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C5
C5

UHF RFID Reader (Android 11/13)

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MC50
MC50

5G UHF RFID Reader (Android 12/14)

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MC51
MC51

5G UHF RFID Reader (Android 14)

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Features
BarcodeNFC / HFGPS / GNSSBluetoothUHF RFIDLong read rangeIP654GAndroid 14 or newerHot-swap battery
BarcodeNFC / HFGPS / GNSSBluetoothUHF RFIDLong read rangeIP675GAndroid 14 or newer
BarcodeNFC / HFGPS / GNSSBluetoothUHF RFIDLong read rangeIP675GWi-Fi 6Android 14 or newerHot-swap battery
Dimensions178.8 x 96.5 x 128.4mm / 7.03 x 3.80 x 5.06in165.0 x 83.8x 138.0mm / 6.49 x 3.30 x 5.43 in.165.0 x 83.8 x 138.0mm / 6.50 x 3.30 x 5.43 in.
Weight626g / 22.08oz. (device with battery)679g / 23.95oz. (device with battery)707g / 24.94oz. (device with battery)
Display5-inch (Fingerprint); 1280 x 720 / 6-inch; 2160 x 10806-inch high definition display (18:9), 1440 x 7206-inch high definition display (18:9), 1440 x 720
Touch PanelMulti-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supportedCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supportedCorning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported
Power7000mAh / 13400mAh removable pistol batteryBuilt in 100mAh backup battery, supporting battery hot swap–1W (30dBm, +5dBm to +30dBm adjustable)2W Optional (33dBm, for Latin America, etc.)
NotificationSound, LED indicator, vibrator–Sound, LED indicator, vibrator
InterfacesUSB 2.0 Type-C, OTG, Type-C headphones supportedUSB Type-C, USB 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C, USB 3.1, OTG
Audio1 microphone; 1 speaker; 1 receiver2 microphones, 1 for noise cancellation1 speaker1 receiver2 microphones, 1 for noise cancellation1 speaker1 receiver
Keypad1 power key, 2 scan keys, 1 user-defined key, 2 volume keys (+/-)Power key, 2 scan keys, volume (+/-) keysPower key, 2 scan keys, volume (+/-) keys, 1 multifunctional key
SensorsGravity sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, geomagnetic sensor (optional), gyroscope (optional)G_sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gyroscopeG_sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gyroscope
WLAN802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4G / 5G dual-band, 2*2 MIMO antennas (Optional)Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready, 2.4G/5G dual-band, IPV4, IPV6, 5G PA2x2 MU-MIMO;Fast roaming: PMKID caching, 802.11r, OKCOperating Channels: 2.4G (channel 1~13), 5G (channel 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165), Depends on local regulationsSecurity and Encryption: WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK(TKIP and AES), WAPI-PSK—EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAP-LTS,PEAP-GTC, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA3-Personal, etc.Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-6E, 2.4G/5G/6G tri-band, IPV4, IPV62*2 MIMO antennasFast roaming: PMKID caching, 802.11r, OKCOperating Channels: 2.4G (channel 1~13), 5G (channel 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165), Depends on local regulationsSecurity and Encryption: WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK(TKIP and AES), WAPI-PSK—EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPLTS, PEAP-GTC, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA3-Personal, etc.
WWAN2G: GSM (B2 / B3 / B5 / B8)3G: WCDMA (B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8) CDMA2000 ECDO: BC04G: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B17 / B20 / B28A / B28B / B38 / B39 / B40 / B412G: 850/900/1800/1900MHz3G: 850/900/1900/2100MHz4G: B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28A/B28B/B34/B38/B39/B40/ B415G: N1/N3/N8/N28/N41/N78/N79–
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Vo-LTESupportSupport Vo-LTE HD video voice callSupport Vo-LTE HD video voice call
GNSSGPS / AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GalileoGPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, internal antennaGPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, internal antenna
Operating SystemAndroid 11/13, upgradable to Android 16.Android 12/14Android 14
SDKChainway Software Development KitChainway Software Development KitChainway Software Development Kit
LanguageJavaJavaJava
ToolEclipse / Android StudioEclipse / Android StudioEclipse / Android Studio
CPUOcta-core, 2.3GHzOcta-core, 2.0GHzQualcomm Octa-core, 2.4GHz
RAM+ROM3GB + 32GB4GB + 64GB (Optional)4GB + 64GB / 6GB + 128GB (Optional) / 8GB + 128GB (Optional)UFS: 4GB + 64GB / 8GB + 256GB (optional)
ExpansionSupports up to 512GB Micro SD (TF) cardSupports up to 256GB TF cardSupports up to 256GB TF card (Supports Extreme Micro SD Card 512GB)
Operating Temp.-20 °C to 50 °C / 4 °F to 122 °F-4°F to 122°F / -20°C to +50°C-4°F to 122°F / -20℃ to +50℃
Storage Temp.-40 °C to 70 °C / -40 °F to 158 °F-40°F to 158°F / -40°C to +70°C-40°F to 158°F / -40℃ to +70℃
Humidity5% RH - 95% RH (non condensing)5% RH - 95% RH non condensing5% RH - 95% RH non condensing
Drop SpecificationMultiple 1.5m / 4.9ft. drops to the concrete across the operating temperature rangeMultiple 1.5m / 4.92ft. drops (at least 20 times) to the concrete across the operating temperature rangeMultiple 1.5m / 4.92ft. drops to the concrete across the operating temperature rangeMIL-STD-810H (SGS Test): Multiple 1.5 m/4.92 ft. drops to concrete across the operating temperature range
Tumble Specification1000 x 0.5m / 1.64 ft. falls at room temperature1000 x 0.5m / 1.64ft. falls at room temperature1000 x 0.5m / 1.64ft. falls at room temperature
SealingIP65 per IEC sealing specificationsHost IP67 per IEC sealing specificationsHost IP67 per IEC sealing specifications
ESD±15KV air discharge, ±8KV conductive discharge–±15 KV air discharge, ±8 KV conductive discharge
1D SymbologiesUPC / EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS etc.UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc.UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc.
2D SymbologiesPDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCodePostal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX) etc.PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCodePostal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX),etc.PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCodePostal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX),etc.
EngineBased on Impinj E Series chipsBased on Impinj E Series chipsBased on Impinj E Series chips
Impinj Gen2XSupportedSupportedSupported
Fastest Read Rate1300+ tags / sec (Circular Polarized)1300+ tags/sec (Circular Polarized)1300+ tags/sec
Max Read Range30m (Impinj MR6 tag, size 70 x 15mm)32m (Impinj M750 tag, size 70 x 15mm)33m (Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag, size 130 x 42mm)26m (Impinj MR6 tag, size 70 x 15mm)28m (Impinj M750 tag, size 70 x 15mm)30m (Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag, size 130 x 42mm)26m (Impinj MR6 tag, size 70 x 15mm)28m (Impinj M750 tag, size 70 x 15mm)30m (Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag, size 130 x 42mm)
Front Camera5MP5MP5MP
Rear CameraRear 13MP Autofocus with flash16MP Autofocus with flash16MP Autofocus with flash
ChipsM1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags etc.M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc.M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc.
Range2-4cm2-4 cm2-4 cm
2D Scanner–Zebra: SE4710/SE55/SE4750; CM60;Zebra: SE4710; SE55; CM60
Antenna–Circular Polarized AntennaCircular Polarized Antenna
Accessories–USB Cable, Adapter, Charging Cradle, Rugged Rubber Boot, etc.USB Cable, Adapter, Charging Cradle, Rugged Rubber Boot, etc.

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