R3100C

Lepton3

25dBm 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 25 dBm (316mW) output power
  • Serial interface (TTL Levels)
  • Low power consumption
Applications
  • Handheld devices
  • Multiregional label printers and applicators
  • Points of sale readers
  • Voice operated gloves
  • Smart appliances for home automation
  • Security and access management systems
Overview

The Lepton3 (Model R3100C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, medium performance RAIN RFID applications.
With programmable output power from 10dBm to 25dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 3 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 E310 reader 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 Lepton3 inside the new small form factor industrial handhelds, smartphone accessories and other compact form factor devices.
The Lepton3 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 Lepton3 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 10dBm to 25dBm (from 10mW to 316mW) conducted power

RX Sensitivity

-72dBm – 10%PER, assuming 20dB antenna RL @ 25dBm 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

3.2 ÷ 5.25 V DC

Power Consumption

– 800 mA @ RF out = 25 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
R3100C Lepton3 Firmware
1.1.0

Name
Revision
R3100C Lepton3 Technical Information Manual
1
Easy Controller Software Technical Information Manual
5
R3100C Lepton3 Moisture Sensitive Level 3 (MSL 3)
1
CAEN RFID SDK Technical Information Manual
1
easy2read Protocol Technical Information Manual
19

Name
Environment
OS-Version
Revision
Easy Controller Software Windows version
.Net
11/10
1.13.0
R3100C Lepton3 Upgrade Tool
10/7
1.4.0
CAEN RFID SDK
.Net Standard,Android,C,C++,Java,Swift
10/7/8/Vista/x64bit 7/x64bit Vista/x64bit XP/XP
5.0.0

Name

R3100C Lepton3 Data Sheet

REACH Declaration of Conformity
R3100C Lepton3 CE Declaration of Conformity
R3100C Lepton3 FCC Grant part B
R3100C Lepton3 FCC Grant part C
R3100C Lepton3 UKCA Declaration of Conformity

R3100C Lepton3 - R7100C Lepton7 Technical Drawings

CAEN RFID Products Catalog

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