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HID® TSL® 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID RAIN Reader

Compact, lightweight high-performance RFID reading and writing

HID® TSL® 1153 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Rain Reader

Overview

Specifications

The TSL 1153 RAIN Reader, designed and developed by TSL (a part of HID), is a compact and lightweight device that offers exceptional data collection performance. It reads and writes to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C) tags and includes optionally a high-performance 2D data scanner, providing outstanding motion tolerance and class-leading data capture for both 1D and 2D barcodes.

This versatile UHF RFID reader is platform-independent, supporting a wide range of host devices, including smartphones, tablets and enterprise handhelds, via Bluetooth. It can also be connected to a PC using a USB cable, ensuring seamless integration with various operating systems.

The 1153 Reader incorporates TSL’s unique ASCII protocol, simplifying application development by providing powerful, pre-configured commands for tag operations. This approach speeds up integration and allows developers to focus on higher-level application logic, ensuring top performance.

The reader offers flexibility with its choice of host devices and ergonomic mounting options, including a "back of hand" mount or an arm mount for scan-intensive RFID and 2D barcode applications. A standard tripod mount allows placing the reader on a (selfie) stick for otherwise physically hard-to-reach use cases like scanning goods at the top of a truck.

It can also store EPC data on an optional Micro SD card, with up to 500 million EPCs on a 32GB card, enabling offline data logging when USB or Bluetooth connections are unavailable.

Comprehensive software support is provided, including code samples, demonstration apps and source code, making integration and development easier for a wide range of platforms.

Overall, the 1153 is an ideal solution for industries requiring efficient, high-performance RFID and 2D barcode data collection in a portable, flexible package.

Key Features

High Performance Bluetooth Multi-Modal Data Capture — RAIN UHF and 2D barcode data capture in one integrated Bluetooth device
Hardware Platform Independence — Operates with a wide variety of Bluetooth wireless technology enabled host devices including enterprise handhelds, consumer smartphones, tablets and PCs
OS Independence — Compatible with Android, iOS and Windows
Batch Data Collection — Removable high-capacity Micro SD data card and real-time clock for extended batch data collection with time stamp independent of the host connection

For more details, please refer to the datasheets provided on this page, or contact us.

PHYSICAL
Dimensions	10.2 x 5.5 x 5.6 cm (LxWxH)
Weight	157 g / 5.5 oz (including battery)
User input	Two trigger buttons
User feedback	Speaker, vibration motor, three LEDs
Power	Removable, rechargeable 3.7V, 1200mAh, 4.5Wh Lithium Polymer battery pack
Minimum operating time	Light use: 10 hrs, Moderate Use: 6.5 hrs, Heavy use: 2.5 hrs
Enclosure materials	Polycarbonate

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
RFID engine	ST ST25RU3993 based
Communication protocols	TSL ASCII 2.0 parameterized command set
Memory	Optional Micro SD card (maximum 32GB capacity supported). Up to 500 million date and time stamped EPCs can be stored on a 32GB Micro SD card (separate purchase from alternative supplier).
Compatible Host devices (Bluetooth)	Any Bluetooth® Host supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP) or Human Interface Device (HID) profile (Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows)
Compatible Host devices (USB)	Any USB host with FTDI VCP driver support (Windows, Linux, Mac, Android)

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
Charging Temperature	5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°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

RFID PERFORMANCE
Standards supported	EPC Class 1 Gen 2
Nominal read range	Up to 6.5 ft./up to 2 m
Nominal write range	Up to 3.3 ft./up to 1 m
Field	150-degree forward facing (approx.), measured from front of device
Antenna	Internal Circularly Polarized
Frequency Range	EU: 865-868MHz; US: 902-928MHz
Maximum Output Power	Up to 25 dBm (region dependent) + 1.0 dBiC Antenna

BARCODE SCANNING
Optional 2D Barcode Engine	Optional TSL custom 2D barcode scan engine module
Sensor Resolution	1280 x 960 pixels, rolling shutter
Field of View	Horizontal: 44.5°, vertical: 33.5°
Focal Distance	From front of engine: 15.24 cm (6 in.)
Aiming LED	Green LED
Illumination	1 warm white LED
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 2.1
Bluetooth Frequency Range	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth Profiles	SPP Profile, HID Profile, Apple iAP
Bluetooth Power	Class 2
Bluetooth Range	Up to 30 m
Bluetooth Pairing	PIN, 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

REGULATORY
Regions	Refer to latest datasheet
FCC ID	S6J1153
EMC/RF/Electrical Safety information	Refer to latest datasheet

Overhead view of HID® TSL® 1153 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Rain Reader

Side view of HID® TSL® 1153 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Rain Reader

HID® TSL® 1153 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Rain Reader in action

Hand holding HID® TSL® 1153 Bluetooth® UHF RFID Rain Reader

HID® TSL® 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID RAIN Reader

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