Wanquan Intelligent VI-IR Full Series Industrial High-Frequency RFID Readers Product Introduction

In modern manufacturing production lines, traditional manual registration and handheld barcode scanning methods generally suffer from low efficiency, failure to recognize oily or dusty environments, and difficulty in data traceability, making them unsuitable for automated production cycles. Vanch Intelligent's full series of HF industrial high-frequency readers (VI-IR18S/30S/40S/64-HF/108-HF) are developed for various complex industrial conditions, covering everything from tiny, cramped workstations to large sorting lanes, providing a one-stop hardware solution for factory RFID digital identification.

Ⅰ、All-round universal industrial core advantages

The entire series comes standard with the ST25R3916 industrial-grade RF chip, compatible with both ISO 15693 and ISO 14443A, two mainstream high-frequency tags, and adaptable to various tooling and carrier tags in the workshop, offering extremely high versatility. The equipment adopts a unified industrial-grade hardware design, suitable for harsh production environments.

1. Reliable protection: All threaded models are IP67, and the flagship model is IP65, providing dust and water protection, suitable for oily, humid, and dusty workshops;

2. Strong anti-interference: Supports ±8KV air and ±6KV contact electrostatic protection, which can resist electromagnetic interference from machine tools, frequency converters and other equipment, and eliminate misreading and missed reading;

3. Wide operating temperature range: -20℃ to +70℃, stable operation in high and low temperature workshops, cold storage, and heat treatment stations;

4. Industrial control compatibility: Supports DC12-24V wide voltage range for industrial applications; VI-IR108 additionally supports PoE power supply to accommodate workshop voltage fluctuations.

5. Easy to integrate and implement: Standard configuration includes Modbus and VUP protocols, allowing direct connection to mainstream PLCs without the need for adapter modules. It comes with multi-language development examples and supports online upgrades via serial port without disassembly, significantly reducing debugging and maintenance costs.

Ⅱ、Core features and suitable scenarios for each product model

1. VI-IR18S-HF Miniature Thread HF RFID Reader

With a body size of φ18×72mm and a weight of only 80g, this compact machine is designed for workstations with limited installation space and can be easily embedded in machine tool holders and narrow-sided workstations for 3C precision assembly.

With a maximum recognition distance of 40mm, it comes standard with an RS485 interface and an orange status indicator light, making its operation status intuitive and suitable for high-frequency identification and traceability of small tooling fixtures and precision parts carriers.

2. VI-IR30S-HF Universal Standard Thread HF RFID Reader

The industrial standard φ30 thread specification is available in both full thread and half thread structures, and is compatible with a variety of mounting brackets. It features a stable structure, vibration resistance, and suitability for various production line conditions.

With a maximum reading distance of 60mm for full thread and 45mm for half thread, it is highly versatile and the preferred model for basic traceability of automotive parts, food sorting, and general tooling pallets, and is suitable for most conventional industrial scenarios.

3. VI-IR40S-HF Long-pitch Square Thread HF RFID Reader

With a 40×40×66mm square integrated structure, it has a wider installation contact surface and stronger stability. It is the model with the longest recognition distance among all threaded models, with a maximum reading distance of up to 80mm.

It adopts dual-color indicator lights for power and card reading, making the status distinction clear. It is mainly designed for long-distance recognition and is suitable for scenarios such as wide conveyor belts, heavy tooling, and AGV station positioning.

4. VI-IR64-HF Ultra-thin Embedded  HF RFID Reader

With an ultra-thin and lightweight body measuring 42×65×18mm and a net weight of 76g, it comes with a mounting bracket and supports embedded installation in equipment and control cabinets without taking up external space.

Supports dual communication via RS485 and RJ45 network ports, can be directly connected to MES systems, has a recognition distance of 0-80mm, and is equipped with a side-mounted dual-color light strip, making it suitable for embedded use in lithium battery and photovoltaic clean production lines, small testing equipment, and packaging equipment.

