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IMPINJ R700 RAIN RFID READERDATASHEETDATASHEET

Version 4.0© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

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Impinj R700 RAIN RFID Reader Datasheet, v. 4.0

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OVERVIEW
The Impinj R700 reader is designed to support enterprise RAIN deployments that need industry-leading
performance, enterprise-grade reliability and security, and support for next-gen RAIN tags. IoT developers
can easily build and deploy customized solutions with developer-friendly tools, increased processing power,
and increased on-reader memory.
This document constitutes the electrical and mechanical specifications pertaining to the Impinj R700 RAIN
RFID reader. It contains a functional overview, mechanical characteristics, and electrical specifications. For
technical support, visit the Impinj Support Portal at support.impinj.com.

Table 1: Impinj R700 Key Specifications
SPECIFICATION
Physical Dimensions

DESCRIPTIONWith mounting brackets 8.4 in. long x 7.4 in. wide x 1.2 in. deep (21.5 cm x 18.7 cm x 3.0 cm)
Without brackets: 8.4 in. width x 5.9 in. depth x 1.2 in. height inch (21.4 x 14.9 x 3.0 cm)

Power Supply

PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at) with LLDP for power negotiation

Air Interface Protocol

EPCglobal UHF Gen2 v2 / ISO 18000-63 RFID

Antenna Ports

4, Monostatic (RP-TNC)
IPJ-R700-241 ETSI Reader 865 – 868 MHz, 915 – 921 MHz

Frequency Range

IPJ-R700-341 Global Reader: 902 – 928 MHz
IPJ-R700-441 Japan Reader 916.7 to 920.9 MHz
PoE+: 33 dBm max

Transmit Power
PoE: 30 dBm max
Receive Sensitivity-92 dBm max

Processor

Dual-Core 1 GHz ARM processor

Memory1 GB Flash, 1 GB RAM

Network Connectivity

10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet

Device Connectivity

3 USB Type-A, 1 micro USB

General Purpose I/O

3 out, 2 in

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Impinj R700 RAIN RFID Reader Datasheet, v. 4.0iFigure 1: Impinj R700 Top View

Figure 2: Impinj R700 Bottom View

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Figure 4: Impinj R700 Back View

Figure 5: Impinj R700 Left View

Figure 6: Impinj R700 Right View

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................... 1
2 Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1
Mechanical .................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2
Environmental ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.3
RFID .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3.1 Transmit Power ......................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Gen 2 Reader Modes ................................................................................................................ 3
2.3.3 Read Rate ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3.4 Receive Sensitivity .................................................................................................................... 3
2.4
Connectivity ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4.1 Power ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.4.2 GPIO ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5
Operating System ......................................................................................................................... 6
3 Development Libraries ........................................................................................................................ 6
4 Regulatory Specifications ................................................................................................................... 7
5 Ordering Information ........................................................................................................................... 7
5.1
Reader........................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2
Accessories and Warranties ......................................................................................................... 8
5.3
Antennas and Antenna Cables ..................................................................................................... 9
6 Impinj Fixed Reader Comparison ..................................................................................................... 10
7 Additional User Documentation ....................................................................................................... 10
8 Change Log ........................................................................................................................................ 11
8.1
June 2020.................................................................................................................................... 11
8.2
October 2020............................................................................................................................... 11
8.3
February 2021 ............................................................................................................................. 11
9 Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 12© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

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1 INTRODUCTION
The Impinj R700 RAIN RFID reader is a four-port RFID reader compliant with the GS1 UHF Gen2v2 protocol
which ISO/IEC standardizes as 18000-63. Impinj R700 is specifically designed to meet the increasing
demands of next-generation IoT solutions and enterprise-grade RAIN deployments.

