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RFID Reader/Writer Kits
Scan and sort RFID-tagged inventory, track RFID-tagged items around your facility, and control building access. Unlike bar code scanners, these readers/writers can scan multiple tags simultaneously without direct line of sight. Plug in the included power supply, and connect them directly to your host system, such as a PC or programmable logic controller (PLC). As tagged items pass by, these readers/writers quickly read and transmit data to your system or write new information to the tags.
Configure your reader/writer settings and access tag data through a web browser interface. Reader/writers have color LEDs built in to indicate each successful scan. Choose a reader/writer that is compatible with the frequency of your RFID tags, cards, and labels (not included). Reader/writers meet ISO and IEC standards for frequency ranges.
High-frequency reader/writers are good for short-range scanning. They’re often used to sort or track items on a conveyor belt and to scan ID cards for facility access. Ultra-high-frequency reader/writers are good for long-range scanning and when scanning ranges may vary. Capable of reading up to 64 individual RFID tags in one scan, they’re often used to track inventory in bulk, such as pallets of tagged items.
Sensing distance for your reader/writers is reduced when tags are smaller, misaligned, not optimized for their mounting material, or scanned in hot or cold environments. The sensing distances in the table below represent typical factory conditions for a 26 × 100 mm tag optimized for its mounting material.
Sensing Distance | Mounting | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Protocol | Ethernet Connection Type | On Nonmetal | On Metal | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | No. of Holes | Screw Size  | Includes | Each | |
High Frequency (13.56 MHz) | |||||||||||||
| Ethernet/IP | RJ45 | 1 1/2" | 1" | 2" | 2" | 1 1/4" | 15° to 130° | IP67 | 2 | M4 | One Reader/Writer One 32-ft. Lg. Communication Cord One 32-ft. Lg. Power Supply Cord One 24V DC Power Supply | 0000000 | 000000000 |
| Modbus TCP/IP | RJ45 | 1 1/2" | 1" | 2" | 2" | 1 1/4" | 15° to 130° | IP67 | 2 | M4 | One Reader/Writer One 32-ft. Lg. Communication/Power Supply Cord One 24V DC Power Supply | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| Profinet | RJ45 | 1 1/2" | 1" | 2" | 2" | 1 1/4" | 15° to 130° | IP67 | 2 | M4 | One Reader/Writer One 32-ft. Lg. Communication Cord One 32-ft. Lg. Power Supply Cord One 24V DC Power Supply | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Ultra-High Frequency (916.8/918/919.2 MHz) | |||||||||||||
| Ethernet/IP | RJ45 | 34" | 56" | 10" | 10" | 2 3/4" | 15° to 130° | IP54 | 4 | M6 | One Reader/Writer One 32-ft. Lg. Communication Cord One 32-ft. Lg. Power Supply Cord One 24V DC Power Supply | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| Modbus TCP/IP | RJ45 | 34" | 56" | 10" | 10" | 2 3/4" | 15° to 130° | IP54 | 4 | M6 | One Reader/Writer One 32-ft. Lg. Communication Cord One 32-ft. Lg. Power Supply Cord One 24V DC Power Supply | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| Each | ||
| 32-ft. Lg. Communication Cord for 8036N31, 8036N32 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 32-ft. Lg. Communication Cord for 8036N41, 8036N42 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 32-ft. Lg. Power Supply Cord for 8036N31, 8036N32, 8036N41, 8036N42 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 32-ft. Lg. Communication/Power Supply Cord for 8036N37 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 24V DC Power Supply | 0000000 | 00000 |
RFID Reader Kits for Development Boards
Scan RFID cards when prototyping systems for item tracking and conveyor sorting. These readers scan one card at a time without requiring a direct line of sight, so they'll work in areas where bar code scanners can't. An LED and a buzzer indicate each successful scan. Readers connect to your development board with an included Qwiic cord that snaps into place, saving you the effort of soldering. If your board doesn’t have a Qwiic connection, choose a cord with a machine-pin plug. The two included RFID cards, as well as additional cards, have unique IDs and cannot be rewritten.
Sensing distance for your reader is reduced when cards are misaligned or scanned in hot or cold environments. The sensing distance in the table below represents typical factory conditions for the included card.
RFID 22 mm Panel-Mount Key Switches
Control circuits with the tap of an RFID tag. Since each tag (sold separately) has a unique digital code, these switches aren’t just quicker to use than those with a traditional key—they’re also more secure. Use them to limit access to sensitive equipment, prevent accidental actuation, and also to keep tabs on access. Unlike standard switches, the RFID reader records data about every signal sent, so you can track exactly who operated these switches and when. They have enough memory to store and manage up to 500 tag codes, which you can rewrite and deactivate as needed.
All fit in a standard panel cutout. To set up these switches, connect them via ethernet cord (sold separately) to a computer, programmable logic controller (PLC), or another controller. No separate RFID writer required.
Pick readers with a key fob holder when you want a circuit to stay on. The holder keeps a fob in front of the reader, so there’s no need to tap and re-tap the fob.
Ethernet switches (sold separately) let readers communicate with other devices and circuits in your system on the same network.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Communication Protocol | Ethernet Connection Type | Max. Sensing Distance, mm | Transmission Speed, Mbps | Input Voltage | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. Behind Panel | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Without Key Fob Holder | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plastic Base | |||||||||||
With Spring-Clamp Terminals | |||||||||||
| Modbus TCP Server, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic | RJ45 | 15 | 10, 100 | 24V DC | 1 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 1 15/16" | -10° to 130° | IP65, IP67 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
With Key Fob Holder | |||||||||||
Plastic Base | |||||||||||
With Spring-Clamp Terminals | |||||||||||
| Modbus TCP Server, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic | RJ45 | 15 | 10, 100 | 24V DC | 1 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 1 15/16" | -10° to 130° | IP65, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Type | Transmission Speed, Mbps | Device Priority Setting | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Housing Material | Voltage | Wire Connection Type | No. of Terminals | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | Number of Sockets | Each | |
| RJ45 | 100 | No | 4 1/2" | 1" | 3 1/8" | Plastic | 10-32V DC | Screw Terminals | 3 | 35° to 140° | C-UL Listed | 5 | 0000000 | 0000000 |