Times-7 A9044M UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna for desktop Packing Station is a RAIN UHF RFID antenna designed specifically for item-level reading at manual and semi-automated packing and verification stations. For RFID projects where accurate read control is required at close range, this antenna addresses a common challenge: capturing the correct items at the point of pack without interference from surrounding tagged goods.Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing
Times-7 A9044M UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna for desktop Packing Station is a RAIN UHF RFID antenna designed specifically for item-level reading at manual and semi-automated packing and verification stations. For RFID projects where accurate read control is required at close range, this antenna addresses a common challenge: capturing the correct items at the point of pack without interference from surrounding tagged goods.
Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna ideal fast, accurate packing and shipment verification for desktop Packing Station Antenna is engineered for reliable item-level reads in densely packed product environments. Outperforming conventional multi-patch arrays in standard portal setups, it uses a high-gain, multi-patch design with varied orientations to deliver 100% read rates. Whether deployed as a standalone tabletop unit or integrated into a tunnel, the Packing Station Antenna enables efficient and adaptable
workflows, allowing it to read over a thousand tags in seconds.
Main Features & Benefits of the Packing Station Antenna:
- Reads thousands of densely packed RFID tags within seconds
- Near-100% read accuracy for mixed and randomly oriented items
- Consistent near-zone RF performance across the full antenna surface
- Multi-port, multi-linear design providing spatial and polarisation diversity
- Eliminates the need for shaking, rotating or repositioning packages
- Compact and lightweight design, weighing just 2.0 kg
- Flexible mounting options for tabletops, tunnels and conveyor systems
- Replaces complex multi-antenna tunnel setups with a single antenna
- Order accuracy checks
- Item-to-carton association
- Returns processing
- Quality control processes in logistics, manufacturing and distribution operations.
Times-7 A9044M UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna for desktop Packing Station for projects requiring precise item-level reading, the Packing Station Antenna delivers reliable performance and easy integration into your existing workstations.
Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna ideal for fast, accurate packing and shipment verification is designed for controlled read environments, the Packing Station Antenna is intended for locations where individual items must be confirmed before shipment, kitting or consolidation. Its form factor and radiation pattern are suited to fixed installations where predictable read behaviour is more important than maximum read range.
Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna ideal fast, accurate packing and shipment verification is for projects requiring precise item-level reading, the Packing Station Antenna delivers reliable performance and easy integration into your existing workstations.
Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna ideal fast, accurate packing and shipment verification - Times-7 Packing Station enables fast, accurate packing and shipment verification for e-commerce operations. As supply chains become more agile and decentralised, the system uses RAIN RFID to support same-day fulfilment in space-constrained sites. Designed from real customer insights, it offers flexible upright or flush mounting and can be integrated into existing RFID tunnels..
High-Accuracy Packing & Shipment Verification for Modern E-Commerce Operations - As e-commerce continues to evolve, organisations are moving toward agile, decentralised supply chains that enable same-day delivery, local pick-ups, and rapid order fulfilment. RAIN RFID plays a critical role in this transformation, streamlining packing, reducing shipping errors, and enabling real-time order verification across compact back-of-store spaces or micro-fulfilment centres.
Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna ideal fast, accurate packing and shipment verification is ideal fast, accurate packing and shipment verification is purpose-built to support this new operational model. Designed after extensive customer research and real-world testing, it delivers a fast, frictionless, and highly accurate way to verify items as they are packed for dispatch.
Purpose-Built for E-Commerce Packing Accuracy - Traditional RFID tunnels are commonly used in distribution centres and retail back offices to verify packed goods before shipping. But in smaller, decentralised sites, or when space, agility, and ease of deployment matter, these systems can be impractical or cost-prohibitive.
Main Features & Benefits: Optimised for packing and shipment verification: accurately reads tagged items during packing to reduce errors, eliminate manual checks, and enable automated order confirmation.
Tuned read zone for high precision: engineered to focus energy within the packing area and minimise stray reads from items outside the workspace.
