March 23, 2010 - GAO RFID Asset Tracking release a semi-passive RFID reader for use in warehouse and harsh industrial areas. It provides industry-leading read range and read/write reliability for such applications as asset tracking, inventory control and supply chain. This RFID Reader is highly sensitive allowing up to 100 meters read range in free space.The rugged, UHF, semi-passive RFID reader, model 236005, is capable of reading EPC-compliant passive tags, as well as next-generation Class 3 battery-assisted passive tags. It performs well even in environments around liquids, metals and other RF-unfriendly conditions, which ensures the readability of fully loaded pallets and containers.
This optimized semi-passive RFID reader can be configured with up to four antennae pairs and offers visual status indicators: a green LED for power, a yellow LED for activity and a red LED for error indication. It provides Web-based and remote firmware upgrade. In addition, the embedded software provides support for multiple applications to share control over the reader.