USB Plus+ UHF Reader
The USB Plus+ UHF Reader is a low cost platform for developing and deploying interactive read/write applications.
Driven by ThingMagic's Mercury 5e-Compact UHF RFID reader module, the USB Plus+ is controlled and powered by a host PC or laptop through a USB interface and is compatible with ThingMagic’s application development tools, permitting rapid creation of RFID solutions. With a software adjustable read distance up to 3 ft (0.91 m), the USB Plus+ supports a variety of applications, including RFID tag commissioning, manufacturing WIP, document tracking, library book check in/out, retail point of sale, event and hospitality services, hospital patient workflows, and more.
The high-performance internal antenna of the USB Plus+ is also ideal for commissioning high memory tags and reading small form factor RFID tags more effectively.
Features
- Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-Collision and DRM
- Internal linear polarized antenna with peak Gain 1 dBi from 860–960 MHz
- Powered by USB connection to notebook or desktop PC
- ThingMagic Reader Assistant software and applications development tools
- Support for full 860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID carrier frequency range to accommodate worldwide regulations
- Certifiable for operation in countries adopting FCC, ETSI, KCC, TRAI, ACMA, SRRC regulatory specifications (Open (Customizable) 860-960 MHz)
- Tag Read Rate up to 200 tags/second
- Tag Read Distance Up to 3 feet (0.91 m)
- High impact plastic case
- Dimensions: 97 mm L x 61 mm W x 25 mm H (3.8 in L x 2.4 in W x 1.0 in H)
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Mercury5e Embedded RFID Reader
Mercury5e is the embedded version of the RFID core in ThingMagic’s best-in-class Mercury5 UHF RFID reader. About the same size as a PCMCIA Type II PC card, this RFID reader module concentrates Mercury5’s performance into a tiny package so you can design ThingMagic RFID into your own device. This RFID module is ideal for adding UHF RFID read/write capabilities to a wide range of devices, from high speed label printing to inline testing to mobile and handheld computers.
Features
- Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) tag protocol with anti-collision, DRM, and advanced anti-jamming capabilities
- Two antenna connectors supporting one bistatic antenna or two monostatic antennas
- Independently settable read and write transmit levels, adjustable from 5 dBm to 30 dBm (1W) with an accuracy of +/- 1 dBm
- Support for full 860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID carrier frequency range to accommodate worldwide regulations
- Certifiable for operation in countries adopting FCC, ETSI and Korean regulatory specifications (others pending)
- TTL level asynchronous data interface supporting speeds up to 921.6 kbps
- Operating temperature range of -20 C to +60 C
- Maximum tag read rate of over 170 tags per second
- Maximum tag read distance of over 30 feet (9 m) with 6 dBi antenna
- 4 GPIO lines controlled through data interface
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| Mercury 5e-EU (EU region-specific version) |
RF Interface frequency pre-configured for the following regions:
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M5e-Compact Embedded RFID Reader
M5e-Compact is the smallest ThingMagic Mercury embedded UHF RFID reader - about the same size as a compact flash card. This RFID reader module is ideal for adding UHF RFID read/write capabilities to battery-powered mobile printers and hand-held readers, where small size and low power consumption are essential and where the higher RF power and advanced anti-jamming capabilities of the Mercury5e module are not required.
Features
- Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) tag protocol with anti-collision, and DRM capabilities
- One antenna port supporting a monostatic antenna
- Independently settable read and write transmit level, adjustable from 10 dBm to 23 dBm with an accuracy of +/- 1 dBm
- Support for full 860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID carrier frequency range to accommodate worldwide regulations
- Certifiable for operation in countries adopting FCC, ETSI and Korean regulatory specifications (others pending)
- TTL level asynchronous data interface supporting speeds up to 921.6 kbps
- Operating temperature range of -20 C to +60 C
- Maximum tag read rate of over 160 tags per second
- Maximum tag read distance of over 20 feet (6 m) with 12 dBi antenna
- 4 GPIO lines controlled through data interface
Downloads
Mercury DevKit
The Mercury DevKit for ThingMagic UHF RFID modules contains all the components necessary to begin reading and writing RFID tags and developing RFID-enabled applications. A powerful application programming interface (MercuryAPI) provides code examples, a graphical read-write demo program, and delivers a consistent programmatic interface for development with all
ThingMagic readers and embedded module products.