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C5E UHF RFID Reader (Android 16)

New Platform. Better Performance.
Chainway C5E Wireless Android RFID Reader, 2D/1D/QR Barcode Scanner, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS for Warehouse and Inventory Scanner
Starting at $899.00

Chainway C5E is an upgraded UHF RFID reader built on Android 16 and a Qualcomm octa-core platform, with up to 8GB + 256GB storage. Featuring an Impinj E Family reader IC with Gen2X support, it delivers a read rate of up to 1,300tags/s and a read range of up to 33m. With a 6" HD display, a 7,000mAh hot-swappable battery supporting Quick Charge 3.0, precise item finding with sensor fusion, IP65-rated protection, and 1.5m drop resistance, C5E is built for retail, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, asset management, and more.

features
functions

Specifications

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
178.8 × 96.5 × 128.4mm / 7.04 × 3.80 × 5.06in.
Weight
626g / 22.08oz. (device with battery)
Display
6" display, 720 × 1440; optional 1080 × 2160 FHD+ version
Battery
7,000mAh removable pistol battery, optional smart battery; supports QC 3.0 and hot-swap
Touch Panel
Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet-hand operation supported
Notification
Sound, LED indicator, vibration
Interfaces
USB 2.0, Type-C, with OTG; Bottom contacts: 2-pin for charging
Card slot
1 for SIM card, 1 for SIM or TF card; Supports eSIM (optional)
Audio
1 microphone, 1 speaker, 1 receiver
Keypad
1 power key, 2 scan keys, 1 volume (+/-) key, 1 multifunctional key
Sensors
G_sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gyro/accelerometer combo sensor
Communication
WLAN
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready; fast roaming supported
WWAN (Global)
2G: GSM (850/900/1800/1900)
3G: WCDMA (B1/B2/B4/B5/B8)
4G: LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/ B19/B20/B26/B28A/B28B
      LTE-TDD: B34/38/B39/B40/B41
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1, headset support
Vo-LTE
Supports Vo-LTE HD video and voice calls
GNSS
GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, and Galileo; A-GPS supported
Developing Environment
Operating System
Android 16
SDK
Chainway Software Development Kit
Language
Java
Tool
Eclipse / Android Studio
Performance
CPU
Octa-core, 2.0GHz
RAM+ROM
UFS: 4GB + 64GB; Optional up to 8GB + 256GB
Expansion
Supports up to 256GB Micro SD (TF) card (Supports Extreme Micro SD Card 512GB)
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
Passed 1.5-meter (4.92 ft) drop test compliant with MIL-STD-810H military standard
Tumble Specification
1000 × 0.5m / 1.64ft. falls, IEC compliant
Sealing
IP65
ESD
±15kV air discharge, ±8kV contact discharge
Barcode Scanning
2D Scanner
Zebra SE4710; CM60; CB300T
1D Symbologies
UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved2 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, JapanPostal, Dutch Postal (KIX), etc.
Note
*This function is optional
UHF RFID
Engine
Based on Impinj E-Series chip
Frequency
865-868MHz / 920-925MHz / 902-928MHz (custom-design for frequency band)
Impinj Gen2X
Supported
Protocol
EPC global Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO18000-63 RFID
Antenna
Circular polarization; 5dBic
Output Power
1W (30dBm, +5dBm to +30dBm adjustable) 2W Optional (33dBm, for Latin America, etc.)
Fastest Read Rate
1300+ tags/sec
Max Read Range
30m (Impinj MR6 tag, size 70 × 15mm)
32m (Impinj M750 tag, size 70 × 15mm)
33m (Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag, size 130 × 42mm)
Note
* Read rate tested under low-interference laboratory conditions; read range measured in an open outdoor environment. Actual performance may vary depending on application, environment, tag type, and other operating conditions.
Camera
Front Camera
5MP
Rear Camera
13MP, Autofocus with flash
NFC
Frequency
13.56MHz
Protocol
ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc.
Chips
M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc.
Range
2-4cm
Note
* This function is optional
PSAM
Card slot
Dual PSAM cards supported; ISO7816 compliant
Note
* This function is optional
Accessories
Standard
Power adapter, USB cable
Optional
Charging cradle (Standard / Advanced), etc.

Support & Downloads

Documents & Manuals

C5E Data Sheet

9/03/26
Videos

C5E UHF RFID Reader Introduction

9/17/26

Company Introduction

9/6/24

Factory Introduction

8/5/22

Accessories

Chainway PWR-C5-5V2A-CN Power Adapter for C5 Android RFID Reader

Adapter-CN (C5)

PWR-C5-5V2A-CN
Chainway PWR-C5-5V2A-EU Power Adapter for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

Adapter-EU (C5)

PWR-C5-5V2A-EU
Chainway PWR-C5-5V2A-UK Power Adapter for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

Adapter-UK (C5)

PWR-C5-5V2A-UK
Chainway PWR-C5-5V2A-US Power Adapter for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

Adapter-US (C5)

PWR-C5-5V2A-US
Chainway DC-BK-TypeC-C5 USB-C Cable for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

USB Cable (C5)

DC-BK-TypeC-C5
Chainway BTRY-C5-67MA Main Battery for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

Pistol Battery (C5)

BTRY-C5-67MA
Chainway BTRY-C5-134MA Extended Battery for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

Extended Pistol Battery (C5)

BTRY-C5-134MA
Chainway DCPWR-12V2A-US-C5 Power Supply for C5 Cradles

DC Adapter-US (C5)

DCPWR-12V2A-US-C5
Chainway CRD-C5-PBC Battery Charging Cradle for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

Charging Cradle for Battery (C5)

CRD-C5-PBC
Chainway CRD-C5-DC Charging Cradle for C5 Wireless Android RFID Reader

Charging Cradle for Device (C5)

CRD-C5-DC
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