Motorola XR450 Fixed RFID Reader

Industrial-class RFID reader delivers maximum functionality and benefits

The XR Series RFID Readers from Motorola offer maximum functionality for large-scale RFID deployments. This strategic platform is designed to help enterprises achieve competitive advantage by increasing inventory visibility and process efficiency, resulting in reduced costs and improved profitability. Reliable and efficient tag reading in dense RF environments eliminates interference issues associated with multiple RFID readers in close proximity. The standards-based service-oriented architecture enables seamless integration and interoperability with your existing IT infrastructure — and maximum application flexibility.

Robust RFID functionality includes support for standard back-end platforms, direct application hosting, and the ability to interact with additional asset automation equipment such as forklifts and conveyor belts. Support for leading business systems includes IBM’s Data Capture and Delivery Solution (DCDS) certified to work with IBM Premises Server 6.1 and 6.0, Microsoft RFID Biz Talk Server 2006 R2 and SAP as well as leading development tools including .NET 2.0 and off-the-shelf applications. The flexible product line can support deployments around the world: the XR450 RFID reader four port device operates in 902-928 MHz US frequency band and supports other regions, such as China and South Korea.

Next generation performance and manageability

The easy-to-deploy devices provide a rich feature set to support the RFID applications of today and tomorrow. The XR450 RFID reader offers customers the ability to select between using four mono-static ports that require only one antenna or four bi-static ports that require dual antennas for transmit and receive, providing greater flexibility to adapt the reader to the intended application and perform deployments at the highest possible performance in the most challenging RF environments. Superior read rates and enhanced read ranges easily accommodate multiple RFID applications — from dock doors and conveyor belts to the warehouse floor or store front.

Advanced data collection features enable the rapid delivery of refined real-time information. The ability to incorporate alarms, light sensors and more from other automated asset equipment enables a wide range of business processes — from dynamic reconfiguration of build-to-order assembly lines to real-time alerts that can prevent the placement of inventory in the wrong location. And the ability to control and maintain all XR Series Readers from a single central location dramatically simplifies and reduces the costs associated with day-to-day management.

Expand functionality and benefits with direct application hosting

The ability to embed a wide array of software applications, such as IBM’s DCDS, enables the creation of an “intelligent” RFID reader capable of automating and managing the incoming RFID data. The result is the real-time visibility needed across the supply chain to improve productivity, optimize inventory management — and reduce inventory levels and associated costs.