The Impinj R700 series of readers include the R700 and R720 RAIN RFID readers. These readers are
designed to support enterprise RAIN deployments that need industry-leading performance, enterprisegrade reliability and security, and support for next-gen RAIN tags. IoT developers can easily build and
deploy customized solutions with developer-friendly tools, increased processing power, and increased onreader memory.
This document constitutes the electrical and mechanical specifications pertaining to the Impinj R700 and
R720 RAIN RFID readers. It contains a functional overview, mechanical characteristics, and electrical
specifications. For technical support, visit the Impinj Support Portal at support.impinj.com.
Industry | Use Case | R700 Value Proposition | Performance Metric |
---|---|---|---|
Logistics | Cross-Dock Scanning | Bulk reading at dock doors | >99.9% read accuracy |
Retail | Smart Shelves | Real-time inventory visibility | Sub-2s shelf refresh rate |
Manufacturing | Work-in-Process Tracking | High-speed ID on conveyors | 1,100 tags/sec throughput |
Healthcare | Equipment Management | Reliable reads in metal environments | -93dBm sensitivity |
Libraries | Automated Check-in/out | Simultaneous multi-item processing | 50+ books per scan |
✅ Industry-Leading Sensitivity
- -93dBm reception enables reliable reads of small/metallic tags in challenging environments
✅ Edge Intelligence
- Local data processing reduces cloud dependency for real-time analytics
✅ Enterprise Security
- Secure boot chain + 802.1x port authentication + firmware encryption
✅ Developer Ecosystem
- Native MQTT/REST APIs + Octane SDK/LLRP toolkits (.NET/Java/C++)
Enterprise-Grade Performance for Demanding IoT Deployments
Category | Details |
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Models | R700-241 (ETSI), R700-341 (Global), R700-441 (Japan) |
Dimensions | With Brackets: 21.5×18.7×3.0 cm Without: 21.4×14.9×3.0 cm |
Weight | 0.96 kg |
Ingress Protection | IP50 (Dust Protected) |
Operating Temp | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
Certifications | FCC/CE/ARIB-STD-T106, MIL-STD-810G shock/vibration compliant |
Feature | Specification |
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Protocol | EPC Gen2v2 (ISO 18000-63) |
Frequency Bands | ETSI: 865-868/915-921 MHz Global: 902-928 MHz Japan: 916.7-920.9 MHz |
Max TX Power | 33 dBm (PoE+), 30 dBm (PoE) |
Receive Sensitivity | -93 dBm (Typical, 90% PSR @ FCC DRM M8) |
Read Rate | 1,100 tags/sec (Peak in FCC Mode 0) |
Antenna Support | 4 ports (RP-TNC), Expandable to 32 ports via IPJ-A6010 Hub |
Component | Configuration |
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Processor | Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1GHz |
Memory | 1GB RAM + 1GB Flash Storage |
OS | Secure Linux (Kernel 5.10) with encrypted boot |
Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, PoE+ (802.3at) with LLDP negotiation |
I/O Ports | 3× USB 2.1 Type-A, 1× Micro USB |
GPIO | 2 Inputs / 3 Outputs (Optically isolated, 5-30V support) |