User's Manual

COBALT UHF-SERIES CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED
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1.2 COBALT CONTROLLER OVERVIEW
1.2.1 Cobalt Controller Features
High performance, industrial RFID controller
Features long range, and high speed read/write rates
Supports RS232, RS485 or Ethernet interface connection
RFID Air Protocol: EPCglobal
TM
Class 1 Generation 2
Compatible with UHF-G2-525 and UHF-G2-525HT RFID tags from Escort Memory
systems; compatible with all Class 1, Gen 2 RFID tags
Supports Escort Memory Systems’ ABx Fast™ and CBx™ RFID command protocols
Operates at the internationally recognized ISM frequencies of 865-870 MHz (ETSI
approved for European use) and of 902-928 MHz (FCC approved for North America
use)
Housed in rugged IP65 rated enclosure
LED status indicators display power status, COM activity and RF activity,
Software programmable, contains flash memory for firmware upgrades and internal
configuration storage
Long range antennas capable of reading EPCglobal Class 1 Gen2.
1.2.2 UHF Operating Frequencies Options
The Cobalt UHF-Series Controllers are available in two different operating frequency
ranges:
865-870 MHz
(ETSI approved for European use)
902-928 MHz
(FCC approved for North America use)
Please refer to Appendix B - Models & Accessories for the corresponding Cobalt
UHF Controller models.