What makes the A5010 the antenna of choice?

By Times 7, Nov 04, 2021

Antennas take energy from an RFID reader and transmit it in RF waves to RFID tags. RFID Readers are the "brains" of an RFID system, making RFID antennas the hands because they send RF waves to the tags. Every antenna has distinguishing characteristics, which makes selecting the right one essential. Our A5010 antenna has a high IP67 rating and is a great high gain antenna.

Are you looking for a small, robust antenna?

The A5010 antenna is the latest and greatest IP67 rated Circularly Polarized panel antenna on the RFID market. It's 10 x 10 inches and is less than 0.55 inches thick, which allows it to be placed in a large variety of locations. In addition, the unit's performance is excellent, offering 8.5 dBic of gain within the frequency of 902-928 Mhz. It is available for both FCC and ETSI bandwidths and is fitted with a fixed, side entry SMA-Female connector. The A5010 is a low-cost, small form-factor RFID antenna that is versatile enough to meet the needs of virtually any industrial RFID application.

Standout Features:

• Up to 8 m read range
• Just 14 mm / 0.55 in thick
• Floodlight beam shape
• IP 67 rated for outdoor use and industrial applications
• High performance and rugged design
• Thin, light, and attractive aesthetics
• Ideal for space-constrained applications
• It is already proven in retail, race timing, access control, and more
• Reflection protection that guarantees uninterrupted high read performance
• Multiple mounting options
• Extremely low axial ratio

Where can I install an A5010 antenna?

MultiPurpose – The A5010 is a great multipurpose antenna for indoor and outdoor applications requiring long-distance reading.

Medical & Pharmaceutical - The A5010 can operate at temperatures as low as -20°. High-value pharmaceutical assets can be tracked in fridges using the A5010 antenna. The slim design maximizes the usable space inside a refrigerator, which is why this antenna works so well in the healthcare industry. The antenna can handle general-purpose cleaning agents and is water-resistant. The A5010 is white, which means it looks clean and modern in hospitals, medical laboratories, research industries, and pharma labs.

Retail - The A5010 can easily be deployed in space-constrained environments such as retail. With its superb aesthetics and compact design, the A5010 antenna blends nicely into the retail backdrop.

Warehousing -  The A5010 can be deployed in different warehouse shelves and environments. The A5010 antenna blends nicely into various techniques warehouses for other industries with its superbly compact design.

Can't find your application here? Our A5010 antenna is excellent for various applications, and the above list is only a few industries that we know this antenna thrives. To find out if the A5010 will work best for your application and environment, contact our knowledgeable sales team at sales@times-7.com.

What are my mounting and cable options with an A5010 antenna?

The A5010 was designed to support either flush or VESA mount. To accommodate both approaches, versions with either flush or studded backplates are supported. Flush mounting can be adjusted by attaching screws or bolts through the corner holes in the housing or by using double-sided industrial tape on the backplate. The 100 mm VESA spacing supports standard VESA brackets that are available from a wide range of suppliers.  To install an A5010, please ensure that only finger tightness is used for the SMA connector. The use of tools to tighten the connector will apply excessive force and will damage the connector. Avoid any load or bending strength from the cable on the connector.  

All RFID applications and systems are different, so it is essential to get advice when you are unsure which antenna is best for you. For example, the A5010 is best when you are after an extended read range in challenging environments. Still uncertain if this antenna is the right fit for your application? Please don't hesitate to contact our sales team at sales@times-7.com.