1.1 Features
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•
•
•
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Industry-leading sensitivity: Empowers reading tags farther and faster, and future proofing of
IoT solutions
Powerful edge processing: Enables intelligent on-reader RAIN RFID tag-processing algorithms
Secure, upgradable Linux OS: Delivers enterprise-grade security and reliability, and theflexibility to customize with on-reader applications
Simple IoT device interface: Easily connects IoT applications to configure and control devices,and to consume RAIN data with native support for MQTT
Optimized design for inventory: Increases read rate and improves read zone control at lower
transmit power
Rich peripheral and accessory support: Provides versatility with support for USB flash drives,
Wi-Fi adapters, and up to 32 antennas via optional antenna hub

1.2 Block Diagram
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2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Mechanical
Table 2: Impinj R700 Mechanical Specifications
SPECIFICATION
Physical Dimensions

DESCRIPTIONWith mounting brackets 8.4 in. long x 7.4 in. wide x 1.2 in. deep (21.5 cm x 18.7 cm x 3.0 cm)
Without brackets: 8.4 in. width x 5.9 in. depth x 1.2 in. height inch (21.4 x 14.9 x 3.0 cm)• VESA 100 ×100 mm on bottom of the enclosure

Mounting• Two removable brackets compatible with Impinj Speedway mounting system

Weight2.12 lb., 0.96 kg

Housing Material

Die-cast Aluminum

Factory Reset Button

Restores reader to known factory state

LED Indicators

System status, inventory, firmware upgrade, antenna activity, network activity

2.2 Environmental
Table 3: Impinj R700 Environmental Specifications
SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION

Operating Temperature-4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)

Storage Temperature-4° F to 158° F (-20° C to 70° C)

Humidity

5% - 95% non-condensing

Sealing

Ingress Protection (IP) 50 rating

Shock and Vibration

United States Military Standard MIL-STD-810G© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

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2.3 RFID
Table 4: Impinj R700 RFID Specifications
SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION

Air Protocol

EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-63 RFID
10 – 30 dBm (PoE All Models, Japan)

Transmit Power

10 – 31.5 dBm (PoE+, ETSI Lower Band)
10 – 33 dBm (PoE+, FCC / ETSI Upper Band)

Transmit Power Resolution

0.25 dB

Transmit Power Accuracy

0.5 dB
IPJ-R700-341 Global Reader: 902 – 928 MHz

Frequency Range

IPJ-R700-241 ETSI Reader 865 – 868 MHz, 915 – 921 MHz
IPJ-R700-441 Japan Reader 916.7 to 920.9 MHz

Return Loss

10 dB minRead Rate

Up to 1100 reads per second

Antenna Impedance

50 ohms

Max Receive Sensitivity-92 dBm at 10-3-bit error rate, Dense Reader M8 reader mode

Gen 2 Reader Modes

Static and Dynamic RF Modes various per region

2.3.1 Transmit PowerThe user configures Impinj R700 transmit power, the conducted power available at the RF port on thereader. For all Impinj R700 reader models, the reader will limit the maximum transmit power to 30 dBm
while configured to use PoE power. When configured to use PoE+ power, the reader may allow for a higher
maximum transmit if the region allows for it. The Impinj R700 will only present valid output powers for theregion it is configured to operate in. For additional information on how to properly set transmit power tocomply with regulatory rules, refer to the Impinj R700 Installation and Operations Guide. For additional
information on the differences between PoE and PoE+ power refer to section 2.4.1 of this datasheet.

2.3.2 Gen 2 Reader Modes
The Impinj R700 includes support for two types of reader modes: static and dynamic. The number of modes
varies per region and comply with regulatory agencies. For additional detail on Reader Modes visit the
Impinj Support Portal.

2.3.3 Read Rate
The Impinj R700 read rate varies depending on the reader configuration and number of tags in the field ofview. The maximum read rate can only be achieved while using reader mode 0 in an FCC-like region.

2.3.4 Receive Sensitivity
The receive sensitivity of the Impinj R700 varies depending on the RF mode chosen to perform Inventory.
Applications that require the lowest (i.e. best) receive sensitivity should choose Dense Reader M8 mode.
To learn more about reader modes and receive sensitivity, visit the Impinj Support Portal.

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2.4 Connectivity
Table 5: Impinj R700 Connectivity Specifications
SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION

Network

10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)

Antenna Ports

4 monostatic ports (RP-TNC)

USB

3 Type A host, 1 micro devicePower

PoE (802.3af), PoE+ (802.3at) with LLDP for power negotiation

General Purpose I/0

3 out, 2 in optically isolated

General Purpose I/O Header

Phoenix Contact 9 pin 3.81 mm pitch

2.4.1 PowerThe Impinj R700 is powered exclusively through Power over Ethernet (PoE) or PoE+ via the ethernet port.
For applications where the reader is not connected to a PoE capable switch, users can apply a midspaninjector to add inline power to a network connection via a power supply. By default, the Impinj R700 willattempt to negotiate power using Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). If the negotiate fails, the Impinj
R700 will default to using PoE power.
Impinj recommends PoE+ power when using the Impinj R700 to source power to external USB devices or
through the general-purpose outputs.

