{"product_id":"parallax-rfid-card-reader-serial","title":"Parallax RFID Card Reader (Serial)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLow-cost solution to read passive RFID transponder tags\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e2400 baud serial interface\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication: Serial at 2400 baud (8N1)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with phidgets RFID cards\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRoHS Compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eParallax RFID Card Reader (Serial)\u003c\/strong\u003e designed in cooperation with Grand Idea Studio. The Parallax Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Reader Module is the first low-cost solution to read passive RFID transponder tags. The RFID Reader Module can be used in a wide variety of hobbyist and commercial applications, including access control, automatic identification, robotics, navigation, inventory tracking, payment systems, and car immobilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/media\/files\/images\/parallax-rfid-card-reader-serial-large.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Parallax RFID Card Reader (Serial)- Click to Enlarge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.robotshop.com\/media\/files\/images\/parallax-rfid-card-reader-serial-small.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a variety of transponder tags that come in different packages. Each tag has a specific range that is within 10% of the given distance for each type of tag. The reason for the 10% is due to environmental conditions and RFID modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLow-cost method for reading passive RFID EM4100 family transponder tags\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e2400 baud serial interface\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnable input allows module to be enabled\/disabled by software\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBi-color LED for visual indication of status\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible tags:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robotshopshop-dev.myshopify.com\/products\/parallax-rfid-tag-125khz\"\u003eParallax RFID Tag 125KHz\u003c\/a\u003e: 6.3cm (2.5\") +\/- 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robotshopshop-dev.myshopify.com\/products\/parallax-125khz-rfid-tag-50mm-disc\"\u003eParallax 125KHz RFID Tag - 50mm Disc\u003c\/a\u003e: 6.8cm (2.7\") +\/- 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e{{widget type=\"catalog\/product_widget_link\"  template=\"catalog\/product\/widget\/link\/link_inline.phtml\" id_path=\"product\/7300\"}} (Range: ~5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e No tags are included with the RFID Reader Module. This device can be connected to a PC serial port using a MAX232 line driver. The circuit isn't supported by Parallax, but it's possible to make this connection with a few dollars of parts or by using the USB version of the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parallax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41720886165656,"sku":"RB-Plx-129","price":64.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/4158\/0952\/products\/parallax-rfid-card-reader-serial_2.jpg?v=1652463917","url":"https:\/\/robotshopshop-dev.myshopify.com\/products\/parallax-rfid-card-reader-serial","provider":"RobotShop Dev","version":"1.0","type":"link"}