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HF RFID Security Gates
HF RFID Security Gate System for Libraries and Retail
13.56 MHz ISO 15693 Corridor Gate, Purpose-Built for Libraries
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Deploy turnkey self-service touch interfaces, EAS anti-theft gate triggers, patron barcode/smart-card readers, and automated backend database sync.
Description
The HF RFID Security Gate System for Libraries and Retail (Model: PRD_HW_HF_GATE) is an elegant, high-sensitivity 3D walk-through security portal engineered for public libraries, university research collections, legal archives, and luxury retail boutiques. Operating at 13.56 MHz High Frequency, this dual-pedestal system adheres to the international ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 1 standards, providing seamless anti-theft Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and patron circulation tracking across wide walk-through aisles.
1. 3D Omnidirectional Antenna Arrays & Wide Aisle Coverage
Featuring high-transparency architectural acrylic pedestals with internal multi-loop 3D antenna coils, the gate generates a uniform three-dimensional magnetic interrogation field. It detects tagged books, files, and media items at any orientation (flat, horizontal, vertical, or spine-angled) across an aisle detection width of up to 1.2 to 1.5 meters with 99%+ detection accuracy.
2. Koha ILS / 3M SIP2 Integration & Infrared Patron Counting
The master controller communicates in real-time with Koha ILS, Alma, and Sierra library management systems via Ethernet TCP/IP using the 3M SIP2 and NCIP protocols. It features built-in bi-directional infrared patron counting sensors that track visitor footfall traffic, loud multi-tone acoustic alarm sirens, flashing multi-color LED visual alert strobes, and dry contact relay outputs for automated turnstiles.
Specifications
- Model Number
- PRD-HF-GATE-ISO15693
- Operating Frequency
- 13.56 MHz High Frequency (HF)
- Protocol Standards
- ISO/IEC 15693 / ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 1 (ISO 28560 Ready)
- Security Protocols
- AFI (Application Family Identifier), EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance), EAS + AFI Hybrid, DSFID, DSFID + EAS
- Supported Tag Chips
- NXP ICODE SLIX, ICODE SLIX2, TI Tag-it, Fujitsu HF Tags
- Pedestal Dimensions
- 1650 mm (H) × 500 mm (W) × 35 mm (D) (Per Pedestal)
- Pedestal Material
- High-Transparency Architectural Acrylic with Stainless Steel Base
- Detection Aisle Width
- 0.9 meters to 1.5 meters between Pedestals (Standard 1.2m)
- Antenna Orientation
- 3D 3-Axis Omnidirectional Interrogation Field
- Patron Counting
- Bi-Directional Infrared (IR) Beam Sensor with In/Out Visitor Analytics
- Controller Interfaces
- RJ45 10/100 Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-232, USB, Relay Alarm Output
- Library ILS Protocols
- 3M SIP2 (Standard Interchange Protocol), NCIP, Koha REST API 3M SIP2 & NCIPIndustry SpecificTCP3M SIP2 & NCIP Library Automation Protocols
The universal communication protocol connecting RFID self-checkout kiosks, book return chutes, and security gates to Integrated Library Systems (ILS) like Koha and Alma.
View Protocol Code & Specs - Power Supply
- 100V – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz (Power Consumption < 50W per Pair)
- Operating Temperature
- -10°C to +50°C (14°F to +122°F)
Hardware SDK & Edge API Quickstart
Connect, configure RF power (10–33 dBm), and stream tag inventory to your ERP / backend in under 5 minutes.
using OpenRFID.Core.Drivers;
using OpenRFID.Core.Models;
// 1. Initialize TCP/LLRP Connection
using var cts = new CancellationTokenSource(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(30));
var reader = new OpenRfidClient(ip: "192.168.1.116", port: 5084);
await reader.ConnectAsync(cts.Token);
await reader.SetPowerAsync(antennaId: 1, txPowerDbm: 30.0); // India WPC 865-867 MHz
// 2. Stream Real-time RFID Inventory Events with Lock-Free Channel
await foreach (var tag in reader.StreamTagsAsync(cts.Token))
{
Console.WriteLine("[LIVE READ] EPC: " + tag.EpcHex + " | RSSI: " + tag.RssiDbm + " dBm");
// Dispatches directly to SAP / Tally / SQL Database queue
await erpBridge.PushBatchAsync(tag);
} Industrial GPIO Pinout & Modbus TCP Register Map
Hardware wiring specifications for connecting HF RFID Security Gate System for Libraries and Retail directly to optical photocell sensors, light stacks, and Siemens / Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Instead of keeping the RFID scanner running 24/7 (which overheats equipment and reads distant tags accidentally), a physical light beam sensor (photocell) tells the reader to scan only when a box arrives on the conveyor belt. If the box has a missing or wrong tag, the reader instantly trips a red light and signals a robotic arm or pneumatic pusher to divert the box.
