A compact RFID sled reader for teams that want strong mobile UHF performance without replacing their phone or PDA workflow. Use it for stock counts, item finding, box and pallet checks, and fast Beam scanning on the floor.
Why choose the Chainway R7 UHF RFID Sled Reader
Turns a smartphone or PDA into a mobile Beam RFID reader
Magnetic attachment for fast phone mounting
Reads up to 1,300 tags per second in ideal conditions
Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C and NFC tap-to-pair
Removable 6,700 mAh battery for long shifts
Good choice when you already use phones or PDAs
Add RFID scanning to the device your team already uses
The R7 is built for mobile RFID workflows where a phone or PDA stays central. Pair it with Beam and use the scan trigger for cycle counts, item finding, box checks and pallet content verification.
Phone-based workflow — Use a phone or PDA as the screen and app layer
Fast pairing — Bluetooth 5.0 with NFC tap-to-pair support
Long range — UHF read range up to 30m with suitable tags
Built for stockrooms, retail floors and asset checks
The R7 combines high RFID throughput with a compact sled form factor. It is useful when operators need strong RFID performance without carrying a full rugged Android handheld.
Removable battery — 6,700 mAh pack with status indicator
Industrial design — 1.5m drop specification and IP54 sealing
RFID and barcode option — Optional scan engines for mixed workflows
Technical specifications
RFID Performance
RFID chip
Impinj E Series, Gen2X support
Read rate
Up to 1,300 tags/s
Read range
Up to 30m with suitable tags
Frequency
EU: 865-867.6 MHz, FCC: 902-928 MHz
Protocol
EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-63
Physical
Dimensions
157.01 x 85.22 x 146.42 mm (basic/magnetic)
Weight
590g magnetic version
Battery
6,700 mAh removable battery
Drop spec
1.5m to concrete
Protection
IP54
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
USB
USB 2.0 Type-C
NFC pairing
Supported
WiFi
Optional Wi-Fi 6
SDK
Android, iOS and Windows
Frequently asked questions
Is the R7 a complete Android handheld?
No. The R7 is an RFID sled reader. It pairs with a smartphone or PDA that runs the app workflow.
What makes the magnetic version useful?
The magnetic mount makes it faster to attach compatible phones or holders without a permanent cradle.
When would I choose this over a Chainway C72?
Choose the R7 when your team already works from phones or PDAs. Choose the Chainway C72 when you want one rugged Android handheld with the screen, scanner and Beam App in a single device.
Compatibility is only the beginning.
A reader’s ability to connect does not prove that every tag can be read reliably in every environment. That is why hardware, tags, products, read zones, volumes and exceptions are tested together before any performance commitment becomes part of the scope.
Product specifications describe the device. The right model, connectivity, availability and price are confirmed in your quote.