Chainway
R3
Desktop pad reader for controlled short-range reads

Overview
A flat desktop pad that reads only what is placed on it, keeping stray tags on nearby shelves out of the count. Powered and connected over a single USB-C cable, with Bluetooth as an alternative, and SDKs for Windows, Android and iOS.
Technical specifications
| Form factor | Desktop pad reader |
|---|---|
| RFID module | Impinj Gen2X based module |
| Antenna | Integrated, single port |
| Read range | Over 100 cm (Impinj M750 tag) |
| Read speed | 100+ tags in 5 seconds |
| Output power | 1-30 dBm in 1 dB steps |
| Frequency | 865-868 / 902-928 / 920-925 MHz (configurable) |
| Air interface | EPC C1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C |
| Interfaces | USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.0 BLE |
| Power | USB Type-C |
| SDK | Windows, Android, iOS |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Dimensions | 318 x 318 x 20 mm |
| Weight | 1133 g |
Specifications published by Chainway.
Common uses
- Point-of-sale reading
- Identity and document verification
- Access control
- Anti-counterfeiting checks
- Production process control
Use case: Counter-side tag encoding
How this product is typically deployed, step by step.
Talk to our Miami team
We size the deployment, supply the tags and hardware, integrate with your ERP or WMS and support it afterwards.