True NearField RAIN RFID Antenna Series
Are you an RFID system integrator or solution provider looking for an antenna with a highly defined read area for high-precision tracking?
Achieve higher read accuracy with challenging materials like metal and liquids – sharpening your competitive edge and profit margin.
Industry Use:
- Metal and liquids applications
- POS Systems
- Shelving applications
- Jewelry
- Healthcare
Confined read area – track precisely what you want and nothing else
The True NearField antennas have a highly focused RF field to avoid unwanted stray items which might otherwise confuse or clutter tracking data and reporting.
These are real NearField antennas ideal for strictly confined reading over a sharply defined area. Unlike other near-field antennas which are often far-field antennas with low gain.
Full surface read coverage – don’t miss a single item
Many RFID antennas have zones where tracked items are partially or totally unreadable, especially near the corners. True NearField antennas will read items absolutely anywhere on their surface – but don’t read items outside the edges or more than several centimetres above their surface.
To achieve the most highly defined read zone, near-field tags are recommended for tracked items.
First-ever scalable footprint – to fit various read area sizes and shapes
This is an industry-first – the True NearField series antenna comes in three different standard sizes – from small to large footprint.
If you want to know more about True NearField Antennas check out our FAQ page.
Talk to us, and we’ll find a solution to fit your needs
If you’d like to tell us about your application and the size and shape of RFID read areas, we can advise on the optimum antenna solution to suit your needs.
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A1115 NearField/Short Range UHF RFID Antenna
The compact A1115 antenna is part of the new True NearField Antenna Series.
Times-7 True NearField antennas are explicitly designed for applications which require “near zone only” tag detection or involve metals, liquids and other challenging materials. With hardly any far-field components and no surface dead spots, the Times-7 True NearField antennas provide reliable tag reads within a very constricted read zone.
Thanks to our unique antenna design, which scales easily in size, the True NearField antenna series offers three dimensions. For a larger surface, please go to the A1130 (300 x 300 mm) or A1163 (300 x 600 mm).
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Mounting Information
Please find mounting instructions here.
A1115 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions | 150 mm x 150 mm x 8.6 mm || 5.90" x 5.90" x 0.34" |
| Frequency Range | 865-868 MHz, 902-928 MHz |
| Connector Type | SMA female side fly lead (482mm, 19” / RG316 cable) |
| Antenna Gain | N/A |
A1130 NearField/Short Range UHF RFID Antenna
The A1130 antenna is part of the new True NearField Antenna Series offering a 300 mm square surface with the familiar Times-7 slim profile of just 8.6 mm.
Times-7 True NearField antennas are explicitly designed for applications, which require “near zone only” tag detection or involves metals, liquids or any other challenging materials. With hardly any far-field components and no surface dead spots, the Times-7 True NearField antennas provide reliable tag reads within a very constricted read zone.
Thanks to our unique antenna design, which scales easily in size, the True NearField antenna series offers three dimensions. If you require a larger surface, please go to the A1163 (300 x 600 mm) or for a more compact size go to A1115 (150 x 150 mm).
Mounting Information
Please find mounting instructions here.
A1130 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions | 300mm x 300mm x 8.6mm || 11.81" x 11.81" x 0.34" |
| Frequency Range | 865-868 MHz, 902-928 MHz |
| Connector Type | SMA female side fly lead (482mm, 19” / RG316 cable) |
| Antenna Gain | N/A |
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A1163 NearField/Short Range UHF RFID Antenna
The A1163 is the largest antenna in the Times-7’s new True NearField Antenna Series as well as the largest NearField RFID antenna on the market with a surface of 300 x 600 mm at just 8.6 mm height.
Times-7 True NearField antennas are explicitly designed for applications, which require “near zone only” tag detection or involves metals, liquids or any other challenging materials. With hardly any far-field components and no surface dead spots, the Times-7 True NearField antennas provide reliable tag reads within a very constricted read zone.
Thanks to our unique antenna design, which scales easily in size, the True NearField antenna series offers three dimension. If you require a smaller surface, please go to the A1130 (300 x 300 mm) or the A1115 for an even more compact size of just 150 x 150 mm.
Mounting Information
Please find mounting instructions here.
A1163 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions | 600mm x 300mm x 8.6mm || 23.62" x11.81" x 0.34" |
| Frequency Range | 865-868 MHz, 902-928 MHz |
| Connector Type | SMA female side fly lead (482mm, 19” / RG316 cable) |
| Antenna Gain | N/A |
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A1001 NearField / Short Range UHF RFID Antenna
The A1001 is a small NearField short-range UHF antenna. The read distance is from 0 to 10cm.
Some applications require only near-zone tag detection. The A1001 is specifically designed for these applications. The A1001’s radiation intensity is highest at the antenna’s surface. ‘Tap and go’ type applications are possible with the A1001 antenna. In the A1001 near-field antenna, polarization is not applicable as it uses magnetic fields to communicate.
The antenna is polarization independent for a ‘NearField only’ tag. When a far-field tag is used with a near-field antenna at further distances from the antenna’s surface, then the far-field tag may be sensitive in one orientation compared to the other. Read our article True Near-field Antennas for a more detailed explanation
A1001 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions | 82 mm x 82 mm x 9.5 mm || 3.2" x 3.2" x 0.3" |
| Frequency Range | 865-928 MHz |
| Connector Type | SMA female standard |
| Antenna Gain | -20 dBi |
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A1030 NearField/Short Range UHF RFID Antenna
Part of the SlimLine range of proximity / NearField antennas, and with its ultra-low profile and unique size/surface design, the A1030 is a world first for the UHF near field antenna market.
Offering the world’s largest working surface in a near field antenna, and at just 6.5 mm / 0.25 in. thick, the A1030 is opening up new possibilities for item-level RFID tracking where a short-range read is required.
The A1030 antenna offers outstanding NearField performance in a unique and optimized footprint. The NearField energy is evenly distributed over the antenna’s surface, leaving no dead spots, improving workflow, and eliminating stray tag-reads.
Highly durable, with flexible and easy mounting options, and with a fire retardant ABS radome, the A1030 is a rugged performer. And as the largest and thinnest near-field antenna around, the A1030 packs a sizeable punch in the world of UHF antennas.
In the A1030 NearField antenna, polarization is not applicable as the magnetic fields are used for communication. For more information, read our article True Near-field Antennas for a more detailed explanation.
Please find mounting instructions here.
A1030 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions | 300 mm x 300 mm x 6.5 mm || 11.8" x 11.8" x 0.35" |
| Frequency Range | 902-928MHz (FCC); 865-868MHz (ETSI) |
| Connector Type | SMA female standard |
| Antenna Gain | -15 dBi |
