Turck Expands Its RFID Offering With A New UHF Handheld Device

Turck has expanded its RFID offering with an economical UHF handheld device. The PD20 handheld provides a lightweight, easy-to-use smartphone RFID reader system. The handheld device houses a UHF antenna and connects to the user's smartphone via the audio port. Additionally, Turck is providing a basic, multipurpose Turck RFID app for their iOS and Android mobile devices. As with all of Turck's handheld RFID solutions, it can be used in conjunction with Turck's BL ident® RFID system.

• Mobile reading and writing of RFID data carriers
• Handheld with UHF antenna
• Connection to the host device via 3.5 mm jack plug
• Includes Turck RFID app for reading and writing of data carriers - custom app available on request
• Permanent lithium-ion 1800 mAh battery
• Protection class IP20

For more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you. 

Turck's New Smartphone UHF RFID Reader: Making it Easier to Track, Control, and Manage RFID Applications

Turck has expanded its RFID offering with an economical UHF handheld device. The PD-IDENT handheld provides a lightweight, easy-to-use smartphone RFID reader system. This device houses a UHF antenna and connects to the user's smartphone via the audio port. Also provided by Turck is a basic, multipurpose Turck RFID app for iOS and Android mobile devices.

The PD-IDENT measures at 159 x 95 x 39 millimeters, easily allowing it to fit in the palm of your hand. Additionally, the PD-IDENT allows for the accommodation of a multitude of smartphone designs. The solution also comes equipped with a lithium-Ion battery, which will last up to two hours of active scanning on a charge.

Thanks to a partnership between Turck and U Grok It, this solution was made possible and builds upon the core expertises of both companies. "Using the handheld reader, our customers will be able to track, control, and manage their RFID applications better than ever," said Randy Durick, Vice President of Fieldbus Technology at Turck. "This partnership allows Turck to provide an adaptable, economical UHF handheld solution for our customers and we look forward to our long-term partnership with U Grok It."

For questions, or more information, please contact C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

Extending Your Reach with the Turck Q120

Recently, Turck introduced its Q120 UHF RFID Read/Write head. This device is a flexible, compact RFID solution that improves identification in close to medium UHF applications. In terms of specs, the Q120 comes complete with  IP67 aluminum housing, and combines a circular polarized antenna with rest of the device's electronics.

Versatile, the Q120 connects to Turck's BL ident platform, in which it works with existing control systems and supports all of the major protocols in the system. The Q120 can operate on all RFID modules of Turck fieldbus systems, in addition to HF components.