CAEN RFID's Slate (model R1353I) is a slim UHF | RAIN RFID reader from the easy2read© product line with an integrated antenna for short to medium range applications.The reader is powered and controlled directly from a USB type C cable, allowing RAIN RFID tags to be read in a simple desktop environment.

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Thanks to its compact size, the Slate UHF | RAIN RFID reader is the perfect choice for various applications such as point-of-sale, document tracking, tag programming stations, access control and tool tracking. It can also be used as a building block for smart shelves and smart displays.

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The Slate UHF | RAIN RFID reader supports the HID profile (native keyboard emulation), allowing it to interact directly with legacy applications, office automation software or any other generic solution that requires manual input.The reader has a physical trigger button that, when enabled, allows the reading process to start only when needed. The same trigger signal is also available via a jack connector for use with an external trigger button.

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The Slate can also be screw mounted using the mounting holes in the corners of the reader.Compliant with both European and US regulations, the Slate3 reader can be installed in different countries around the world as required by retailers, hauliers, warehouses and other global organisations.