
C71 UHF RFID Reader
Lightweight and portable with superior RFID capability
Chainway C71 UHF RFID Reader is a rugged handheld computer with a built in RFID reader. Based on Android 8.1/11.0 OS and an Octa-Core CPU, the C71 boasts accurate and reliable RFID reading with scanning distances of up to 3 metres for applications that require closer range, targeted reading of tags and labels with precision.
Features
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Cortex-A53 2.5/2.3 GHz Octa-core | ![]() |
8000mAh Powerful Battery |
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Android 8.1 / 11.0 | ![]() |
5.2” IPS 1080P Screen |
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RAM+ROM: 3+32GB / 4+64GB (optional) | ![]() |
4G / Dual-band WIFI |
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IP65 Sealing | ![]() |
1.8m Drop Proof |
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Cortex-A53 2.5/2.3 GHz Octa-core |
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Android 8.1 / 11.0 |
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RAM+ROM: 3+32GB / 4+64GB (optional) |
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8000mAh Powerful Battery |
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5.2” IPS 1080P Screen |
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4G / Dual-band WIFI |
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IP65 Sealing |
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1.8m Drop Proof |
Functions
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Barcode Scanning (Optional) |
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UHF RFID (Read Range Up to 3m) |
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Accurate GPS |
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NFC |
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13MP Autofocus Camera |
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Iris Scanning (Optional) |
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Barcode Scanning (Optional) | ![]() |
NFC |
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UHF RFID (Read Range Up to 3m) | ![]() |
13MP Autofocus Camera |
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Accurate GPS | ![]() |
Iris Scanning (Optional) |
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | 164.2 x 78.8 x 17.5mm / 6.46 x 3.10 x 0.69 in. |
Weight | <321 g / 11.32 oz. |
Display | 5.2” IPS LTPS FHD 1920 x 1080 |
Touch Panel | Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported |
Power | Main battery: Li-ion, rechargeable, 5000 mAh Standby: over 350 hours Continuous use: over 12 hours (depending on user environment) Charging time: 3-4 hours (with standard adaptor and USB cable) |
Expansion Slot | 1 slot for SIM card, 1 slot for SIM or TF card |
Interfaces | USB 2.0 Type-C, OTG, Type-C headphones supported |
Audio | Speaker, 2 microphones |
Keypad | 4 front keys, 1 power key, 2 scan keys, 1 multifunctional key |
Sensors | Gravity sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, vibration motor |
Developing Environment
Operating System | Android 8.1 / 11.0; GMS, Soti MobiControl, SafeUEM supported |
SDK | Chainway Software Development Kit |
Language | Java |
Tool | Eclipse / Android Studio |
Communication
WLAN | IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G dual-band, internal antenna |
WWAN |
Android 8.1: WWAN (Europe): WWAN(America): Android 11.0: |
WWAN (Others) | Depending on the country’s ISP |
Bluetooth | Android 8.1: Bluetooth v2.1+EDR,3.0+HS,v4.1+HS Android 11.0: Bluetooth 5.0 |
GNSS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou; internal antenna |
Barcode Scanning
1D Linear Scanner | Zebra: SE965; Honeywell: N4313 |
2D Imager Scanner | Zebra: SE4710 / SE4750 / SE4750MR; Honeywell: N6603 |
1D Symbologies | UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc. |
2D Symbologies | PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX), etc. |
Note | *This function is optional |
NFC
Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
Protocol | ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc. |
Chips | M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc. |
Range | 2-4 cm |
User Environment
Operating Temp. | 4 °F to 122 °F / -20 °C to 50 °C |
Storage Temp. | -40 °F to 158 °F / -40 °C to 70 °C |
Humidity | 5% RH – 95% RH non condensing |
Drop Specification | Multiple 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. drops (at least 20 times) to the concrete across the operating temperature range |
Tumble Specification | 1000 x 0.5 m / 1.64 ft. falls at room temperature |
Sealing | IP65 per IEC sealing specifications |
ESD | ±15 KV air discharge, ±6 KV conductive discharge |
Performance
CPU | Cortex-A53 2.5 / 2.3 GHz Octa-core |
RAM+ROM | 3GB + 32GB 4GB + 64GB (optional) |
Expansion | Supports up to 128 GB Micro SD card |
UHF RFID
Frequency | 865-868 MHz / 920-925 MHz / 902-928 MHz |
Protocol | EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000-6C |
Antenna | Circular polarization (1 dBi) |
Power | 1W (+19 dBm to +30 dBm adjustable) |
R/W ranges | Up to 3m (depend on tags and environment) |
Note | *Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment |
Camera
Front Camera | 5 MP *This function is optional |
Rear Camera | 13 MP autofocus rear camera with flash |
Iris Recognition
Rate | < 150 ms |
Range | 20-40 cm |
FAR | 1/10000000 |
Note | Protocol:ISO/IEC 19794-6,GB/T 20979-2007 |
Note2 | *Front iris only *This function is optional |
DOWNLOADS
Documents & Manuals
C71 Datasheet 2021-06-04 |
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