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8 Port Board ICL8 | Impinj E710 | Wifi + POE
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8 Port Board ICL8 | Impinj E710 | Wifi + POE

An eight-port UHF RFID reader board on the Impinj E710 for integrators who need many antennas on one controller: multi-lane toll and parking sites, wide portals and conveyor lines. Reads up to 20 m at up to 1,000 reads per second.

₹60,000

per piece + 18% GST

₹70,800 incl. GST

Minimum order: 1 piece · buy online and pay by NEFT or UPI, or request a quote

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  • 7-day replacement · 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects
  • Blue Dart next-day delivery
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Key features

  • Eight antenna ports on one board, the highest port count in the module range
  • Impinj E710 reader chip; read distance up to 20 m
  • Read speed up to 1,000 times per second
  • Wi-Fi and PoE supported; Bluetooth and 4G optional
  • Linux on an ARM9 CPU designed for 24 × 365 running
  • Auto scan over COM port or network; SDKs for all common languages
Chip
Impinj E710, with Impinj Gen2X support
Read range
Up to 20 m (antenna, tag and site dependent)
Frequency
UHF, 865–868 MHz (India band)
Interface
Wi-Fi, PoE; Bluetooth and 4G optional

Overview

What the ICL8 8-port UHF RFID module does

The ICL8 is the largest board in the module range: a UHF RFID reader with eight antenna ports, supplied as a bare PCB for integrators who build the reader into their own enclosure or automation cabinet. One board, one network connection and one data stream can serve a row of lanes or a long conveyor run, instead of several separate readers that each need power, cabling and configuration.

Where eight ports pay off

  • Toll and parking: antennas for several entry, exit or ramp lanes on one module.
  • Conveyors and sortation: antennas above and beside the belt at more than one point on the line.
  • Wide gates and aisles: factory gates or library security aisles that need antennas on both sides and overhead.
  • Logistics and laundry docks: several dock or processing positions reporting to one controller.

Performance and connectivity

The module uses the Impinj E710 reader chip, reads tags at up to 20 m and reaches up to 1,000 reads per second. It runs Linux on an ARM9 processor designed to stay on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Wi-Fi and PoE are supported, with Bluetooth and 4G as options, and the board auto-scans over COM port or network during commissioning. SDKs for all common languages pass the tag stream to your own application.

Planning an eight-antenna installation

Multi-port UHF readers generally switch between antenna ports in turn, so the more antennas are active, the smaller each one's share of reading time. Connect only the antennas a site needs, and test the busiest lane with every port running before sign-off.

Cabling matters more with eight ports. Use the same coaxial cable type throughout, keep runs of similar length, route them away from power and PoE wiring, and label each cable with its port number so the lane-to-port mapping in software stays correct.

ICL8 or two smaller boards?

When all antennas are within cable reach of one cabinet, the ICL8 keeps the installation to a single controller. If they are spread across far-apart gates, two 4-port ICL4P modules can mean shorter cable runs. Compare boards in the RFID modules range, or read how to choose a reader by read range and antenna ports.

Typical applications

  • Multi-lane toll plazas
  • Multi-level parking
  • Conveyor and sortation lines
  • Wide factory gates
  • Library security aisles
  • Logistics dock lines
  • Laundry processing lines

Specifications

Datasheet (PDF)
ModelICL8
Form factorPCB reader module (board level, for embedding)
ChipImpinj E710, with Impinj Gen2X support
Ports8 antenna ports
Read rangeUp to 20 m (antenna, tag and site dependent)
Read speedUp to 1,000 reads per second
FrequencyUHF, 865–868 MHz (India band)
Processor / OSARM9 CPU running Linux
Duty cycleDesigned for continuous 24 × 365 operation
InterfaceWi-Fi, PoE; Bluetooth and 4G optional
Scan modeAutomatic scan over COM port or network
SDKAvailable for all common programming languages

Frequently asked questions

How many antennas can the ICL8 run?
Up to eight UHF antennas, one on each port, from a single board. That lets one controller cover several lanes, a wide portal or multiple points along a conveyor.
What read range does the ICL8 give?
Up to 20 m, with a read speed of up to 1,000 times per second. Range on site depends on the antennas, tag type and environment, so plan and test the antenna layout for each installation.
Does the ICL8 support PoE and Wi-Fi?
Yes. It supports Wi-Fi and PoE, with Bluetooth and 4G as options, plus automatic scanning over COM port or network. SDKs are available for all common languages for integration.
Is the ICL8 a boxed reader?
No. It is a board-level module for building into your own enclosure or cabinet. If you need a ready-to-mount multi-port reader with its own housing, see the UHF RFID 4-port readers.
Do I have to use all eight ports?
No. Connect only the antennas the site needs and keep the remaining ports for later expansion. Fewer active antennas also gives each one a larger share of reading time.

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