The DeskID ISO is a compact HF RFID Reader/Writer for RFID applications in the office or factory. Typical applications include customer management (e.g. in sports studios), the configuration of transponders in automation systems, and all other applications in which ISO15693 RFID tags must be read with a PC or notebook computer.
The slim, well-designed housing fits on every desktop and gives every PC user the possibility to read and write transponders that communicate according to ISO15693, including all custom functions. The reading range varies between 50 and 100 mm, depending on the tag type. The device is connected to the PC using a standard USB cable which is also used to power the device (no separate power supply is necessary).
Using the free Windows demo software that ships with the device, transponders can be scanned, written, read, and erased accordingly. Also included with the device are different programming libraries for Java, .NET, and Python, which you can use to write your applications within a short time without prior knowledge of RFID. Using the easy-to-learn low-level ASCII protocol you can also connect the device to other systems, e.g. an embedded PC or even a PLC.
Specifications
Operating Principle | Short-Range USB Desktop Reader/Writer for HF RFID |
Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz (worldwide) |
Supported Protocols | ISO15693 |
Output Power | max. 250 mW (24 dBm) |
Read Range | up to 10 cm |
Antenna Connector | internal antenna (Loop antenna) |
Operating Voltage | 5V DC via USB (± 10%) |
Power Consumption | Idle: approx. 15 mA, RF active: 120 mA |
Connectivity | Mini-USB |
Temperature Range | -20 °C to +70 °C |
Dimensions | 66 x 96 x 15 mm |
Certifications | conforms with CE, e.g. ETSI 300 330 |
Documents and software
Download | Version | Size |
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Product Brief DeskID ISO | 2.0 | 141.33 KB |
Metratec ISO15693 Protocol Guide | 1.1 | 771.49 KB |
Reader Control 2 Demo Tool (Windows) | 2.6 | 236.34 KB |
MetraTerm 2 Terminal Program (Windows) | 1.1 | 11.44 MB |
MetraTerm 2 Terminal Program (MacOS/ARM64) | 1.1 | 19.91 MB |
.NET DLL for Metratec RFID devices | 3.3.0 | 563.93 KB |
Java Library for Metratec RFID devices | 4.1.1 | 5.55 MB |
Python Library for Metratec RFID devices | 1.2.0 | 3.32 MB |
Firmware Update Tool 4 (Windows) | 4.4 | 12.05 MB |