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2.4.2 GPIOThe Impinj R700 utilizes a Phoenix Contact 9 position 3.81 mm pitch header to expose the GPIO signals.
To connect external signals, a matching terminal block must be installed. Pin 1 is located nearest the pushpin factory reset button.
Table 6: Impinj R700 GPIO Pin Assignments
PIN

ASSIGNMENT

1+5V (500 mA max current)

2

Chassis GND

3

IN 0

4

IN 1

5

OUT 0

6

OUT 1

7

OUT 2

8

V MINUS

9V PLUS

Figure 8: Impinj R700 GPIO Pin Locations

Table 7: Impinj R700 GPIO Electrical Specifications
SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTIONV PLUS

5 – 30 V (reference to V MINUS)

Input Logic 0

0 - 0.8 V

Input Logic 1

3 – 30 V

Output Logic 0

0 – 0.5 V (reference to V MINUS)

Output Logic 1

V PLUS – 0.5 V

GPO Current Draw

1.5 A Source or Sink

Isolation

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2.5 Operating System
Table 8: Impinj R700 Operating System Specifications
SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION

Processor

Dual-Core 1 GHz Cortex A7

Memory1 GB Flash, 1 GB RAM

Operating System

Linux, 5.4 kernel

FirmwareImpinj R700 Firmware

Firmware Upgrade

Web-based and remote capable

Network Stack

IPv4, IPv6

Network Services

SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, DHCP, SFTP, mDNS

Network Security

802.1x port security

Network Management

Event logs with syslog forwarding

3 DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIES
Table 9: Impinj R700 Supported Development LibrariesAPI

DESCRIPTION

Reader configuration
REST APIOpenAPI compatible RESTful configuration API with support for over 80 languages.

Impinj Octane SDK

Host-based applications (.NET, Java)

Impinj Octane LLRP
toolkitHost-based applications (.NET, Java, C, C++) compatible with LLRP 1.0.1 with Impinj
Extensions

Impinj R700 embedded
toolkitCompiler (C, C++) and precompiled Octane LLRP libraries to develop on-reader applications© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

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4 REGULATORY SPECIFICATIONS
Table 10: Impinj R700 Regulatory Specifications
SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION
USA and Canada•

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15.247 and 15.249•

Professional Installation required under FCC rules•

EN 302 208 v3.3.0•

EN 301 489-3 v2.2.1•

EN 300 489-1 v2.2.0

ETSI
RF

Japan
•

ARIB STD-T106

USA and Canada
SafetyHazardous Substances•

UL listed•

CE markEU

RoHS3 2015/863 compliant

The latest regional certifications are available on the Impinj Support Portal.

5 ORDERING INFORMATION
5.1 Reader
Table 11: Impinj R700 Part Number Information
PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

IPJ-R700-241

Impinj R700 RAIN RFID reader, 4-Port, ETSIIPJ-R700-341

Impinj R700 RAIN RFID reader, 4-Port, FGX

IPJ-R700-441

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5.2 Accessories and Warranties
Table 12: Impinj R700 Hardware Accessories and Services
PART
NUMBERNAME

DESCRIPTIONIPJA6010

Impinj R700 antenna hub

The Impinj R700 antenna hub expands the number of antennas that canconnect to an Impinj R700 reader by allowing eight antennas to connect to one
antenna port for a total of 32 antennas per reader.

