Add plug-in RFID capabilities to Pocket PC applications

Both bar code labels and RFID tags are being used or deployed for many vertical applications, and both technologies will co-exist in the market for some time to come. Now add both bar code scanning and high frequency RFID read/write capabilities to your Pocket PC-based mobile data collection application with Socket’s CompactFlash RFID Reader-Scan Card. This unique dual-function product scans all common linear bar codes and reads and writes to all ISO 15693 and many proprietary 13.56Mhz RFID tags. This 6P model includes a powerful Class 2 laser for more demanding bar code scanning applications such as outdoors or longer distances.

Like all Socket’s data collection products, the CF RFID Reader-Scan Card is supported by SocketScan keyboard wedge software which sends the bar code data as well as the RFID tag ID and/or data from selected memory blocks to any Windows application as virtual keystrokes – No custom programming needed! A small RFID Demo application allows writing to the accessible tag memory blocks for demonstration purposes. The SocketScan SDK is available for developers who wish to embed control of the bar code scanning and RFID read/write functionality into their applications.

Mobility Friendly Means Low Power

As with all of our products, Socket designed the Mobility Friendly CF RFID Reader to use minimal power. Drawing only 11mA (36mW) in idle mode, the CF RFID Reader will operate for hours without having to recharge the batteries in your Pocket PC.

CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P Features:

– Integrated Type II CF card plugs into the Type II CompactFlash slot of Windows Powered Pocket PCs

– High Frequency – 13.56MHz Reader/Writer

– Read range – Approx. 3.5 inches (8.9cm) – Varies with size of tag antenna

– Reads and writes to the most popular HF ISO 15693 tags, including:
ICode SLI/SL2, LRI512, my-d and Tag-It HF-I

– Reads and writes to ICode 1, Tag-It HF and PicoTag proprietary HF tags

– Support for reading in Inventory and/or Loop Mode

– LED indicates RFID read activity

– Scans all popular linear bar codes – see SPECS page for details

– Class 2 laser for more demanding bar code scanning requirements such as outdoors or longer distances

– Supported by the same SocketScan and SDK that supports all Socket data collection products

– SocketScan software sends bar code data as well as tag ID and/or data from selected memory blocks to any Windows application as virtual keystrokes

– SocketScan enables the creation of prefixes and suffixes, such as Tab or Carriage Return, to further eliminate key strokes in the data collection process

– SocketScan enables the assignment of a beep tone to signify a successful read or scan

– This Battery Friendly solution draws only a few milliamps of current in standby mode, extending the battery life of your Pocket PC

– No extra batteries or special power adapter required. The RFID Reader Card gets power from the host Pocket PC

– Works with Windows-based development tools so you can easily create custom applications

Specifications:

Size: Type II CF Card
1.43 x 1.68 x 0.20 in

Scanner Head Size:
1.76 x 1.93 x 0.82 in

Weight: 1.6 oz

Environmental:
Storage Temperature: -40° to +70° C (-40° to +158º F)
Operating Temperature: -10° to +50° C (-4° to +122º F)
Humidity: 10-95% RH non-condensing

Power (3.3V Supply)
Idle: 11 mA
Read/Write: approx 52 mA
Scanning: approx 74mA
Can also use 5V

Laser Class:
Class 2 laser (1.2mW)

Bar Code Symbologies Supported:
Code 39, UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, D 2 of 5, Code 93, MSI Plessey, Codabar and RSS-14

RFID Frequency: 13.56MHz (HF)

Read Range: Approximately 3.5 inches (8.9cm)
Varies depending on tag antenna size

HF RFID Tags Supported:
ISO15693
ICode SLI/SL2, LRI512, my-d & Tag-It HF-I

Proprietary
HF Tags Supported
ICode 1, PicoTag, Tag-It HF

OS Support:
Windows CE.Net v4.2 & 5.0 (Windows Mobile)

Compatibility
Windows COM port