HID TSL 1153 Bluetooth Wearable UHF RFID RAIN Reader
Compact, lightweight high-performance RFID reading and writing
Key Features
- High Performance Bluetooth Multi-Modal Data Capture — RAIN UHF and 2D barcode data capture in one integrated Bluetooth device
- Hardware Platform Independence — Operates with a wide variety of Bluetooth wireless technology enabled host devices including enterprise handhelds, consumer smartphones, tablets and PCs
- OS Independence — Compatible with Android, iOS and Windows
- Batch Data Collection — Removable high-capacity Micro SD data card and real-time clock for extended batch data collection with time stamp independent of the host connection
The HID TSL 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID RAIN Reader, designed and developed by TSL (a part of HID), is a compact and lightweight device that offers exceptional data collection performance. It reads and writes to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C) tags and includes optionally a high-performance 2D data scanner, providing outstanding motion tolerance and class-leading data capture for both 1D and 2D barcodes.
This versatile UHF RFID reader is platform-independent, supporting a wide range of host devices, including smartphones, tablets and enterprise handhelds, via Bluetooth. It can also be connected to a PC using a USB cable, ensuring seamless integration with various operating systems.

- The 1153 Reader incorporates TSL’s unique ASCII protocol, simplifying application development by providing powerful, pre-configured commands for tag operations.
- This approach speeds up integration and allows developers to focus on higher-level application logic, ensuring top performance.
- The reader offers flexibility with its choice of host devices and ergonomic mounting options, including a “back of hand” mount or an arm mount for scan-intensive RFID and 2D barcode applications.
- A standard tripod mount allows placing the reader on a (selfie) stick for otherwise physically hard-to-reach use cases like scanning goods at the top of a truck.
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It can also store EPC data on an optional Micro SD card, with up to 500 million EPCs on a 32GB card, enabling offline data logging when USB or Bluetooth connections are unavailable.
Comprehensive software support is provided, including code samples, demonstration apps and source code, making integration and development easier for a wide range of platforms.
Overall, the 1153 is an ideal solution for industries requiring efficient, high-performance RFID and 2D barcode data collection in a portable, flexible package.
