3138 Bluetooth® RAIN® RFID UHF Reader

  • TSL’s very popular 2128/2128P series has been updated with new, performance-boosting internal hardware together with the market’s most advanced security features. The inclusion of a ‘Power Handle’ increases battery capacity, which combined with more efficient hardware provides longer running times than ever before. The 3138 Reader is a highly versatile UHF RFID read/write solution leveraging on TSL’s extensive software environment, whilst providing a superior user experience thanks to:

    • faster data acquisition
    • better RFID performance and processing capabilities
    • most secure UHF handheld reader on the market
    • longer operating times and more tags read in a single charge
    • Optional Hot Swap accessory allows continuous, 24/7 operation of the handheld reader.
    • Many new and differentiating features

    Compatible With

    Android

    iOS

    Windows

    macOS

    Bluetooth®

    RAIN RFID

    Customer Videos:

    Next Level RFID Performance

    • Next generation Impinj E710 core
    • Tag read rate up to 1200 tags per second
    • Better rate of tag acquisition in high density tag environments
    • Reads and Writes to EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID tags (ISO18000-63), also known as RAIN RFID
    • Support newly added for EPC Class 1 Gen 2 v2
    • Circularly Polarised antenna, carefully tuned for maximum read range in front of the reader (and minimal reading from behind!)
    • Up to 9 m (29.5 ft) Read Range

    New Power Handle

    Longer operating time

    • Over 2x longer operating time vs 2128P and Varta XL battery

    Flexible Charging

    • Charge 3138 Reader
    • Charge 3138 Reader plus host device (when using ePop-Loq Mounts)
    • Charge Power Handles as a stand-alone unit – without requiring a cartridge battery charger!

    USB-C connector or pogo pins

    • USB-C for convenience and wide charger compatibility
    • Pogo pins option allows use with docking cradle (with its own USB-C port)
    • Over 400MB/s data transfer

    Longer battery lifespan

    • Fewer charging cycles thanks to higher capacity and lower power consumption, which results in an extended battery lifespan

    Lower cost of ownership

    • Reduce the cost of the solution as the 2128P’s mandatory cradle becomes optional and the battery has a longer lifespan

    New Bluetooth® Advances

    • BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) enabled – no need for MFI (Apple) app registration
    • Around a 2x speed boost for Bluetooth Classic in iOS
    • Bluetooth v4.2 compliant (v5.1 compatible)
    • Independent battery status and device information service
    • Supports SPP Profile, HID Profile, Apple iAP2, BLE

    Enhanced Ergonomics

    • Visual feedback from addressable and dimmable LEDs on each side of the antenna (3 per side)
    • Audio feedback from a volume configurable speaker, able to play PCM sounds (.wave format)
    • Haptic feedback using powerful, embedded vibration motors for various notifications and use cases. 
    • Repositioned gravity center reduces wrist fatigue for all-day use

    Convenient, Time-Saving Features

    NFC Pairing

    Bluetooth® connection can be established simply by positioning a smartphone’s NFC sensor on top of the 3138 reader’s label

    Asset tracking solution readiness

    Built-in UHF tag for asset tracking and management solutions. 3138 exposes its ID to other reading systems and hides it in use

    Batch data storage

    Save up to 500 million tags to the 32GB of embedded storage and later sync with PC for data retrieval/analysis

    ePop-Loq® Connector

    • Allows direct USB data and charge connection to Hand-Held Terminals (HHT) using special ePop-Loq Mounts
    • New, Faster ePop-Loq mode (compared to 2128P) to accommodate the higher tag throughput demanded by the 3138

    Backwards compatible

    The new 3138 Rugged Bluetooth® UHF RFID reader uses TSL’s lastest ASCII protocol v3.0 for faster and easier application development. This sophisticated parameterised protocol provides the developer a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the reader. This approach enables multiple tag operations to be executed using simple pre-configured commands which speeds up integration of the reader into applications.

    The TSL® UHF RFID Reader Range

    You can compare the specifications of all our Mobile UHF RFID Readers by clicking on the image above.

    Apple MFI Approval* (Pending)

    *This product is currently going through Apple’s compliance and safety tests.

    iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Physical and Environmental Characteristics

    Dimensions:

    158 x 98 x 170 mm (LxWxH).

    Weight:

    550g (including Power Handle)

    User input:

    Trigger Button.

    User feedback:

    Speaker, vibration motor, LED – user configurable.

    Power:

    Rechargeable 25.4Wh, 7.3V Lithium Polymer battery pack

    Minimum operating time1:
    Light use2: 20 hrs
    Moderate use3: 11 hrs
    Heavy use4: 6.5 hrs

    (preliminary estimates)

    Input Rating:

    USB-C with Power Delivery (40W with ePop-Loq, 20W reader only)

    Enclosure materials:

    Polycarbonate.