IPJA5100000

Impinj R700 water-resistant case

IP54 water resistant case

IPJA2010

PoE+ Midspan Injector

PoE+ midspan power injector (without AC power cord)

IPJA2041xxx

IPJC205x
IPJC2001

AC Power Cord for PoE+ injector

Warranty extension

Firmware Updates© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

ARG

Argentina

RSASouth Africa

AUS

Australia, New Zealand

UK1

UK, Singapore

BRA

Brazil

CHN

China

EU1

Europe

IND

India

JPN

Japan

1

1-year22-year33-yearMalaysia, Hong Kong
USA

USA

Firmware Updates (1-year)

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5.3 Antennas and Antenna Cables
Table 13: Antenna and Antenna Cable Ordering Information
PART NUMBER

IPJ-A0303-000

PART NAME

Impinj Mini-Guardrail
antenna

EU1

ETSI

USA

FCC

CSL Brickyard Antenna
IPJ-A0400-xxx

EU1

ETSI

USA

FCC

Impinj Guardwall
Antenna
IPJ-A0402-xxx

IPJ-A0404-000

EU1

ETSI

USA

FCC
The Impinj MatchBox antenna is ideal for tight-proximity spaces that need
exceptional control in a small zone. The antenna is unobtrusive and can monitor
items within cabinets or other small enclosures. Provides bi-directional, shortrange coverage and broadband support for optimal performance globally.

Impinj Matchbox
Antenna

EU1

ETSI

Far-Field antennas by Laird provide highly efficient coverage with a weatherresistant design. These antennas have maximum performance at distances over
5 feet and are ideal for situations where the tagged item will be at different angles
and heights.

USA

FCC

Left hand circularly polarized (LHP) version.

EU1

ETSI

Far-Field antennas by Laird provide highly efficient coverage with a weatherresistant design. These antennas have maximum performance at distances over
5 feet and are ideal for situations where the tagged item will be at different angles
and heights.

USA

FCC

Right hand circularly polarized (RHP) version.

Laird Far-Field RHP
antenna
IPJ-A1001-xxx

Times-7 Slim Outdoor
antenna
IPJ-A1100-xxx

EU1

ETSI

USA

FCC

Times-7 Compact
Outdoor antenna
IPJ-A1200-xxx

Brickyard antennas by CSL are ideal for fixed spaces that need exceptional
control in a small zone. These antennas are unobtrusive and are optimal for
tracking items on tables, point of sale terminals, or within cabinets.
Deployed in pairs, Impinj Guardwall antennas provide a tightly controlled readzone to monitor items, packages, or cases moving on conveyor systems.
Provides optimized performance in FCC- and ETSI-supported regions.

Laird Far-Field LHP
antenna
IPJ-A1000-xxx

Impinj Mini-Guardrail antennas are ideal for fixed spaces that need exceptional
control in a small zone. The antenna is unobtrusive and optimal for monitoring
items within cabinets or other small enclosures. Provides broadband support
for optimal performance globally.
Impinj Threshold antennas identify items as they pass over or under athreshold or boundary. The antenna’s high-capacity read range is designed tomaximize intensity in highly specific zones providing wide zone coverage ideal
for a road race course or other boundary or threshold crossing. Provides
optimized performance in FCC- and ETSI-supported regions.

Impinj Threshold
antenna
IPJ-A0311-xxx

DESCRIPTION

EU1

ETSI

USA

FCC

Slim Outdoor antennas by Times-7 provide maximum zone coverage in a lowprofile design for both indoor and outdoor use. These rugged antennas have
optimal read performance in a broad range of environments over long read
ranges up to 29 feet.
Compact Outdoor antennas by Times-7 provide read zone coverage in acompact design for both indoor and outdoor use. These compact antennas havean aesthetically pleasing design and provide optimal performance in a broad
range of environments over long read ranges up to 19 feet. Provides optimized
performance in FCC- and ETSI-supported regions

Antenna Cable
IPJ-A300x-000

22 meters

4

4 meters

8

8 meters

RG58, SMA male to R-TNC male

Antenna Cable
IPJ-A311x-000

2

2.1 meters

4

4.6 meters

Low Loss/High Flex, SMA male to R-TNC male

Antenna Cable
IPJ-A312x-000© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

2

2.1 meters

4

4.6 meters

Low Loss/High Flex, SMA male to SMA male

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6 IMPINJ FIXED READER COMPARISON
Table 14: Impinj Fixed Reader Comparison
FEATURE

IMPINJ R700

IMPINJ R420

IMPNJ R220

IMPINJ R120*

Antenna Ports

4

4

2

1

Read Zones (max)

32

32

2

8

Read Rate (max per-second)

