape

Around the size of a smartphone and with an attachment point for a wrist strap, lanyard, or belt clip, the iRFID500 is easy to carry without a risk of damaging the unit or restricting your movement. The lightweight and ergonomic design means you will not get fatigued as the shift wears on, allowing you to work more effectively.

No need to remove gloves

The large buttons are designed to be glove-friendly, so you do not need to take off your protective gloves to use the iRFID500 – no time wasted removing gloves or putting them back on. The stylus nib means you can even operate a connected tablet whilst wearing gloves, avoiding unnecessary time wasting and helping you work more productively.

Straightforward to operate

The iRFID500 is designed to be operated single handed, leaving the other hand free to hold railings or carry additional equipment, like a tablet. There’s visual, auditory, and vibration feedback to make it simple to use successfully, with minimal training.

Video: How to change the beep, vibrate, and clock settings of the iRFID500

Adjustable to suit operator needs in the field

The iRFID500’s read range can be adjusted by the operator to easily distinguish between different tags and read tags from up to 1m away. No need to get a ladder or carry out a risk assessment to inventory assets kept on a high shelf, for instance – making the process safer and more efficient.

Video: How to change the power output and read range of the iRFID500

Fit for all weather operation

The iRFID500 is IP65 rated and can be used in a wide range of temperatures from -20°C to +55°C, so it can go wherever you do.

Works with UHF passive RFID tags

The iRFID500 reads UHF passive RFID tags such as Extronics’ intrinsically safe iTAG500 range. This iTAG500 series is exceptionally durable and suitable for use in hazardous areas. Designed with Omni-ID, the iTAG500 series uses their unique plasmonic structure for superior performance in metallic environments, such as those found in the process industries. The tags will also still work when covered in oil or water, so there is no need to clean them before reading – saving you time and effort.

Tech Specs

Certification

II 1 GD Ex ia IIC T4 Ga, Ex ia IIIC T135 Da
I M1 Ex ia I Ma
cMETus Class I, II, III Div 1, Groups A-G
WPC – Equipment type approval: Cert. No. ETA-0023/2018/RLO (NR)

Operating frequency

865.6 – 867.6 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 1.4.1)
902 – 928 MHz (FCC part 15.247)

Weight

150g

Dimensions

L128 x W59 x D22mm (5.04 x 2.32 x 0.87in)

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