ALR-F800
Enterprise RFID Reader
The Alien Technology® ALR-F800 Enteprise RFID Reader:• Features GATESCAPE Web Interface• Flexible connectivity via LAN, USB, Serial• Real-time RF antenna optimization• Ease of field upgrade-ability• PoE & 12VDC simultaneous power options
BENEFITS•

Compact form-factor, standard VESA M4 mounting threads•

Autonomous on-board state machine•

8 Output / 4 Input / 12 VDC out (w/ DC power) GPIOFEATURES•

Flexible connectivity (LAN, USB, Serial)•Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Capable via USB adapter•Proven Alien Reader Protocol Feature-set & Syntax•

Plenum Rated (EAHS) per UL 2043

NeedStraight forward installation& operationFeatureBenefit

Alien GateScape enhanced built-in
configuration tool (via web interface)• Built in confutation tools•

Alien Reader Protocol or LLRP

• No additional costly controllers•

Smart reader/autonomous mode

• Less maintenance and overhead

PoE and 12 VDC power
option without compromiseof output power•

With PoE power, outputs 31.5dBm –significantly more than other readers•

Uses standard PoE switch/power injector•

Flexibility to choose power source•

Dynamically switches between powersources when power fails (when 12VDC alsoconnected)•

Simplified installation

Dynamically self adjusts
to optimize readability innoisy & multiple reader
environments•

Dynamic “Smart-throttling” in adverse RFenvironments•

Maintains optimal sensitivity even in ery noisy
RF environments•

Intelligent real-time Phase Cancellation••

Maximizes the sensitivity and interference
rejection in all environments

More likely than competitors to read tags inhigh interference environments (other readersand RF sources)

Field manageable & virtual
obsolescence-proof•

Ability to add new features as avaialbe via
OS update or conventional firmware update(versus h/w replacement)•

Field upgradeable/updatable•

Ability to increase memory w/ microSD orUSB

MicroSD & USB slots for added memory orperipherals•

Ability to add external peripherals via USB••• Easy to set up and deploy

ALR-F800 Self-Optimizing, Enterprise RFID Reader
Fifth Generation, Self Optimizing, Easy to Deploy/ManageReader Practicality and Power
ALR-F800 providers the highest transmit powerof any reader when operating Power-overEthernet (PoE) power while simultaneously
allowing seamless switching between DC
power and PoE power. This removes the needto determine power source in order to obtain
optimal reader performance, but rather enables
choice of the most cost effective source for yourapplication.
Alien GateScape built-in configuration tool
simplifies reader set-up and configuration via aneasy to navigate web interface.

Usable Performance
ALR-F800 utilizes DSA (Dynamic Self-Adapting),
which monitors the RF environment in realtime and manipulates a number of parameters,
filters and tuning metrics providing real-time“Smart Throttling” optimizing reader behavior tomaximize the tags read.
Industry Standard I/O and Firmware
Personality
The reader is extensible via industry standard I/O
including micro-SD cards (for adding memory)and USB (for accessing wireless I/O such as
Wifi and cellular modems). Most readers areprogrammable but this reader also has the ability
for the RF subsystem to be updated via firmware.
These updates help protect the ALR-F800 fromobsolescence.

ALR-F800 Self-Optimizing, Enterprise RFID Reader
Fifth Generation, Self Optimizing, Easy to Deploy/Manage
Model Number

ALR-F800 (All Models and Country Variants)

Architecture

ARM9 677MHz processor, Linux, 512 MBytes DDR3 RAM, 2 GBytes Flash

Supported RFID Tag Protocols

EPC Gen 2; ISO 18000-6c

Reader Protocols

Alien Reader Protocol, LLRPLAN Protocols

TCP/IP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP

Dense reader management

Dense Reader Mode, auto event triggering and event management

Power

Power over Ethernet or robust universal AC-DC power converter; 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

Reader Power (with PoE)

≥31.5 dBm (lower as required by law in specific regions - see tables below)

Communications

LAN TCPI/IP (RJ-45), RS-232 (DB-9 F), USB Host, USB Console

Antennas

4 reverse polarity TNC monostatic ports; circular or linear polarization; near and far field compatible

General Purpose I/O

Optically isolated. 0-24VDC rail. 4 inputs. 8 outputs (1500mA capacity).

Dimensions(L) 20.2 cm x (W) 19.1 cm x (D) 2.8 cm (7.5” x 7.9” x 1.1”)

Weight0.85 kg (1.88 lb)

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

Environmental Ratings

IP53 and Plenum rated UL-2043

LED Indicators

Power, CPU, Read, Sniff, Ant 0-3

Software SDK

Java, .NET, Ruby APIs

RoHS

EU 2002/95/EC compliant

Reader Kits
Kit Name

Target User

Kit Model Number
XXX = Country CodeContents

Notes

ReaderLarge installations that havean existing PoE power supply
infrastructure.

ALR-F800-XXX-RDR-ONLY

Reader only (country/region specific)

No power supply (DC or Powerover- Ethernet Injector) provided.
If you need one, order the “Kit”
below.

Someone planning to evaluate
or develop with the reader
and required a power source
to power the reader. Good forworking on a lab bench.

ALR-F800-XXX-RDR-KIT

Reader Kit

I/O mating connector

ALR-F800 Reader (country/region specific
PoE Injector
Power Cable for PoE injector/reader
Two Ethernet cables
USB Cable (Type B to A)
I/O mating connector

Reader Dev Kit

Someone planning to evaluate
or develop with the reader
and required a power source
to power the reader. Good forworking on a lab bench.
Provides an antenna, antenna
cable, tags, and all miscellaneouscables, brackets in a carry casefor one-stop-shop evaluation.

