TR-265 USB Desktop RFID Reader

Please note: The TR-265 replaces the TR-200

Overview

**FCC Typed Approved Countries Only**

For desktop and office applications, a full-blown enterprise-class RFID reader is often a poor fit. Expensive, bulky and hard to use, these devices are a clumsy solution outside of a portal. Unfortunately, this class of device has been the only option for people trying to take advantage of RFID in "non-supply chain" applications.

That's changed with The TR-265 an easy to use, integrated Gen2 RFID reader/writer designed specifically for this environment. With its small, elegant form factor, its ability to be powered by USB and a powerful software interface, the TR-265 is a simple and flexible answer to the problem of bringing Gen2 RFID to the desktop.

Software provided gets you up and running quickly, reading and programming tags. A powerful API shields you from the details of the low level communication interface while allowing you to focus on the task at hand.

A software keyboard wedge also allows tags to be automatically entered into other MS Windows applications with zero programming.

Meets FCC Requirements for use in North American only

Target Applications

• File / Document Tracking
• Tag Commissioning / Programming
• Point-of-Sale
• Library Check in / Check out
• Asset Tracking / Monitoring

Features

• Small Size

Measuring just ~5.5 in x 4 in x 1.3 in (14 cm x 10.2 cm x 3.3 cm) the TR-265 consumes very little space on the desktop

• Instant On

The TR-265 is ready to accept commands in less than a second from power up, eliminating the lengthy boot cycles of some other readers

• Low Power Consumption

An efficient RF amplifier scheme allows the TR-265 run off of USB power while still having excellent read range. This efficient RF design allows the unit to run much cooler than other designs, improving the product's lifetime and eliminating the need for expensive heat sinks.

• High Performance

Best-in-class read performance with up to 190 tags-per-second read rate. 0.5 Watts power output for longer range applications. 1.5 Meters with supplied low gain antenna. > 3M with a 6 dBi gain antenna

• Highly sensitive receiver architecture.

Dense Reader Mode receiver filtering for good performance in multi-reader environments

• Low current use

Conserves laptop battery life

• Developer-Friendly

The insight was designed with developers in mind. It features a simple and powerful control protocol and well-documented APIs in several languages-- Java, Ruby, and C#. Units can be configured for autonomous operation; providing data only on external trigger conditions. The API supports device configuration, tag reading and programming (including extended memory areas).

Technical Specifications

Kit Includes

• 1 x TR-265 Desktop RFID Reader
• TAL-020 1/2 Wave Dipole Antenna
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x Sample RFID Tag
• On our Downloads Page:
  • Thinkify USB Reader Driver
  • Product documentation
  • Easy-to-use Demonstration Application
  • SDK with sample code

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