Fig. 1.1: Hex Reader (Model R1290I) - Caen RFID Hex R1290I Technical Information Manual

Product Description
The Hex (Model R1290IE, R1290IU), multipurpose reader of the easy2read
integrated circular polarized antenna for short to medium range applications.
Thanks to its versatile form factor, the Hex is well suited for both desktop/counter top applications and for fixed
reading point installations. It offers the Ethernet (POE) and USB communication interface in order to simplify the
installation both on large and single installations. The Power Over Ethernet capability permits to provide power and to
communicate with the reader with a single cable when the POE infrastructure is available.
In addition to the internal circular polarized antenna, the Hex provides a connector for an external antenna in order to
extend the reading area of the reader and a set of GPIO lines that permits to control external devices like lights or
alarms or to get triggers via external sensors (buttons, light barriers).
The USB host port, combined with the internal computing architecture, permits to connect USB peripherals like
barcode scanners, keyboards, printers and many others transforming the Hex reader in a powerful and versatile
identification platform.
The reader has an easy to use display and keypad interface for local configuration; the behaviour of the keypad and
display can be customized under customer specifications.

Fig. 1.1: Hex reader (Model R1290I)

The Hex reader is available both for European and US regions allowing installations in various countries worldwide as
needed by retailers, forwarders, warehouses and other global organizations (see § Ordering Options page 11):

865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v3.1.1) (Mod. R1290IE)

902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247) (Mod. R1290IU)
INTRODUCTION - Hex R1290I Technical Information Manual
1 INTRODUCTION
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