TagMaster releases XT-5, long-distance RAIN RFID Reader

First published in the Intertraffic Innovations Guide - April 15, 2020

TagMaster, whose business areas include traffic and rail solutions for smart cities, is launching the new XT-5 UHF Reader. The XT-5, a new member in TagMaster’s UHF family, is the next generation of RAIN (RAdio frequency IdentificatioN) RFID Reader for vehicle identification solutions.

The XT-5 Long Range Reader has built in “plug and play” protocols for all major system manufacturers and is very easy and quick to install. It has a high-performance 33 dBm radio with self-jammer cancellation and polarisation switching. The XT-5 is built on a Linux platform with PoE+ and it comes in versions with internal antenna or up to four external antennas. A new and often asked for feature, is the double Wiegand connections, saving time and money when using external antennas. Furthermore, the XT-5 can be set up and programmed as a standalone unit, without any additional software or connections, able to manage up to 1,000 RFID users.

Like other products in TagMaster’s cutting-edge range of products, the XT-5 is designed to meet high demands, featuring long-reading distance, high reading speed and a robust design. The reader has very high resistance (IP 66) towards all kinds of weather conditions, dirt, magnetic and electrical fields. It is also vibration and shock resistant and at the same time ensuring reliability, high performance and security.

Thanks to TagMaster’s top-class quality, accuracy, unparalleled performance, ease of use and versatility, combined with a wide range of potential applications, the possibilities of TagMaster’s RFID solutions are practically endless. The company is a trusted and safe choice with over 100,000 installations integrated in smart cities all over the world.