8 PORT BOARD ICL8 | Impinj E710 | Wifi + POE

• Automatic Time Attendance for Schools, Personnel Tracking in Manufacturing Plants,
• Library Security
• Access Control
• Toll plaza Automation 
• parking automation
• Hospital Management
• Laundry Management
• Event Management
• Logistics Management
• other customized automation processes and solutions.

About the 8 PORT BOARD ICL8 | Impinj E710 | Wifi + POE

The ICL8 is the largest board in Identium's OEM line: an 8 port UHF RFID module built on the Impinj E710, meant for integrators designing a reader into their own enclosure, kiosk or machine rather than buying a finished box. Eight antenna ports let a single board cover a wide portal, a full conveyor run or several adjacent lanes, with read distance up to 20 m and read speed of 700 times per second. It runs Linux on an ARM9 CPU for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year operation, supports WiFi and PoE, and ships with SDKs for all languages so tag data lands straight in your own application.

Key specifications

Best-fit applications

• Toll plaza automation where several lanes are served from one board and one network drop
• Multi-level parking automation with entry, exit and internal ramp antennas on the same module
• Personnel tracking in manufacturing plants across wide shop-floor gates
• Library security and access control gates needing full aisle coverage
• Logistics and laundry management dock lines with antennas above and beside the conveyor
• OEM builders embedding an eight-zone reader into their own automation cabinet

Mounting, encoding and reading notes

This is a bare PCB module for integration, so mount it on standoffs inside your enclosure with clearance around the RF section and route antenna coax away from power and PoE wiring. Keep the eight cable runs similar in length and quality, because differing loss makes ports read unevenly at the far end of the range. Disable unused ports in software rather than leaving them open, and tune power per port so adjacent lanes do not steal each other's tags. Commission over Com Port or network using the automatic scan, then hand the tag stream to your application through the SDK.

Why buy from Identium

Identium designs and builds RFID hardware in New Delhi and is BIS and WPC certified, so Indian OEMs buy the board locally with engineering support in the same time zone, and export customers get an ETSI-compatible unit. We supply bulk and OEM pricing, help match antennas and cables to your layout, and send samples for a bench trial. See the full RFID modules range or read how to choose an RFID reader.

Frequently asked questions

What is the read range of the ICL8 8 port RFID module?

The ICL8 RFID PCB module reads UHF tags at a distance of up to 20 metres, with a read speed of 700 times per second. Range in a real installation in India depends on the antenna, tag type and environment, so plan the antenna layout for each site.

How many antenna ports does the ICL8 RFID board have?

The ICL8 RFID module is an 8 port board, so eight UHF antennas can be connected to one unit to cover multiple gates, lanes or shelves. It runs Linux on an ARM9 CPU and is built for continuous operation, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Does the ICL8 RFID module support WiFi and PoE?

Yes, the ICL8 8 port RFID module supports WiFi and PoE, with Bluetooth and 4G available as options, plus automatic scanning over com port or network. SDKs are available for all languages, which makes integration straightforward for system integrators in India.

What applications is the ICL8 RFID module used for?

The ICL8 8 port RFID module is used in automation projects such as school time attendance, personnel tracking in manufacturing plants, library security, access control, toll plaza and parking automation, hospital management, laundry management, event management and logistics. Customised automation solutions are also built around it in India.

Related guides & resources

• Browse all RFID Modules
• Read: RFID software & middleware
• Read: how to choose the right RFID reader
• BIS certified RFID readers: BIS certified RFID readers