7dBi UHF RFID Tool Inventory PCB Antenna – 600x330mm

An 865–868 MHz antenna is designed for UHF RFID and low-power wireless applications operating in the European ETSI SRD band. Typical uses include UHF RFID readers (EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C), asset tracking, warehouse management, access control, smart retail, race timing, and IoT/M2M systems deployed in Europe and other regions following ETSI regulations.
Airplux offers this band across multiple product families: the ETSI 865–868 MHz RFID antenna line (3–15 dBi PCB, panel and mat antennas), near-field RFID antennas, narrow-beam antennas, and ETSI UHF integrated reader antennas. For example, the 3 dBi circular-polarized PCB antenna APRIA8003CM-137 suits compact desktop readers, while high-gain panel models support long-range portal and gate applications.

ETSI 865–868 MHz antennas are tuned for the European UHF RFID band (ETSI EN 302 208), while FCC 902–928 MHz antennas cover the North American band (FCC Part 15). The two bands do not overlap, so an antenna optimized for one will have degraded VSWR, gain and read range on the other. Choose the version that matches your reader’s regional profile.
Airplux manufactures both variants with matching mechanical designs — e.g., the ETSI 865–868 MHz panel series and the FCC 902–928 MHz series are available at the same gain levels (3–15 dBi). For global or multi-region deployments that need one SKU for both markets, the wideband UHF 860–960 MHz antenna line covers both bands in a single antenna, ideal for asset tracking and smart retail projects shipped worldwide.

Yes. UHF RFID can support inventory identification in freezers and cold storage areas when the tags, antenna, and other system components are suitable for low-temperature operation. The APRIA8006033CX has a specified operating temperature range of -20°C to 60°C. For a complete freezer deployment, also check the temperature ratings of the RFID tags, cables, connectors, and reader, as well as condensation and moisture protection.

Antenna beamwidth describes the angular spread of its main radiation pattern and helps determine how RF energy is distributed across a reading area. The APRIA8006033CX has a horizontal beamwidth of 49° and a vertical beamwidth of 26°, providing a more focused pattern in the vertical plane. This can be useful when planning tag identification inside a cabinet or storage unit, although the final coverage should be verified through testing with the actual cabinet and tagged items.

When installing a large PCB RFID antenna, consider the available mounting space, antenna orientation, tag positions, and materials surrounding the reading area. The APRIA8006033CX measures 600 × 330 × 1.5 mm and weighs approximately 0.7 kg. Its broad, slim form factor may suit cabinet-based installations, but the mounting structure must provide adequate support. Metal surfaces and nearby conductive materials can also affect antenna performance, so installation should be tested before final deployment.

An RFID system can identify multiple tagged items within its effective reading zone, provided the reader supports anti-collision processing and the tags are appropriately selected and positioned. The APRIA8006033CX can be considered for file cabinet management and tool inventory applications. Actual results depend on tag spacing, orientation, cabinet materials, antenna placement, and reader settings. Testing with the intended items helps determine whether one antenna provides sufficient coverage or multiple antennas are needed.