The Nomad® RFID Reader and mounting kit lets users easily add UHF RFID capability to Trimble’s popular Nomad rugged handheld computer. Based on the best-in-class ThingMagic M5e-Compact UHF RFID module, the reader is controlled by and powered from the Nomad handheld via USB interface and allows handheld reading and writing of EPC Global Gen2 tags in the harshest outdoor environments. The reader accessory comes with drivers and software needed to immediately start reading EPC Gen2 tags, as well as a full SDK to allow developers to write their own custom applications in Windows Mobile.

Key features include:

• Small, lightweight form factor allows for the addition of enterprise-grade RFID without compromising the usability advantages of the Nomad

• Embedded ThingMagic M5e-Compact RFID reader delivers tag read rate up to 190 tags/second and read distance up to 70 inches depending on tag sensitivity and reader orientation

• Integral patch antenna provides a peak gain of +0.5 dBiL @ 915 or 866 MHz

• MIL-STD-810Fand IP67 ratings for industrial, outdoor and rugged service requirements

For additional user and application design documentation, please visit our Documentation & Software Tools page.

About Trimble’s Nomad Handheld Computer: The Trimble Nomad handheld computer offers capabilities necessary for mobile workers, including barcode scanning, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, GPS receiver, 5 MP camera with geo-tagging and cellular WWAN. The Nomad handheld is used worldwide, with 10 different languages supported on its Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. Its ruggedness and durability have made it the handheld computer of choice for users with both physically and technically demanding tasks.