1100

1100

200

200

Transmit Power (max, dBm)

33.0

32.5

32.5

30

Receive Sensitivity (max, dBm)

-92

-84

-84

-84

Processor Speed

1 GHz (dual core)

400 MHz (single
core)

400 MHz (single
core)

400 MHz (single
core)

Random Access Memory (MB)

1024

256

256

256

Custom Application Partition (MB)

128

32

32

32

Impinj IoT device interface

yes

no

no

no

USB Peripheral Slots

3

1

1

1

GPIO Connector

Integrated

Accessory

Accessory

Accessory

Ethernet Network Speed

10/100/1000

10/10010/10010/100

PoE

PoE

PoE+

PoE+ EU2 model

PoE

PoE

Power Over Ethernet Support*The Impinj R120 is currently undergoing the End-of-Life process and is not recommended for new designs.

7 ADDITIONAL USER DOCUMENTATION
The following table lists documents that may be helpful in operating the Impinj R700. These documents canbe found on the Impinj Support Portal at Impinj R700 Reader Documents.
Table 15: Impinj R700 User Documentation
DOCUMENTDESCRIPTION

Impinj R700 Quick Start Guide

Simple guide to begin using the Impinj R700

Impinj R700 Installation andOperations Guide

Detailed instructions for installing, connecting, configuring, operating, upgrading, andtroubleshooting the Impinj R700

RShell Reference Manual

Guide to using the Reader Shell (RShell) command line interface to configure, maintain, andquery the status of Impinj RAIN RFID readers

Impinj Octane LLRP Guide

Describes the LLRP capabilities supported by Impinj RAIN RFID readers, which includes
Impinj custom LLRP extensions

Impinj R700 Embedded
Development Quick Start
Guide

Guide to begin developing custom on-reader applications

Impinj R700 Firmware Release
Notes

Details up to date features and known issues© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

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8 CHANGE LOG
8.1 June 2020•

Updated to include Impinj R700 ETSI reader model information•

Updated to reflect features of Impinj R700 firmware version 7.1•

Minor formatting changes

8.2 October 2020•

Updated to include Impinj R700 FGX reader model information•

Removed Impinj R700 FCC reader model information•

Updated to reflect features of Impinj R700 firmware version 7.3•

Minor formatting changes

8.3 February 2021•

Updated to include Impinj R700 Japan reader model information•

Updated Accessory table to include Impinj R700 antenna hub and Impinj R700 water-resistant case•

Updated to reflect features of Impinj R700 firmware version 7.4•

Updated specification table to indicate Impinj Speedway R120 End-of-Life status•

Minor formatting changes© 2021, Impinj, Inc.

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9 NOTICES
Copyright © 2021, Impinj, Inc. All rights reserved.
Impinj gives no representation or warranty, express or implied, for accuracy or reliability of information in this document. Impinj
reserves the right to change its products and services and this information at any time without notice.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN IMPINJ’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (OR AS OTHERWISE AGREED IN A VALID WRITTENINDIVIDUAL AGREEMENTWITH IMPINJ), IMPINJ ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND IMPINJ DISCLAIMS ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIEDWARRANTY, RELATED TO SALE AND/OR USE OF IMPINJ PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR
WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT.
NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, MASKWORK RIGHT,
OR OTHER INTELLECTUALPROPERTY RIGHT IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT.
Impinj assumes no liability for applications assistance or customer product design. Customers should provide adequate design andoperating safeguards to minimize risks.
Impinj products are not designed, warranted or authorized for use in any product or application where a malfunction may reasonably
be expected to cause personal injury or death, or property or environmental damage (“hazardous uses”), including but not limited tomilitary applications; life-support systems; aircraft control, navigation or communication; air-traffic management; or in the design,
construction, operation, or maintenance of a nuclear facility. Customers must indemnify Impinj against any damages arising out of theuse of Impinj products in any hazardous uses
Statements concerning Impinj product performance are based on Impinj’s internal modeling and test data, actual results may vary.
Impinj, and Impinj products and features are trademarks or registered trademarks of Impinj, Inc. For a complete list of Impinj
Trademarks, visit www.impinj.com/trademarks. All other product or service names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
The products referenced in this document may be covered by one or more U.S. patents. See www.impinj.com/patents for details.

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