Packaging
Sirit Expands its Product Portfolio
Tuesday 28. April 2009 - New Tags and Readers with New Form Factors and Functionality Design Enhancements
Sirit Inc. (“Sirit”) (TSX: SI), a global provider of radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology, today announces the release of the IDentity 4100 fixed position reader and the IDentity 3100 desktop reader to its line of leading UHF reader products. In addition, Sirit releases ten new HF and UHF inlays to its large portfolio of specialized tag designs.
The IDentity 4100 (“ID4100”), a high-performance, fixed position reader has been designed to target applications with extreme conditions offering a superior balance of price and performance. The ID4100 reader can be used in many applications including asset tracking, supply chain systems, access control and parking. The powerful UHF integrated reader and antenna system offers a weather resistant enclosure designed to survive the most demanding temperature and humidity requirements, delivering a high performance solution for the global marketplace.
The IDentity 3100 (“ID3100”) is a desktop reader developed for verifying and commissioning a variety of transponder form factors with ease of use and space constraints in mind. The ID3100 offers a compact design featuring an integrated linearly polarized antenna which is powered via the USB connection to a host computer. An optional external power supply is available for extended read/write range.
Both readers offer worldwide regulatory operation, in addition to the extended functionality of the custom command set for NXP UCODE(TM) G2XM and G2XL tags. Additional details and specifications for these new readers are available on Sirit’s website at www.sirit.com Sirit is accepting orders for FCC approved versions of the readers for shipment in the second quarter and expects to begin shipment of ETSI approved versions of the readers during the third quarter.
Of the ten new inlay designs, seven are UHF inlays utilizing the latest technology for expanded functionality. The remaining three new inlays are HF products available with 15693 and Mifare(TM) chips designed with a focus on smaller form factors for high value and reusable products. All inlays are available for immediate purchase.
“The introduction of the ID4100 and ID3100 readers plus the new inlay designs continues Sirit’s strategy of developing and delivering new products to enhance our core product offering. The addition of these tags and readers to the Sirit product line expands our already best of breed reader portfolio adding worldwide functionality and form factors strengthening the overall Sirit solution,” said Norbert Dawalibi, CEO, Sirit Inc.
Sirit will be showcasing its new ID4100 and ID3100 readers and new inlay designs at the RFID Journal Live show this week, April 27-29 in Orlando, Florida, Booth 1427.