1128 Bluetooth® UHF RFID RAIN Reader
The 1128 Bluetooth® UHF RFID RAIN Reader is designed to read and write to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C) UHF transponders and communicate with a variety of host devices via Bluetooth® wireless technology. With its Impinj R2000 core and range of interchangeable high performance antennas the 1128 performs like no other reader, giving the user the highest levels of flexibility currently available in today’s market. The reader can be configured with class leading high performance 2D data scanning to bring unparalleled data collection capabilities to connected devices.
Compatible With
Android
iOS
Windows
macOS
Bluetooth®
RAIN
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Multi-Platform Compatibility
The 1128 brings high performance UHF RFID scanning to devices running a wide range of Operating Systems including Android, iOS, and Windows. The 1128 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader is compatible with Bluetooth® enabled host devices including Enterprise Handhelds, Consumer Smartphones, Tablets and PCs.
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
This product has been certified to meet 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.
TDRA Declaration of Conformity Card (UAE)
*These specifications apply to TSL 1128 Readers manufactured from November 2021 onwards, or with antenna serial numbers starting 1128-S2.
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Dimensions (LxWxH):
16.0 cm x 7.7 cm x 16.9 cm – Trigger handle.
16.0 cm x 7.7 cm x 9.7 cm – Slimline grip.
Weight:
375 g / 13.2 oz (including battery & trigger handle).
User input:
Trigger button.
User feedback:
Speaker, vibration motor, LED.
Power:
Removable, rechargeable 3.7V, 2400mAh, 8.9Wh Lithium Polymer battery pack.
Minimum operating time1:
Light use2: 6 hrs Moderate use3: 3.5 hrs Heavy use4: 1.5 hrs Enclosure materials:
Polycarbonate.
Performance Characteristics
RFID engine:
TSL® custom module with embedded Impinj R2000.
Communication protocols:
TSL® ASCII 2.0 parameterised command set
Impinj binary.
Memory:
Optional Micro SD card (maximum 32GB capacity supported). Up to 500 million date and time stamped EPCs can be stored on a 32GB Micro SD card (separate purchase from alternative supplier).
Compatible Host devices (Bluetooth®):
Any Bluetooth® Host5 supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP) or Human Interface Device (HID) profile (Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows). See Bluetooth® Mode Comparison.
Compatible Host devices (USB):
Any USB host with FTDI VCP driver support (Windows, Linux, Mac, Android).
Environmental
Operating Temp.:
-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).
Charging Temp.:
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F).
Storage Temp.:
Less than 1 month at -20°C 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:
500 0.5 metre tumbles at room temperature (1,000 cycles).
Environmental Sealing:
IP54.
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.
Nominal read range6:
Up to 7m (23ft).
Nominal write range6:
Up to 2m (6.5ft).
Field:
150-degree forward facing (approx.) measured from front of device.
Antenna:
Detachable, Circularly Polarized with optional 2D scanner.
Frequency Range:
EU: 865-868MHz; US: 902-928MHz.
See datasheet for other regions.
Maximum Output Power:
Up to 29 dBm (region dependent)
+ 3.0 dBiC Antenna
Antenna options:
High Performance CP.
High Performance CP with 2D Imager.
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® Version 2.1.
Bluetooth® Frequency Range:
2.4 – 2.4835 GHz.
Bluetooth® Profiles:
SPP Profile, HID Profile, Apple iAP.
Bluetooth® Power:
Class 2.
Bluetooth® TX Power:
3 dBm.
Bluetooth® Range7:
30 m.
Bluetooth® Pairing:
PIN, Simple Secure Pairing, NFC OOB Pairing.
Peripherals and Accessories
External interface:
MicroUSB connector for battery charging, and USB connectivity.
USB operating modes:
Tethered for real time data capture in conjunction with SmartWedge software. Download of stored scan data.
Optional charger:
TSL® 2136 4-Slot desktop charger.
Other Accessories:
Adapter mounts are available for a variety of smartphones handheld terminals.
Slimline Grip, Trigger Handle.