    Performance Characteristics

    RFID engine:

    TSL® custom module with embedded Impinj E710.

    Communication protocols:

    TSL® ASCII 3 parameterised command set.

    Security features:

    HID OmniKey™ Security Chip

    Memory:

    Embedded 32GB5 storage memory – store up to 500 million date and time stamped EPCs.

    Compatible Host devices (Bluetooth®):

    Any Bluetooth® Host6 supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP) or Human Interface Device (HID) profile (Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows). Comparison of Bluetooth® modes for TSL® UHF Readers.

    Compatible Host devices (USB):

    Any USB host with USB CDC support (Windows, Linux, Mac, Android).

    Environmental

    Operating Temp.:

    -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F).

    Charging Temp.:

     5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F).

    Storage Temp.:

    Less than 1 month at at -20 to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F).

    Less than 6 months at -20°C to +35°C (-4°F to 95°F).

    Humidity:

    5% to 85% non-condensing.

    Drop Spec:

    Multiple drops to concrete: 4 ft./1.2 m ambient, 3ft / 0.9m across the operating temperature range..

    Tumble:

    1000 0.5 metre tumbles at room temperature (2000 cycles).

    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD):

    ± 15kVdc air discharge;  ± 8kVdc contact discharge.

    MIL-STD 810F:

    Meets and exceeds applicable MIL-STD 810F for drop, tumble and sealing.

    RFID Performance

    Standards supported:

    EPC Class 1 Gen 2 v2

    Nominal read range7:

    Up to 9 m (29.5 ft).

    Nominal write range7:

    Up to 4 m (13.1 ft).

    Field:

    150-degree forward facing (approx.)

    Antenna:

    Right Hand Circularly Polarised with optional 2D scanner.

    Frequency Range:

    EU: 865-868MHz, 916-919MHz
    US: 902-928MHz

    Maximum Output Power:

    Up to 30 dBm (region dependent)

    + 4.0 dBiC Antenna.

    Barcode Scanning

    Optional 2D Barcode Engine:

    Optional TSL® custom 2D Barcode Scan Engine module.

    Sensor Resolution:        

    1280 x 960 pixels, rolling shutter

    Field of View:                  

    Horizontal: 44.5°, Vertical: 33.5°.

    Focal Distance:

    From front of engine: 15.24 cm (6 in.)

    Aiming LED:                          

    Green LED.

    Illumination:                   

    1 Warm white LED.

    Symbologies Supported:

    1D: All major codes

    2D: PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX).

    Communication

    Bluetooth®:

    Bluetooth v4.2 compliant (v5.1 compatible)

    Bluetooth GATT Services:
    • Device Information Service
    • Battery Service
    • HID over GATT
    • Serial over GATT (TSL)

    Bluetooth Frequency Range:

    2.4 – 2.4835 GHz.

    Bluetooth Profiles:

    SPP Profile, HID Profile, Apple iAP2, Bluetooth Low Energy.

    Bluetooth Range8:

    Up to 100m.

    Bluetooth Pairing:

    Simple Secure Pairing, NFC OOB Pairing.

    Physical host device connection

    Direct Connection via ePop-Loq® cases (separate purchase).

    Peripherals and Accessories

    External interface:

    USB-C connector or custom 8-Way Power-Pin connector (for use with docking cradle)

    Power supply management:

    Separate purchase (see accessories PN)

    Other accessories available:

    Adapter mounts for a variety of smartphones and handheld terminals.

    Regulatory

    Regions

    EU (CE), USA (FCC), Canada (see datasheet for details)

    FCC ID

    Pending

    IC

    Pending

    EMC

    EN 55032: 2015+A11:2020, Class A
    EN 6100-3-2: 2014, Class A
    EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019+A1:2021, Class A
    EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019+A2:2021
    EN 55035: 2017+A11:2020
    EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11)
    EN 301 489-3 V2.3.2 (2023-01)
    EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09)
    47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
    ANSI C63.4-2014
    ANSI C63.4a-2017
    ICES-003: 2020 Issue 7, Class A
    ICES-Gen: 2018 Issue 1 +A1:2021
    ANSI C63.4-2014 amended as per ANSI C63.4a-2017

    RF

    EN 302 208 V3.3.1 (2020-08)
    47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247)
    ANSI C63.10-2013
    Canada RSS-247 Issue 3, August 2023
    Canada RSS-Gen Issue 5, Amendment 2, February 2021
    ANSI C63.10-2013

