C72 UHF RFID Reader (Android 11/8.1)
Industry-leading RFID Performance
Chainway C72 is an Android rugged RFID reader that boasts best-in-class UHF RFID capability. Built with embedded Impinj E710 / R2000, it enables more than 15m of read distance outdoors. The RFID reader features optional barcode scanning, Octa-Core processor and 8000mAh powerful battery to perfectly meet demands in intensive applications, especially in asset management, retail, warehousing, apparel inventory, expressway toll, fleet management, finance, etc.
C72 UHF RFID Reader (Android 11/8.1)
Industry-leading RFID Performance
Chainway C72 is an Android rugged RFID reader that boasts best-in-class UHF RFID capability. Built with embedded Impinj E710 / R2000, it enables more than 15m of read distance outdoors. The RFID reader features optional barcode scanning, Octa-Core processor and 8000mAh powerful battery to perfectly meet demands in intensive applications, especially in asset management, retail, warehousing, apparel inventory, expressway toll, fleet management, finance, etc.
Industry-leading RFID Performance
Features
 Android 11/8.1 |  Cortex-A53 Octa-core 2.3/2.5 GHz |
 RAM+ROM: 3+32GB/4+64GB (optional) |  5.2” IPS 1080P Screen |
 8000mAh Powerful Battery |
Functions
 UHF RFID (Impinj E710/R2000 Chip) |  Barcode Scanning (Optional) |
 NFC (Optional) |  13MP Autofocus Camera |
 Accurate GPS |  Dual-band WIFI |
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 80.0 x 24.3 mm / 6.46 x 3.15 x 0.96 in. |
| Weight | 654 g / 23.07 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, 8000 mAh Standby: over 500 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 |
| 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 | 1 microphone；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 (Overseas): 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 3G: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 4G: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B25/B40/B66 Android 11: 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: Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GNSS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou; internal antenna |
| Note | *C72 models being manufactured for Turkish Market, do not include Voice Call (Phone Call) function. WAN module included on those models only support DATA transfer. |
Developing Environment
| Operating System | Android 8.1; GMS, FOTA, Soti MobiControl, SafeUEM supported Android 11; 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 1.5 m / 4.9 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 | Host IP65 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 | CM710-1 module based on Impinj E710 CM2000-1 module based on Impinj Indy R2000 |
| Frequency | 865-868 MHz / 920-925 MHz / 902-928 MHz |
| Protocol | EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000-6C |
| Antenna | Linear polarization(1.8 dBi); circular polarization (4 dBi) |
| Power | 1W (30 dBm, +5 dBm to +30 dBm adjustable) 2W Optional (33 dBm, for Latin America, etc.) |
| Fastest Read Rate | 900+ tags/sec (circular polarization) |
| R/W ranges | Up to 15m (circular polarization, open outdoors, Impinj MR6 tag); Up to 7m (linear polarization, open outdoors) |
| Note | *Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment |
| Note2 | *This function is optional |
Camera
| Camera | 13 MP Autofocus 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 |
Support & Downloads
Documents & Manuals
Videos
Accessories
Adapter (CN)
PWR-C72-5V2A-CN
Adapter (EU)
PWR-C72-5V2A-EU
Adapter (UK)
PWR-C72-5V2A-UK
Adapter (US)
PWR-C72-5V2A-US
USB Cable
DC-C72-TypeC
Lanyard
SG-C72-LYD-GY
Sim Tray Ejector
SIM-TRAY-EJECTOR
Cradle (Optional)
CRD-C72-SCC
Screen Protector (Optional)
SP-C7X
Insert for Charging Cradle(Optional)
CRD-C72-INS
Charging Cradle for Device(Optional)
CRD-C72-RBC
Charging Cradle for Device(Optional)
CRD-C72-RBCE
Pistol (Optional)
TRG-C72-PG
Rugged Rubber Boot (Optional)
RB-C72-RR
Holster (Optional)
SG-C72-CPH