Regulatory
Regions
EU (CE), USA (FCC), Canada, Australia and more (see datasheet for details)
FCC ID
S6J1128
IC
8948A-1128
EMC
EN 55032:2015 +A11:2020
EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020
47 CFR Part 15B
ICES-003:2020 Issue 7RF
EN 300 328 V2.2.2
EN 302 208 V3.2.0
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3
EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4
47 CFR Part 15C 15.247
RSS-247 Issue 1Electrical Safety
IEC 62368-1:2018
EN 62368-1:2020 +A11:2020
UL 62368-1:2019
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1:19Environmental
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 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
1128 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Reader with UHF antenna, trigger handle, battery, battery cover, Micro USB cable, USB charger Countries Part Number Notes Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Bhutan
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Finland
France
French GuianaGeorgia (Licence Required)
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Guernsey
Guadeloupe
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Jersey
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
MaltaMartinique
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom (UK)With 2D barcode imager:
1128-EU-BT-UHF-IMG
No barcode imager:
1128-EU-BT-UHF-A1
865 – 868 MHz
4 ChannelsUnited States of America (USA)
Guam
Guatemala
Northern Mariana IslandsCanada
Ecuador
Puerto RicoWith 2D barcode imager:
1128-US-BT-UHF-IMG
No barcode imager:
1128-US-BT-UHF-A1
902 – 928 MHz
50 ChannelsAustralia 1128-AU-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-AU-BT-UHF-A1
920 – 926 MHz
12 ChannelsBangladesh 1128-BD-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-BD-BT-UHF-A1
925 – 927 MHz
4 ChannelsBrazil (Licensed via ACURA) 1128-BR-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-BR-BT-UHF-A1
902 – 907.5, 915 – 928 MHz
50 ChannelsChile 1128-CL-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-CL-BT-UHF-A1
913 – 919, 925 – 928 MHz
14 Channels
Power Limited: 500mW EIRP MaxChina 1128-CN-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-CN-BT-UHF-A1
920.5 – 924.5 MHz
16 ChannelsColombia 1128-CO-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-CO-BT-UHF-A1
915 – 928 MHz
24 ChannelsEl Salvador 1128-SV-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-SV-BT-UHF-A1
915 – 928 MHz
24 ChannelsHong Kong 1128-HK-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-HK-BT-UHF-A1
920 – 925 MHz
8 ChannelsIndia 1128-IN-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-IN-BT-UHF-A1
865 – 867 MHz
3 ChannelsJapan (Licensed via Xerafy ) 1128-JP-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-JP-BT-UHF-A1
918 – 920.4 MHz
3 Channels
Power Limited: 500mW EIRP MaxMalaysia (Licensed via RES Malaysia) 1128-MY-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-MY-BT-UHF-A1
919 – 923 MHz
6 ChannelsPeru 1128-PE-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-PE-BT-UHF-A1
916 – 928 MHz
23 ChannelsSingapore (Licence Required) 1128-SG-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-SG-BT-UHF-A1
920 – 925 MHz
8 ChannelsSouth Africa 1128-ZA-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-ZA-BT-UHF-A1
865 – 868 MHz
4 ChannelsSouth Korea 1128-KR-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-KR-BT-UHF-A1
917 – 923.5 MHz
6 ChannelsTaiwan (Licensed via ID-MART or NEC) 1128-TW-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-TW-BT-UHF-A1
922 – 928 MHz
10 ChannelsThailand (Licence Required) 1128-TH-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-TH-BT-UHF-A1
920 – 925 MHz
8 ChannelsVietnam 1128-VN-BT-UHF-IMG
1128-VN-BT-UHF-A1
918 – 923 MHz
8 Channels, Power Limited: 500mW ERP MaxIf you are interested in purchasing for a country/region that is not listed above, please contact enquiries@tsl.com for assistance. 1128 Bluetooth® UHF RFID reader (no Imager) with UHF Antenna, Trigger Handle, Battery, Micro USB Cable, USB Charger and Pop-Loq attachment for Datalogic Skorpio X3 Countries Part Number Notes (ETSI – Europe and UAE)* 1128-EU-A1-PL-DLX3 (FCC – North America including Industry Canada) 1128-US-A1-PL-DLX3 …etc *Complies with R.E.D. Maintenance Agreements:
