Chainway - R7 (Magnetic Version)

Magnetic. Fast. Field-Ready – Turn Any Smartphone into a UHF RFID Reader.

Operations that demand fast, reliable UHF | RAIN – RFID data capture on the move — without investing in a dedicated handheld terminal — get a practical answer with the Chainway R7 in its magnetic version. The R7 attaches to compatible smartphones via a secure magnetic mount, converting them into a full-featured RFID reader without tools or time-consuming setup. For companies looking to buy a UHF RFID sled reader that integrates with existing mobile devices, the Chainway R7 is a cost-efficient and scalable choice.

At its core, the R7 runs the CM710-1 module built on the Impinj E710 chipset with Gen2X support — the same high-performance RFID engine found in enterprise-grade fixed and handheld readers. Output power reaches up to 30 dBm (1 W), optionally extendable to 33 dBm (2 W) for markets like Latin America. The maximum read range is 30 m (tested with Impinj M750 tag, 70 × 15 mm), and the fastest read rate exceeds 1,300 tags per second — performance figures that make the R7 a capable tool for high-throughput inventory counting, asset tracking and goods movement across logistics, retail and industrial environments.

Connectivity is handled by Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) for wireless operation and USB 2.0 Type-C for wired data transfer. The removable 5,200 mAh battery supports up to 2.5 hours of continuous UHF reading (400 tags) and more than 70 hours on standby with Bluetooth active - and since the battery is field-replaceable, downtime between shifts is minimal.

The following part numbers are available in the IDCRAFT online shop – each variant is designed for a specific use case:

• R7-U7EC-J1 – Chainway R7 Magnetic Version, EMEA frequency range 865–868 MHz, no barcode scanner. The lean configuration for European deployments focused purely on UHF RFID reading.
• R7-2SEB-U7EC-J1 – Chainway R7 Magnetic Version, EMEA 865–868 MHz, with integrated 2D barcode scanner SE4107. Suited for workflows requiring both RFID tag reads and 2D symbology scanning (QR, DataMatrix).
• R7-2CM1-U7EC-J1 – Chainway R7 Magnetic Version, EMEA 865–868 MHz, with integrated NLS-N1 1D/2D barcode scanner. The right pick when both standard 1D barcodes and RFID tags need to be captured in a single pass.
• R7-2CM1-U7EC-W6J1 – Chainway R7 Magnetic Version, worldwide frequency (902–928 MHz / 920–925 MHz), NLS-N1 barcode scanner plus WiFi 6 module. Designed for international rollouts where high-bandwidth wireless connectivity is required alongside RFID and barcode capture.
• R7-2SEB-U7EC-W6J1 – Chainway R7 Magnetic Version, worldwide frequency, SE4107 barcode scanner plus WiFi 6. The most fully equipped configuration — combining global UHF coverage, 2D scanning and high-speed WLAN for demanding enterprise environments.

Built from reinforced plastic, the Chainway R7 carries an IP54 rating per IEC sealing specifications, protecting against dust ingress and water spray from any direction. Drop resistance covers multiple falls from 1.5 m onto concrete across the full operating temperature range of −20°C to +50°C. The magnetic version weighs 477.7 g — practical for extended mobile use. Current Chainway R7 pricing, stock levels and volume discounts are available directly from IDCRAFT, your specialist distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.

Technical Highlights

• ISO-Standard: EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-63 – kompatibel mit allen gängigen UHF | RAIN – RFID Tags und Transpondern
• Lesereichweite bis 30 m (Impinj M750 Tag) bei 30 dBm Sendeleistung – zuverlässige Erfassung auch über große Distanzen
• Erfassungsrate 1.300+ Tags/Sekunde – Hochgeschwindigkeits-Inventur ohne Engpässe im Lesevorgang
• Bluetooth BLE 5.0 + USB 2.0 Type-C – stabile Kabellos- und Kabelverbindung, SDK für Android und iOS verfügbar
• Wechselakku 5.200 mAh, IP54, Sturzschutz 1,5 m – für anspruchsvollen Feldeinsatz ausgelegt

Applications

• Lagerhaltung & Kommissionierung – schnelle Tag-Erfassung mit über 1.300 Tags/s beschleunigt Inventur- und Picking-Prozesse erheblich
• Asset-Tracking in Produktion & Fertigung – magnetische Smartphonehalterung ermöglicht flexiblen, werkzeugfreien Einsatz an wechselnden Arbeitsplätzen
• Logistik & Supply-Chain-Management – weltweite Frequenzunterstützung (EMEA & Worldwide) für internationale Rollouts geeignet
• Einzelhandel & Filialbetrieb – kompakte Bauform mit optionalem Barcode-Scanner für kombinierte RFID- und Barcode-Workflows

Ordering the Chainway R7 online through IDCRAFT gives you access to all five magnetic variants — from the EMEA-only base model to the fully equipped worldwide/WiFi 6 configuration with 2D barcode scanner. Each variant ships with the same high-performance Impinj E710 core, ensuring consistent RFID read performance regardless of which configuration fits your deployment requirements.

The R7's software development kit covers both Android (Android Studio / Java) and iOS (Xcode / Objective-C), enabling seamless integration into enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management systems (WMS) without custom middleware. This makes the Chainway R7 a practical choice for IT teams looking to extend existing mobile infrastructure with UHF RFID capability rather than replace it entirely.

For volume orders, project-specific configurations or questions about compatibility with your existing smartphone fleet, IDCRAFT provides technical pre-sales support and competitive pricing across all R7 variants.

Looking to order the Chainway R7 UHF | RAIN – RFID Sled Reader or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.