- MountingOn a ceiling or wall, 2–3.8m high
- ConnectivityConnects to your inventory software over wired Ethernet (RJ45) or RS-232
- Read zoneContinuously reads labels in the zone below the reader
Ceiling reader
Mounted on the store ceiling, it continuously reads the labels on the rails and tables below. You see how many garments each zone holds without anyone walking the floor with a reader.
- Always-on stock viewSee stock counts even while the store is open
- Gap alertsFlags sizes missing from the tables so staff can restock from the stockroom
- Floor and stockroom viewsSee stock on the sales floor and in the back stockroom separately
- No reader to carry
- It reads continuously from the ceiling, so staff don't have to walk around with a reader.
- With handheld readers
- Deep stockroom shelves the ceiling reader can't reach are read with a handheld reader.
- Installed to fit your site
- We set the number and position of readers from your floor plan and ceiling height, then tune the read area on site after installation.
Where it's used
Apparel storesMounted on the ceiling above rails and tables to show stock by size and color.
Back stockroomSee stock on the back stockroom shelves together with sales floor stock.
Large stores and supermarketsLarge stores are split into zones and fitted with several readers.
How it's installed in a store
- 01Review the planWe review your floor plan, ceiling height and where the rails and tables are.
- 02Place and mountWe assign each reader a zone and mount it on the ceiling.
- 03Tune the read areaWe test reads in each zone and adjust reader power and position.
We decide the number of readers from your store size, ceiling height and rail layout.
Specifications
- Products
- RFID ceiling reader (UHF)
- Frequency
- 902–928MHz, 865–868MHz or the band for your country
- Mounting
- Ceiling or wall, 2–3.8m high
- Read area
- Depends on ceiling height, rail layout and fabric, so it's measured on site
- RF power
- 8–33dBm, adjusted to the zone it covers
- Connectivity
- Wired Ethernet (RJ45), RS-232
- Power
- AC 220V, 45W
- Size and weight
- 480×220×50mm, 2.15kg (excluding mount)
- Materials
- Aluminum, cold-rolled steel, acrylic
- Operating temperature
- −20~60°C
- Software integration
- Inventory software, store management software
- Used with
- RFID labels, RFID-X sewn-in labels, handheld readers
Specifications are the manufacturer's data for the products we plan to supply. The model may change to suit your store, and performance figures are as stated by the manufacturer.
Works with
All products →
Frequently asked questions
I already have handheld readers. Do I need a ceiling reader too?
Staff carry handheld readers and read as they walk, while a ceiling reader reads continuously from where it's mounted. Depending on store size and how often you count, you can use one or both.
Does it need construction work?
The reader has to be mounted on the ceiling and wired. We set the scope of work based on the ceiling finish and where the power and network points are.
Won't it read items outside the store?
We tune each reader's read area on site. After installation, we test each zone and adjust power and position.
How many do I need?
It depends on store size, ceiling height and rail layout. Send us a floor plan and we'll suggest a number.
How many ceiling readers does your store need?
Send a floor plan and ceiling photos, and tell us what software you use. We'll suggest where the readers go and how many you need.