ALR-F800-X SERIES
with Emissary™
Enterprise RFID Reader & Edge Service Device
The Alien Technology(R) ALR-F800-X Series w/ Emissary TM: :
• Combines Enterprise RFID Reader w/ Edge Service
• Simplifies Installation, Operations & Maintenance
• Provides Multi-Reader & Component Management
Model
ALR-F800-X0
ALR-F800-X
ALR-F800-X2
Features
•
Single Reader Management
•
Up to 4 antennas / read-points
•
Multiple Reader Management
•
F800-X plus 4 additional Alien readers
•
Up to 20 antennas/read-points
•
Multiple Reader Management
•
F800-X2 plus 8 additional Alien reader
•
Up to 36 antennas/read-points
Mult iple
Reader
Conf igurat ion
&
Cont rol
Read Point
Def init ion
Com m on
w ork flow
Processing
BENEFITS
•
Simple RFID installation and configuration
•
Streamlines complex network of RFID & non-RFID device management
•
Plug & Play infrastructure & GUI that Alien partners can leverage
•
Fast tracks time to deployment
•
3 configurations to choose from, for application size and/or budget requirements
FEATURES
•
Reader + Multiple Reader Configuration and
Management in one device
•
Dynamic Authentication of Higgs™ ICs
•
PoE & 12VDC power options available
•
Class leading sensitivity and performance
•
Proven Alien Reader Protocol feature set
•
Built-in Autonomous state machine
Need
Feature
Benefit
Straight forward multiple reader:
•
Combined ALR-F800 Enterprise Reader + Edge Server
•
Reduced time to deployment
•
Installation
•
•
•
Configuration
Multi-reader controller with no additional hardware or
boxes
Less hardware to maintain /
upgrade
•
Maintenance
•
Logical/user-friendly device & location naming
Built-in common Activities
•
Simple tool to build Activities into a Workflow (across
readers)
Lower overall cost and time to
market
•
Flexibility to change the workflow
•
Simplified IT integration
(commission 1 device vs. multiple)
•
Simplified multiple reader workflow •
development & management
•
VESA M4 threaded mount compatibility
•
Built in recognition of RFID data allows interpretation by
the correct Tag Data Standard (TDS 1.8)
•
Aggregates multiple-reader data reports
•
Send Consolidated data reports to the cloud (minimizing
data transferred)
ALR-F800-X Series Enterprise RFID Reader With Emissary™
Enterprise RFID Reader & Edge Service Device
What is Emissary?
As the industry’s first dynamic reader and peripheral management platform included at no additional
cost, Emissary is included as standard in every ALR-F800-X Series reader. Enabled “out of the box”,
Emissary allows configuration and support of additional readers and read points without the need of a
traditional Edge Server in an intuitive and simple to use Graphical User Interface.
Emissary enables visualization of readers, antennas and peripherals such as traditional I/O devices (light
stacks, motion sensors, door switches etc.) Into an easy to use GUI. Complete work flows may be
developed using built-in Activities which result in simplified installation, operation and maintenance of
an application.
Emissary consists of:
• Intuitive structured visualization of devices, functions and read points
• Allows usage of real-world naming conventions such as: “Dock Door #1”, or “Wrap Station”…
• Provides a set of common Activities (e.g. Read tag, turn on light, send data...)
• Provides Windows based tool for the creation and handling of Work flows built from these Activities
• Simple set-up, control and maintenance of multiple local readers
• Automatic interpretation of the correct Tag Data Standard when tags are read
• Manage tag read data (reports) into ALR-F800-X where consolidated reports are transferred to a
cloud or server (reducing data flowing between them)
• All built-in to the ALR-F800-X. No downloads, installation or setup required to install Emissary
Example Application : 5 reader deployment (F800 X plus 4 readers versus 5 stand-alone readers)
Before
Cloud
Reader
After
192.168.2.100
Reader
192.168.2.101
Reader
Reader
Reader
192.168.2.120
192.168.2.121
192.168.2.122
Dock 4
Wrap Station
Cloud
Dock 1
Dock 2
Dock 3
ALR-F800-X w it h
Em issar y™
ALR-F800
ALR-F800
Select activity from
a fixed set
Activity
A
Activity
B
Activity
C
Anot her
reader
ALR-9680
Activity
A
Activity
D
Workflow (User Defined)
ALR-F800-X Series Enterprise RFID Reader With Emissary™
Enterprise RFID Reader & Edge Service Device
What common problems does ALR-F800-X Series w/ Emissary Solve?
