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.
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® Host1 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 Distance:
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® Range4:
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, 15.109RF
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, 15.247RF Exposure
EN 62311:2008
EN 50364:2010
EN 62479:2010
47 CFR 2.1093Electrical Safety
IEC 62368-1:2014 CB
EN 62368-1:2014 +A11:2017
UL 62368-1:2014Environmental
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 Compatible Bluetooth® stack required in the Host device
2 Tag Read/Write performance is dependent on tag type, items tagged, number of tags in the field and other radio and environmental factors
3 Artificial lighting can affect scanning performance
4 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
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