2173 Bluetooth® Wearable LF/HF RFID Reader

  • The 2173 Bluetooth® LF/HF RFID Reader enables a Bluetooth® host device to read and write to a wide variety of Low Frequency and High Frequency RFID transponders. The optional 2D Imager version can also capture 1D and 2D barcodes.

    Scanned information can be ‘typed’ by the Reader into any application on the host device using the Bluetooth® HID keyboard mode. Alternatively, the Reader can be commanded from an app on the host device. As the 2173 Reader uses the existing TSL® ASCII 2 Protocol, developers can take advantage of the comprehensive, free SDKs provided by TSL® to develop in Xamarin, Java, Objective C or .NET.


    Compatible With

    Android

    iOS

    Windows

    macOS

    Bluetooth®


    Compatible Apps

    2173 Explorer

    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.


    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 2173 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 3.7 volt Lithium Polymer 1200 mAh battery pack, 4.5 watt hrs.

    Minimum operating time1:

    Light use2: 10 hrs
    Moderate use3: 6.5 hrs
    Heavy use4: 3 hrs

    Enclosure materials:

    Polycarbonate.

    Performance Characteristics

    Communication protocols:

    TSL® ASCII 2.0 parameterised command set.

    Memory:

    Supports up to 32 GB Micro SD/SDHC card.

    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.

    Construction:

    RoHS compliant.

    RFID Performance

    Frequency Range:

    125/134.2 kHz (LF) / 13.56 MHz (HF).

    Read Distance6:

    LF and HF: Up to 100 mm / 4” (dependent on transponder type).

    RF Transmission Speed: 

    HF Air: up to 848 kbit/s.

    Standards supported:

    ISO14443A, ISO14443B, ISO18092 ECMA-340 (NFC), ISO15693 plus many 125 kHz, 134.2 kHz standards.

    Supported Transponders

    13.56 MHz :

    ISO14443A:

    LEGIC Advant1), MIFARE Classic EV12), MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Mini, MIFARE DESFire EV1, MIFARE DESFire EV22), MIFARE DESFire Light3), MIFARE Plus S, X, MIFARE Pro X4), MIFARE Smart MX4), MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Ultralight C, MIFARE Ultralight EV1, NTAG2xx, PayPass4), SLE44R35, SLE66Rxx (my-d move)4), Topaz

     

    ISO14443B:

    Calypso4), Calypso Innovatron protocol4), CEPAS4), HID iCLASS1), Moneo4), Pico Pass5), SRI4K, SRIX4K, SRI512, SRT512

     

    ISO18092 ECMA-340:

    NFC Forum Tag 1-5, NFC Peer-to-Peer, Sony FeliCa6), NFC Active and passive

    communication mode

     

    ISO15693:

    EM4x334), EM4x354), HID iCLASS1), HID iCLASS SE/SR1), ICODE SLI, LEGIC Advant1), M24LR16/64, MB89R118/119, SRF55Vxx (my-d vicinity)4), Tag-it, PicoPass5)

    Supported Transponders

    125 kHz:

    AWID, Cardax, CASI-RUSCO, Deister8), EM4100, 4102, 42009), EM4050, 4150, 4450, 4550, EM430510), EM4105, HITAG 111), HITAG 211), HITAG S11), ICT10), IDTECK, Isonas10), Keri, Miro, Nedap8), Pyramid, Q5, T5557, T5567, T5577, TITAN (EM4050), UNIQUE

    PI options only – Additional Supported Transponders:

    Cotag, G-Prox8), HID DuoProx II, HID ISO Prox II, HID Micro Prox, HID ProxKey III, HID Prox, HID Prox II, Indala, ioProx, Nexwatch, HID iCLASS, HID iCLASS SE/SR/Elite, HID iCLASS SEOS (Facility Code/PAC)12)

    1)UID only 2)r/w enhanced security features on request 3)In preparation 4)r/w in direct chip command mode 5)UID only, read/write on request 6)UID + r/w public area 8)Hash value only 9)Only emulation of 4100, 4102 10)On request 11)Without encryption 12)r/w on request

    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 4.2.

    Bluetooth® Frequency Range:

    2.4 – 2.4835 GHz.

    Bluetooth® Profiles:

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

    Bluetooth® Range7:

    Up to 100m.

    Bluetooth® Pairing:

    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.

    2112 Docking Cradle (Coming Soon).

    Regulatory

    Regions

    EU (CE), USA (FCC)

    FCC ID

    S6J2173

    EMC

    EN 55032:2015 +AC:2016
    EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015
    EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1
    47 CFR Part 15B 15.107, 15.109

    RF

    EN 300 328 V2.1.1
    EN 300 330 V2.1.1
    EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
    EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1
    47 CFR Part 15C 15.209, 15.215, 15.225, 15.247

    RF Exposure

    EN 62311:2008
    EN 50364:2010
    EN 62479:2010
    47 CFR 2.1093

    Electrical Safety

    IEC 62368-1:2014 CB
    EN 62368-1:2014 +A11:2017
    UL 62368-1:2014

    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

  • 2173 Bluetooth® Wearable Reader – includes battery, micro USB cable and USB charger
    Variant Part Number

    2173 Wearable Bluetooth® LF/HF RFID Reader, no Imager

    2173-BT-LF-HF-A1

    2173 Wearable Bluetooth® LF/HF RFID Reader with 2D Imager

    2173-BT-LF-HF-IMG

    2173 Wearable Bluetooth® LF/HF RFID Reader with 2D Imager – Fuelling Automation

    2173-BT-LF-HF-IMG-FA

    2173 Wearable Bluetooth® LF/HF RFID Reader, PI Card (HID Prox and iCLASS) Reading, no Imager

    2173-BT-LF-HF-A1-PI

    2173 Wearable Bluetooth® LF/HF RFID Reader, PI Card (HID Prox and iCLASS) Reading, 2D Imager

    2173-BT-LF-HF-IMG-PI

    2173 Wearable Bluetooth® Barcode Scanner with 2D Imager, USB

    2173-BT-IMG

    Accessories:
    4-Slot Battery Charger, including PSU 2136-01-4WMS-CHG 
    Spare Battery, Rechargeable Lithium Polymer – for 2173 HF/LF Reader 2173-00-BA-1000