Industrial-class RFID reader delivers maximum functionality and benefits

Building on the tested and proven platform of the XR400, the XR480 Gen 2 reader from Symbol Technologies offers maximum functionality for large-scale RFID deployments. This strategic platform is designed to help enterprises achieve competitive advantage by increasing inventory visibility and process efficiency to effectively reduce costs and improve profitability. Reliable and efficient tag reading in dense RF environments eliminates interference issues associated with multiple RFID readers in close proximity. The standards-based XR480 enables seamless integration and interoperability with your existing IT infrastructure.

Robust RFID functionality includes support for standard back-end platforms, direct application hosting, and the ability to interact with additional asset automation equipment – such as forklifts and conveyor belts. With support for the ETSI EN 302 208 standard, the XR480 is the only commercially available EPC-compliant reader in Europe based on the Windows® CE operating system and with support for up to eight read points, increasing the flexibility and reducing the complexity of RFID implementations. The XR Series readers also support IBM's WebSphere® RFID Device Infrastructure (WRDI) as an option, providing an embedded Java platform that enables robust integration with enterprise IT environments. The XR480 – a true platform to maximize the power of RFID in your enterprise.

Next generation performance and manageability

The XR480 provides maximum flexibility in RFID deployments. Superior read rates and enhanced read ranges make the XR480 ideal for multiple RFID applications – from dock doors and conveyor belts to the warehouse floor or store front. Easy to deploy, application specific setup enables rapid and seamless integration into your environment, further reducing implementation time and costs. Advanced data collection features – such as filtering, reconciliation, user-defined association and selective visibility – deliver refined real-time information, delivering incremental benefits throughout the enterprise. The ability to incorporate alarms, light sensors and more from other automated asset equipment enables you to leverage RFID to activate a wide range of business processes – from dynamic reconfiguration of build-to-order assembly lines based on products on the conveyor belt to real-time alerts to stop forklift drivers from placing inventory in the wrong location. And the ability to control and maintain all XR480 readers from a single central location dramatically simplifies and reduces the costs associated with day-to-day management.

Expand functionality and benefits with direct application hosting

The XR480 increases productivity through the ability to embed a wide array of software applications. For example, IBM’s WRDI can be embedded in the XR480 to provide a secure, reliable Java platform to streamline logistics, improve inventory management, and provide better visibility of products throughout the supply chain, creating an "intelligent" RFID reader to automate and manage the incoming RFID data. WRDI applications process and filter the incoming RFID data for integration with upstream IT systems, ensuring delivery of critical RFID events to enterprise IT systems. These events can provide sales trend analysis, providing management with the decision-making tools to optimize inventory management – and reduce inventory levels and associated costs. And the industry-standard Windows CE operating system reduces the complexity associated with implementing and managing multiple platforms.

End-to-end lifecycle support

At Symbol, we help you get the most from RFID by offering the services you need to successfully incorporate RFID technology into your environment. Our Professional Services form the foundation of a successful RFID solution with a complete suite of services from planning and assessment through implementation, while our Customer Services help you maintain peak performance by delivering post-implementation management and support