
DR-max
Desktop RAIN RFID reader with Ethernet PoE and +30 dBm

The DR-max adds Ethernet with PoE, GPIO and three external antenna ports to the DR family. With +30 dBm and a built-in +4 dBiC antenna, one network cable powers and connects it.
You want one network cable for power and data, outputs to switch a light, or more than one antenna on a desk. Three external antenna ports and +30 dBm in a desktop body.
Only a USB link at one counter? The DR-mini or DR-pad is simpler. Need four antenna ports? Choose the EM300.
Features
- 180 x 150 x 30 mm, 350 g, IP54
- Powered by PoE (802.3af/at) or USB
- Built-in reconfigurable circular antenna, +4 dBiC
- Three SMA ports for external antennas
- +30 dBm output (LT version: +27 dBm), -75 dBm sensitivity, 250 tags/s
- One opto-isolated GPI and two opto-isolated GPOs
- Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi 802.11n and BLE 5; keyboard emulation
Applications
- Retail checkout counters
- Price-check terminals
- Product verification stations
Technical specifications
| RFID standard | UHF RFID reader/writer, ISO 18000-63 |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | 865 MHz to 928 MHz |
| Max. RF output power | +30 dBm |
| LT version output power | DR-max-LT: +27 dBm |
| RX sensitivity | -75 dBm |
| Read rate | up to 250 tags/s |
| GEN2X | Impinj GEN2X support |
| Antenna ports | 3 × SMA-F (external, in addition to the built-in antenna) |
|---|---|
| Built-in antenna | Yes (reconfigurable) |
| Built-in antenna gain | +4 dBiC |
| Polarization | Circular |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, BLE |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | One Ethernet RJ-45 port (PoE) |
| PoE | PoE IEEE 802.3af/at |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n, 2.4 GHz, up to 150 Mbps |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth LE 5 with HID keyboard |
| USB | One USB port for data and power; USB HID + RAW ASCII |
| USB HID | USB HID |
| GPIO | 1 GPI (opto-isolated) and 2 opto-isolated GPOs |
| Protocols | MQTT(s), HTTP(s) REST, TCP sockets and WebSockets |
| Keyboard emulation | USB HID keyboard emulation and BLE keyboard emulation; RAW ASCII (USB) |
| Output format | JSON and custom payloads; bidirectional online configuration via USB, MQTT, HTTP and TCP sockets |
| Signaling | Integrated RGB LED and buzzer for feedback |
| Operating system | CONNECTIX (common to the entire line) |
| Power source | PoE or USB (USB-C, +5 V per catalog) |
|---|---|
| Max. consumption | 10 W at +30 dBm (7.5 W at +27 dBm on the LT version) |
| Dimensions | 180 x 150 x 30 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 350 g |
| Ingress protection | IP54 |
| Protection | E-fuse (overvoltage and overcurrent protection); integrated sensors for continuous voltage and current monitoring |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +65 °C |
| Humidity | 5-95% non-condensing |
| Certifications | FCC and Anatel |
Questions we hear
How is it powered?
Over the network cable with PoE (802.3af/at), or from USB. With PoE, a single cable powers and connects it.
How many antennas can I add?
Three, on its SMA ports, besides the built-in +4 dBiC antenna. For more, use a four-port reader such as the EM300, with a CATENA if needed.


