Low cost RFID readers for purchase in India


NSK-EDK-125-TTL 

NSK-125 as the name itself suggests is a low cost Low frequency(LF) RFID reader from NSK Electronics, Bangalore. Its the cheapest, as it is engineered and manufactured entirely by NSK electronics itself. 

Features :

  • LF 125KHz carrier frequency
  • Built-in Antenna with external antenna option
  • Supports UNIQUE and TK5530 read only transponders over the air
  • UART-TTL and Wiegand26 outputs
  • 10cm Reading range 
  • Operates voltage : +5V DC
  • Can be directly connected to microcontroller
  • Buzzer beeps when a tag is read 

This RFID reader is available for online purchase at NSK electronics website at Rs. 150/-


RFID reader module with antenna

I guess the origin of this black boxed RFID reader is China as i am unable to find any source of information anywhere else. 

Features :

  • LF 125KHz carrier frequency
  • Built-in Antenna
  • UART-TTL and Wiegand26 outputs
  • 10cm Readiing range 
  • Operates voltage : +5V DC with less than 50mA 
  • Can be directly connected to microcontroller
  • Buzzer beeps and LED blinks when a tag is read

This RFID reader is available for online purchase at Robokits website at Rs. 850/-

This RFID reader is available from Amazon at Rs.399/-


Rhydolabz RFID-1320 LF reader

The rhydoLABZ RFID reader supports EM4100 family transponder tags with serial port output @ 9600bps fixed baud rate.

Features : 

  • Supports RFID EM4100 family transponder tags
  • Reading Distance : 10-15CM of the reader (Depends on card shape)
  • 125kHz read frequency
  • 9600 baud serial interface
  • Enable input allows module to be enabled/disabled externally 
  • Standard 2.54mm Pitch Bergstrip connector
  • Bread Board compatible
  • Power supply : 4.5V to 5V@ 120mA
  • Built in Antenna
  • No components at PCB bottom side ( easy to stick to any surface like wood,glass etc.)
  • Status LED for card detection

This RFID reader is available for online purchase at Rhydolabz website at Rs. 990/-


Robokits USB RFID reader 

RFID reader with an on board USB to UART converter which is detected as virtual serial port on PC. The board comes with USB type B connector and a free USB cable.

Features :  

  • 125KHz LF reader
  • USB Type B connector interface(Is detected as Virtual Serial Port on PC)
  • UART and Wiegand26 output selection
  • 10 to 15 cm range

This part is available for online purchase at Robokits website at the price of Rs. 1100 /-


 DT135IC SLI 13.56 MHz HF RFID reader with Read/Write feature

This RFID read/write module available with NSK electronics is a High frequency(HF) 13.56 MHz RFID cards reader/writer and comes with a serial port interface. Not really low cost (Rs. 2600/-) because of write feature.

Features : 

  • 13.56MHz operating frequency
  • Supports Read/Write ICLODESLI type tags
  • UART output
  • Integrated / External antenna
  • +5V DC operation 

This RFID reader is available for online purchase at NSK electronics website at Rs. 2600/-

 


MFRC-522 RC522 RFID reader :  

  • This RFID reader based on the  NXP MFRC522 chip is a HF (13.56MHz) reader with a range of a few centimeters. It works on SPI protocol by default and you can configure it to work on I2C and UART also.
  • Features :
  • Current :13-26mA / DC 3.3V, Idle Current :10-13mA / DC 3.3V, Sleep current: <80uA, Peak current: <30mA
  • Operating Frequency: 13.56MHz;
  • Supported card types: mifare1 S50, mifare1 S70, mifare UltraLight, mifare Pro, mifare Desfire Product
  • Physical Characteristics: Dimensions: 40mm × 60mm
  • Environmental Operating temperature: -20-80 degrees Celsius; Environment Storage temperature: -40-85 degrees Celsius
  • Relative Humidity: 5% -95%; Module Interface SPI Parameters
  • Data Transfer Rate: Max. 10Mbit / s

This reader is available for purchase on Amazon at Rs.535/- 


 RDL RFID Serial Reader : 

THis is a 125KHz LF reader with 15cm range and can be used with read only 125KHz RFID cards.

  • Low-cost method for reading passive RFID tags.
  • Detecting Range upto 15cms.
  • Serial  interface
  • Communication RS232 Serial at 9600 baud.
  • Package Contains : RFID Reader – Serial + 2 RFID Card

This reader is available for purchase from Amazon at Rs.999/-

 

 

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