Spec Sheet
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Product Specification 
1097 Bluetooth
®
 UHF RFID and 2D Barcode Wearable Hand 
Scanner 
TSL 1097 Specifications 
Physical Characteristics 
Dimensions (max): 
145mm × 88mm × 65mm (5.7"x3.5"x2.6") 
Weight: 
325g (11.5 oz) 
Enclosure material: 
GE Lexan Polycarbonate 
Colour: 
Grey/black 
Material finish: 
Sparked surface 
UHF RFID Reader 
Frequency: 
865 – 928 MHz 
RF Power: 
10 - 800 mW (software controlled) 
Antenna: 
Integrated circularly polarised element. 
Read Distance: 
Up to 2m (6 feet) - (tag dependent) 
Optical Barcode Reader 
Bar code engine : 
2D imager – SE 4500 OEM imager from Motorola – 
other OEM imager engines available 
Environmental 
Operating Temp.: 
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 
Storage Temp.: 
-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to 140°F) 
Humidity: 
Up to 90% Relative humidity Non Condensing 
Drop Spec: 
1.3m (4.26ft) to concrete, 6 drops per 6 sides over 
operating temperature; 1.5m (5ft) to concrete, 2 drops 
per 6 sides at ambient temperature 23ºC (73ºF) 
Sealing: 
IP54 
Electrostatic 
Discharge (ESD): 
+/-12kV air discharge, +/-8kV direct discharge 
Construction: 
RoHS compliant 
Regulatory 
Electrical Safety: 
TBC 
EMI/RFI: 
TBC 
Part Numbers 
1097-01-ET-BT-UHF 
ETSI variant, no optical engine 
1097-01-FC-BT-UHF 
FCC variant, no optical engine 
1097-02-ET-BT-UHF 
ETSI variant, 2D Imager installed 
1097-02-FC-BT-UHF 
FCC variant, 2D Imager installed 
Warranty 
The TSL 1097 reader is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 
year (12 months) from date of shipment, provided the product remains unmodified and is operated 
under normal and proper conditions. 
About TSL 
TSL designs and manufactures both standard and custom embedded, snap on and 
standalone peripherals for handheld computer terminals. Embedded technologies 
include: 
RFID - Low Frequency, High Frequency & UHF 
Bluetooth
®
 wireless technology 
Contact Smartcard  
Fingerprint Biometrics  
1D and 2D Barcode Scanning 
Magnetic Card Readers  
OCR-B and ePassport 
Utilizing class leading Industrial design, TSL develops products from concept through 
to high volume manufacture for Blue Chip companies around the world. Using the 
above technologies TSL develops innovative products in a timely and cost effective 
manner for a broad range of handheld devices. 
Contact TSL 
Telephone: 
+44 (0)1509 238248 
Fax: 
+44 (0)1509 220020 
Technology Solutions (UK) Limited, 
Suite C, Loughborough Technology Centre,  
Epinal Way, 
Loughborough, 
Leicestershire, 
LE11 3GE. 
United Kingdom. 
Email: 
enquiries@tsl.uk.com 
© Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd 2013. All rights reserved. Technology Solutions (UK) Limited 
reserves the right to change its products, specifications and services at any time without notice.  
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®
 word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and 
any use of such marks by Technology Solutions UK Ltd is under license. Other trademarks and trade 
names are those of their respective owners. 


