RRU 1400 Reader

The Kathrein RRU 1000 series is a basic RFID reader for indoor applications in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain and access control, which enables flexible integration into Industry 4.0 and IoT solutions with its first-class 30 dBm UHF RF unit and PoE+ connectivity interface as well as the basic processor unit. Based on the latest RFID standards, such as EPC Gen2v2/ISO 18000-63, the Kathrein RRU 1000 series supports all market-leading transponder chip functions.

EUROPEAN UPPER BAND

What is the European Upper Band and what added value does it provide?

The CEPT (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations) has approved a range of 915 - 921 MHz for the use of RFID systems in addition to the existing 865 - 868 MHz frequency band. The European Commission describes this frequency band as the "Upper Band".

What are the advantages of extending the usable frequency range?

• System transmission power ERP:
  In the Lower ETSI frequency range 866 - 868 MHz max. 2W ERP
  In the Upper ETSI frequency range 916 - 921 MHz max. 4W ERP
• Channel spacing
  In the Lower ETSI frequency range 866 - 868 MHz. 600 kHz
  In the Upper ETSI frequency range 916 - 921 MHz. 1,200 kHz
• Channel bandwidth
  In the Lower ETSI frequency range 866 - 868 MHz. 200 kHz
  In the Upper ETSI frequency range 916 - 921 MHz. 400 kHz

With optimum tuning of the RFID hardware and the best possible conditions, these extensions enable a read range that is approx. 40% greater and a doubling of the transmission speed between the RFID reader and the RFID transponder to be read or written.

During the development of the Kathrein RFID Reader RRU 1400, Kathrein Solutions paid great attention to the extension of the RAIN RFID frequency range and offers in the RFID Reader RRU 1400 the possibility to optionally use both frequency bands in one reader, including the ETSI Upper Band, in order to provide the greater RFID reader performance in the approved countries as well as to ensure the greatest possible investment protection!

But ATTENTION:

• The Upper Band is currently only fully released in the following countries: Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and the United Kingdom
• In the following countries, only partial bands are permitted or a local license is required to operate the RFID system: Belarus, Belgium, France, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Moldova, Austria, Greece, Lithuania and Sweden
• In the following countries NOT released:Germany, Netherlands
  In Germany, for example, these frequencies are reserved for the military.

As there are frequent adjustments to the regulations in the European countries, it is advisable to check the requirements regularly.

Further information and corresponding configuration instructions can be found in this Document.