The iRFID500 is a handheld Bluetooth passive RFID reader designed to integrate with your existing systems to streamline business processes. It provides a practical, cost-effective solution for tracking assets, recording maintenance, and demonstrating regulatory compliance.

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IMPROVING ASSET
MANAGEMENT:
iRFID500 handheld Bluetooth
passive RFID tag reader

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WHAT IS THE iRFID500?
 The iRFID500 is a handheld Bluetooth passive RFID
reader designed to integrate with your existing
systems to streamline business processes
 It provides a practical, cost-effective solution for
tracking assets, recording maintenance, and
demonstrating regulatory compliance
 Available as Ex certified for hazardous areas or
rugged for industrial use

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Stylus nib
Easy to add more
information on a tablet
without removing gloves
Simple to use
Visual, auditory, and vibration feedback
makes it simple to use successfully
Easy to carry
Attach a wrist strap or clip
to a belt to carry easily
Glove-friendly buttons
Large buttons are easy to press
even whilst wearing gloves
Bluetooth connectivity
Connect to smart devices to
view tag reads in real time
Long battery life
With colour-changing LED
to indicate battery level
Adjustable read range
Read passive UHF RFID tags
anywhere from 0-1m away

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WHY DO I WANT THE iRFID500?
 Growing trend amongst industrial companies, part of the
Industrial Internet of Things
 Manual methods and bulky, heavy PDAs being replaced
by smart devices and powerful Bluetooth accessories
 More modern, lower cost, efficient
 Not tied to old technology

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WIDER CONNECTIVITY
 Connect to smart devices via Bluetooth
 Acts as part of your IIOT – information can be entered and
viewed in real time, for more efficient business operations
 Can also operate as a standalone device with date/time
stamping of tag reads, giving you greater operational flexibility

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SUITABLE FOR WORLDWIDE USE
 Highly rugged and durable for
industrial facilities
 Fully ATEX, IECEx, and North
American certified for use in
hazardous areas (Zone 1/21, M1,
C1D1)
 Fully compliant with ETSI and FCC
radio standards

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COMPATIBILITY AND INTEGRATION
 The iRFID500 is a Bluetooth accessory
suitable for use with Windows, Android, and
Apple smartphones or tablets
 Software development kits (SDKs) are
available for Android and Windows that enable
closer integration with your systems

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USE WITH GLOVES
 Buttons designed to be used with gloves, complying with
your Health & Safety regulations
 Use the stylus nib to input information into a tablet, so the
operator doesn’t have to spend time removing gloves
 Make processes more efficient whilst recording
information easily

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ADJUSTABLE READ RANGE
 Read range can be adjusted by the operator
 Increase the range to read tags from up to a metre
away – easier to read tags in awkward, hard-to-
reach locations
 Reduce the range to find particular tags amongst a
group of tagged assets, such as identifying which
valve requires maintenance

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PRACTICAL SIZE AND SHAPE
 Ditch the heavy, unwieldy readers of the past that were
awkward to carry around – iRFID500 is lightweight, only
150g, with ergonomic shape for reduced operator fatigue
 Designed for single-handed operation, so you can easily
hold on to safety railings, use other equipment, or read
tags in hard-to-reach areas
 Small enough to fit into pockets or attach to belt without
obstructing movement

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LONG BATTERY LIFE
 Designed to fit into your shift patterns, the iRFID500 has a
rechargeable battery with a life of over 12 hours
• connected via Bluetooth to a tablet
• taking thousands of passive tag reads
 Keep your team working efficiently throughout long shifts,
no need to recharge every few hours

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ALL WEATHER OPERATION
 With IP65 ingress protection, the iRFID500 is designed to carry
on working in adverse conditions, even when splashed with water
 As well as wet weather, the iRFID500 can operate in
temperatures ranging from -20 to +55 degrees Celsius
 Reduced cost of repairing or replacing units
 Less downtime results in greater productivity

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WORKS ALONGSIDE iTAG500 RANGE
 Wide range of UHF passive RFID tags suitable for
various applications
 Fully compatible with the iRFID500 tag reader
 Extremely rugged and durable construction
 Superior performance around metals and liquids
 Intrinsically safe and certified for ATEX, IECEx, and
North American hazardous areas

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EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
AND USE CASES

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ASSET TRACKING
 Keep track of your assets such as tools, safety equipment, and
critical components like drill pipes
 For example, use passive RFID to track and trace equipment
needed for turnarounds from a shore side warehouse to
offshore platform, using spotting points
 Minimise downtime, increase productivity, and reduce costs
See more:
https://www.extronics.com/resource/rfid-track-trace-use-case/

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
 Equipment requires regular maintenance in order to
remain fully functional and operate safely
 Identify equipment easily, pull up previous
maintenance records, and complete paperwork like
asset inspection sheets
 Support advance maintenance and improve efficiency
of maintenance teams without jeopardising operations
See more: https://www.extronics.com/resource/aegex-
passive-rfid-use-case/

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AUDITING AND COMPLIANCE
 The process industries are subject to a wide range of regulations that
include auditing procedures
 Lack of compliance can be very costly, with lost time, safety incidents,
and loss of reputation on top of potential financial and legal penalties
 Easily record a clear, electronic audit trail to prove compliance

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SECURITY AND CHECKPOINTS
 Industrial sites can be dangerous and need to
be kept secure
 Easily verify security rounds by placing passive
tags at checkpoint intervals, which can be read
by passing security personnel
 Record information such as security status or
potential concerns at each checkpoint

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TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!
 Demo kits available for both industrial and
hazardous area versions
 Includes iRFID500 reader, charger, wrist strap, and
a selection of passive RFID tags
 You can set up your own test scenario, in your own
environment, with CAEN Easy2Read demo app
 Access to SDK for potential integrations

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Thank you.
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