The QuasarMX is an HF RFID reader/writer for demanding industrial applications, where high reading reliability, speed, and extensive special tag features are needed. Highlights include a reading rate of up to 100 tag IDs/sec and reading and writing data on tags without needing to address them individually. This allows applications directly at conveyor belts, in production machinery, and in electric control cabinets. To facilitate its integration into machines and to allow ease of control via PLCs the device offers optically isolated 24 V IOs.
For easy and fast testing of the product, there is a free Windows Demo Software to test all features of the device. If you need to integrate the reader into your own software, there is also a Java SDK, a .NET Library, and a Python lib for accessing the device on all operating systems.
Specifications
| Operating Principle | Industrial HF RFID Reader/Writer |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz (worldwide) |
| Supported Protocols | ISO15693 |
| Output Power | max. 250 mW (24 dBm) |
| Read Range | up to 25 cm (with MaxiPCB Antenna) |
| Antenna Connector | BNC, 50 Ohm |
| Operating Voltage | 24V DC (± 10%) |
| Power Consumption | up to 270 mA |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB (Type B) |
| Inputs/Outputs | 4 24V outputs, 2 optically isolated inputs |
| Temperature Range | -20 °C to +70 °C |
| Dimensions | 130 x 106 x 45 mm |
| Certifications | conforms with CE, e.g. ETSI 300 330 |
Documents and software
| Download | Version | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Product Short QuasarMX | 2.0 | 189.31 KB |
| Reader Control 2 Demo Tool (Windows) | 2.6 | 236.34 KB |
| Java Library for Metratec RFID devices | 4.1.1 | 5.55 MB |
| .NET DLL for Metratec RFID devices | 3.3.0 | 563.93 KB |
| MetraTerm 2 Terminal Program (Windows) | 1.1 | 11.44 MB |
| MetraTerm 2 Terminal Program (MacOS/ARM64) | 1.1 | 19.91 MB |
| Metratec ISO15693 Protocol Guide | 1.1 | 771.49 KB |
| Firmware Update Tool 4 (Windows) | 4.4 | 12.05 MB |
