R9100C

Lepton9

30dBm 1-Port RAIN RFID Reader Module

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BENEFITS

  • Ultra compact size
  • High sensitivity
  • Surface mount device (SMD)
  • Serial interface
Features
  • RAIN RFID (UHF EPC Class1 Gen2, ISO 18000-63) compliant
  • Multiregional support
  • Ultra compact size
  • Up to 30 dBm (1W) output power
  • Serial interface (TTL Levels)
  • Low power consumption
Applications
  • Handheld devices
  • Autonomous vehicle mounted readers for inventory
  • Fixed mount readers for scan tunnels and logistic portals
  • Overhead readers for industrial warehouses
Overview

The Lepton9 (Model R9100C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, high performance RAIN RFID applications.
With programmable output power from 10dBm to 30dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 5 mt of distance (depending on antenna and tag dimensions).
Due to its low power consumption, the module is specifically designed to be easily integrated in battery powered devices.
The radio frequency core of the module is based on the Impinj E910 chip that permits to achieve fast reading speed and to be used in dense reader and dense tag environments for top-class rated performances.
The compactness of the device and the surface mount technology allow to embed the Lepton9 inside the new small form factor industrial handhelds, smartphone accessories and other compact form factor devices.
The Lepton9 complies with and can operate in both European and US regulatory environments and, thanks to its multiregional capability, it’s ideal for integration in devices requiring compliance to different geographical regions.
The Lepton9 is pin-to-pin compatible with the Impinj RS1000 and RS500 and with the CAEN RFID Hadronmini module making it a perfect replacement for these devices.

Frequency Range

865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.3.1)
902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247)

RF Power

Configurable from 10 dBm to 30 dBm (from 10mW to 1W) conducted power

RX Sensitivity

-90dBm – 10%PER, assuming 20 dB antenna RL @ 30 dBm output

Antenna VSWR Requirement

< 2:1 for optimal performance

Antenna Connectors

50 Ohm mono-static RF port on a single pin

Frequency Tolerance

± 10 ppm over the entire temperature range

Number of Channels

4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.3.1)
50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247)

Standard Compliance

EPC Class 1 Gen 2 – ISO18000-63

Connectivity

UART Serial Port:

  • Baudrate: from 9.6 to 921.6 kbps, default 921.6 kbps
  • Databits: 8
  • Stopbit: 1
  • Parity: none
  • Flow control: none

3.3 V I/O voltage level

I/O Interface

4 I/O lines 3.3 V level
Iout @ 8 mA max.

Power Supply

4.75 ÷ 5.25 V DC

Power Consumption

1.4 A @ 5 V – RF out = 30 dBm
5 mA in idle mode – Ready to receive commands

Dimensions

(L) 32 x (W) 29 x (H) 4.1 mm3
1.26 x 1.14 x 0.16 inches3

Package Type

32 pin surface mount module (SMT compatible)

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +70°C

Weight

5.4 g

Name
Revision
R7100C Lepton7 - R9100C Lepton9 Firmware
1.4.0

Name
Revision
Easy Controller Software Technical Information Manual
5
CAEN RFID SDK Technical Information Manual
1
easy2read Protocol Technical Information Manual
19
R9100C Lepton9 Technical Information Manual
2
R9100C Lepton9 Moisture Sensitive Level 3 (MSL 3)
1

Name
Environment
OS-Version
Revision
Easy Controller Software Windows version
.Net
11/10
1.13.0
CAEN RFID SDK
.Net Standard,Android,C,C++,Java,Swift
10/7/8/Vista/x64bit 7/x64bit Vista/x64bit XP/XP
5.0.0
R7100C Lepton7 - R9100C Lepton9 Upgrade Tool
1.3.0

Name

R9100C Lepton9 Data Sheet

REACH Declaration of Conformity
R9100C Lepton9 CE Declaration of Conformity
R9100C Lepton9 UKCA Declaration of Conformity
R9100C Lepton9 FCC Grant
R9100C Lepton9 FCC supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

CAEN RFID Products Catalog

WR9100CXAAAA
R9100C, Lepton9 - 30dBm 1-Port RAIN RFID Reader Module
WRHML37XEVBX
Evaluation Board for R1271C, R3100C, R7100C and R9100C
WRHML37XDKEU
R1271C, R3100C, R7100C and R9100C - ETSI Dev Kit with antenna, interface, power supply and tags (reader not included)
WRHML37XDKUS
R1271C, R3100C, R7100C and R9100C - FCC Dev Kit with antenna, interface, power supply and tags (reader not included)
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