One Reader for Bulk Tag Counts, Barcodes, and Fingerprints
A 6-inch or 5-inch display, a 13400mAh removable pistol battery, and a body rated for multiple 1.5m / 4.9ft. drops to the concrete.
The C5 peaks at 1300+ tags / sec on circular polarized reads and reaches 33m on an Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag, with ranges and rates that depend on tags and environment. Two configurations share one radio and one software image: the 6-inch C5 UHF puts a 2160 x 1080 screen in front of a long pick list, while the 5-inch C5 Fingerprint + UHF adds a TLK1NC02 sensor for sites that have to identify the operator, not only the goods. The UHF module is based on Impinj E Series chips, and Impinj Gen2X is supported. Android 11/13 runs on an octa-core 2.3GHz processor and is upgradable to Android 16.
- Impinj E SeriesUHF RFID engine chips
- Impinj Gen2XSupported by the UHF module
- EPCglobal Gen 2Also listed as ISO18000-6C
- Zebra SE47102D imager scanner option
- CM602D imager scanner option
- Corning Gorilla GlassTouch panel cover
- Android 11/13Upgradable to Android 16
- Bluetooth 5.0Listed in the configuration sheet
- 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac2.4G / 5G dual-band
- USB 2.0 Type-COTG and Type-C headphones
- ISO14443A / B, ISO15693NFC protocols supported
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDouGalileo and AGPS as well
Overview
The C5 is a pistol-grip UHF reader for teams that count stock in
bulk and then have to act on one item out of the pile. Its UHF
engine is based on Impinj E Series chips, transmits at 1W (30dBm,
+5dBm to +30dBm adjustable) with 2W optional at 33dBm, and peaks at
1300+ tags / sec on circular polarized reads. Ranges and rates
depend on tags and environment.
What separates the two
configurations is not the radio. Both carry the same module, the
same output power, and the same battery choices, so the decision is
about the front of the device. The 6-inch C5 UHF gives a picker a
2160 x 1080 screen to work a pick list on. The 5-inch C5 Fingerprint
+ UHF carries a TLK1NC02 sensor instead, for sites where the person
completing a transaction has to be identified alongside the goods.
Two PSAM card slots are available on either build, so a payment or
access application can run on the same hardware as the count.
Barcode
work is optional and handled by a CM60 or a Zebra SE4710 imager. The
NFC radio reads at 13.56MHz over 2-4cm. The touch panel is covered
in Corning Gorilla Glass and accepts gloves and wet hands. Android
11/13 runs on an octa-core 2.3GHz processor, is upgradable to
Android 16, and is programmed with the CedaGlo Software Development
Kit in Java under Eclipse or Android Studio. Explore the full range
of
handheld RFID readers.
Key Features
UHF Reading Performance
- Impinj E Series chip engine
- Impinj Gen2X supported
- 1300+ tags / sec read rate
- 33m max, Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag
- 1W (30dBm), 2W optional (33dBm)
Sealing, Impact, and Power
- 7000mAh or 13400mAh battery
- IP65 per IEC sealing specifications
- Multiple 1.5m / 4.9ft. drops
- 1000 x 0.5m / 1.64 ft. tumbles
- -20 °C to 50 °C operating range
Capture and Platform
- CM60 or Zebra SE4710 imager
- NFC 13.56MHz, 2-4cm range
- 2 slots for PSAM card (optional)
- Octa-core 2.3GHz, 3GB + 32GB
- Android 11/13, up to Android 16
Features & Functions at a Glance
Choose Your Configuration
| Feature | C5 UHF | C5 Fingerprint + UHF |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bulk counting and cycle counts, where an operator works a long list on screen and a removable pistol battery carries the count across a shift change | The same counting work plus operator identification, where a transaction cannot be written until the person handling it has been verified on the spot |
| Form factor | Pistol grip with removable battery in the handle | |
| Shared | Identical in both configurations | |
| UHF engine | Based on Impinj E Series chips | |
| Impinj Gen2X | Supported | |
| Protocol | EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C) | |
| Output Power | 1W (30dBm, +5dBm to +30dBm adjustable); 2W Optional (33dBm, for Latin America, etc.) | |
| Fastest Read Rate | 1300+ tags / sec (Circular Polarized) | |
| Max Read Range | 30m (Impinj MR6 tag, size 70 x 15mm); 32m (Impinj M750 tag, size 70 x 15mm); 33m (Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag, size 130 x 42mm) | |
| Power | 7000mAh / 13400mAh removable pistol battery | |
| Dimensions | 178.8 x 96.5 x 128.4mm / 7.03 x 3.80 x 5.06in | |
| Weight | 626g / 22.08oz. (device with battery) | |
| Sealing | IP65 per IEC sealing specifications | |
| Drop Specification | Multiple 1.5m / 4.9ft. drops to the concrete across the operating temperature range | |
| Differences | The two rows below are the only differences | |
| Display | 6-inch; 2160 x 1080 | 5-inch; 1280 x 720 |
| Fingerprint | — | TLK1NC02 |
| Platform | Common to both configurations | |
| Operating System | Android 11/13, upgradable to Android 16. | |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2.3GHz | |
| RAM+ROM | 3GB + 32GB; 4GB + 64GB (Optional) | |
| SDK | CedaGlo Software Development Kit | |
Accessory compatibility — Both configurations take the same 7000mAh and 13400mAh removable pistol batteries, and both accept the same Micro SD (TF) card up to 512GB. The 2 slots for PSAM card are optional on either one and are ordered with the device, not fitted later. The TLK1NC02 fingerprint sensor is part of the 5-inch build and cannot be added to the 6-inch build afterwards.
