Times-7 SlimLine A5020MR - Mid-Range Antenna

Times-7 SlimLine A5020MR - Mid-Range Antenna

The A5020 Mid-Range antenna is a member of our A5020 family, a versatile range of high-performing antennas for various applications. Our A5020 antenna range includes some of our best-selling antennas because they are robust yet compact. Equipped with the familiar and industry-leading Times-7 ultra-low profile, the A5020 MR offers a compact footprint of only 150 mm / 5.9-inch square in a very smart-looking design.

The A5020 MR is designed to operate in complex and busy environments where stray reads risk productivity and accuracy. It is specifically tuned to read beyond the near-field zone, ensuring that things in the mid-range proximity of up to 1.5m are accurately tracked while ignoring items further away. The A5020 range is built to Times-7’s high standard for quality and ruggedness.

Being rated IP68, the A5020 MR can also be used for permanent outdoor applications. As well as being durable, its pleasing and timeless design blends beautifully with most interiors and makes the A5020 MR very suitable for customer-facing environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary use of the Times-7 A5020MR antenna?

The A5020MR is designed for mid-range UHF RFID applications where precise tag detection within a range of up to 1.5 meters is required, helping to avoid stray reads in crowded or busy environments.

How does the A5020MR differ from other A5020 models?

Unlike the near-field or extreme-range versions, the A5020MR is specifically tuned to capture tags in the mid-range zone (just beyond the near-field zone) while ignoring tags that are too close or too far, beyond the localized zone, which enhances accuracy in busy and dynamic environments.

What polarization does the A5020MR use?

It is a circularly polarized antenna, which means it can read tags regardless of orientation, improving consistency in read performance.

What kind of RFID applications is this antenna suitable for?

The A5020MR is perfect for retail shelves, smart cabinets, asset tracking, and POS systems, where items need to be identified within a fixed zone without interference from surrounding tagged items.

What are the mounting options for the A5020MR?

It supports flush mounting as well as VESA mounting, offering flexibility for installation in walls, fixtures, or kiosks.

What is the gain and read performance of the antenna?

The A5020MR has a typical gain of -3 dBiC, which is tuned specifically for mid-range detection while avoiding excessive far-field reads.

What type of connector is included?

The A5020MR features an SMA female side connector, compatible with standard RFID reader cables.

What frequency does the A5020MR operate in?

It operates in the 865–868 MHz UHF RFID band, which is compliant with ETSI regulations widely used in Europe and parts of Asia.