The Chainway R5 is a wearable UHF RFID reader with Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 connectivity, built on a self‑developed module using Impinj E Series chips, designed for medium‑to‑long range reading in logistics, warehousing, retail and manufacturing scenarios with a wide range of wrist/arm accessories.​

Key features

• High‑performance RFID engine based on Impinj E Series with Impinj Gen2X support, EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000‑6C protocols and circularly polarised antenna.​
• RF power up to 1 W (30 dBm, adjustable from +5 to +30 dBm; 2 W optional for specific markets), read speed over 900 tags/s and read range up to 11–14 m depending on tag type (MR6, M750, Alien H3 anti‑metal) and environment.​
• Compact design (108 × 78 × 18 mm) weighing 200 g, optimised for wearable use on the wrist, forearm or via a magnetic handle.​

Power and ruggedness

• Removable 2000 mAh battery, charged via USB Type‑C at 5 V / 1.5 A, with charging time of about 2 hours.​
• IP65 sealing, 1.5 m drop resistance to concrete, operating temperature from -20 °C to +50 °C and storage from -40 °C to +70 °C.​
• Reliable operation in environments with 5–95% non‑condensing humidity.​

Connectivity and indicators

• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 for connection to Android and iOS devices via dedicated SDKs.​
• USB Type‑C port for charging and wired data communication.​
• Status LEDs: red while charging, green when fully charged, solid blue when battery is above 20%, flashing blue below 20%; Bluetooth LED on/off indicates pairing status.​

Controls, ergonomics and accessories

• Physical ON/OFF and SCAN keys for simple operation even when wearing gloves.​
• Supplied with multiple wearable accessories including wrist strap, arm strap and magnetic handle to match different workflows.​

Integration and application

Specifically engineered for picking, sorting, inventory and tracking tasks where hands‑free operation and high productivity are required.

Android and iOS SDK support for fast integration with mobile applications and existing backend systems.​

After being appointed Chainway’s Authorized Service Center in 2014, and awarded in 2016 and 2021 as Authorized Distributor and Honored Partner Italy, TechSigno is now Excellent Channel Distributor.