Every value in this table matches the full Specifications section below.
A Closer Look at the Hardware
Four card slots behind one door2 slots for PSAM card sit behind the same door as 1 slot for Nano SIM card and 1 slot for Nano SIM or TF card. The PSAM pair is optional and is specified with the order.
One port on the bottom edgeThe USB 2.0 Type-C port carries charging, data, OTG, and Type-C headphones. It faces the operator when the reader is held by the grip, so a cable clears the antenna housing.
The battery is the handleThe removable pistol battery seats into the grip in either 7000mAh or 13400mAh capacity. A built in 100mAh backup battery holds the session while a pack is out, supporting battery hot swap.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions
- 178.8 x 96.5 x 128.4mm / 7.03 x 3.80 x 5.06in
- Weight
- 626g / 22.08oz. (device with battery)
- Display
- 5-inch (Fingerprint); 1280 x 720 / 6-inch; 2160 x 1080
- Touch Panel
- Multi-touch panel, gloves and wet hands supported; Corning Gorilla Glass
- Power
-
7000mAh / 13400mAh removable pistol battery
Built in 100mAh backup battery, supporting battery hot swap - Notification
- Sound, LED indicator, vibrator
- Interfaces
- USB 2.0 Type-C, OTG, Type-C headphones supported
- Card slot
- 2 slots for PSAM card (optional); 1 slot for Nano SIM card, 1 slot for Nano SIM or TF card
- Audio
- 1 microphone; 1 speaker; 1 receiver
- Keypad
- 1 power key, 2 scan keys, 1 user-defined key, 2 volume keys (+/-)
- Sensors
- Gravity sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, geomagnetic sensor (optional), gyroscope (optional)
Communication
- WLAN
- 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4G / 5G dual-band, 2*2 MIMO antennas (Optional)
- WWAN
-
2G: GSM (B2 / B3 / B5 / B8)
3G: WCDMA (B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8)
CDMA2000 ECDO: BC0
4G: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B17 / B20 / B28A / B28B / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41 - Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Vo-LTE
- Support
- GNSS
- GPS / AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Developing Environment
- Operating System
- Android 11/13, upgradable to Android 16.
- SDK
- CedaGlo Software Development Kit
- Language
- Java
- Tool
- Eclipse / Android Studio
Performance
- CPU
- Octa-core, 2.3GHz
- RAM+ROM
- 3GB + 32GB
4GB + 64GB (Optional) - Expansion
- Supports up to 512GB Micro SD (TF) card
User Environment
- Operating Temp.
- -20 °C to 50 °C / -4 °F to 122 °F
- Storage Temp.
- -40 °C to 70 °C / -40 °F to 158 °F
- Humidity
- 5% RH - 95% RH (non condensing)
- Drop Specification
- Multiple 1.5m / 4.9ft. drops to the concrete across the operating temperature range
- Tumble Specification
- 1000 x 0.5m / 1.64 ft. falls at room temperature
- Sealing
- IP65 per IEC sealing specifications
- ESD
- ±15KV air discharge, ±8KV conductive discharge
Barcode Scanning
- 2D Imager Scanner
- CM60; Zebra: SE4710
- 1D Symbologies
- UPC / EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS etc.
- 2D Symbologies
- PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Datamatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; Postal Codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX) etc.
