SensThys SensArray - Integrated UHF RFID Reader / Antenna

SensThys SensArray

The SensThys SensArray® is a integrated UHF RFID Reader / Antenna system designed to elegantly implement networked RFID solutions at dramatically lower costs. The SensArray achieves this by using functional integration to attack the expense and complexity of installation while simultaneously lowering hardware costs. The SensArray platform combines Ethernet switching and an integrated PoE power distribution system with a high performance integrated RFID reader/antenna.

( The SensArray reduces the overall installation cost by deliverying both power and data to neighboring devices.)

The SensArray+ integrates several functions into a thin-profile form factor.

Features:

• A high-power, high-sensitivity RFID reader integrated with an 8.5 dBiC internal antenna for reading and programming EPC Class 1 Generation 2 RFID tags
• An Ethernet switch that allows for convenient IT networking of the SensArray to other SensArrays or IP devices. Two Ethernet ports are externally available on the SensArray
• A three-port, self-configuring and reconfigurable power system compatible with all current generation POE devices, including both PD and PSE devices. The SensArray can receive power through an IEEE 802.3af (POE) or IEEE 802.3at (POE+) compliant network on either of the Ethernet ports. The SensArray can deliver power to an 802.3at network through either port.

Capabilities:

• Max RFID power output of 30dBm with one internal RHCP antenna (8.5dBic, 10m range) and three external antenna port.
• Three POE+ ports with 10/100Mbps to allow for providing power/data to other units
• Slim, attractive aesthetics for ceiling, wall and shelf mounting (10 X 10 X 0.75 inches)
• GPIO port-4 input and 4 output pins
• 48V DC in, 24V DC out
• High end version well suited for portals and mesh networking of power and data with redundancy and self-healing to ensure robustness