Rain RFID · Mini Tunnel Reader

I-Con Mini

A compact RFID mini tunnel reader for bulk-reading boxed products on the conveyor

I-Con Mini
Mini Tunnel Reader

I-Con Mini

A compact tunnel reader for fast tracking of boxed products.

  • 500 tags / second
  • 4-antenna design
  • Ethernet and USB
Key features

Key features: RFID Mini Tunnel Reader

The I-Con Mini is a compact tunnel reader designed for warehouse and production lines that need fast counting of boxed products. Its four circularly polarised antennas read the tags inside the box from different angles, while the adjustable conveyor height makes it easy to adapt the system to new or existing belt lines.

UHF RAIN RFID

500 tags / second

4 circularly polarised antennas

33 dBm output power

50 x 49 cm inner opening

Ethernet and USB

01 / Specifications

Technical details.

Use the technical specifications to assess how well the I-Con Mini fits your system infrastructure and operational requirements.

Product Type
RAIN RFID mini tunnel reader
Frequency Band
UHF 860 - 960 MHz
Protocol
EPC Class1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C
Maximum TX Power
33 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity
typ. -80
Antenna Structure
4 x circular polarized
Read Rate
500 tags / second
Communication
Ethernet, USB
Power Input
12V
Dimensions
52 x 73 x 58 cm / customisable
Maximum Box Size Accepted
45 x 45 x 150 cm
Inner Opening Size
50 x 49 cm
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
Logistics, industrial applications, manufacturing, textiles and fashion
Application Areas
Textiles, supply chain management, warehouse management, parcel tracking, pharmaceuticals and healthcare
02 / Overview

Small Body, Fast Box Counting

For lines and warehouse points with no room for larger tunnels, the I-Con Mini delivers high read speed in a compact design. The adjustable height also adapts the installation to the line layout.

  • Compact design
  • High speed
  • Easy connection
  • Flexible installation
Small Body, Fast Box Counting
03 / How does it work?

How Do You Count Boxes with an RFID Tunnel Reader?

Every industry has its own flow. We design our solutions around your operation.

In the mini tunnel, the counting process is simple for the operator and detailed for the software. As each box passes through the tunnel on the conveyor, the tags are read and the result appears on the screen instantly.

  • Box entry: The box enters the tunnel on the conveyor belt and reading begins in the antenna field.
  • Bulk reading: All tags in the box are read simultaneously and their EPC codes are recorded.
  • Verification: The items read are matched against the advance shipping notice or the order list.
  • Result: If there is a discrepancy, the operator deals only with the box concerned.

For larger carton and pallet flows, see the I-Con RFID carton reader page. For the whole process, our goods receipt, storage and shipping tracking with RFID solution explains the details.