Astra-EX UHF Reader

The Astra-EX has an exceptional performance, turning into a low cost solution for RFID EPC Gen2 readings. It is ideal for industrial and commercial environments that need discreet applications, with few cables and antennas. The Astra-EX is a mix of information management and advanced security features, with the practicity of being powered via Ethernet (POE) and having integrated antenna. It has a free API for software development in C, .NET and Java.

Technical specifications

Power supply

PoE

Power over Ethernet 802.3af in A and B modes (supports cables of up to 100 meters).

External DC supply

10 to 30 VDC, maxium power 15 W (Doesn't come with power cord).

Environment

Operating temperature

-20°C to +50°C.

Storage temperature

-40°C to +85°C.

Humidity

5% to 95% no condensing.

Architecture

Processor

Intel IXP420 Network.

DRAM Memory

64 Mb.

Flash Memory

32 Mb.

Tag Buffer

65.000 tags.

Mercury OS Resources

Security

SSL / SSH based.

Web-based Applications

Configurations and monitoring made via browser; HTTP / HTTPS.

Programming interfaces

APIs Java, C, C# (.NET).

Networking

Firmware control system based on DHCP & DNS, integration to TCP/IP network.

Protocol interface

LLRP v1.0.1 with multiprotocol extensions.

Performance

Max read rate

More than 750 tags / second in the highest configuration.

Max reading distance*

9 meters with attached antenna.

Max ID EPC size

Up to 496 bits.

Protocol

RFID Interface protocol

EPC Global Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with DRM ISO 18000-6B (optional).

Physical aspect

Dimensions

260 x 260 x 76 mm.

Weight

2 Kg.

RFID interface

Antenna

An integrated 8,5 dBiC antenna; 865 to 960 MHz.

External antenna connector

1 Connector RP-TNC.

Output power

Separate and configurable read and write levels, from 5dBm to 31,5 dBm (1,4 W) in external port; up to 30 dBm (1 W) in an integrated antenna with ± 0,5 dBm precision above 15 dBm.

Operating frequency

902-907 MHz, 915-928 MHz (Anatel, Brazil)

Standards & Security

Standards

FCC 47 CFR Ch. 1 Part 15; Industrie Canada RSS-21 0; ETSI EN 302 208.

Others

ROHS Compliant IEC 60950-1(ed.2) US-17668-UL.

Data control interface

Connectors

RJ45 (10/100 Base-T Ethernet), USB Type B (console port), USB Type A (accessory port), HD15 (GPIO), 2,5 mm screw-lock barrel (DC power),Female SMA (optional Wi-Fi antenna).

Wireless

802.11 Interna b/g (optional) - WEP keys of 40 and 104 bits; WPA & WPA2 with TKIP and AES algorithms with pre-shared keys or EAP-TLS

Expansion

USB interface type A allows for support to USB client accessories.

Indicators, buttons and GPIO

1 indicator status LED with reset button; isolated GPIOs: 4 inputs & 4 outputs + 5 VDC and GND.

Astra-EX UHF Reader

Technical specifications

* The reading distance depends on the reader and used antenna, and also from the operating environment.

Product Code:

500.565