ALR-F800-XXX-DEV-C

ALR-F800 Reader (country/region specific
PoE Injector
Power Cable for PoE injector/reader
Two Ethernet cables
USB Cable (Type B to A)
I/O mating connector
DC Power Supply Unit
Serial cable
One ALR-8697 Antenna
20ft antenna cable
Tag sample pack
Micro-SD Card
VESA Mounting Bracket
Black carry case with foam inserts

Reader with a power supply
in the form of a Power-overEthernet Injector (which supplies
both power and data to thereader). Comes complete withpower cord for the injector and 2
Ethernet cables, one for data andone for both data and power).
Reader with a power supply
in the form of a Power-overEthernet Injector (which supplies
both power and data to thereader). Comes complete withpower cord for the injector and 2
Ethernet cables, one for data andone for both data and power).
Provides everything possible
for complete system evaluation
without the need to purchase
RFID antenna, coax cables etc.

ALR-F800 Self-Optimizing, Enterprise RFID Reader
Fifth Generation, Self Optimizing, Easy to Deploy/Manage

Models by Country
Model Number

Countries

Frequency

Transmit
Channels

ChannelSpacing

RF PowerCompliance Certification
Emissions: FCC Part 15

ALR-F800-RDR-KIT

USA, Bolivia, Canada,Colombia, Mexico,
Panama, Puerto Rico,
Venezuela

Safety: cTUVus tested to: CAN/CSA–
902 - 928 MHz

50500 KHz

4W EIRP

C22.2 No.60950-1-03, and UL 609501:2007 specifications IEC 60950-1
and EN60950-1, UL 2043 ATT, CRC,IFETEL, ASEP, CONATEL

ALR-F800-ARG-RDR-KIT

Argentina*

902 - 928 MHz

50500 KHz

4W EIRP

Enacom

ALR-F800-BRA-RDR-KIT

Brazil902 - 907.5 MHz &915 - 928 MHz

35500 KHz

4W EIRP

Emissions: Agência Nacional deTelecomunicações - ANATEL
Safety: UL Brazil

ALR-F800-CHN-RDR-KIT

China, Singapore

920 - 925 MHz

16250 KHz

2W ERP

Emissions: CMII Safety: IEC 609501:2005 2nd edition & CCC

ALR-F800-EMA-RDR-KIT

Europe, UAE, NewZealand, South Africa

865.7 - 867.5 MHz

4600 KHz

2W ERP

Emissions: ETSI EN 302-208-2 (4channel plan), EN 301-489.
Safety: EN 60950, EN 50364

ALR-F800-IND-RDR-KIT

India

865.6-867.0 MHz

3600 KHz

2W ERP

Emissions: EN 302-208-2,EN 301-489.
Safety: IS 13252 (Part 1)/IEC 60950-1

ALR-F800-ID-RDR-KIT

Indonesia

923 - 925 MHz

4500 KHz

2W ERP

Ministry of Communications andInformation Technology

ALR-F800-JP3-RDR-KIT

Japan*

915.8 - 921.4 MHz

41200KHz

4W EIRP

ARIB STD-T106

ALR-F800-KR2-RDR-KIT

South Korea*

916.7 - 920.9 MHz

6600KHz4W EIRPKCC

ALR-F800-MY-RDR-KIT

Malaysia

919-923 MHz

8500 KHz

2 W ERP

SIRIM

ALR-F800-RSA-RDR-KIT

South Africa

915.4 - 919 MHz

17200KHz

4W EIRP

Emissions: ICASAALR-F800-TAI-RDR-KIT

Taiwan922 - 928 MHz

19250KHz

1W ERP

NCC

ALR-F800-URY-RDR-KIT

Uruguay, Peru

916 - 928 MHz

23500 KHz

4W EIRP

Unidad Reguladora de Servicios deComunicaciones (URSEC), Ministeriode Transportes y Comunicaciones

ALR-F800-VN1-RDR-KIT

Vietnam

918 - 923 MHz

9500 KHz

500 mWERPQCVN 46:2016/BTTTT,ALR-F800-WR1-RDR-KIT

Australia,
Hong Kong, Thailand,
New Zealand

920 - 925 MHz

8500 KHz

4W EIRP

ACMA, OFTA, RSM

Safety: NRCSQCVN 18:2014/BTTTT* Due to country specific regulations, power supplies must be obtained locally for Argentina, Japan and South Korea
January 22, 2019
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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Observe standard handling practices to minimize ESD.
DISCLAIMER Application recommendations are guidelines only - actual results may vary and should be confirmed. This is a general purpose product not designed or intended for any
specific application.
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7716208, 7716160, 7688206, 7671720, 7659822, 7619531, 7615479, 7598867, 7580378, 7576656, 7562083, 7561221, 7559486, 7559131, 7554451, 7411503, 7385284, 7377445, 7364084, 7353598,7342490, 7324061, 7321159, 7301458, 7295114, 7288432, 7265675, 7262686, 7215249, 7214569, 7199527, 7193504, 7173528, 7172910, 7172789, 7141176, 7113250, 7101502, 7080444, 7070851, 7068224, 7046328, 6998644, 6988667, 6985361, 6980184, 6970219,6952157. Other patents pending.
This product is licensed under patents of Round Rock Research, LLC, for use solely with UHF RFID Readers (such as Alien reader products) that are licensed under an agreement with Round Rock Research, LLC.

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