Yes! All Banner HF tags work with any Banner HF reader.

Yes! Any tag that follows the ISO 15693 High Frequency RFID protocol will work.

Tags are available with 112 bytes or 2,000 bytes (2K) of user memory in multiple shapes, including metal-mount versions like THQ40CM, THQ66CM, and THB14M5C.

Yes. Tags are rated for 100,000 write cycles.

Range depends on the reader model, tag type, and environment. Typical maximums (non-metal):

• HS18: up to ~45–60 mm
• HS30 (IO-Link/Modbus): up to ~60–75 mm
• HQ50: up to ~90–120 mm
• HQ90 (IO-Link/Modbus): up to ~80–110 mm
  Always validate in your application.

Orientation, tag motion, mounting on metal, and distance all affect range. For moving tags, stay within ~85% of the maximum range and avoid being closer than 30% of that distance. Always test before final installation.

Yes. Use metal-mount tag models when needed. For readers mounted on metal, insert a ≥20 mm non-metal spacer between the reader and surface, or allow about 100 mm clearance if embedding.

The tag will resist paint buildup to a point, but performance depends on paint type, tag model, and distance. We recommend testing your setup to ensure performance remains acceptable.

Mount multiple readers ~2.5 m apart in metal frameworks and keep tags outside the minimum tag-to-tag distance to prevent interference.

1. Interactive Mode – reader sends data only when triggered. 
2. Auto Read UID Mode – automatically outputs the tag’s unique ID. 
3. Auto Read Memory Data Mode – automatically reads preset memory bytes. 

Yes. Use Command 17 (read) or Command 18 (write), specify the start address and length, then trigger New Job.

RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) shows how strong the tag’s signal is. The highest value for Banner readers is 3.

5-pin A-code M12 connection:

1. Brown – 24 VDC
2. White – Not used
3. Blue – 0 V (Ground)
4. Black – IO-Link
5. Shield – Ground

Yes! The best option is to use an R70 serial data radio, then connect another R70 to a DXMR90-X1E gateway, which can pass data to nearly any industrial system via Ethernet.

Device ID 2, 19200 baud, N-8-1 (no parity). ID range is 1–247, and baud can be set from 9600–115200.

5-pin A-code M12 connection: 

1. Brown – 24 VDC 
2. White – RS-485 A 
3. Blue – 0 V (Ground) 
4. Black – RS-485 B 
5. Shield – Ground 

Read registers 32782–32785 as a single command. If no tag is present, the reader returns code “04.”

Access registers 0–32767 (read/write in groups of four). 

• 32770: working mode (0 = auto UID, 1 = auto read bytes, 2 = non-auto) 
• 32771–32773: define start address, read quantity, and cache time 
• 32774: tag presence and workspace status 
• 32776: GPO control 
• 32787: GPI input status 

RSSI represents the tag’s signal strength. The scale runs from 0 to 3, with 3 being the strongest.

We recommend the DXMR90-X1E Industrial Gateway/Controller. It supports hundreds of Modbus devices, including RFID read/write heads, and provides seamless communication to EtherNet/IP®, PROFINET®, Modbus TCP, and MQTT networks.

• HS18/HS30: 24 V DC ±10%, <0.05 A
• HQ50/HQ90: 18–30 V DC, <0.07 A at 24 V

• Readers: IP67, –25 °C to +70 °C (HQ90 down to –40 °C)
• Tags: IP67/IP68, depending on model

No. They are not certified for IS/ATEX/IECEx use. Only deploy in non-hazardous environments unless the system provides approved protection.

No. Standard M12 cables work for both Modbus and IO-Link readers. Popular options include:

• BC-M12F4-M12M4-22-2/5/10 (4-pin double-ended, female to male)
• BC-M12F5-M12M5-22-x (5-pin cordsets, straight or right-angle)

• 18 mm barrels: SMB18A, SMBAMS18RA, SMBAMS18P 
• 30 mm barrels: SMB30A, SMB30MM, SMBAMS30P 

• DXMR90-X1E: Industrial Ethernet Gateway 
• DXMR90-4K / DXMR110-8K: IO-Link Masters 
• R70 Radios: Wireless Modbus bridge for cable-free connectivity