Transponder RFID reader B-EXA81-EU

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Overview
The Brady® EXA81 converts a smartphone or tablet into a personal radar capable of detecting radio signals from items, assets, tools and equipment fitted with battery-free RFID labels at distances up to 15 metres. Select an item on the device screen and locate it quickly using visual and audio cues.

Main benefits

• Fast reading: reads more than 1,000 tagged items per second within a 15 m range.
• Multi-mode reading: UHF RFID reading up to 15 m and close-range 1D/2D barcode scanning.
• Battery endurance: supports a full day of use from a single charge without battery replacement.
• Excellent connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 Class 2 and wired USB-C connection.
• Universal mounting: attach to mobile devices with screws or Quad Lock.
• Ergonomics: pistol-grip form factor for comfortable, fast scanning throughout the day.

Main features (summary)

• Ingress protection: IP65
• Connectivity options: Bluetooth 5.3 Class 2, USB-C
• Mounting: Quad Lock or screws
• RFID type: UHF (EPC Class 1 Gen2 v2 - RAIN)

Specifications (extract)
Minimum order quantity: 1
Item number: 321710
Order reference: B-EXA81-EU
Total quantity per pack: 1 Piece(s) / Box
RF transmitted power: Max. ERP 2 W (33 dBm) / EIRP 3.3 W (35.2 dBm)
Applications: temperature indication tagging; inspection tagging; food processing tagging; RFID tagging; plant identification; safety identification; general identification; warehouse marking; asset tracking
Quantity: 1
Brand: Brady®
Country of origin: Finland

Dimensions
Read speed: Up to 1,000 non-adhesive tags per second
Dimensions (L x H x D): 214.4 mm x 98.5 mm x 86 mm
Weight: 0.580 kg
Beam width: 80°

Material characteristics
Colour: Blue, Black

Product features
Battery capacity (mAh): 10,050 mAh
Maximum receive sensitivity: -85 dBm
Antenna characteristics: 5 dBi gain with software-controlled polarization switching
Battery type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery weight: 80 g (stated value)

What is included
Includes one EXA81 reader, safety and regulatory guide, and a wrist strap.
Warranty: 2 years

Compliance
CE; Compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; REACH: product contains an SVHC (candidate list date: 04 February 2026).

Reading capabilities and interfaces
RFID functionality: UHF (EPC Class 1 Gen2 v2 - RAIN)
Supported barcode symbologies: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, Telepen, China Post, POSTNET, EAN/UPC, EAN-13, EAN-8, Industrial 2 of 5, Aztec, Data Matrix, GS1 DataMatrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, MicroPDF417, QR Code, Composite Codes, Passport MRZ, etc.
Battery delivery mode: Shipped installed in the device
User interface: Buttons; Indicators: buzzer, segmented LED bars, power LED, connection LED, read LED
Drop test: Resistant to drops from 1.8 m

Environmental conditions
Operating humidity range: 10% - 95% (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -20°C to 55°C
Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Integration note
The EXA81 works with the Nordic ID technology IoT platform by Brady® and can be used with the provided demonstration RFID app or integrated into custom applications via Bluetooth 5.3 or USB-C connections.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Product reference (SKU): B-EXA81-EU
• Internal item number: 321710
• Ingress protection (IP): IP65
• RFID range: up to 15 m (UHF reading)
• Read speed: up to 1,000 tags/s
• RF power: Max. ERP 2 W (33 dBm) / EIRP 3.3 W (35.2 dBm)
• Receive sensitivity: -85 dBm
• Antenna gain: 5 dBi, software polarization switching
• Battery: 10,050 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion (shipped installed)
• Charge time: Dock 0–100% = 4 h; via USB-C 0–100% = 4–10 h
• Connections: Bluetooth® 5.3 Class 2, USB-C
• Mounting: Quad Lock or screws
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
• Humidity range: 10%–95% non-condensing
• Weight: 0.580 kg
• Dimensions: 214.4 mm x 98.5 mm x 86 mm
• Beam width: 80°
• Standards: ISO 18000-63 (EPC Class 1 Gen2 v2 - RAIN)
• Included accessories: safety & regulatory guide, wrist strap