• Reduced overall cost of deployment & on-going maintenance
• Simplified workflow change / addition without having to re-write software code
• Instead of RFID tags & readers posing a challenge, customer may now focus on
• Optimizing workflow process
• Fast-tracked integration
• Worry free addition of additional read points & workflow modification
• Treat RFID readers as conduits of data
• All data collected is routed, articulated and formatted through F800-X versus server or PC
• Reduced number of devices requiring security enrollment on secure networks
• Reduction of potential cost and failure points in overall deployment
Many traditional implementations fail for many reasons:
• Required involvement of project managers to continually synchronize HW and SW elements
• Excessive layers of complexity and cost of SW maintenance, HW management, overall maintenance
• Overall lack of system elegance and efficiency
Flexibility
• Depending upon application size and/or budget, there are 3 main Emissary platforms to choose:
• F800-X0
• Single Reader option (just -X0) with no additional readers managed
• Maximum 4 read points / antennas
• F800-X
• Up to 5 readers managed (4 additional Alien readers plus -X)
• Maximum 20 read points / antennas
• F800-X2
• Up to 9 readers managed (8 additional Alien readers plus -X2)
• Maximum 36 read points / antennas
Key Points
• No recurring license fees, no hassle
• Ability to manage multiple readers, multiple read points from a single Emissary unit
ALR-F800-X Series Enterprise RFID Reader With Emissary™
Enterprise RFID Reader & Edge Service Device
Unique Capabilities
Simplified
Installation
Configuration
Maintenance
Work-flow Creation
Feature
Benefit
•
Integrated Enterprise Reader and Edge Service Device
•
Multi-reader controller w/ no additional hardware or boxes
•
Full ALR-F800 enterprise class reader integrated
•
Logical/user-friendly device naming
Minimize time to system live date
and cost of system realization
Less hardware to go wrong/
replace
•
Logical/user-friendly location naming
•
Built in common Activities
•
Simple tool to build Activities into a Workflow (across
readers)
•
Built in recognition of RFID data allow interpretation by the
correct Tag Data Standard (TDS 1.8)
•
Aggregates multiple-reader data reports
•
Send Consolidated data reports to the cloud (minimizing
data transferred)
Integrated Enterprise-class 4-Port Reader
As an industry game changer, ALR-F800-X
changes the perception of traditional RFID
equipment from that of simple read/write devices
to full Enterprise level management platform.
Combined with the pioneering ALR-F800
Enterprise reader platform, ALR-F800-X also
offers the highest transmit power of any RFID
reader regardless of Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) or
DC power operation and also features seamless
transition between PoE power and DC power. This
eliminates the need to decide between power
source with regards to read performance. Simply
choose which works for the application at hand.
Alien GateScape integrated configuration
tool allows straight forward reader set-up and
configuration via web browser.
Ease and flexibility to generate,
change and deploy workflow
design without complex software
coding
Proven Performance
Poised to handle real-world dynamic shifts in RF
environment, ALR-F800-X is able to adjust and
optimize real-time with the Alien DSA (Dynamic
Self-Adapting) system which monitors the RF
environment real-time adjusting reader settings,
parameters, filters and effectively tunes the
reader’s behavior maximizing throughput and tag
data handling.
Industry Standard I/O and Firmware Schema
ALR-F800-X is obsolescence proof via microSD
memory card slot for memory extension
and USB-A for addition of Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
adapters). In addition, the reader RF subsystem
including features and functions are upgrade able
via firmware without the need to replace physical
hardware.
ALR-F800-X Series Enterprise RFID Reader With Emissary™
Enterprise RFID Reader & Edge Service Device
Reader Kits
Kit Name
Target User
Kit Model Number
CCC = Country Code
Contents
Notes
No power supply (DC or Power-overEthernet Injector) provided. If you
need one, order the “Kit” below.
(FCC units do not have
additional CCC in P/N)
Reader
Reader Kit
Large installations that have
an existing PoE power supply
infrastructure.
ALR-F800-CCC-X0-RDR-ONLY
Reader only (country/region specific)
ALR-F800-CCC-X-RDR-ONLY
I/O mating connector
Someone planning to evaluate
or develop with the reader
and required a power source
to power the reader. Good for
working on a lab bench.
ALR-F800-CCC-X0-RDR-KIT
ALR-F800 Reader (country/region specific
ALR-F800-CCC-X-RDR-KIT
PoE Injector
ALR-F800-CCC-X2-RDR-KIT
Power Cable for PoE injector/reader
ALR-F800-CCC-X2-RDR-ONLY
Two Ethernet cables
USB Cable (Type B to A)
Reader with a power supply in the
form of a Power-over-Ethernet Injector
(which supplies both power and data
to the reader). Comes complete with
power cord for the injector and 2
Ethernet cables, one for data and one
for both data and power).
I/O mating connector
Model Number
ALR-F800-X0/X/X2 (All Models and Country Variants)
Architecture
ARM9 677MHz processor, Linux, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 2 GB Flash
Supported RFID Tag Protocols
EPC Gen 2; ISO 18000-6c
Reader Protocols
Alien Reader Protocol, LLRP
LAN Protocols
TCP/IP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP
Dense reader management
Dense Reader Mode, auto event triggering and event management
Power
Power over Ethernet or robust universal AC-DC power converter; 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Reader Power (with PoE)
≥31.5 dBm (lower as required by law in specific regions - see tables below)
Communications
LAN TCPI/IP (RJ-45), RS-232 (DB-9 F), USB Host, USB Console
Antennas
4 reverse polarity TNC monostatic ports; circular or linear polarization; near and far field compatible
General Purpose I/O
Optically isolated. 0-24VDC rail. 4 inputs. 8 outputs (1500mA capacity).
