XR450 Fixed RFID Reader

Motorola’s XR450 RFID reader is an industrial-class, fixed RFID reader designed for business-critical, dense-reader deployments. With both mono-static and bi-static antenna operation capability, it has the flexibility to meet a wide range of application and environment needs.

The XR450 fixed reader provides ease of integration and rich application support while reading tags reliably and efficiently. It provides comprehensive application flexibility, including support for direct application hosting; standard back-end platforms from IBM, Microsoft, SAP and others; and the ability to interact with industrial automation equipment such as conveyors.

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Robust platform for industrial-class EPCGen 2 RFID implementations
Delivers high-performance RFID data capture and communication in dense reader environments

Support for 4 Mono-static / 4 Bi-static ports
Facilitates decreased deployment complexity and increased flexibility of RFID implementations

Microsoft Windows® CE5.0 direct application hosting, Intel XScale® processor with 64 MB RAM/64 MB Flash
Enables easy integration of wide range of third-party applications to maximize business operational efficiency; enables upgrading to meet future requirements; maximizes product lifespan; provides outstanding investment protection

Support for U.S. and other countries
Flexibility to support global deployments

Open standards-based architecture
Enables seamless integration with existing IT environment

Enterprise connectivity through control I/O ports
Expand RFID solutions to include intelligent initialization, direction and control of conveyor belts, portals and more

Durable construction
Maximizes uptime and reduces maintenance and repair costs

Advanced data collection features
Filtering, reconciliation, user-defined association, selective visibility and more enable the delivery of refined real-time information, enabling the rapid collection and delivery of meaningful data

Security Features
Secure data transmission over external network interfaces with secure FTP transfers of files to and from the reader

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Base material	Die-cast aluminum

Dimensions (HxWxD)	8.75 in x 11.75 x 2.0 in. (22cm L x 30cm W x 5cm) H x W x D

Visual status indicators	LEDs for power (green), activity (yellow) and error (red)

Weight	5 lbs (2.27 kg)

USER ENVIRONMENT

Environmental sealing	IP53

Humidity	IEC 60068-30/56 5-95% non-condensing

Operating temperature	-20° to +55° C (-4° to +141° F)

Storage temperature	-40° to +70° C (-40° to +158° F) @ 85% RH

Temperature	IEC 60068-2-1/2/14

Vibration	IEC 60068-2-6

RFID

Frequency	UHF band, 902-928 MHz US

Power output	Up to 30 dBm

Standards supported	EPC Gen 2 (Dense Reader Mode)

CONNECTIVITY

External interfaces	USB Host – USB Type A, USB Client – USB Type B, Control I/O (12) – DB15, RS232 Serial Console – DB9

Network connectivity	10/100 BaseT Ethernet – RJ45

Power supply	+24v DC @ 1.2 amps

RF connectors	8 Reverse TNC

Read points	4 mono-static ports (default operation); Or 4 bi-static ports (4 transmit ports, 4 receive ports)

OS AND FIRMWARE MANAGEMENT

Firmware upgrade	Web-based and remote firmware upgrade capabilities

Host interface protocols	XML and Byte Stream

IP addressing	Static and dynamic

Management protocols	SNMP support

Memory	Flash 64 MB; DRAM 64 MB

Operating system	Microsoft Windows CE 5.0

Synchronization	Network Time Protocol

WARRANTY

Disclaimer1¹	The XR450 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year (12 months) from date of shipment, provided the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.

NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS

Notices and Disclaimers²	See footnotes

¹ Part number SS-AP5131. Printed in USA 03/07. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo and SYMBOL and the Stylized SYMBOL Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. ©2007 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. For system, product or services availability and specific information within your country, please contact your local Motorola office or Business Partner. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

² Specifications are subject to change without notice.

NOTICE: Repairs of this product may require the use of Motorola proprietary parts (and/or Motorola proprietary information). Motorola will sell these parts (and provide this proprietary information) only to end-user customers for self-service. It is Motorola's policy not to sell these parts to third-party service providers and not to allow a third-party service provider to act as an ordering or receiving agent for the parts necessary to repair this product. Applicable in the U.S. For all other countries, please contact your Motorola account manager or the local Motorola Customer Service representative in your area for further details.

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Improve Your Operations with RFID (html)
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BizTalk RFID Available for Motorola (70Kb pdf)

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