Spec Sheet

ThingMagic’s Vega reader is built around our award winning, high performance
M5e UHF RFID module. The Vega reader meets the harsh environmental operating
standards required for use in trucks and automobiles (In Vehicle Reader model),
and is ideal for deployment in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications.
A version is available to support applications which call for the maximum
permissible output power allowed by EU regulations. The Vega reader utilizes
a local personal computer (not included) to provide command and control via
its RS-232 serial interface.
Ordering Information
Reader V5-RS-NA, V5-RS-EU
In-Vehicle version: V5-IVR-NA, V5-IVR-EU
Development
Kit
V5-DEVKIT-NA, V5-DEVKIT-EU
Tag / Transponder Protocols
RFID Protocol
Support
EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-
Collision, DRM, and advanced anti-jamming
Regional
Support
Certification obtained, or in process, for the
following regions: North and South America,
EU, Korea and other Asia-PAC countries
RF Interface
Antenna
connector
Three reverse-TNC antenna ports support-
ing monostatic 50 Ohm antennas (for best
performance VSWR should be less than 1.5:1
in operating frequency range)
RF Power
Output
Separate read and write levels, command-
adjustable from 5 dBm to 30 dBm (1 W),
+/- 1 .0 dBm accuracy*
Data/Control Interface
Data/Control 9-pin serial connector, supporting RS232
with asynchronous data rates up to 921.6
kbps. DTR signal turns off reader completely
to conserve power.
GPIO Sensors
and Controls
2 General Purpose inputs and one output,
accessible via Molex© Connector
Protocol Command-response protocol protected by
length field and 16-bit CRC
Physical
Dimensions 21.6 cm L x 13.3 cm W x 3.8 cm H
(8.5 in L x 5.25 in W x 1.5 in H)
Power
AC/DC Power
Required
Reader alone: 10-16 VDC, 8 W maximum
at 12 V when transmitting
Reader with AC Power Adapter:
100-240 VDC, 50-60 Hz, 10 W maximum
when transmitting
Idle Power
Consumption
1.7 W max at idle
(Power management modes can be used
to reduce this to as little as 0.1 W)
Environment
Operating Temp. Reader: -40 C to +75 C**
AC Power Adapter: 0 C to +40 C
Storage Temp Reader: –40C to +85C
AC Power Adapter: -10 C to +70 C
Environmental
Standards
Confirmed to meet in-vehicle standards for:
Powered Thermal Cycle
Thermal Shock Resistance A & B
Powered Vibration Endurance
Mechanical Shock
Humidity-Temperature Cycle
Water/Fluids Ingress
Connector/Harness Pull-Push
Voltage Overstress
Electrostatic Discharge
Architecture
RFID ASIC Indy R1000
User-accessible
Flash Memory
16 kB
Tag Buffer 200 tags
Performance
Tag Read Rate Up to 190 tags/second
Tag Read
Distance
Over 30 feet (9m) with 6 dBiL antenna
(36 dBm EIRP)
Max Receive
Sensitivity
-65 dBm at full transmit power with typi-
cal antenna***
Vega
Durable Indoor/Outdoor UHF RFID reader
*With an absolute maximum of +30 dBm as certified. Maximum power may have to be
reduced to meet regulatory limits, which specify the combined effect of the module,
antenna, cable, and enclosure shielding of the integrated product.
**With reduced duty cycles.
***Receive sensitivity will improve as transmit power is reduced.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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