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Nedap’s new RFID reader offers long range identification

Automatic vehicle and parking detection specialist Nedap has launched the uPASS Target RFID reader which is said to offer long-range identification using the Rain RFID (UHF EPC Gen II) Standard. The device identifies vehicles and drivers travelling speed of up to 200km/h (125mph) at a distance of up to 10m (33ft) by using passive UHF RFID technology (±900 MHz) and its circular polarised antenna offers orientation freedom when offering tags.
March 18, 2016 Read time: 1 min

Automatic vehicle and parking detection specialist 3838 Nedap has launched the uPASS Target RFID reader which is said to offer long-range identification using the Rain RFID (UHF EPC Gen II) Standard.

The device identifies vehicles and drivers travelling speed of up to 200km/h (125mph) at a distance of up to 10m (33ft) by using passive UHF RFID technology (±900 MHz) and its circular polarised antenna offers orientation freedom when offering tags. Standard features include configurable three colour LED indication, support of common industry interfacing standards (IP, Serial, Wiegand), optional second external antenna connection, read range limitation option, reader output formatting and easy installation.

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