RFID & EM automation for the modern library
From proven electromagnetic protection to a full HF and UHF RFID ecosystem, tags, readers, self-check kiosks, bookdrops and security gates, all driven by The Edge System and SCWeb, and integrated with your ILS via SIP2/NCIP.
Three technologies, one automation partner
Edge Tech supplies electromagnetic (EM) security, high- and ultra-high-frequency RFID, and hybrid EM + RFID solutions, so libraries can secure, automate and self-serve on whatever technology fits their collection and budget.
Every device runs on The Edge System and SCWeb middleware and integrates with your ILS via SIP2 or NCIP. RFID modules are tested and certified by SIRIM and MCMC Malaysia.
Proven protection for every item
EM technology hides discreetly inside your collection and arms or dis-arms at the counter. Fully compatible with 3M, Dialoc and Checkpoint systems.
EM Strip 16 secures printed materials, hidden at the book spine. EM Label protects CDs, VCDs and DVDs.
Twin-layer non-ferrite elements can be armed and dis-armed repeatedly without losing effectiveness, with archival-quality adhesive that won't affect library materials.
The gate detects activated strips within books and alarms as the item passes through. Three models suit any entrance; pricing is by the number of lanes.
A full RFID ecosystem in two frequencies
Edge Tech supplies both High Frequency (13.56 MHz) and Ultra High Frequency (860–960 MHz) RFID, tags, reader desks, embeddable modules and security gates, all driven by The Edge System.
Impinj M4 H47
Square Monza® 4 tag, reliable, Gen 2-compliant, orientation-insensitive.
Alien Higgs 3 strip
104×5 mm strip to hide at the spine. Up to 6 m read range, EPC C1G2.
ETE-UT-9629
25.5 mm square label for print, CD and DVD. 3–3.5 m read range.
ICODE SLIX
NXP® 13.56 MHz, ISO 15693. Anti-collision, EAS & AFI. I-CODE2 & XKIC9.
| Tag | Band | Chip / protocol | Size | Read range | Memory | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impinj M4 H47 | UHF | Monza® 4, EPC C1G2 | Square inlay | Up to 6 m | 96-bit EPC | General item tagging |
| Alien Higgs 3 strip | UHF | Alien Higgs 3, ISO 18000-6c | 104 × 5 mm | Up to 6 m | 896-bit (512 user) | Hide at book spine |
| ETE-UT-9629 | UHF | Alien Higgs 3, ISO 18000-6c | 25.5 × 25.5 mm | 3–3.5 m | 96-bit EPC | Print, CD & DVD |
| ICODE SLIX (I-CODE2) | HF | NXP®, ISO 15693 | 50 × 50 mm | 2–10 cm | 1024-bit EEPROM | Anti-collision, EAS/AFI |
| ICODE SLIX (XKIC9) | HF | NXP®, ISO 15693 | Ø 25 mm | 2–10 cm | 1024-bit EEPROM | CD & DVD hub label |
All tags: 100,000 write cycles, 50-year data retention, and work with any compatible RFID desk, kiosk, gate and handheld. Supported by The Edge System and SCWeb.
Impinj Indy R2000 M2800
A four-channel UHF module to build your own RFID device, SMA connectors, four antennas, gold-plated brass. The building block behind our desks, kiosks and gates.
UHF & HF detection gates
Detect the EAS bit as items pass through and alarm if still activated. Embedded people counter, wide-aisle detection, adjustable alarm.
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating frequency | 13.56 MHz, ISO 15693 & ISO 18000-3 |
| Scanning method | AFI, EAS, DSFID |
| Detection range | Single lane 80–100 cm · double lane 160–200 cm |
| Interface | USB, RS232, RJ45 · working mode offline or online |
| Power | AC 220V, 50–60 Hz · < 30 W consumption |
| Size | 1500 × 450 × 178 mm (ETE-5541) · 1750 × 685 × 190 mm (ETE-RFID-F81) |
| Extras | Embedded people counter · adjustable optic-acoustic alarm · SDK included |
Let patrons borrow, return and stock-take themselves
Self-check kiosks, 24/7 bookdrops and handheld inventory readers connect to your ILS through our middleware, easing counter workload while keeping every transaction logged for reports.
| Feature | ETE-SK360UHF | ETE-SK360HF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFID reader | M2800 module | Tagsys Medio P200 + LSA4 | Configurable for the tag type |
| Staff Interaction System | Included | Included | No extra cost |
| User interface + middleware | Included | Included | SIP2 / NCIP |
| Patron card reader | 2D barcode (std) | 2D barcode (std) | MIFARE optional |
| Receipt printer | 58 mm (std) | 58 mm (std) | 80 mm optional |
| Touch monitor & camera | 21.5″ + built-in | 21.5″ + built-in | Snaps patron image per transaction |
| CPU | i5 / Ryzen 5, 8GB, 480GB SSD | i5 / Ryzen 5, 8GB, 480GB SSD | Windows 10 |
| OKU support | Yes | Yes | Adjustable 1322–1625 mm for wheelchair users |
ETE-RF33ST stock-take
Gun-style UHF reader for stock-take and inventory checking, up to 10 m range, 500 tags/sec, Impinj R2000, IP64 rugged with 1.6 m anti-drop. Runs Android 6.0 with WiFi & Bluetooth and a hot-swappable pistol battery.
Records scanned accession numbers to a .txt file you can email into your ILS inventory module (on-shelf, lost, withdrawn), and searches for a single book by accession number with an audible alert. Tested with Koha ILS.
Wall & standalone bookdrops
ETE-RF500BDW wall-mounted (can add a sensitizer module) and ETE-RF505SBD mobile standalone units run 24/7, linked to the ILS via SIP2/NCIP. RFID or barcode models; 2 mm anti-rust steel; each bin holds 150–200 books.
ETE-B700 intelligent bin
Rolling collection bin sized to the bookdrop (outer 700×600×800 mm) for easy relocation and sorting.
Automate with RFID, keep your EM gates
Hybrid combines UHF RFID and electromagnetic in one product, the economic path for libraries moving to RFID automation while keeping their existing EM security gates.
One tape, two technologies
Combines a universal EM strip and a UHF RFID tag in a single 147×6.5 mm strip. Tag once instead of twice, cut tagging time in half, and go RFID without replacing your EM gate.
Compatible with 3M, Dialoc and Checkpoint; double-layered for enhanced detection, armed and dis-armed repeatedly with archival adhesive.
ETE-2009NH
A comprehensive station combining EM and UHF RFID. Sensitize / desensitize EM strips and perform RFID circulation and tagging from one desk, in manual, semi-auto or fully computer-controlled mode over USB.
Not sure which technology fits your library?
Tell us your collection size, security needs and budget; we'll recommend EM, RFID or hybrid and prepare a full quote covering tags, readers and gates.