Description
Times-7 A5010 Circularly Polarised RAIN RFID Antenna
The Times-7 A5010 is a compact, high-performance far-field RAIN RFID antenna designed to deliver reliable RFID tag detection across a broad reading area. Combining an 8.5 dBiC gain with circular polarisation and a symmetrical 68° beamwidth, it supports consistent tag reading even when RFID labels or tags are presented at varying angles.
Its balanced performance, durable construction and flexible installation options make the A5010 a practical general-purpose antenna for retail, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and asset-tracking environments.
Reliable Wide-Area RFID Coverage
The A5010 produces a symmetrical radiation pattern across both planes, helping RFID systems maintain predictable coverage within the intended reading zone. Its circular polarisation is particularly useful in applications where the orientation of the RFID tag cannot be consistently controlled.
This makes the antenna suitable for reading tagged products, cartons, assets, tools, documents, baggage and returnable transport items moving through operational areas.
Compact and Low-Profile Construction
With dimensions of only 250 × 250 × 14 mm, the A5010 offers high-gain performance in a slim and compact enclosure. The low-profile design allows the antenna to be integrated into RFID portals, shelving systems, cabinets, kiosks, workstations and other areas where installation space may be limited.
An integrated metal backplate provides additional strength and helps protect the antenna in commercial and industrial environments.
Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Installations
The antenna carries an IP67 environmental rating, providing protection against dust and water ingress. This enables permanent installation in demanding indoor environments as well as suitable outdoor RFID applications.
It can be deployed around dock doors, loading areas, logistics portals, production environments, vehicle access points and other operational zones where equipment may be exposed to dust, moisture or changing environmental conditions.
Flexible Mounting Options
The Times-7 A5010 supports both flush and VESA-style mounting configurations, giving system integrators greater flexibility when positioning the antenna. Its square form factor makes it easier to install on walls, frames, portals, cabinets and machinery.
An optional connector-protection backplate can also be used in applications where the antenna cable and SMA connector require additional protection from equipment movement or accidental impact.
Key Features
- High 8.5 dBiC antenna gain
- Circular polarisation for multi-orientation tag reading
- Symmetrical 68° beamwidth in both planes
- Compact 250 mm square footprint
- Ultra-slim 14 mm profile
- IP67-rated dust and water protection
- Integrated metal backplate
- Flush and VESA mounting options
- ETSI and FCC frequency variants
- SMA antenna connector
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations
Common Applications
The Times-7 A5010 can be integrated into a wide range of RFID systems, including:
- RFID portals and tunnel systems
- Warehouse inventory tracking
- Dock-door monitoring
- Delivery and logistics portals
- Conveyor and packing-station tracking
- Retail stock control
- Smart shelves and cabinets
- Asset and tool tracking
- Document tracking
- Baggage-handling systems
- Returnable asset and container tracking
- Manufacturing work-in-progress tracking
- Vehicle access and tolling systems
- Healthcare asset and medication tracking
- Overhead inventory systems
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Model | Times-7 A5010 |
| Antenna Type | Far-field RAIN RFID antenna |
| Polarisation | Circularly polarised |
| Gain | 8.5 dBiC |
| Beamwidth | 68° in both planes |
| ETSI Frequency | 865–868 MHz |
| FCC Frequency | 902–928 MHz |
| Dimensions | 250 × 250 × 14 mm |
| Environmental Rating | IP67 |
| Connector Type | SMA |
| Mounting Options | Flush mounting and VESA mounting |
| Installation Environment | Indoor and outdoor |
A Versatile Antenna for Scalable RFID Systems
The A5010 provides an effective balance of high gain, broad coverage, compact dimensions and environmental protection. It can be used as a standalone antenna or as part of a multi-antenna RFID installation requiring defined and repeatable read zones.
Technowave can support the selection, supply and integration of the Times-7 A5010 antenna with compatible fixed RFID readers, RFID tags, cables, mounting accessories and RFID software for projects across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and the wider GCC.
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