I-Coder
A touchscreen encoder that encodes RFID tags individually or in bulk and matches them to products in retail and logistics
I-Coder
A station for single and bulk tag encoding, matching, reading and writing.
- Single and bulk encoding
- Touchscreen
- Read and write
Key features: RFID Tag Encoding Machine
The I-Coder is a touchscreen encoder that turns RFID tag encoding into a station independent of software. It can read and write single tags one by one and tags inside a pack in bulk. Its 4D fixed beam antenna makes it possible to encode without interfering with neighbouring tags.
UHF RAIN RFID
Single and bulk encoding
200 tags / second
4D fixed beam antenna
Touchscreen
Sound and LED notification
Technical details.
Use the technical specifications to assess how well the I-Coder fits your system infrastructure and operational requirements.
- Product Type
- RFID-based tag encoding and matching machine
- Frequency Band
- UHF 860 - 960 MHz
- Protocol
- EPC Class1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C
- Maximum TX Power
- 30 dBm
- Receiver Sensitivity
- typ. -80 (unit not clearly stated in the datasheet)
- Antenna Structure
- Fixed beam 4D antennas
- Read Rate
- 200 tags / second
- Communication
- WiFi - Ethernet
- Power Input
- 12 VDC
- Maximum Power Consumption
- 24 W max
- Output
- Sound and LED light
- Dimensions
- Control unit: 60 x 60 x 15 cm
- Maximum Range
- 1 m
- Operating Temperature
- -20°C to 60°C
- International Standards
- ISO/IEC 18000-6C, EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2
- Compliance
- Compliant with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and RoHS 2015/863
- Industries
- Retail, logistics, warehouse
- Application Areas
- Fashion, eyewear, shoe stores, jewellery, accessories, shopping
Speed in Tagging, Accuracy in Matching
The success of RFID projects often depends on the tag being encoded correctly. The I-Coder makes this step fast, controlled and traceable.
- Bulk encoding
- Verification
- Touch interface
- Network connection
RFID Products
What Is an RFID Tag Encoding Machine?
An RFID tag encoding machine (encoder) is a device that writes the EPC code or other data to the memory of a blank RFID tag and verifies the data written. In retail, encoding is usually done to match a product’s stock keeping unit (SKU) with the tag’s EPC number; this match is later used for stock counts, reading at the checkout and exit security.
The I-Coder is an encoder that operates in the 860-960 MHz UHF band and supports the EPC Class1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C protocol. With 30 dBm output power, a 4D fixed beam antenna design and a read rate of 200 tags per second, it can perform both single and bulk encoding. The maximum range is 1 metre. Encoded tags comply with the RAIN RFID standard.
The ability to read and write tags inside a pack without opening the carton is useful for suppliers tagging products before packing, or for verifying tags in cartons arriving at the store. The touchscreen reduces the need for a separate computer for these operations.
