xArray Gateway

Wide-area monitoring, locationing and tag direction

The xArray gateway is a fixed infrastructure RFID reader system that provides always-on, wide-area monitoring of RAIN RFID tagged items within a facility or across a global supply chain. Designed for large-scale item-level applications in retail, healthcare and manufacturing, the xArray gateway provides real-time Item Intelligence events including each items identity, location, and authenticity. When combined with the Impinj Platform, the xArray gateway gives businesses unprecedented inventory visibility, allowing them to improve their operational efficiency and provide better service to their customers.

Always-On Monitoring

The xArray gateways always-on monitoring capability allows businesses to continuously and automatically collect data about items of interest, providing updated inventory information and real-time location of individual items; all without human intervention. Businesses can take advantage of always-on monitoring to deliver better customer service, increase employee productivity and make better business decisions.

The Power of xArray Gateway

• A single xArray can monitor up to 1,500 sq. ft. (139m2) when Monza R6 based tags are used, extend coverage with multiple xArrays
• Intelligent item locating with 5 ft. (1.5m) or better spatial resolution of (x, y) location
• Low profile design fits into standard ceiling tile grid and blends into décor

Retail

• Inventory accuracy and visibility
• Automation (receiving, transition door, item pairing/grouping, replenishment)
• Customer experience

Healthcare

• Asset tracking and RTLS
• Patient safety queuing
• Consumables accuracy and visibility

Manufacturing

• Safety and security
• Logistics planning
• WIP and parts replenishment

Technical Features

• Exceptional performance provided by 2D array with 52 dual-polarized antenna beams
• Easy to use and maintain with IEEE 803.2af PoE and tilt sensor to detect when out of alignment
• Easy programming using Octane SDK, LLRP and Impinj extensions
• Reader software optimizations accommodate large numbers of tags that are read repeatedly without compromising performance

Gateway Ceiling Mounting Kit

Impinj's Gateway Ceiling Mounting Kit is designed to facilitate drop-ceiling installation of an xArray gateway. The kit attaches an xArray to the support system of a suspended ceiling, or secondary ceiling hung below the main (structural) ceiling, fitting in the T-bar metal framing system and replacing one standard 24 x 24 in. ceiling tile. The Gateway Ceiling Mounting Kit contains a custom-drilled 2-foot x 2-foot steel plate and the screws, anchors and cables (100 ft. braided, with looped ends) required to replace a standard ceiling tile.