
C72 UHF RFID Reader
Industry-leading RFID performance
Chainway C72 UHF RFID Reader is a rugged handheld computer with integrated UHF RFID functionality. Based on Android 8.1/11.0 and an embedded Impinj R2000 RFID module, the C72 boasts best in class RFID performance with an outdoor read range of up to 15 metres. The C72 also includes a powerful integrated Zebra SE4710 barcode scan engine, Octa-Core processor, and a large capacity battery to meet demands in any application no matter how intensive.
Industry-leading RFID Performance
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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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 |
Functions
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Barcode Scanning (Optional) |
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UHF RFID (Impinj R2000 Chip, Read Range > 15m) |
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Accurate GPS |
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NFC (Optional) |
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13MP Autofocus Camera |
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Barcode Scanning (Optional) | ![]() |
NFC (Optional) |
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UHF RFID (Impinj R2000 Chip, Read Range > 15m) | ![]() |
13MP Autofocus Camera |
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Accurate GPS |
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | 164.2 x 80.0 x 24.3 mm / 6.46 x 3.15 x 0.96 in. |
Weight | 654 g / 23.07 oz. |
Display | 5.2” IPS FHD 1920 x 1080 |
Touch Panel | Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported |
Power | Main battery: Li-ion, rechargeable, 8000 mAh Standby: over 500 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 |
Developing Environment
Operating System | Android 8.1 / 11.0; 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(Overseas): 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 |
Note | *C72 models being manufactured for Turkish Market, do not include Voice Call (Phone Call) function. WAN module included on those models only support DATA transfer. |
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 |
Note | *This function is optional |
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 1.5 m / 4.9 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 | Host 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
Engine | CM2000-1 module based on Impinj Indy R2000 |
Frequency | 865-868 MHz / 920-925 MHz / 902-928 MHz |
Protocol | EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000-6C |
Antenna | Linear polarization(1.8 dBi); circular polarization (4 dBi) |
Power | 1W (30 dBm, +5 dBm to +30 dBm adjustable) 2W Optional (33 dBm, for Latin America, etc.) |
R/W ranges | Up to 15m (circular polarization, open outdoors, Impinj MR6 tag); Up to 7m (linear polarization, open outdoors) |
Fastest Read Rate | 900+ tags/sec (circular polarization) |
Note | *Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment |
Note2 | *This function is optional |
Camera
Camera | Rear 13 MP Autofocus with flash |
DOWNLOADS
Documents & Manuals
C72 Datasheet 2021-06-08 |
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