    RF Exposure

    EN 50566:2017
    EN 62209-2:2010/A1:2019
    IEC 62209-2:2010/AMD1:2019
    EN 50663:2017
    EN 62479:2010
    EN 50364:2018
    EN 62369-1:2009
    IEEE Std 1528:2013
    KDB 865664 D01 v01r04
    KDB 865664 D02 v01r02
    KDB 447498 D01 v06
    ISED RSS-102 Issue 5:2015/AMD1:2021
    IEC/IEEE 62209-1528:2020

    Electrical Safety

    IEC 62368-1:2018
    UL 62368-1:2019
    CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1:19

    Environmental

    2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
    Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment
    2015/863 (RoHS 3)
    Amendment to Annex II of 2011/65/EU

    1 Minimum operating time figures are based on new units that have been stored, charged and operated within the stated Environmental Specifications. Units stored over 3 months must be recharged every 3 months. Number of transponders in the environment affects minimum operating time.

    2 Light Use: Continuous RFID inventories for 20s of every 120s

    3 Moderate Use: Continuous RFID inventories for 10s of every 30s

    4 Heavy Use: Continuous RFID inventories for 59s of every 60s

    5 Up to 256GB microSD card storage supported. 32GB fitted as standard

    5 Compatible Bluetooth® stack required in the Host device

    6 Tag Read/Write performance is dependent on tag type, items tagged, number of tags in the field and other radio and environmental factors

    7 Open field

     

     

  • Please refer to: 3166 Ordering Information (PDF)

    3138 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader
    Countries Part Number Notes
    ETSI Lower Band

    Albania
    Andorra
    Austria
    Belgium
    Bosnia & Herzegovina
    Bulgaria
    Croatia
    Cyprus
    Czech Republic
    Denmark
    Estonia
    Falkland Islands
    Finland
    France
    French Guiana    		 Georgia (Licence Required)
    Germany
    Greece
    Greenland
    Guernsey
    Guadeloupe
    Hungary
    Iceland
    Ireland
    Italy
    Jersey
    Latvia
    Liechtenstein
    Lithuania
    Luxembourg
    Macedonia

    Malta
    Martinique
    Monaco
    Montenegro
    Netherlands
    Norway
    Poland
    Portugal
    Romania
    Slovakia
    Slovenia
    Spain
    Sweden
    Switzerland
    UAE
    United Kingdom

    With 2D barcode imager:

    3138-ES1-EU

    No barcode imager:

    3138-EX1-EU
    • ETSI Lower Band
    • Operating frequency: 865 – 868 MHz
    • 4 Channels
    FCC

    Bangladesh
    Canada
    Colombia
    Ecuador
    El Salvador    		 Guam
    Guatemala
    Northern Mariana Islands
    Puerto Rico
    United States of America

    With 2D barcode imager:

    3138-AS1-US

    No barcode imager:

    3138-AX1-US
    • FCC
    • Operating frequency: 902 – 928 MHz
    • 50 Channels
    Australia

    3138-AS1-AU

    3138-AX1-AU
    • Operating frequency: 918 – 926 MHz (TBC)
    • 12 Channels (TBC)
    New Zealand

    3138-AS1-NZ

    3138-AX1-NZ
    • Operating frequency: 918 – 926 MHz (TBC)
    • 12 Channels (TBC)
    If you are interested in purchasing for a country/region that is not listed above, please contact enquiries@tsl.com for assistance.

     

    Accessories:
    31xx Power Handle (USB-C) 31PH-01
    31xx Power Handle (8-way Power Pins) 31PH-02
    3138 Docking Cradle Kit 3138-CRD-01-KIT
    Hot Swap Accessory for 31xx Power Handle 31-HS-01
    USB-C Power Supply kit (20W) USBC-PSU-KIT20
    USB-C Power Supply kit (45W) USBC-PSU-KIT45

     

    Maintenance Agreements:
    Name Part Number Duration
    CompleteCare for 3138 Reader (No Imager) 3138-X-1Y-CC (1 Year)
    3138-X-3Y-CC (3 Years)
    3138-X-5Y-CC (5 Years)
    CompleteCare for 3138 Reader (2D Imager) 3138-S-1Y-CC (1 Year)
    3138-S-3Y-CC (3 Years)
    3138-S-5Y-CC (5 Years)

Downloads

Help & Support

Other Compatible Apps

Compatible Apps

RFID Explorer

Scan Scan Write

RFID Web Wedge

RFID Tag Finder

TSL® Reader Configuration

The above Apps have been created by TSL® to demonstrate the performance, functionality and versatility of our Bluetooth® UHF RFID Readers. They also serve as demonstration of TSL’s powerful ASCII 2 Protocol. This sophisticated, parameterised protocol provides the developer with a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the reader. This approach enables multiple tag operations executed using simple pre-configured ASCII commands, which speeds up integration of the reader into applications. There are also an ever-increasing number of compatible Third-Party Apps available.

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