Product Description; Intended Use; Product Family - Elatec TWN4 MultiTech 2 Series User Manual

3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

3.1

INTENDED USE

The RFID readers and modules of the TWN4 MultiTech 2 family allow users to read and write RFID
media in the 125 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF) frequency bands. In addition, some devices also support
the BLE (2.4 GHz) technology. The desktop readers are for indoor use only, whereas the RFID modules
are intended to be integrated into a host device. All devices must be used in environmental conditions
according to the respective product data sheets and installation instructions related to the products.
Any use other than the intended use described in this section, as well as any failure to comply with the
safety information given in this document, is considered improper use. ELATEC excludes any liability
in case of improper use or faulty product installation.
3.2

PRODUCT FAMILY

The TWN4 MultiTech 2 family contains the following RFID devices:
3.2.1 RFID DESKTOP READERS
TWN4 MultiTech 2
It is strictly prohibited to take the BLE SAM card out of the SAM slot on readers of 2
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is considered as an unauthorized product modification and improper use of the product, which may result in the loss of product
certifications. ELATEC excludes any liability in case of unauthorized product modification or improper use of the product.
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Frequencies 125 kHz (LF) / 13.56 MHz (HF) / 2.4 GHz (BLE)
Integrated RFID LF antenna
Dimensions: 28.00 x 28.00 mm / 1.10 x 1.10 inch
Number of turns: 151
Integrated RFID HF antenna
Antennas Dimensions: 42.00 x 44.00 mm / 1.65 x 1.73 inch
Number of turns: 3
Bluetooth Low Energy
Integrated BLE chip (readers of 1
plug-in BLE SAM card (readers of 2
Dimensions Approx.
(L x W x H) 88.00 x 56.00 x 18.50 mm / 3.46 x 2.20 x 0.73 inch
USB: 4.3 V - 5.5 V
RS-232: requires 5 V external power supply
Power
ES1/PS2 classified power source according to
IEC 62368-1, short-circuit current < 8 A
Current RF field on: 120 mA typically + 16 mA (BLE)
consumption Sleep: 500 µA typ.
Temperature Operating: -25 °C up to +70 °C / -13 °F up to +158 °F
ranges Storage: -40 °C up to +75 °C / -40 °F up to +167 °F
Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
LF and HF: up to 100 mm / 4 inch, depending on
R/W distance environment and transponder
BLE: up to several meters/feet
MTBF 500,000 hours
Weight Approx. 120 g / 4.23 oz (with cable)
st generation) or
nd generation)
generation. Removing the BLE SAM card
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