C71 Built-in RFID Reader (Android 11/8.1)
Lightweight and Portable, Superior UHF Capability
Chainway C71 is a built-in Android RFID reader. The newly-upgrade of Octa-Core CPU brings the overall performance improvement that enables high-speed and stable possessing. Integrated with superb RFID performance that allows read distance of 4m, it is lightweight, supports optional barcode scanning and iris recognition. The RFID reader can best meet the needs in retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare, finance, transportation, etc.
C71 Built-in RFID Reader (Android 11/8.1)
Lightweight and Portable, Superior UHF Capability
Chainway C71 is a built-in Android RFID reader. The newly-upgrade of Octa-Core CPU brings the overall performance improvement that enables high-speed and stable possessing. Integrated with superb RFID performance that allows read distance of 4m, it is lightweight, supports optional barcode scanning and iris recognition. The RFID reader can best meet the needs in retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare, finance, transportation, etc.






Lightweight and Portable, Superior UHF Capability
Features
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Functions
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Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | 164.2 x 78.8 x 17.5mm / 6.46 x 3.10 x 0.69 in. |
Weight | <321 g / 11.32 oz. |
Display | 5.2” IPS LTPS 1920 x 1080 |
Touch Panel | Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported |
Power | Main battery: Li-ion, rechargeable, 5000 mAh Standby: over 350 hours Continuous use: over 12 hours (depending on user environment) Charging time: 3-4 hours (with standard adaptor and USB cable) |
Notification | Sound, LED indicator, vibrator |
Expansion Slot | 1 slot for Nano SIM card, 1 slot for Nano SIM or TF card |
Interfaces | USB 2.0 Type-C, OTG, Type-C headphones supported |
Audio | 2 microphones,1 for noise cancellation;1 speaker;receiver |
Keypad | 4 front keys, 1 power key, 2 scan keys, 1 multifunctional key |
Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, gravity sensor |
Communication
WLAN | IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G dual-band, internal antenna |
WWAN | Android 8.1: WWAN (China): 2G: 900/1800MHz 3G: WCDMA: B1,B8 CDMA2000 EVDO: BC0 TD-SCDMA: B34,B39 4G: B1,B3,B5,B8,B34,B38,B39,B40,B41 WWAN (Europe): 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 4G: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B40 WWAN(America): 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 4G: B2/B4/B7/B12/B17/B25/B66 Android 11.0: 2G: GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900 3G: WCDMA:B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 CDMA2000 EVDO: BC0 TD-SCDMA:A/F 4G:B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B28A B28B/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 |
WWAN (Others) | Depending on the country’s ISP |
Bluetooth | Android 8.1: Bluetooth v2.1+EDR,3.0+HS,v4.1+HS Android 11.0: Bluetooth 5.0 |
GNSS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou; internal antenna |
Developing Environment
Operating System | Android 8.1; GMS, FOTA, Soti MobiControl, SafeUEM supported Android 11.0; GMS, FOTA, Soti MobiControl, SafeUEM supported. Committed support for a future upgrade to Android 12, 13, and Android 14 pending feasibility |
SDK | Chainway Software Development Kit |
Language | Java |
Tool | Eclipse / Android Studio |
Performance
CPU | Cortex-A53 2.5 / 2.3 GHz Octa-core |
RAM+ROM | 3GB + 32GB 4GB + 64GB (optional) |
Expansion | Supports up to 128 GB Micro SD card |
User Environment
Operating Temp. | 4 °F to 122 °F / -20 °C to 50 °C |
Storage Temp. | -40 °F to 158 °F / -40 °C to 70 °C |
Humidity | 5% RH – 95% RH non condensing |
Drop Specification | Multiple 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. drops (at least 20 times) to the concrete across the operating temperature range |
Tumble Specification | 1000 x 0.5 m / 1.64 ft. falls at room temperature |
Sealing | IP65 / IP67 per IEC sealing specifications |
ESD | ±15 KV air discharge, ±6 KV conductive discharge |
Barcode Scanning
1D Linear Scanner | Zebra: SE965; Honeywell: N4313 |
2D Imager Scanner | Zebra: SE4710 / SE4750 / SE4750MR; Honeywell: N6603 |
1D Symbologies | UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc. |
2D Symbologies | PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX), etc. |
Note | *This function is optional |
UHF RFID
Engine | CM-Q module; CM-3N module based on Impinj E310 |
Frequency | 865-868 MHz / 920-925 MHz / 902-928 MHz |
Protocol | EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000-6C |
Antenna | Circular polarization (1.5 dBi) |
Power | 1W (+19 dBm to +30 dBm adjustable) |
R/W ranges | Up to 4m (depend on tags and environment) |
Note | *Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment |
Camera
Front Camera | 5 MP *This function is optional |
Rear Camera | 13 MP autofocus rear camera with flash |
NFC
Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
Protocol | ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc. |
Chips | M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc. |
Range | 2-4 cm |
Iris Recognition
Rate | < 150 ms |
Range | 20-40 cm |
FAR | 1/10000000 |
Note | Protocol:ISO/IEC 19794-6,GB/T 20979-2007 |
Note2 | *Front iris only *This function is optional |
Support & Downloads
Documents & Manuals
Videos
Certificates
2018-11-15
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2018-11-15
Accessories

Adapter (CN)
PWR-C71-5V2A-CN

Adapter (EU)
PWR-C71-5V2A-EU

Adapter (UK)
PWR-C71-5V2A-UK

Adapter (US)
PWR-C71-5V2A-US

USB Cable
DC-C71-TypeC

Lanyard
SG-C71-LYD-GY

QC-Adapter-UK
PWR-18W-UK

Cradle (Optional)
CRD-C71-SCC

Charging Cradle (Optional)
CRD-C71-DOC

Holster (Optional)
SG-C7X-CPH

Screen Protector (Optional)
SP-C7X

Charging Cradle (Optional)
CRD-C71-RBC/CRD-C71-RBCE

Holster (Optional)
SG-C7X-CPH-OPEN

Rugged Rubber Boot (Optional)
RB-C71-RR / RB-C71-RRP

4-slots Charging Cradle Set (Optional)
CRD-C71-RBCx4 / CRD-C71-RBCEx4