CSL CS780 Ultra Long-Range RFID Antenna

The CS780 by Convergence Systems Limited is a top-tier, long-range RFID antenna built to deliver maximum accuracy and exceptional distance when reading RFID tags. Whether you are monitoring fast-moving vehicles or tracking high-volume inventory, this heavy-duty antenna ensures that tags are read reliably as they enter its scanning zone. It features advanced engineering that stops the antenna from interfering with itself, allowing your connected RFID reader to operate at peak sensitivity. Housed in a tough, weatherproof casing, the CS780 is designed for easy wall mounting and can withstand the harshest indoor or outdoor environments.

Features and Benefits

• Industry-Leading Read Range: Engineered as a high-performance far-field antenna to give you the longest possible scanning distance.
• 360-Degree Tag Accuracy (Circular Polarization): Uses premier circular polarization and an excellent axial ratio, meaning it successfully reads RFID tags regardless of how they are turned or oriented.
• Zero Self-Jamming: Boasts extremely low VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio), which minimizes self-interference so your RFID reader stays highly sensitive to weak tag signals.
• Laser-Focused Lane Control: Features a narrow beam width and a strong front-to-back ratio, ensuring it only scans the target area (like a specific traffic lane) without picking up stray tags from adjacent areas.
• Weatherproof Casing (IP67 Rated): Sealed tight against heavy rain, dust, and moisture, allowing it to operate reliably outdoors.
• Built-In Lightning Protection: Features a DC-grounded design to shield your expensive reader hardware from electrical surges during storms.

Applications

The versatility and rugged build of the CS780 make it perfect for a wide range of commercial and industrial tracking needs, including:

• Logistics & Supply Chain: Managing warehouse inventory, pallets, and shipping docks.
• Vehicle & Traffic Control: Automated highway toll gates, parking garage entry systems, and traffic lane monitoring.
• Asset Tracking: Keeping tabs on high-value tools, equipment, and IT assets.
• Cold Chain Management: Monitoring goods inside extreme temperature-controlled industrial freezers.
• Personnel & Student Tracking: Managing building access control and student safety monitoring.
• Waste Disposal & Agriculture: Automation for municipal waste bins and tracking livestock or animals.

Ordering Options 

Available with total flexibility for global setups, this antenna can be customized in simple steps to match your specific tracking system. Option 1 for 865–868 MHz (common in Europe) or option 2 for 902–928 MHz (common in the Americas). Left-Hand (LHCP) or Right-Hand (RHCP) circular polarization to match how your tags are oriented. You can then choose the perfect cable setup for your hardware installation: a flush-back Flange Mount (FL) for a direct connection, a short 18 cm pigtail cable, or a long 240 cm pigtail cable to plug directly into your reader from a distance. Finally, select the exact connector type that fits your device: Female SMA (FSMA), Female TNC (FTNC), Male RP-SMA (MRPSMA), or Male RP-TNC (MRPTNC).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What temperatures can the antenna handle?

It is engineered for extreme environments, operating reliably from −40 °C to +70 °C (−40 °F to 158 °F).

Does it have built-in storm protection?

Yes. The antenna features a DC-grounded design that provides integrated lightning protection for connected equipment.

How do I mount the antenna?

It uses a standard 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting pattern with four built-in M6 threaded studs for secure installation.

What are its physical dimensions and weight?

• Dimensions: 300 × 300 × 37 mm (11.81 × 11.81 × 1.45 inches)
• Weight: 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs)

What cable options are available?

You can choose from three configurations:

• Flush flange mount
• Short 18 cm (7-inch) pigtail

Long 240 cm (94-inch) pigtail for direct reader connection