*This function is optional
UHF RFID
- Engine
- Based on Impinj E Series chips
- Frequency
- 865-868MHz / 920-925MHz / 902-928MHz
- Impinj Gen2X
- Supported
- Protocol
- EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C)
- Output Power
-
1W (30dBm, +5dBm to +30dBm adjustable)
2W Optional (33dBm, for Latin America, etc.) - Fastest Read Rate
- 1300+ tags / sec (Circular Polarized)
- Max Read Range
-
30m (Impinj MR6 tag, size 70 x 15mm)
32m (Impinj M750 tag, size 70 x 15mm)
33m (Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag, size 130 x 42mm)
* Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment
Fingerprint Recognition
- Fingerprint
- TLK1NC02
* This function is optional
Camera
- Front Camera
- 5MP
- Rear Camera
- Rear 13MP Autofocus with flash
NFC
- Frequency
- 13.56MHz
- Protocol
- ISO14443A / B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, Impinj Protected Mode Supported etc.
- Chips
- M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags etc.
- Range
- 2-4cm
* This function is optional
Every row above is transcribed from the C5 configuration sheet. Items not listed there are not offered on this page.
Why Buy the C5 From CedaGlo
Components You Can Verify
We name the part inside every claim, from the radio chips to the imager to the cover glass. Take those part numbers to the component vendors and confirm them yourself before a purchase order is raised.
Configured Before It Ships
Screen size, fingerprint sensor, memory, card slots, and battery capacity are all decided at order time and built that way. Units land ready for the floor rather than waiting on a second pass in your own workshop.
Try It Before You Commit
Ask for an evaluation unit and put it against your own tag stock, your own racking, and your own network. A week of real reads tells you more about fit than any figure we could print on this page.
Serviceable for the Long Run
One software image covers both builds, so an application written once keeps working as the fleet grows. Repair turnaround, spare part stocking, and warranty length are set out in writing with each order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far and how fast does the C5 read UHF tags?
The configuration sheet quotes 30m on an Impinj MR6 tag sized 70 x 15mm, 32m on an Impinj M750 tag of the same size, and 33m on an Alien H3 Anti-Metal tag sized 130 x 42mm. The fastest read rate is 1300+ tags / sec on circular polarized reads. Ranges and rates depend on tags and environment, so run a pilot against your own tag stock before you write a number into a tender.
Which of the two configurations should I order?
Both configurations carry the same UHF module, the same output power, and the same battery options, so the choice is about the front of the device. Order the C5 UHF when the job is counting and operators work a long list on a 6-inch 2160 x 1080 screen. Order the C5 Fingerprint + UHF when a person has to be identified on the spot; it carries a TLK1NC02 sensor behind a 5-inch 1280 x 720 screen.
What components are inside the C5?
The UHF engine is based on Impinj E Series chips, supports Impinj Gen2X, and works to EPCglobal Gen 2, also listed as ISO18000-6C. Barcode scanning is optional and uses a CM60 or a Zebra SE4710 imager. The touch panel is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass. Every one of these part numbers can be checked with the component vendors before you order.
How long can the C5 stay in service?
Android 11/13 ships on the device and is upgradable to Android 16, so the operating system has room to move past the first deployment. The removable pistol battery comes in 7000mAh and 13400mAh capacities, and a built in 100mAh backup battery supports battery hot swap, which keeps a shift running while a pack is changed. Spare part supply years and warranty length are confirmed in writing with your order.
How rugged is the C5?
Sealing is IP65 per IEC sealing specifications. The body is rated for multiple 1.5m / 4.9ft. drops to the concrete across the operating temperature range, and for 1000 falls from 0.5m / 1.64 ft. at room temperature. ESD is quoted at plus or minus 15KV air discharge and plus or minus 8KV conductive discharge. Operating temperature runs from minus 20 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius. These figures are transcribed from the configuration sheet.
How is the C5 supported after delivery?
Development runs on the CedaGlo Software Development Kit in Java, using Eclipse or Android Studio, so an application written for one configuration runs on the other without a second build. Repair turnaround, spare part stocking, and the warranty period are confirmed in writing with your order rather than promised on this page.
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View DetailsSee What the C5 Does With Your Own Stock
The UHF engine is based on Impinj E Series chips and supports Impinj Gen2X, with power adjustable from +5dBm to +30dBm. Both builds share one Android 11/13 software image, so IT certifies once and deploys twice. Send us your tag type, tag size, and network, and we will match a build to them.