1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader
The new 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader is a compact, lightweight, high performance multifunction data collection device. It 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. The RFID reader chipset is optimised for low power consumption whilst still providing excellent performance in a small and convenient form factor. The Wearable UHF RFID Reader includes class leading high performance 2D barcode data scanning to bring unparalleled data collection capabilities to connected devices.
Compatible With
Android
iOS
Windows
macOS
Bluetooth®
RAIN RFID
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The 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader is compatible with Bluetooth® enabled host devices including enterprise handhelds, consumer phones, touchscreen MP3 players, tablets and PCs. The 1153 will bring UHF RFID scanning to devices running a broad range of Operating Systems including iOS, Android™ and Windows.
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.
These specifications apply to TSL 1153 Readers with serial numbers higher than 7000.
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Dimensions (LxWxH):
10.2 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.6 cm.
Weight (inc battery):
157 g / 5.5 oz.
User input:
Two Trigger buttons.
User feedback:
Speaker, vibration motor, three LEDs.
Power:
Removable, rechargeable 3.7V, 1200mAh, 4.5Wh Lithium Polymer battery pack.
Minimum operating time1:
Light use2: 10 hrs Moderate use3: 6.5 hrs Heavy use4: 2.5 hrs Enclosure materials:
Polycarbonate.
Performance Characteristics
RFID engine:
ST ST25RU3993 based.
Communication protocols:
TSL® ASCII 2.0 parameterised command set.
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). Comparison of Bluetooth® modes for TSL® UHF Readers.
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 at -20 to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F).
Less than 3 months at -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F).
Less than 1 year at -20°C to +30°C (-4°F to 86°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 6.5 ft./up to 2 m.
Nominal write range6:
up to 3.3 ft./up to 1 m.
Field:
150-degree forward facing (approx.) measured from front of device.
Antenna:
Internal Circularly Polarized.
Frequency Range:
EU: 865-868MHz; US: 902-928MHz.
Maximum Output Power:
Up to 25 dBm (region dependent)
+ 1.0 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® Version 2.1.
Bluetooth® Frequency Range:
2.4 – 2.4835 GHz.
Bluetooth® Profiles:
SPP Profile, HID Profile, Apple iAP.
Bluetooth® Power:
Class 2.
Bluetooth® Range7:
30m.
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 accessories:
2136 4-Slot Desktop Battery Charger
Regulatory
Regions
EU (CE), USA (FCC) and more (see page 4 for details)
FCC ID
S6J1153
EMC
EN 55032:2015 +A11:2020
EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020
47 CFR Part 15B
RF
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
Electrical Safety
IEC 62368-1:2018
EN 62368-1:2020 +A11:2020
UL 62368-1:2019
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 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
1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader – includes battery, micro USB cable and USB charger Countries Part Number Operating Frequency Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bhutan
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
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
MacedoniaMalta
Martinique
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom (UK)With 2D barcode imager:
1153-EU-BT-UHF-IMG
No barcode imager:
1153-EU-BT-UHF-A1
865 – 868 MHz
4 ChannelsUnited States of America (USA)
Guam
Guatemala
Northern Mariana IslandsColombia
Ecuador
El Salvador
Puerto RicoWith 2D barcode imager:
1153-US-BT-UHF-IMG
No barcode imager:
1153-US-BT-UHF-A1
917 – 927 MHz
50 ChannelsBrazil (Licensed via ACURA) 1153-BR-BT-UHF-IMG
917 – 927 MHz
50 ChannelsChina 1153-CN-BT-UHF-IMG
1153-CN-BT-UHF-A1
920.5 – 924.5 MHz
16 ChannelsIndia 1153-IN-BT-UHF-IMG
1153-IN-BT-UHF-A1
865 – 867 MHz
3 ChannelsThailand (Licence Required) 1153-TH-BT-UHF-IMG
1153-TH-BT-UHF-A1
920 – 925 MHz
8 ChannelsUkraine 1153-UA-BT-UHF-IMG
1153-UA-BT-UHF-A1
865 – 868 MHz
4 Channels
Power Limited: 100mW EIRP MaxIf you are interested in purchasing for a country/region that is not listed above, please contact enquiries@tsl.com for assistance.
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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