Product category:
RFID hardware and software
News Release from: Datalogic Scanning | Subject: RFID reader/writer
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 June 2007
RFID handheld reader/writer with
connectivity
The Element RFID handheld reader/writer from Datalogic provides industrial Bluetooth connectivity to laptop, desktop, or PDA devices.
Element RFID Reader developer's kit is available from Escort Memory Systems, one of Datalogic Automation's business units, which is part of the Datalogic Group The Element RFID Handheld Reader/Writer provides industrial Bluetooth connectivity to laptop, desktop, or PDA devices
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Positioned as an add-on device, the Element adds RFID capability to any application at a cost well below a full PDA Handheld RFID reader.
Designed for continuous use in demanding applications, the Element reads and writes to tags and transmitting data up to 100 meters via EMS 's own Bluetooth application.
Large on-board memory buffers data while the Element is out of range of the host computer or PDA device.
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The Element automatically reconnects to its host when in range and transmits data collected making a seamlessly simple to use device.
The large battery extends the operational time between charges up to several days of heavy operation.
The Element overcomes one of the primary difficulties with Bluetooth devices.
The host-to-device connection for most Bluetooth devices is difficult to establish, making those devices unsuitable for factory, institution, tradeshow, or other applications demanding simplicity of use.
The Element design incorporates RFID tag technology to form a point-and-click connection to any PDA or host computer.
The Element is part of Escort Memory Systems' multi-protocol Cobalt HF family of products.
Engineers and programmers familiar with Cobalt HF readers will find it an easy task to add the mobile Element to their existing fixed base installation of Cobalt HF readers.
All application developers and project engineers will find the Cobalt HF family of RFID reader/writers easy to program, install and debug using the free tools provided to RFID professionals including code samples, Dashboard setup and configuration tool, application notes, tech notes and other useful information on our website.
Datalogic Group is the third largest world manufacturer and leader in Europe for bar code readers, rugged mobile computers, and RFID systems.
Datalogic offers innovative business solutions, specifically in the retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics markets.
The Group has been quoted on the techSTAR segment of the Italian stock exchange since 2001 as DAL.MI, with headquarters located in Lippo di Calderara di Reno (Bologna).
Datalogic has about 1900 employees worldwide, in over 40 countries in Europe, Asia, the United States and the Pacific Rim.
In 2006, the Datalogic Group achieved revenues of 381.6 million Euro, an increase of 85 percent over the previous year. Request a free brochure from Datalogic Scanning ...
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