The TSL 2173 Bluetooth Portable RFID Reader (HF/LF/Barcode) allows a compatible Bluetooth host device to read and write a wide variety of HF and LF RFID transponders, as well as capture 1D and 2D barcodes.

TSL 2173 RFID Readers can be typed into any application on the host device using Bluetooth HID keyboard mode. Portable Reader uses the existing TSL ASCII 2 protocol, developers can take advantage of the comprehensive and free SDKs provided by TSL to develop in Xamarin, Java, Objective C or .NET.

The TSL 2173 RFID Portable Reader is a Bluetooth-enabled LF and HF RFID combo reader and has the ability to read and write to a wide variety of transponders at 125/134.2 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF) , including ISO 15693, ICODE (I and II), the complete Mifare family of ISO 14443 (A&B), and the NFC standard ISO 18092 ECMA-340.

ELECTRICAL:
- Air Interface Protocol: ISO 14443A, ISO 14443B, ISO 18092 ECMA-340 (NFC), ISO 15693 (plus many 125 kHz, 134.2 kHz standards)
- Operating Frequency: 125/134.2 kHz (LF) / 13.56 MHz (HF)
- Antenna Type: Multi-turn, inductive-loop antenna
- Max Read Distance: Up to 100 mm (4 in) - dependent on transponder type
- Scanner: Motorola SE4500 2D Imager (752 x 480 pixels) - if selected above
- Operating System: Android, iOS, Windows 10, and UWP (Universal Windows Platform)
- Data Interface: USB, Bluetooth
- Memory/Expansion Memory: Supports up to 32 GB Micro SD/SDHC card
- Power Source: Removable, rechargeable 3.7 volt Lithium Polymer 1130 mAh battery pack

MECHANICAL:
- Camera: N/A
- Dimensions: 102 x 55 x 56 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 2.2 in)
- Weight: 0.157 kg (0.346 lbs)

ENVIRONMENT:
- IP Rating: IP 54
- Operating Temperature: -10° to 40°C (14° to 104°F)

APPLICATION INTERFACE:
- Host API: ASCII2.0
- Demo Software: Available for download