Hardware
RFID Readers
The C8001 handheld RFID reader counts a sales floor by the rack, not by the item. Sweep a section and it reads every UHF tag in range, 200 plus tags per second.
C8001 Handheld RFID Reader
| RFID protocol | EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 · ISO 18000-6C |
|---|---|
| RFID frequency | 902–928 MHz (U.S. default) |
| Read distance | ≥ 8m @ Impinj H47 · up to 15m |
| Group read speed | > 200 pcs/sec |
| Operating system | Android 11.0 |
| Display | 5.2 inch · 1920 × 1080 |
| Battery | 6400 mAh removable · 24 hour continuous |
| Weight | 480 g |
| Sealing / drop | IP65 · 1.5m drop spec |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac · Bluetooth 4.2 BLE · 4G LTE · USB Type-C |
| Certification | CE · FCC |
Manufactured by Century. Distributed and supported in the U.S. by Retail Security Group.
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In Practice
What a handheld RFID reader changes about counting
- Full floor counts become routine. A staff member sweeps racks and shelving with the reader; the tags respond by radio, so items are counted folded, boxed, or hanging.
- Receiving is verified by the carton. Sweep an inbound carton and compare the read against what was expected in indexRFID before it hits the floor.
- Counts reconcile against the POS you already run. After a count, indexRFID produces a reconciliation report to compare with Shopify, Square, Lightspeed, or any other system. No POS integration required, and connecting Shopify unlocks synced counts and approved push back corrections.
The reader is one of four parts of a working RFID inventory program: labels on merchandise, a printer that encodes them, the reader that counts them, and software that holds the results. See how the four step workflow fits together.
Frequently Asked
RFID reader questions
Do I need anything else to use an RFID reader for inventory?
A reader counts tags; you also need labels on your merchandise, a printer to encode them, and software to hold the counts. Most stores start with the RFID Starter Kit, which includes the C8001 reader, the C8005 printer, 2,000 labels, and a year of indexRFID software for $5,995. The standalone reader is for stores adding a second unit or replacing one on an existing indexRFID account.
How fast does the C8001 read RFID tags?
The C8001 group reads more than 200 tags per second at distances up to 15 meters. A staff member walks the floor and sweeps entire racks and shelves without touching individual items.
Is the C8001 a scanner or a reader?
Both terms describe the same device. It reads UHF RFID tags in bulk like a reader and also scans conventional barcodes. It runs Android 11 on a 5.2 inch screen, so the indexRFID app runs directly on the device.
Which RFID tags does it read?
Any EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C UHF tag, which includes all three RSG label families: apparel hangtags, adhesive labels, and jewelry tags. It operates on the 902 to 928 MHz U.S. band.