Spec Sheet

ALR-9650 Gen 2 RFID Reader
with Integrated Antenna
Complete, Easy, Single-Antenna RFID Solution
Product Overview
The Alien
®
ALR-9650 is the ideal solution for single and two-antenna
applications. The reader electronics and a high-performance, circularly
polarized antenna reside in a single package, resulting in a simple,
inexpensive and low profile RFID installation. A second antenna port
enables 2-antenna applications.
Easy to Integrate
The ALR-9650 communicates via the popular Alien
Reader Protocol, with support for software platforms
such as Microsoft BizTalk and for popular RFID
applications provided by Oat Systems, GlobeRanger
and others. A well-documented SDK featuring .NET
and Java libraries enables easy development of custom
interfaces to control the reader if desired. The reader
ships with handy Alien RFID Gateway software that
enables the user to begin solution development
immediately.
Low System Cost
The cost of installing AC power can sometimes rival
the cost of the reader. The ALR-9650’s POE capability
allows power to be delivered over properly-equipped
local area networks, eliminating expensive AC wiring
installation. (A standard AC/DC power converter is
provided if POE is not available.) The combination
of this capability with the elimination of the external
antenna significantly reduces the cost and complexity
of installing an RFID read point.
Small Footprint
The ALR-9650 takes up little space; at only 9 inches
square it uses less than half the real-estate of a typical
reader and antenna system. Combined with the
elimination of messy cables for antennas and power,
the ALR-9650 easily fits into a variety of tight spaces
and enables neat and tidy placement when it is visible
to consumers or the general public.
› Simple, low-profile solution for single antenna
applications
› Integrated, high performance circular antenna —
only 9”x 9”
› POE option eliminates cost of AC power drop
› EPC Gen 2 Dense Reader Interoperable
› Second antenna port enables 2-antenna applications
› Manageable and upgradeable
Simple, Low Profile, Gen 2 RFID Solution
With its integrated antenna, Power-Over Ethernet
(POE) and out-of-the-box software compatibility, the
ALR-9650 Gen 2 RFID Reader is a simple, low profile
solution that enables new users to start reading tags
and developing solutions immediately.