Dimensions
(L) 20.2 cm x (W) 19.1 cm x (D) 2.8 cm (7.5” x 7.9” x 1.1”)
Weight
0.85 kg (1.88 lb)
Operational Temperature
-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Environmental Rating
IP53
LED Indicators
Power, CPU, Read, Sniff, Ant 0-3
Software SDK
Java, .NET, Ruby APIs
RoHS
EU 2002/95/EC compliant
Reader Kit Model Numbers by Country Available as X0, X, X2 (ZZ)
Model Number
Countries
Frequency
Transmit
Channels
Channel
Spacing
RF Power
Compliance Certification
Emissions: FCC Part 15
ALR-F800-ZZ-RDR-KIT
USA, Bolivia, Canada,
Colombia, Mexico,
Panama, Puerto Rico,
Venezuela
Safety: cTUVus tested to: CAN/
902 - 928 MHz
50
500 KHz
4W EIRP
CSA–C22.2 No.60950-1-03, and UL
60950-1:2007 specifications IEC
60950-1 and EN60950-1, UL 2043
ATT, CRC, IFETEL, ASEP, CONATEL
ALR-F800-ARG-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Argentina*
902 - 928 MHz
50
500 KHz
4W EIRP
Enacom
ALR-F800-BRA-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Brazil
902 - 907.5 MHz &
915 - 928 MHz
35
500 KHz
4W EIRP
Emissions: Agência Nacional de
Telecomunicações - ANATEL
Safety: UL Brazil
ALR-F800-CHN-ZZ-RDR-KIT
China, Singapore
920 - 925 MHz
16
250 KHz
2W EIRP
Emissions: CMII Safety: IEC
60950-1:2005 2nd edition & CCC
ALR-F800-EMA-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Europe, UAE, New
Zealand, South Africa
865.7 - 867.5 MHz
4
600 KHz
2W EIRP
Emissions: ETSI EN 302-208-2 (4
channel plan), EN 301-489.
Safety: EN 60950, EN 50364
ALR-F800-IND-ZZ-RDR-KIT
India
865.6-867.0 MHz
3
600 KHz
2W EIRP
Emissions: EN 302-208, N 301-489.
Safety: EN 60950, EN 50364
Indonesia
923 - 925 MHz
4
500 KHz
2W ERP
Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology
ALR-F800-JP3-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Japan*
915.8 - 921.4 MHz
4
1200KHz
4W EIRP
ARIB STD-T106
ALR-F800-KR2-ZZ-RDR-KIT
South Korea*
916.7 - 920.9 MHz
6
600KHz
4W EIRP
KC
ALR-F800-MY-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Malaysia
919 - 923 - MHz
8
500 KHz
2W ERP
SIRIM
ALR-F800-RSA-ZZ-RDR-KIT
South Africa
915.4 - 919 MHz
17
200KHz
4W EIRP
ALR-F800-TAI-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Taiwan
922 - 928 MHz
19
250KHz
1W ERP
NCC
Unidad Reguladora de Servicios
de Comunicaciones (URSEC),
Ministerio de Transportes y
Comunicaciones
ALR-F800-ID-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Emissions: ICASA
Safety: NRCS
ALR-F800-URY-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Uruguay, Peru
916 - 928 MHz
23
500 KHz
4W EIRP
ALR-F800-VN1-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Vietnam
918 - 923 MHz
9
500 KHz
500 mW
ERP
QCVN 47:2015/BTTTTT,
ALR-F800-WR1-ZZ-RDR-KIT
Australia, Hong
Kong, Thailand
920 - 925 MHz
8
500 KHz
4W EIRP
ACMA, OFTA
QCVN 18:2014/BTTTT
* Due to country specific regulations, power supplies must be
obtained locally for Argentina, Japan and South Korea
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Observe standard handling practices to minimize ESD.
DISCLAIMER Application recommendations are guidelines only - actual results may vary and should be confirmed. This is a general purpose product not designed or intended for any
specific application.
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7716208, 7716160, 7688206, 7671720, 7659822, 7619531, 7615479, 7598867, 7580378, 7576656, 7562083, 7561221, 7559486, 7559131, 7554451, 7411503, 7385284, 7377445, 7364084, 7353598,
7342490, 7324061, 7321159, 7301458, 7295114, 7288432, 7265675, 7262686, 7215249, 7214569, 7199527, 7193504, 7173528, 7172910, 7172789, 7141176, 7113250, 7101502, 7080444, 7070851, 7068224, 7046328, 6998644, 6988667, 6985361, 6980184, 6970219,
6952157. Other patents pending.
This product is licensed under patents of Round Rock Research, LLC, for use solely with UHF RFID Readers (such as Alien reader products) that are licensed under an agreement with Round Rock Research, LLC.
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