R7 UHF RFID Sled Reader
Make Your Device a Pro RFID Terminal.Chainway R7 is a high-performance RFID sled reader that upgrades smartphones and PDAs into professional RFID terminals. Powered by the Impinj E series chipset with Gen2X support, it delivers a read range of 30m+ and up to 1,300 tags/s read rate. Compatible with Android and iOS, it offers bisic, clip or magnetic attachment and supports NFC tap-to-connect, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, and optional Wi-Fi 6 for stable connectivity. Its 6,700mAh battery with push-release design, NTC, and battery indicator ensures reliable operation. Ideal for warehousing, asset management, and apparel retail.
R7 UHF RFID Sled Reader
Make Your Device a Pro RFID Terminal.
Chainway R7 is a high-performance RFID sled reader that upgrades smartphones and PDAs into professional RFID terminals. Powered by the Impinj E series chipset with Gen2X support, it delivers a read range of 30m+ and up to 1,300 tags/s read rate. Compatible with Android and iOS, it offers bisic, clip or magnetic attachment and supports NFC tap-to-connect, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, and optional Wi-Fi 6 for stable connectivity. Its 6,700mAh battery with push-release design, NTC, and battery indicator ensures reliable operation. Ideal for warehousing, asset management, and apparel retail.
features
functions
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
Clip-on version: 157.01 mm × 85.22 mm × 162.41 mm (6.18 × 3.35 × 6.39 in)
Basic/Magnetic version: 157.01 mm × 85.22 mm × 146.42 mm (6.18 × 3.35 × 5.76 in)
Basic/Magnetic version: 157.01 mm × 85.22 mm × 146.42 mm (6.18 × 3.35 × 5.76 in)
Weight
Basic version: 578 g (20.39 oz)
Magnetic version: 590 g (20.81 oz)
Clip-on version: 642 g (22.65 oz)
Magnetic version: 590 g (20.81 oz)
Clip-on version: 642 g (22.65 oz)
Battery
6700 mAh removable battery
Built-in NTC temperature sensor and battery meter
Built-in NTC temperature sensor and battery meter
Material
PC + GF,die-cast aluminum
Interfaces
USB 2.0 Type-C
Bottom 6-pin pogo-pin charging dock interface
Bottom 6-pin pogo-pin charging dock interface
Audio
Buzzer × 1
Button
Power button × 1
Scan button × 1
Mode button × 1 (RFID / barcode mode switch)
Scan button × 1
Mode button × 1 (RFID / barcode mode switch)
Indicator LED
Battery status indicator × 1
Mode indicator × 1
Operating status indicator × 1
Bluetooth indicator × 1
Wi-Fi indicator × 1
Mode indicator × 1
Operating status indicator × 1
Bluetooth indicator × 1
Wi-Fi indicator × 1
NFC Pairing
Supported
Communication
WLAN
Support IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band * This function is optional
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Developing Environment
SDK
Supports Android, iOS, and Windows
User Environment
Operating Temp
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Storage Temp
–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Charging Temp
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Humidity
5%–95% RH, non-condensing
Drop Specification
Multiple 1.5 m / 4.92 ft. drops to concrete across the operating temperature range
Tumble Specification
1000 x 0.5 m / 1.64 ft. falls at room temperature
Sealing
IP54 per IEC sealing specifications
ESD
±15 KV air discharge, ±8 KV conductive discharge
Barcode Scanning
Scan engine
SE4107; NLS-N1; NLS-EM3596
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
UHF RFID
Engine
Based on the Impinj E-series chipset
Frequency
FCC: 902–928 MHz, 36 dBm
EU1: 865–867.6 MHz, 35 dBm
EU2: 915–921 MHz, 36 dBm (EIRP)
China: 920.5–924.5 MHz, 35 dBm
EU1: 865–867.6 MHz, 35 dBm
EU2: 915–921 MHz, 36 dBm (EIRP)
China: 920.5–924.5 MHz, 35 dBm
Impinj Gen2X
Supported
Protocol
EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-63
Antenna
Circularly polarized antenna
Output Power
1–30, adjustable in 1 dB steps
Fastest Read Rate
1300 tags/s
Max Read Range
Up to 30 m (with Impinj M830 tags)
Note
* Read rates tested in low-interference lab; distances measured outdoors in open. Actual results may vary with environment and tags.
Support & Downloads
Documents & Manuals
12/3/26
Videos