Brady FR22 Lite 4-Port RFID Reader
SKU: B-FR22LITE-RDR-EUThe Lite variant of the Brady FR22 RFID reader. Same powerful Impinj E710 RFID engine as the full FR22, without WiFi, HDMI video output, GPIO and support for expansion modules like the MUX16 multiplexer. Ideal for straightforward RFID setups where you need reliable fixed reading without the extra connectivity options.
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Why choose the Brady FR22 Lite
Same Impinj E710 RFID engine as the full FR22
4 antenna ports for flexible zone coverage
PoE powered. Single cable for data and power
Lower cost than the full FR22 (no WiFi, HDMI, GPIO)
Not expandable with MUX16 or BFA modules
Seamless IoT Bridge integration
Technical specifications
RFID Performance
- Antenna ports
- 4 RP-SMA
- 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
- USB
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A + 1x USB-C
- Wireless
- Bluetooth 5 LE (no WiFi)
- GPIO
- Not available (see full FR22)
- Video
- Not available (see full FR22)
- Expansion modules
- Not supported (MUX16, BFA not compatible)
- Management
- Via Beam IoT Bridge
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
- Weight
- 306 g
- IP rating
- IP20
- Operating temp
- -20°C to +55°C
- Warranty
- 2 years
Compare with other hardware
Not sure if the FR22 Lite is right for you? Compare with our other devices.
Brady FR22 RFID Reader
From €1,395
Versatile RFID reader with 4 native ports, expandable to 16 with optional MUX16
- 4-16 antenna ports
- Continuous scanning
- MUX16 expansion
Impinj R700 RFID Reader
€1,295
Advanced RFID reader with edge computing for high-volume environments
- Edge compute
- High throughput
- IoT-ready
Beam IoT Bridge
€695
Central bridge for connecting and managing your RFID system in Beam
- Multi-device
- Cloud managed
- Plug & play
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Frequently asked questions
The FR22 Lite supports up to 4 antennas. Each port can drive one antenna, allowing you to cover multiple zones such as doorways, shelves or workstations from a single reader.
Yes. The IoT Bridge acts as the central connection point between your RFID readers and the Beam platform. It manages device communication, configuration and data flow to the cloud.
Both share the same Impinj E710 RFID engine and processing platform. The full FR22 adds WiFi (dual-band), full Bluetooth stack, HDMI video output, GPIO ports, and support for expansion modules like the MUX16 (16-port multiplexer) and BFA antenna. The Lite is ideal when you only need wired Ethernet connectivity and 4 fixed antenna ports.
The FR22 Lite uses Power over Ethernet (PoE), so you need a PoE-capable switch or injector. This provides both data and power through a single cable, simplifying installation.
The FR22 Lite reads UHF RFID tags in the 865-928 MHz range using the LLRP protocol. It is compatible with all standard passive UHF RFID tags and labels.