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BoxID - Modern RFID Reader

The BoxID family of industrial RFID readers is designed to meet the growing demands for security, flexibility, and ease of integration.
The design of this reader is based on years of listening to our customers' needs and predicting market demand for the coming years.

The device excels in industrial applications where durability, security, and reliable performance are essential.
It is intended for access control to machines, buildings, warehouses, and vehicles (e.g., forklifts).

Key Features:

• Access security: Supports the latest standards, including Unique, Mifare Classic/Ultralight/Plus/Desfire, iCODE, HID iClass, HID iClass SEOS, Legic.
• Data security: Support for TLS 1.3 ensures full encryption of network communication.
• Ease of use: The BoxID HF version allows smartphones with NFC to be used as access cards.
• Easy configuration: The built-in Web page enables configuration without the need for additional software.

Physical Features

The reader is protected by an IP68-rated sealed enclosure.
An additional SLOT option adds space to place the card in the reader while maintaining its tight seal.
The standard 10/100Mbit LAN interface can be expanded with a wireless Wi-Fi communication module.

Power can be supplied via LAN using PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) or through a 12-24VDC power adapter.
There are 2 contact inputs that can control, for example, door locks, and 2 outputs that can control, for example, an electric strike or send a signal to a machine.

The BoxID LCD version allows displaying messages for users on an alphanumeric display.

Standalone Operation

The reader can operate as a standalone device – without communication with a server or PLC controller.

The built-in memory can store data for 5000 users and 30000 event records.
Users can be added via the built-in Web page or external applications – e.g., connected to an existing access system.
The reader can be customized to meet the requirements of any application through personalized actions for each event.
You can set the behavior of outputs, LCD messages, LEDs, sound signals, and memory recordings.

Integration with PLCs

The device can be easily integrated with Siemens S7 series controllers using S7 Communication (PUT/GET) and with Mitsubishi controllers using MC/SLMP protocols.

All you need to do is download the files we have prepared and import them into TIA Portal/GXWorks (the integration proceeds analogously to popular SCADA/HMI systems).

The programmer gets ready blocks of variables for RFID reader control, which he can use in his application.

Sample PLC projects along with a guide can be found on our blog:

Siemens:

https://inveo.com.pl/siemens-s71200-s71500-and-rfid-inveo-boxid-reader-integration/

https://inveo.com.pl/application-development-siemens-s7-integration-with-inveo-boxid-reader/

Mitsubishi:

https://inveo.com.pl/mitsubishi-fx5-q-plc-integration-with-inveo-boxid-clocker-rfid-reader-mc-and-slmp-protocols/

https://inveo.com.pl/tworzenie-aplikacji-integracja-mitsubishi-fx-z-czytnikiem-inveo-boxid-clocker-2/

https://inveo.com.pl/application-development-mitsubishi-q-integration-with-inveo-boxid-clocker-reader/

Modbus

For those familiar with the Modbus protocol, the device offers Modbus RTU (via the built-in RS485 port) or Modbus TCP.

IT System Integration

The built-in network protocols offer extensive options for controlling the reader's operation via external applications.

HTTP/HTTPS Client

The device sends every card swipe to a server. The server can respond with instructions on what the reader should do.
The simplest scenario might look like this:

• You swipe a card on the reader, the reader emits a short sound and sends an HTTP request to the server.
• The server checks if the card number is authorized and returns data with instructions to activate (or not) the output, display a message on the LCD, emit a sound, etc.

We provide example programs in PHP and NodeJS.

In case the server is unavailable, the device can switch to standalone mode and operate using the built-in user database.

User database synchronization can occur automatically. The reader can connect to the server periodically, and the server can return a new user database.

MQTT/MQTTS

BoxID supports this very popular protocol designed for IoT. The device can send and receive data similar to the HTTP protocol.

E-mail

For applications where the reader's standalone operation is sufficient, there is the option to periodically send CSV files (compatible with Excel or LibreOffice) to a specified email address with user history data.

Missing Functionality?

The built-in LUA interpreter allows writing custom scripts to handle card data and perform advanced commands.
For special applications, our programmers can modify the software as needed.

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