UHF integrated readers
AI-6A1 Prime UHF 9dBi Integrated Reader
UHF RFID reader with a built-in 9 dBi circular antenna in an IP65 die-cast aluminum housing. Reads at 0–10 m, with RS232, Wiegand and relay as standard.
- Frequency
- 865–868 MHz (EU) · 902–928 MHz (US)
- Antenna
- 9 dBi, circular polarization
- Read range
- 0–10 m
- Interfaces
- RS232 · Wiegand · Relay
- Optional
- TCP/IP · PoE · Wi-Fi
Overview
The AI-6A1 is a UHF RFID reader with a built-in 9 dBi circularly polarized antenna, in a die-cast aluminum housing rated IP65. It reads ISO 18000-6C (EPC Gen2) tags at 0–10 m, with RF output adjustable from 0 to 26 dBm.
It supports RSSI, used to identify tag signal distance, and password/mask for higher security. The relay can supply power to and trigger external devices, and a buzzer and red/green strip light confirm each read.
RS232, Wiegand and relay are standard. TCP/IP, PoE and Wi-Fi versions are available, and USB, TTL and RS485 can be customized. It runs on 12 V, 2 A.
- Antenna gain
- 9dBi
- Read range*
- 0–10m
- Max. RF output
- 26dBm
- Protection
- IP65
Specifications
RFID
- Frequency
- 865–868 MHz (EU)
902–928 MHz (US) - Protocol
- ISO 18000-6C (EPC Gen2)
- RF output power
- 0–26 dBm, adjustable
- Antenna
- Built-in, 9 dBi
- Polarization
- Circular
- Read range
- 0–10 m*
- RSSI
- Supported, identifies tag signal distance
- Password / mask
- Supported
- Working modes
- Active, trigger, answer
Interfaces & control
- Standard
- RS232, Wiegand, relay
- Optional
- TCP/IP, PoE, Wi-Fi
- Customizable
- USB, TTL, RS485
- Relay
- Supplies power to and triggers external devices
- Read prompt
- Buzzer
- Indicator
- Red / green strip light
- Power supply
- 12 V, 2 A
Physical & environmental
- Dimensions
- 305 × 305 × 75 mm
- Net weight
- 2 kg
- Housing
- Die-cast aluminum
- Color
- White or black, custom colors available
- Protection
- IP65
- Operating temp.
- −10 °C to +55 °C
- Storage temp.
- −20 °C to +75 °C
Software
- SDK
- Demo software, API, examples, user manuals
- Languages
- C#, Delphi, Java, Python, VB and others
- Firmware
- Online upgrade
* Depends on the antenna, tag and application environment.
Versions
Same reader, different network interfaces.
| Version | Interfaces |
|---|---|
| Standard | RS232, Wiegand, relay, power port |
| TCP/IP | RS232, Wiegand, relay, power port, TCP/IP |
| PoE | RS232, Wiegand, relay, power port, PoE |
| Wi-Fi | RS232, Wiegand, relay, power port, Wi-Fi |
| TCP/IP + Wi-Fi | RS232, Wiegand, relay, power port, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi versions
- Frequency
- 2400–2483.5 MHz
- Security
- WPA / WPA2
- Network protocol
- IPv4, TCP / UDP
- Configuration
- Web
- Transmit power
- 802.11b +20 dBm
802.11g +17 dBm
802.11n +14 dBm - Receive sensitivity
- 802.11b −91 dBm (11 Mbps)
802.11g −75 dBm (54 Mbps)
802.11n −72 dBm (MCS7)
Wiring
Standard interface cable colors.
DC power
- 12 V
- Red
- GND
- Black
Serial port
- TX
- Light green
- RX
- Yellow
- GND
- Pink
Wiegand
- D0
- Green
- D1
- White
- GND
- Brown
Relay
- TGIN
- Blue
- NO
- Purple
- NC
- Orange
- COM
- Grey
Compare
Integrated readers with other antenna sizes.
| Antenna gain | Read range* | Polarization | RF output | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 dBi (AI-661) | 0–6 m | Circular | 0–26 dBm | 220 × 220 × 56.4 mm |
| 9 dBi (AI-6A1) | 0–10 m | Circular | 0–26 dBm | 305 × 305 × 75 mm |
| 12 dBi | 0–15 m | Linear | 0–26 dBm | 415 × 415 × 67 mm |
Applications
Vehicle management
Asset anti-theft
Weighing scales
Animal management
Personnel management
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- VersionStandard, TCP/IP, PoE, Wi-Fi or TCP/IP + Wi-Fi
- Frequency bandEU 865–868 or US 902–928 MHz
- ColorWhite, black or custom
- QuantityNumber of readers