Description
The Impinj Speedway Antenna Hub turns each antenna port of a Speedway reader into eight. With four hubs on a Speedway R420, a single reader can drive up to 32 antennas, so applications that need many small read zones, such as smart shelves, file and document tracking, or interactive retail displays, no longer need a reader for every few antennas.
The hub is managed by the reader itself through the Impinj GPIO Adapter, so existing Speedway software keeps working: the reader numbers the hub ports 1 to 32 and reports which antenna saw each tag, without a new API to learn.
Lower cost per read point
Fewer readers means less hardware, fewer network drops and fewer devices to manage. One RF cable runs from each reader port to a hub, and a Cat5 control cable from the GPIO Adapter switches the eight outputs in under 200 µs.
Reliable, easy installation
Electronics sit in an enclosed housing with two mounting holes and status LEDs that confirm power and switching during commissioning. The reader also reports hub health alerts, which makes troubleshooting large installations much faster.
Planning your system
The hub works with Speedway Revolution R420 (up to 32 antennas), R220 (up to 16, firmware 7.6 or later) and R120 readers. One GPIO Adapter Kit (IPJ-A6051-000, sold separately) controls up to four hubs. For newer Impinj R700 readers, choose the Impinj R700 Antenna Hub instead.
Key features
- 8 SMA antenna outputs per hub
- Up to 32 antennas on one Speedway R420 reader
- 860–960 MHz broadband operation
- Fast hub switching under 200 µs
- Status LEDs and reader health diagnostics
- Configured from the Speedway WebUI or Octane RShell
- Supported by LLRP Toolkit and Speedway SDK
- Wide -40 °C to +80 °C operating range
Technical specifications
| Part number | IPJ-A6001-000 |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Impinj Speedway Revolution R420, R220 and R120 readers |
| Function | 1-to-8 antenna multiplexer |
| Frequency range | 860–960 MHz |
| Connectors | RF input SMA female · 8 RF outputs SMA female · RJ45 digital I/O |
| Power | 5 V supplied by the Impinj GPIO Adapter; 25 mA (80 mW) max |
| Max input power | 34 dBm |
| Insertion loss / isolation | 1.3 dB max / 36 dB min |
| Dimensions and weight | 102 × 61 × 24 mm · 100 g |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +80 °C |
| Ingress protection | IP52 |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS |
What’s in the box
Impinj Speedway Antenna Hub. The GPIO Adapter Kit, antennas, RF and Cat5 cables are sold separately.
Ideal for
Smart shelves and cabinets, file and document tracking, interactive retail displays, tool rooms and any multi-zone Speedway R420 or R220 installation.
Why buy the Speedway Antenna Hub 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, including read-zone design and antenna selection. Protect your investment with our annual maintenance contract (AMC), or contact our team for a project quote and volume pricing.
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