Description
The Chainway R7 is a UHF RFID sled reader that turns a smartphone or Android device into a long-range RFID terminal. It uses an Impinj E-series chipset, supports Gen2X and pairs over Bluetooth 5.0, so you can read tags in stock rooms, retail backrooms and asset-tracking jobs without buying a dedicated handheld.
The listing here is the magnetic-mount version in the ETSI configuration for European frequencies. A clip-on version is also available.
Fast reads and long range
The reader handles up to 1,300 tags per second. Chainway’s open-area tests reach 30 m with Impinj M830 tags. Real range depends on the tags, metal and liquid nearby and the interference in the room, so test your own tags before you set performance targets. Output power adjusts in 1 dB steps.
Works with the device you already carry
The sled supplies the UHF radio, and your phone or PDA provides the screen, apps and data. Chainway’s SDK supports Android, iOS and Windows, so the same reader can feed inventory, asset-tracking and order-picking apps.
Battery and rugged build
A 6700 mAh removable battery with a battery meter and a temperature sensor supports long shifts. The body is rated IP54 and survives multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete across the operating range of -20 °C to 50 °C.
Key features
- Impinj E-series UHF engine with Gen2X support
- Up to 1,300 tags per second and up to 30 m open-area range with Impinj M830 tags
- Magnetic mount for smartphones and PDAs
- 6700 mAh removable battery with battery meter
- Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC pairing
- Optional 2D barcode engine (SE4107, NLS-N1 or NLS-EM3596)
- IP54 sealing and 1.5 m drop rating
- SDK for Android, iOS and Windows
Technical specifications
| Type | UHF RFID sled reader, magnetic mount (ETSI version) |
|---|---|
| RFID engine | Impinj E-series chipset, Gen2X supported |
| Protocol | EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-63 |
| Frequency | FCC 902–928 MHz; EU 865–867.6 MHz and 915–921 MHz; China 920.5–924.5 MHz |
| Output power | 1–30 dBm, adjustable in 1 dB steps |
| Read performance | Up to 1,300 tags/s; up to 30 m with Impinj M830 tags in open-area tests |
| Antenna | Circularly polarised |
| Barcode (optional) | SE4107, NLS-N1 or NLS-EM3596 2D engine |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 5.0; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; NFC pairing |
| Battery | 6700 mAh removable, battery meter and NTC temperature sensor |
| Dimensions / weight | 157.01 × 85.22 × 146.42 mm / 590 g (magnetic version) |
| Durability | IP54, 1.5 m drops, 1000 × 0.5 m tumbles, ESD ±15 kV air |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C; storage -40 °C to 70 °C |
What’s in the box
The magnetic-mount R7 sled with its 6700 mAh removable battery. A smartphone or PDA is not included, and charging accessories and the clip-on version are sold separately. Confirm the frequency region and the device you will mount it on.
Ideal for
Retail stock checks and cycle counts, warehouse inventory and goods receiving, asset tracking in offices and labs, and apparel or pharmacy stores that need fast UHF counting without a full RFID handheld.
Why buy the R7 from Technowave
Technowave has supplied and supported Auto-ID and RFID technology across the UAE and GCC for more than 27 years. We help you choose the right configuration, set up and integrate the device with your ERP, WMS or POS, train your team and support it after go-live. Protect your investment with our annual maintenance contract (AMC), or contact our team for a project quote and volume pricing.
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