ZKTeco UHF, 306 Long-Range UHF RFID Reader

Overview

What it is

The ZKTeco UHF-306 is a mid-range integrated Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader. It reads several passive UHF tags at once at up to 6 m, so a vehicle with a windscreen tag can be identified as it approaches a barrier.

What it is used for

It is used for vehicle access at residential and office car parks, electronic toll lanes, warehouses and campuses, and for tracking employees or students carrying UHF cards.

Key features

• Read range adjustable up to 6 m
• Dual polarisation read mode
• Supports ISO 18000-6B and EPC Class 1 Gen2 (ISO 18000-6C) tags
• Wiegand 26 bit (34 bit by software), RS232 and RS485; TCP/IP and Wi-Fi optional
• Trigger read and always read modes, with external trigger input
• IP65 weatherproof housing, buzzer indicator
• Supplied with mounting plate and RS232 cable; cable runs up to 100 m

Buying considerations

Standard frequency bands are 865 to 868 MHz and 902 to 928 MHz (customisable); confirm the band for your country when ordering. Tag type and mounting position on the vehicle affect read range. Rated -25 °C to 60 °C and 10% to 95% humidity.

Compatibility and what you need

Pair it with an access controller with a Wiegand input or a boom barrier controller, UHF windscreen tags or cards, and a 9 V DC power adapter (100 to 240 V AC input).