A1000 RFID Antenna
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Fixed RFID readers
Brady FR22 RFID Reader
Versatile RFID reader with 4 native antenna ports and optional expansion to 16 ports via the MUX16 multiplexer. Configurable in continuous scanning mode for comprehensive zone coverage. Features WiFi, Bluetooth, GPIO and HDMI for maximum flexibility.
Why choose the Brady FR22
- 4 native antenna ports, expandable to 16 with MUX16
- Continuous scanning mode for real-time monitoring
- Multi-zone management from a single reader
- PoE+ powered. Single cable for power and data
- Read range up to 9 meters per port
- Seamless IoT Bridge integration
Start with four, expand to sixteen
The FR22 comes with 4 native antenna ports for immediate use. Need more coverage? Add the MUX16 multiplexer to expand to 16 antenna ports. Cover entire facilities with doorways, corridors, shelving areas and loading docks. All managed centrally.
- 4 to 16 antenna ports — Start with 4 native ports, expand to 16 with MUX16
- Continuous scanning — Always-on monitoring across all connected zones
- Multi-zone management — Manage all zones from a single reader and dashboard
Built for growing operations
Start with a few antennas and scale as your needs grow. The FR22 features built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, GPIO and HDMI for maximum flexibility. Add the MUX16 multiplexer when you need more zones. Connect through the Beam IoT Bridge for centralized management and cloud visibility.
- Scalable deployment — Start small and add antennas as your operation grows
- IoT Bridge compatible — Connects seamlessly through the Beam IoT Bridge
- Central dashboard — Monitor all 16 ports from the Beam platform
Technical specifications
RFID Performance
- Antenna ports
- 4 native RP-SMA (expandable to 16 with optional MUX16)
- RFID chip
- Impinj E710
- Tag throughput
- Up to 1,000 tags/second
- TX power
- +32 dBm (ETSI)
- Sensitivity
- -87 dBm
- Protocol
- EPC Gen2v2 / ISO 18000-63
- Frequency
- 865-868 MHz (EU) / 902-928 MHz (US)
Power & Connectivity
- Power
- PoE 802.3at (PoE+)
- Ethernet
- 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
- WiFi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band (2.4 + 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth
- 2.1+EDR / 3.0 / 4.1 LE / 4.2
- USB
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A + 1x USB-C
- GPIO
- 4x I/O (TTL 1.8V) + I2C bus
- Video
- HDMI output (1280x720)
Processing
- Processor
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7, 1.1 GHz
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
- OS
- Linux (edge computing capable)
Physical
- Dimensions
- 203 x 78 x 18 mm (reader) + 179 x 53 x 18 mm (MUX16)
- Weight
- 306 g (reader)
- IP rating
- IP20 (IP65 with GA30 back cover)
- Operating temp
- -20°C to +55°C
- Warranty
- 2 years
Frequently asked questions
What does the MUX16 multiplexer do?
The MUX16 expands the FR22 from 4 native antenna ports to 16. This allows you to cover more zones from a single reader. You can start with the base FR22 and add the MUX16 later when you need more coverage.
What is continuous scanning mode?
Continuous scanning mode keeps all connected antennas actively reading tags at all times. This ensures real-time visibility of tagged items as they move through your facility, without manual triggers.
Can I mix different antenna types on one reader?
Yes. You can connect different antenna models to the same FR22 16-Port reader. This allows you to optimize each zone. For example, using high-gain antennas at dock doors and compact antennas on shelves.
How does multi-zone management work?
Each antenna port can be assigned to a specific zone in the Beam app. You can monitor, configure and report on each zone independently while managing everything from a single reader and dashboard.
What power options are available?
The FR22 16-Port is powered via PoE 802.3at (PoE+), delivering both data and power through a single Ethernet cable. You need a PoE+-capable switch or injector. This keeps the installation clean with minimal cabling.
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.
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