Caen Quattro R4321P: Overview of 4-Port Long Range RFID Reader

If you are wondering whether the latest fixed RFID reader from Caen is right for you, you have come to the right place! This blog post covers the features and functionalities of the Caen Quattro R4321P Small 4-Port Long Range RFID Reader. The Quattro R4321P is a compact long range RAIN RFID reader of the easy2read© product line, well suited for retail and warehousing installations.

Key features:

• RAIN (UHF EPC Class1 Gen 2 ISO 18000-63) Compliant
• Multiregional support 
• Four 50 Ohm TNC-RP antenna connectors
• Power over Ethernet interface
• Up to 31.5 dBm (1.4 W) output power
• Internal scripting engine
• USB host port
• PoE or external power supply

The Quattro is a slim, but powerful, RFID reader. It has 4 antenna ports and is capable of 31.5 dBm maximum power. This is a great option for building portals and creating dense read zones. Its slim form factor makes it easy to install, number of antenna ports makes it easy to configure multiple read zones, and high output power makes it highly efficient at data capture. This can be very useful in retail applications such as inventory management or point of sales, or warehousing installations that monitor the incoming or outgoing of shipments. 

Installation is easier than ever with the compact and slim form factor of the reader. It has both Ethernet and USB connectivity capabilities, so powering the reader will be a breeze, and multiple peripherals can be connected to the USB port including barcode scanners, keyboards, printers, and more. 

The Quattro has an embedded Linux platform that is easily configurable using an internal web interface. This means that the behavior of the reader can be customized, giving system integrators a variety of options for how they would like the Quattro to perform. 

What applications are best suited to this reader?

• RAIN RFID portal for logistics
• Industrial automation reading points
• RAIN RFID tunnels
• Access control reading points
• Smart shelves, smart displays

If you would like further assistance in determining if the Quattro is right for you, please contact us!