5. VI-IR108-HF Flagship Multifunction HF RFID Reader

The entire series of flagship tablet models features a large 100×80×35mm recognition window, a maximum reading distance of 120mm, and supports batch recognition of multiple tags, making them suitable for scenarios involving large-volume material flow.

Supports RS232/RS485/RJ45 three-way communication and PoE power supply, with built-in IO trigger and relay output, can be directly linked to automated equipment, multi-color independent indicator lights for easy fault diagnosis, IP65 protection, and is mostly used in vehicle assembly, warehouse batch inventory, and complex automated production lines.

Ⅲ、Core industry application scenarios

1. Automotive parts manufacturing

The production line is equipped with VI-IR30S and VI-IR108-HF machines to automatically read tooling and workpiece label information, verify assembly processes, prevent incorrect or missing assembly, and upload production data to the MES in real time to achieve full-process quality traceability of parts.

2. Tooling and Fixture Asset Management

The machine tool, equipped with the VI-IR18S in a small workstation, automatically counts tool usage frequency and lifespan, and provides early warnings of wear and tear; when paired with the VI-IR108, it reads tooling pallet information in batches, replacing manual inventory counts and significantly improving asset management efficiency.

3. Automated production line for 3C home appliances

For narrow workstations, the VI-IR18S is compatible; for long-distance workstations, the VI-IR40S is used. High-speed production lines can identify carrier and parts information without stopping. The built-in VI-IR64 enables automated sorting, eliminating the need for manual barcode scanning throughout the process.

4. Food cold chain processing

IP67 protected threaded conveyor models are suitable for damp, oily, and low-temperature workshops. They automatically identify turnover box labels and complete electronic registration of inbound and outbound warehousing and sorting, meeting the industry's traceability and supervision needs.

5. Clean production line for new energy

The VI-IR64 features an ultra-thin, dust-free design suitable for cleanrooms used in lithium batteries and photovoltaics. It automatically collects tooling and material data, and its wide-voltage operation ensures stable production 24/7.

6. AGV Navigation and Warehousing Logistics

The AGV is equipped with VI-IR40S to achieve precise site positioning; VI-IR108 is deployed at warehouse entrances to identify turnover boxes in batches, automatically update inventory data, and greatly improve warehouse turnover efficiency.

IV. Quick Selection Guide

1. Confined workstations, machine tool holders, precision equipment → VI-IR18S-HF

2. General assembly line, routine sorting, and beginner project implementation → VI-IR30S-HF

3. Wide conveyor belt, heavy-duty tooling, long-distance identification requirements → VI-IR40S-HF

4. Equipment embedding, clean production line, network communication requirements → VI-IR64-HF

5. Large-scale production lines, batch inventory management, equipment I/O linkage → VI-IR108-HF

V. Product Implementation Value

The VI-IR series of readers forms a complete industrial RFID reader hardware matrix. All models are standardized, widely adaptable, and easy to maintain, completely solving many drawbacks of traditional manual registration and barcode scanning operations.

The equipment seamlessly integrates with industrial control and information systems, automatically collects production, material, and asset data, and connects the factory's data links. It helps enterprises achieve production error prevention, quality traceability, and digital asset management, effectively reducing labor costs and improving production line operating efficiency. It is the core foundational hardware for the digital upgrade of the manufacturing industry.

VI . Further Breakthroughs in All-round Performance Upgrades

VANCH's RFID Reader products now support Impinj Gen2X. Impinj (a leading global provider of RAIN RFID solutions) officially released Gen2X. This technology, optimized based on the RAIN RFID Gen2 protocol, improves the reading speed, range, and accuracy of RFID readers. Shenzhen VANCH Intelligent (a leading enterprise in RFID identification reader and solutions) focuses on providing innovative and efficient RFID products. Its RFID industrial identification, RFID integrated reader, RFID fixed readers, and RFID handheld PDA terminals now support Gen2X, helping enterprises deepen their digital transformation.

VII. Contact Us

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