The A9044M Packing Station Antenna is a specialised RAIN RFID antenna designed to enable fast, accurate packing and shipment verification for modern e‑commerce and omnichannel operations, especially in space‑constrained, decentralised fulfilment environments.​

Key features

• Purpose-built for packing accuracy with a tuned read zone that focuses RF energy within the packing area, capturing only the items being packed and minimising stray reads from surrounding inventory.​
• Supports agile, decentralised fulfilment models such as same‑day delivery, local pick‑up, and micro‑fulfilment by automating order verification and reducing manual checks and shipping errors.​
• Compact, low‑profile form factor ideal for back‑of‑store spaces, retail back rooms, and micro‑fulfilment centres where traditional RFID tunnels are impractical or too costly.​

Mechanical and electrical data

• Dimensions: 640 × 650 × 8.6 mm (21.1 mm including connectors), providing a large, flat read surface suitable for typical packing benches and workstations.​
• Frequency range: 902–928 MHz (FCC) and 865–868 MHz (ETSI), enabling global RAIN RFID deployments.​
• Multi‑linear polarisation with 7 dBi gain and IP54 environmental rating, SMA connector.​

Design and mounting

• Flexible installation options to match different packing workflows:
  • Flush‑mounted vertically for carton‑based workflows, compact benches, or vertical packing stations.
  • Flush‑mounted horizontally on or under the table for an ergonomic, clutter‑free workspace and optimal tag orientation.
  • Flush‑mounted to the arch or structure of a conveyor or tunnel (top or sides).​
• Designed to integrate easily into existing RFID tunnel infrastructure while offering a more compact and deployment‑friendly alternative.​
• Backed by detailed datasheet, mechanical drawings, radiating pattern information, and mounting instructions to simplify integration into OEM packing and verification systems.​

Typical applications

Supply chain and logistics operations seeking to reduce packing errors, automate order confirmation, and gain real‑time visibility into items being packed and dispatched.​

E‑commerce and omnichannel fulfilment, including retail back rooms, micro‑fulfilment centres, dark stores, pop‑up hubs, and 3PL sites that require fast, reliable pack verification.​

Space‑constrained packing benches where high‑accuracy shipment verification is needed without the footprint and complexity of full RFID tunnels.​