2173 Bluetooth^® LF/HF RFID Reader

Description
Specifications
Part Numbers

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 & iPadOS

Windows

macOS

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.

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.
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:	752 x 480 pixels.
Field of View:	Horizontal: 40°, Vertical: 25°.
Focal Distance:	SR: 8 in. DL: 5.3 in. HD: 2.9 in.
Aiming LED (VLD):	655 ±10 nm Laser.
Illumination Element:	625 ±5 nm LEDs (2x).
Min. Print Contrast:	Minimum 25%.
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, 15.109
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
Laser Safety (Imager Variants Only)	IEC 60825-1:2014, EN 60825-1:2014 IEC 62471:2006, EN 62471:2008 21 CFR 1040.10
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

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