Caen RFID R1280I, Technical Information Manual

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INTRODUCTION - skID Technical Information Manual 6
1 INTRODUCTION
Product Description
The skID (Model R1280IE, R1280IU) is a portable RAIN RFID
reader of the easy2read© product line with integrated antenna
for medium range applications.
The reader hosts an internal rechargeable battery and can
retrieve data from tags read by RFID interface both in wired
mode, using a USB cable, or in wireless mode through the
embedded Bluetooth® module.
USB and Bluetooth® interfaces are mutually exclusive, when
the USB is enabled the Bluetooth module is in power down
mode.
Thanks to the Bluetooth® communication interface, the skID is
a perfect add-on for any Bluetooth® enabled host such as a PC,
a smartphone, a PDA or a tablet for RAIN RFID readings. The
reader is compatible with Windows 8/10, Windows CE/Mobile,
Android and iOS operating systems. The device supports both
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth classic
communication to provide the maximum usage flexibility,
including the HID profile for keyboard emulation.
The skID can be easily fixed to the smartphone using 3 different methods: magnets, 3M Dual Lock, or SP-
Connect.
Designed for mobile operators, the skID is ideal for inventory management, mobile workers, service and
maintenance applications.
Fig. 1.1: skID R1280I Reader
Fig. 1.2: skID R1280I Reader