CS108 - Bluetooth UHF RFID Sled Reader
CS108 is the best in class read range UHF RAIN RFID handheld sled reader in the market. It communicates over Bluetooth (BLE) with devices running Android, iOS, Linux and Windows.
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About the CS108
Long Read Range, Rugged Design, Use Any Device or OS
Excellent read range: Up to 20 meters. (tag and environment dependent)
This read range enables fast inventory of items on pallets, warehouse shelves, moving vehicles, and other tagged items in business processes where fixed reader class performance is required in a portable device.
Highlights
Carl Brown
President
SimplyRFiD
The CS108 was easy for us to migrate our codebase from the older CS101 running Windows CE. The CS108 gives us great read performance across multiple operating systems.
Jerry Garrett
Managing Director
CSL
We designed the CS108 to have the longest read range and work with the most diverse range of mobile devices.
Barcode and RFID
Optional 2D barcode scanner module is available. Read RFID tags and barcodes with one device.
Certified Rugged Design
Rugged design that is drop tested to 1.2 meters and rated IP54.
Use Any Device Size and OS
API's for Android, iOS, Linux and Windows. Mounting options for tablets or thick enterprise devices.
Mounting Options for Your Device
One size doesn't fit all for today's mobile devices.
We know that mobile devices come in all shapes and sizes, so we designed a modular system to fit almost every size of mobile device on the market. Each mount style is spring loaded to adjust to the exact size of your device.
Standard Mount
For mobile phone or tablet with width range from 65 mm (2.56 inches) to 115 mm (4.53 inches).
Also a thickness range from 7 mm (0.28 inches) to 15 mm (0.59 inches).
Included with CS108
2 Yr
WARRANTY
You are protected by our 2 Year Factory Warranty
All CS108 units are covered by our 2 year factory warranty. You can purchase an optional 1 year warranty extension.
Other Accessories
Spare Battery
Spare Battery for the CS108.
Often purchased with external charger.
Part Number: CS108B
Dual External Charger
Charge two spare batteries for the CS108.
Part Number: CS108C
Charging Cradle
Charge the CS108 and the host mobile device with a USB port on the cradle.
Part Number: CS108D
Custom Branding Options Available!
The CS108 can be custom branded with your company's logo and branded Pantone colors.
Custom Front Logo
Custom Accent Colors
Custom Back Logo
Custom Front Logo
Custom Accent Colors
Custom Back Logo
Introducing the New CS108D Charing Cradle
Charge the CS108 and a mobile device at the same time!
Charge the CS108 and a mobile device without taking it off the mount.
Start Developing for the CS108
We have an SDK and code examples for your OS of choice including iOS, Android, Linux and Windows. All the CS108 communicates over Bluetooth or Bluetooth LE to the device of choice. Some code examples include: Read tag, write tag, tag inventory, tag ranging, tag search, tag authentication, tag association, tag commissioning, barcode scanning, database manipulation, wireless network transfer, server side driver, etc.
Get started with the CS108 Bluetooth Sled Reader!
The CS108 is being used across a wide variety of industries.
Specifications
Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
Physical Characteristics (LxWxH) | 161 x 90 x 1 61 mm |
Weight | 639 g |
RFID Engine | Impinj Indy R2000 |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.1 (BLE), USB-C |
Read Range | Best in Class Read Range : – Up to 20 meters with Linear Polarized Antenna (tag and environment dependent) – Up to 15 meters with Circular Polarized Antenna (tag and environment dependent) |
Protocol | ISO18000-6C, EPC UHF Class 1 Gen 2, Dense Reader Mode available (Class 3 Gen 2 compliant) |
Tag Information | All banks, any sizes (e.g. 240 bits bank1, 512 bits bank3); RSSI value |
Frequency Range | One of the following: 865-868 MHz, 865-867 MHz, 902-928 MHz, 922-928 MHz, 920-925 MHz, 915-922 MHz, 915-921 MHz |
Antenna Polarization | Choice of vertically linear polarized, horizontally linear polarized or circular polarized |
Barcode Scanner | 2D: PDF417, QR Code (QR1/2, Micro), Data Matrix (ECC200, ECC000, 050, 080, 100, 140), Chinese Sensible Code 1D: Code128, UCC/EAN-128, AIM128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN/ISSN, UPC-E, UPC-A, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-6, ITF-4, Matrix 2 of 5, Industrial 25, Standard 25, Code 39, Codabar, Code 93, Code 11, Plessey, MSI-Plessey, GS1-DataBarTM(RSS), (RSS-14, RSS-Limited, RSS-Expand) |
Operating Temp | -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temp | -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F) |
Humidity | 5% to 95% Non-condensing |
Rugged Design | Drop test 1.2 meters on 6 sides; IP54 |
Interface | Android Phone, iPhone, Windows PC, Linux PC |
Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh,field replaceable Option : extra battery (CS108B); external charger (CS108C) |
Source Code Samples | Read tag, write tag, tag inventory, tag ranging, tag search, tag authentication, tag association, tag commissioning, barcode scanning, database manipulation, wireless network transfer, server side driver, etc. |
Order Code for Frequency Regulations | CS108-V/H/C-2D-N N=1: 865-868 MHz (Europe) & 865-867 MHz (India) N=2: 902-928 MHz, USA, Canada & Mexico only (hopping frequencies locked) N=2 AS: for 920-926 MHz, Australia only (hopping frequencies locked) N=2 NZ: for 921.5-928 MHz, New Zealand only (hopping frequencies locked) N=2 OFCA: for 920-925 MHz, Hong Kong only (hopping frequencies locked) N=2 RW: for 902-928 MHz, Rest of the World that are subset of this band: e.g. Philippine, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay, Singapore, Thailand, etc. N=4: 922-928 MHz, Taiwan N=7: 920-925 MHz, China, Malaysia, etc. N=8: 916.7-920.9 MHz, Japan N=9: 915-921 MHz, Europe Upper Band (V for vertically linear polarized, H for horizontally linear polarized, C for circular polarized, -2D means with 2D Barcode option) |
FAQ
Here are some common questions about the CS108.