Name Part Number Duration CompleteCare for 1128 Reader (No Barcode Laser Scanner) 1128-A1-1Y-CC (1 Year) 1128-A1-3Y-CC (3 Years) 1128-A1-5Y-CC (5 Years) CompleteCare for 1128 Reader (2D Imager) 1128-IMG-1Y-CC (1 Year) 1128-IMG-3Y-CC (3 Years) 1128-IMG-5Y-CC (5 Years) Grip Handle options Slimline Grip attachment 1128-SLG Slide-On Mount options Samsung Galaxy A32 Mount 1128-MNT-GALAXY-A32 Samsung Galaxy A51 Mount 1128-MNT-GALAXY-A51 Samsung Galaxy J5 Mount 1128-MNT-GALAXY-J5 Samsung Galaxy S6 Mount 1128-MNT-GALAXY-S6 Samsung Galaxy S7 Mount 1128-MNT-GALAXY-S7 Samsung Galaxy S8 Mount 1128-MNT-GALAXY-S8 Samsung Galaxy S21 Mount 1128-MNT-GALAXY-S21 iPad Mini (3rd gen) Mount 1128-MNT-IPADMINI3 iPad Mini (4th gen) Mount 1128-MNT-IPADMINI4 iPad Mini (5th gen) Mount 1128-MNT-IPADMINI5 iPad Mini (6th gen) Mount 1128-MNT-IPADMINI6 iPhone 7 (4.7”) Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN7G iPhone 7 Plus (5.5”) Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN7PLUS iPhone 8 (4.7”) Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN8G iPhone 8 Plus (5.5”) Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN8PLUS iPhone 11 Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-11 iPhone 11 Pro Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN11-PRO iPhone 11 Pro Max Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN11-PRO-MAX iPhone 12 Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-12 iPhone 12 Mini Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN12-MINI iPhone 12 Pro Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN12-PRO iPhone 12 Pro Max Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN12-PRO-MAX iPhone 13 Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-13 iPhone 13 Mini Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN13-MINI iPhone 13 Pro Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN13-PRO iPhone 13 Pro Max Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN13-PRO-MAX iPhone 14 Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-14 iPhone 14 Plus Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-14-PLUS iPhone 14 Pro Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN14-PRO iPhone 14 Pro Max Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN14-PRO-MAX iPhone X (5.8″) Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-X iPhone XR Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-XR iPhone XS Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-XS iPhone XS Max Mount 1128-MNT-IPHN-XS-MAX iPod touch (6th gen) Mount 1128-MNT-IPOD6G iPod touch (7th gen) Mount 1128-MNT-IPOD7G Moto G (3rd gen) Mount 1128-MNT-MOTO-G-GEN3 Moto G (5th gen) Mount 1128-MNT-MOTO-G-GEN5 Basic Accessory Mount 1128-MNT-UNI 1128 Slide-on Pop-Loq® adapter 1128-PL Pop-Loq® Mounts (require additional purchase of 1128-PL) Pop-Loq® Mount for CAT S40 PL-CAT-S40 Pop-Loq® Mount for CAT S41 PL-CAT-S41 Pop-Loq® Mount for Datalogic Skorpio X3/X4 PL-DLX3 Pop-Loq® Mount for Honeywell CT50 PL-H-CT50 Pop-Loq® Mount for Honeywell D75e PL-H-D75E Pop-Loq® Mount for Honeywell D75e – Extended Battery PL-H-D75E-X Pop-Loq® Mount for iPad Air 2 PL-IPADAIR2 Pop-Loq® Mount for iPad Mini 4 PL-IPADMINI4 Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone 5 (and iPhone SE 2016) PL-IPHN5G Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone 6 PL-IPHN6G Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone 6 Plus PL-IPHN6G-PLUS Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone 7 PL-IPHN7G Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone 7 Plus PL-IPHN7-PLUS Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone 8 (and iPhone SE 2020) PL-IPHN8G Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone 8 Plus PL-IPHN8-PLUS Pop-Loq® Mount for iPhone XS PL-IPHNXS Pop-Loq® Mount for iPod 5/6G PL-IPOD6G Pop-Loq® Mount for Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016 version) PL-J5-2016 Pop-Loq® Mount for Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017 version) PL-J7-2017 Pop-Loq® Mount for Moto G (3rd Gen) PL-MOTO-G-GEN3 Pop-Loq® Mount for Otterbox Defender, iPod 5/6G PL-OBD-IPOD5/6 Pop-Loq® Mount for Samsung Galaxy S5 (2017) PL-S5-2017 Pop-Loq® Mount for Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (2018) PL-S9-PLUS-2018 Pop-Loq® Mount for Samsung Tab A 7″ PL-SAMSUNG-TAB-A7″ Pop-Loq® Mount for Zebra TC20 PL-TC20 Pop-Loq® Mount for Zebra TC51 /56 PL-TC51/56 Pop-Loq® Mount for Zebra TC55 PL-TC55 Pop-Loq® Mount for Zebra TC70 /75 PL-TC70/75 Pop-Loq® Mount for Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 PL-XCOVER3 Pop-Loq® Mount for Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 PL-XCOVER4 *Currently available in SLS RP materials only. Injection molded parts TBA.
Testimonials
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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CompleteCare Maintenance Agreement