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RFID Reader Antenna Basics - The Wave® Antenna Solution

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RFID Reader Antenna Basics - The Wave® Antenna Solution

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RFID Reader Antenna Basics – Optimizing Tag Selection & Deployment

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RFID Reader Antenna Basics – Optimizing Tag Selection & Deployment

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Maximum Weight the Times-7 A5530 Mat can Withstand

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The Race Timing Mat, also known as P/N A5533, is designed to support moderate loads such as runners, cyclists, hand trolleys, and carts.

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10” Antenna for EU Use

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Recently, a client approached us about a 10” antenna that could be used in the EU area, so we have a few suggestions…   10 x 10-inch Flush Mount, R8658-LPF-SSF: A circularly polarized ETSI outdoor RFID antenna from RFMAX that measures in at 10 x 10 inches. It operates at 8.5 dBic and is one of the best choices for a low profile, IP67 rated passive UHF RFID application in the ETSI band of 865-868 MHz. Due to its high IP rating, and it can be used outdoors without much of a problem! It comes with a standard SMA-Female connector...

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Will the Times-7 A1115 read normal far-field UHF tags?

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Q) Will the Times-7 part # A1115 read normal far-field UHF tags or do I need some kind of special near-field tag?     A) Recently, we were approached with a question about the Times-7 A1115 reader. The client wanted to know if Times-7 part # A1115 would read a normal far-field tag. First off, I’d like to start off by saying that there aren’t special tags for near-field or far-field UHF RFID antennas. All passive tags can be read by all RFID readers/antennas – that includes far and near field antennas.   Therefore, to answer your question, the Times-7...

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Antenna Similar to Zebra AN610

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Q) Is there another brand or antenna similar to the Zebra AN610 that has a similar bolt pattern and connector?   A)  At Arcadian Inc. we sell an equivalent to the Zebra AN610 that goes by the part # A6031-70810 made by Times-7. I would just like to inform you that this part # has a different connector than the Zebra AN610’s N-female so we offer different adapters for your application needs. Our Times-7 part # A6031-70810 uses a cable with a SMA-Female connector, so to benefit you we also offer a SMA female to N male adapter. The adapter...

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