- 1 Optical Beam Cut: Carton cuts photocell beam → GPI-1 transitions from 0V to +24V HIGH.
- 2 1,500ms Active Scan: Reader powers RF antenna array (30 dBm) and captures all tag EPCs inside the carton.
- 3 ERP Validation: If carton count matches ERP manifest, GPO-1 pulses for 200ms (Green Light / Belt Continues).
- 4 Defect Ejection: If tag count is incomplete, GPO-2 triggers pneumatic diverter to route carton to audit lane.
PLC Modbus TCP Register Memory Mapping (Siemens S7-1200 / Rockwell CompactLogix)
| Register Address | Data Type | Access | Description & PLC Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40001 | UINT16 | Read-Only | Reader Status: 0=Idle, 1=Scanning Active, 2=Fault/Overheat |
| 40002 | UINT16 | Read-Only | Total Unique Tags Captured in Current Trigger Cycle |
| 40003–40008 | 6 x UINT16 | Read-Only | 96-bit Hex EPC Data of Primary Verified Tag |
| 40009 | INT16 | Read-Only | Peak Signal RSSI (e.g. -48 dBm) for RF coverage tuning |
| 40101 | UINT16 | Read/Write | PLC Software Trigger Override: Write 1 to start inventory cycle |
UHF RFID Read Range & Link Budget Estimator
Safe operational limit with multipath mitigation & antenna detuning buffer.
Maximum line-of-sight range in ideal non-metallic open air.
Watch HF RFID Security Gate System for Libraries and Retail in Action
Real field testing and operational validation demonstration conducted at our lab & partner facilities. Demonstrates read distance, physical durability, and live interrogation.
What's in the Box & Hardware Blueprint
Every unit is factory-inspected, serialized, and paired with essential deployment accessories.
Core Hardware Interrogation Unit
1 UnitFactory calibrated and tested
Industrial Interconnect Cable & Power Rig
1 SetPre-crimped shielded cables
Sample Pack of 50 Specialized UHF Tags
50 TagsStandard, on-metal, and hanging inlays
OpenRFID Middleware Connectivity Suite
Pre-ConfiguredLocal REST API, MQTT broker & ERP sync
14-Day Remote Engineering Onboarding
IncludedDirect session with senior RF implementation engineer
Need a 14-Day Physical On-Site Pilot Evaluation?
We offer paid 14-day on-site pilot trials with demo setup in Delhi-NCR (minimum ~₹50,000+ demo POC fee + refundable hardware deposit). Remote-assisted starter packs available across India.
Verified Reviews
Based on 4 verified client reviews.
"The acrylic panels are highly aesthetic. Works perfectly with our Koha library automation system."
"Very easy to install and calibrate. The walk-through rate is high and there are no false alarms."
"Infrared passage sensors count visitor traffic while monitoring for un-checked library books."
Interactive RFID Engineering Tools & Calculators
Use our free interactive calculators and simulators to model RF physics, calculate link budgets, estimate ROI, and configure EPC tags.
RFID Link Budget Calculator
Calculate reader EIRP (+36 dBm WPC), antenna gain (dBi), path loss, and receiver sensitivity threshold (-86 dBm).
Antenna Coverage & Beamwidth Calculator
Model 3dB azimuth/elevation beam footprints and coverage radii for warehouse dock doors and conveyor gates.
RFID Portal Velocity Calculator
Estimate tag dwell times, maximum conveyor transit speeds (m/s), and read rates under dense tag environments.
Questions
How does the HF security gate interact with the Koha Library Management System?
What is the maximum aisle width between the two acrylic gate pedestals?
Does the gate track how many visitors enter and exit the library daily?
What is the HSN Code and GST taxation for library RFID security gates in India?
Can multiple pedestals be linked together for wide entrance lobbies?
Unit Price
₹2,80,000
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