URA4 Fixed RFID Reader (Android 9)

Four Antenna Channels for Flexible Coverage

The Chainway URA4 RFID Reader has four 50 ohm TNC antenna ports. People who set up systems can attach outside antennas. Place them around an area that is being watched to make a reading setup that fits the job. This helps when tags go through a door, travel on a belt or stay inside a place where things are kept under control.

Where the antennas are placed the way they are set up the loss, in the wires metal nearby and how the tags are turned all affect the results. Four ports do not mean coverage by themselves; testing is still needed.

Advanced UHF Reading Capability

The URA4 UHF RFID Reader is built around the Impinj E Series chip technology. It supports EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 tags and ISO 18000-6C tags. Chainway also states that the URA4 UHF RFID Reader supports Impinj Gen2X for better tag compatibility.

The manufacturer says that the URA4 UHF RFID Reader can read more than 1,300 tags every second if conditions are good. In life the speed of the URA4 UHF RFID Reader depends on how many tags there are, how the antennas are set up, how much radio interference there is, the software settings and other operating conditions. Businesses should test the URA4 UHF RFID Reader with their products instead of assuming that the laboratory numbers will always match.

Adjustable Radio Output

The one watt standard setup allows for output adjustment between 5 and 30 dBm. Chainway also offers a two watt option that has settings from 10 to 33 dBm for markets and setups. The output power needs to be set according to the rules and regulations.

Android 9 Computing Platform

The URA4 RFID Reader Android 9 platform uses a Qualcomm 1.8 GHz octa core processor. It comes with a memory setup of 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. There’s also an option available, with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage.

Running Android on the reader lets developers run apps on the device without needing to depend on a separate computer. Chainway provides a software development kit that supports Java development. It works with Android Studio or Eclipse. When planning a project it’s important to check the app requirements, how the operating system handles security and what kind of support is available.

Interfaces for System Integration
The reader has RS232 communication. The reader also has an RJ45 Ethernet interface. The reader offers three USB 2.0 Type A ports, one Type C interface and an HDMI output that supports 720p. In addition the reader includes four isolated inputs and four outputs giving users options to connect external equipment that the reader supports.

These interfaces let developers explore how to integrate with sensors, controllers, workstations and local applications. For wiring, signal behavior and compatibility developers should follow Chainway documentation and the electrical design of the project.

A network connection alone does not give inventory software. A compatible application is still required.
Durable Housing and Power Options
The URA4 has an aluminum alloy enclosure that’s 214 by 148 by 30 millimeters. It weighs around one kilogram without the antennas. The small size makes it easy to mount inside cabinets, equipment rooms or any other fixed spot that works.

Chainway says it can run on DC power from 10 to 24 volts. The PoE options depend on how you set up the power. It can work in temperatures from minus 25 to 65 degrees Celsius. When installing, think about airflow, exposure, to the environment, where power’s available and how you’ll run the cables.

Key Technical Specifications

Model name: Chainway URA4 Fixed RFID Reader

OS: Android 9.0

Dimensions: 214 x 148 x 30 mm

Memory (optional): 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM

RFID engine: Based on Impinj E Series

Supported protocols: EPC Gen 2, ISO 18000-6C

Enhanced RFID capability: Impinj Gen2X

Ports for antennas: Four 50 ohm TNC connector

Maximum inventory rate stated: More than 1,300 tags per second

Output power (standard): Up to 30 dBm configurable

Network connections: Ethernet, RS232, USB, HDMI

Digital inputs/outputs: Four Isolated inputs and outputs

Material: Aluminum alloy

Warehousing and Logistics Applications

In warehouses fixed RFID readers can spot cartons or assets that have tags as they move through points that we watch. Software that is made for this can match the IDs that the readers see with the shipments that we think we should see, write down every movement and flag any problems so that staff can look at them.

In logistics operations the URA4 can help with receiving checkpoints checking that dispatches are right and running some identification steps that we pick. To get results you need the right tags, zones that are set up for reading and a way to link the URA4 with warehouse or enterprise software.
Retail, Healthcare, and Industrial Uses
The URA4 can handle a variety of inventory tasks. It works well with clothing and footwear stock. It also tracks jewelry. It manages items and documents. It even keeps track of laundry.

Other uses include identifying items on a production line. It can monitor medical instrument cabinets. It supports automated vending machines too.

Each use needs a setup. The antenna placement must match the task. The software must follow the steps. For example a smart cabinet must know what is inside. It must not confuse items inside with items. A production checkpoint must read the tag at the right time. Accuracy matters, in every case.
URA4 RFID Reader Price and Supply
The price for the URA4 RFID Reader changes based on the region’s frequency, power setup, antennas, parts, how many units you need and how it will be used in your project. Supreme Arc can give you a quote once they look at your use case and technical needs.

If you’re looking for a URA4 RFID Reader Supplier or a URA4 RFID Reader Distributor you can reach out to Supreme Arc for product questions in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Let them know about your reading environment, how tags you plan to read, what software you use and details, about where and how you’ll install it. That way they can give you suggestions.
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Supreme Arc assists customers in evaluating the Chainway URA4 Fixed RFID Reader, for asset tracking and automated identification. Contact the Supreme Arc team to discuss availability, antenna options and suitable deployment planning for your organization.