1153 Bluetooth^® Wearable UHF RFID Reader

Description
Specifications
Part Numbers

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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Multi-Platform Compatibility

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.

TDRA Declaration of Conformity Card (UAE)

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

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 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
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UAE
United Kingdom (UK)

With 2D barcode imager:

1153-EU-BT-UHF-IMG

No barcode imager:

1153-EU-BT-UHF-A1

865 – 868 MHz
4 Channels

United States of America (USA)
Guam
Guatemala
Northern Mariana Islands

Colombia
Ecuador
El Salvador
Puerto Rico

With 2D barcode imager:

1153-US-BT-UHF-IMG

No barcode imager:

1153-US-BT-UHF-A1

917 – 927 MHz
50 Channels

Brazil (Licensed via ACURA)

1153-BR-BT-UHF-IMG

917 – 927 MHz
50 Channels

China

1153-CN-BT-UHF-IMG

1153-CN-BT-UHF-A1

920.5 – 924.5 MHz
16 Channels

India

1153-IN-BT-UHF-IMG

1153-IN-BT-UHF-A1

865 – 867 MHz
3 Channels

Thailand (Licence Required)

1153-TH-BT-UHF-IMG

1153-TH-BT-UHF-A1

920 – 925 MHz
8 Channels

Ukraine

1153-UA-BT-UHF-IMG

1153-UA-BT-UHF-A1

865 – 868 MHz
4 Channels
Power Limited: 100mW EIRP Max

If you are interested in purchasing for a country/region that is not listed above, please contact enquiries@tsl.com for assistance.

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