May 20, 2022Ed. Note: This article was previously posted at IoP Journal.
The reader provides access security and can be used in outdoor areas.
ACURA Technologies has released an updated version of its EDGE-30R+ AutoID UHF RFID reader. The device has a modern design and allows for easy installation, the company reports, eliminating the need for coaxial cables. Users can employ two conventional network cables, one for power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and the other for communication. The reader performs automatic tag reading, sending data directly to a PC or a controller in real time, using the most common protocols on the market, including TCP/IP, Wiegand (26/34 bits), RS-232 and Abatrack.
Ease of Configuration
According to the company, configuration can be accomplished via an HTML page, directly from a browser and without requiring an application programming interface or a software developer's kit. In addition to easy installation, the EDGE-30R+ AutoID is IP67-certified, meaning it offers protection against water and dust, provided its RJ-45 plug is properly connected. This, ACURA explains, guarantees the integrity of the reader when it is placed outdoors, such as at gates or entrances to parking lots.
According to the company, the reader, which has been approved by ANATEL, uses the main protocols to facilitate its use in any application, from PoE using the IEEE802.3af standard to the EPC Gen 2 protocol for reading passive tags from a distance of up to 6 meters (19.7 feet). ACURA reports that the EDGE-30R+ AutoID reader is designed for multiple use cases in various environments.
Solving Security and Performance Issues
Ricardo Kimura
With its performance features, its compact dimensions—the reader measures 21.5 centimeters by 21.5 centimeters by 8.3 centimeters (8.5 inches by 8.5 inches by 3.3 inches)—and its simplicity of installation, the device is designed to reduce the risk of errors during deployment or the creation of unwanted bottlenecks, ACURA reports. The company says it sought to develop a device capable of solving security and performance problems, working as a vehicle access-control solution in an intuitive manner.
The system only reads tags correctly configured with Secure Code. "It is a device that has advanced RFID technology," says Ricardo Kimura, ACURA's general director. According to Kimura, the solution is the result of years of research and development efforts. "We've enhanced and optimized the reader to ensure it's perfect for vehicle-safety solutions."
Key Takeaways:
- The updated reader is built to perform automatic tag reading and transmit real-time data directly to a PC or controller.
- The device is designed to reduce the risk of errors during deployment, as well as the creation of unwanted bottlenecks.
Exhibitors at RFID Journal LIVE! 2022 will offer RFID readers, as well as solutions for vehicle access. To learn more, visit the event's website.
