Product Description:

The 5E9030.29 transponder module is produced by B & R Automation as part of the 5E9 Transponder Modules series. Acting as an RFID read/write point, it exchanges identification data between conveyor-mounted tags and higher-level controllers. This supports traceability, recipe selection, and presence verification in automated cells without requiring physical contact. Because the exchange is contactless, there is no wear from repeated mechanical scanning.

Radio operation centers on a carrier frequency of 13.56 MHz, the standard HF band that balances read range with resistance to metal interference. Data is encoded with amplitude modulation under the ISO 15693 vicinity-card protocol, so tags from multiple vendors can be accepted. The reader runs from 5 VDC ±20% input power and draws only 0.75 W max, which helps limit power demand on compact control hardware. That standard can simplify tag sourcing across mixed equipment fleets and retrofit projects.

A cylindrical body slips through a 22.5 mm mounting hole and is sealed to IP65 to resist coolant splash and airborne dust. The housing is 60 mm deep, 34 mm high, and 34 mm wide, so it fits on guarding posts or robot wrists without obstructing motion. Communication to the host PC uses a USB 1.1 link, and the unit weighs only 59 g for minimal effect on moving assemblies. Low mass is helpful when the reader is mounted on fast-moving tooling.

Wake Industrial stocks this module and offers same-day shipping when required. Each purchase includes a 1-year warranty. Operators can use the chat tool available on the website to ask about part numbers, tag standards, or fault codes before ordering.