Compact, low-profile form factor: ideal for space-constrained environments such as retail backrooms or micro-fulfilment centres.
Flexible mounting options: use upright or flush on a table, adapts easily to existing workstation furniture. It can also be integrated into existing RFID tunnel infrastructure.
Supports decentralised and rapid fulfilment models: perfect for organisations establishing agile local fulfilment hubs to meet same-day delivery expectations.
A trusted Times-7 engineering design: built on our proven expertise in high-performance RAIN RFID antennas for industrial and retail environments.
Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna provides the same verification confidence in a compact, flexible, and easy-to-deploy format, ideal for:
E-commerce and omnichannel fulfilment
Retail back rooms
Micro-fulfilment centres
Dark stores and pop-up fulfilment hubs
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
Its precision read zone is engineered to capture only the items being packed, reducing stray reads and ensuring consistently accurate pack verification.
Technical Specifications:
Size/Dimensions: 640 x 650 x 8.6 mm (21.1mm with connectors)
Frequency Range: 902-928MHz (FCC); 865-868MHz (ETSI)
Polarisation: Multi-linear
Gain: 7 dBi
Beamwidth: See Product datasheet
Environmental Rating: IP54
Connector Type: SMA
Mount Info. on the Times7 A9044M RAIN UHF RFID Packing Station Antenna ideal fast, accurate packing and shipment verification:
Every read point is different. That’s why the Packing Station Antenna offers two installation options:
Flush-mounted vertically for carton-based workflows, small footprint benches, or stations where operators pack vertically.
Flush-mount horizontally, installed directly on or under a table for a clean, ergonomic workspace and optimal tag orientation.
Flush-mounted to the arch of a conveyor belt or tunnel (top or sides).
This flexibility ensures seamless integration into any packing bench or workflow design without the need to reconfigure your fulfilment station around the technology.
A unique multi-port, multi-linear architecture - Traditional circularly polarised antennas often sacrifice around 3 dB of gain. The Packing Station Antenna takes a different approach with a multi-linearly polarised, multi-port design engineered for high-density environments. Each port produces a beam with its own tilt angle and polarisation state. By electronically switching across these configurations, the antenna creates:
Polarisation diversity
Spatial diversity
Tilted, non-static RF fields
This eliminates the need for operators to shake, rotate, or reposition boxes to ensure full tag response. The antenna uses an array of radiating elements grouped and fed with precise phase delays. As ports cycle, the system effectively “scans” multiple polarisations and beam tilts. This ensures strong coupling with tags in any orientation, even within dense, irregular stacks.
High performance with dense, mixed-orientation tags - Built for high-volume packing and verification workflows, the Packing Station Antenna can:
Read thousands of densely packed tags within seconds
100% read rates across mixed orientations
Maintain stable performance across challenging materials, including metal, liquids, plastics, wood, and paper
Field testing and patent-backed engineering confirm that the antenna’s design delivers uniform near-field energy distribution, improving reads on difficult assets and close-surface tags.
The Market Need: E-Commerce Fulfilment and Omnichannel Agility - E-commerce and omnichannel retail are increasing the demand for faster delivery, higher order accuracy, and real-time inventory visibility. As fulfilment operations move into micro-fulfilment centres, back-of-store spaces, and compact work cells, businesses need RFID solutions that provide strong performance without large or specialized infrastructure. RFID tunnels continue to support many high-volume environments, but newer fulfilment models require solutions that are more flexible, more space-efficient, and simpler to deploy while still maintaining high accuracy in dense tag scenarios.
The Market Needs an E-Commerce Fulfilment and Omnichannel Agility - E-commerce and omnichannel retail are increasing the demand for faster delivery, higher order accuracy, and real-time inventory visibility. As fulfilment operations move into micro-fulfilment centres, back-of-store spaces, and compact work cells, businesses need RFID solutions that provide strong performance without large or specialized infrastructure.
Compact, lightweight, and easy to install - The Packing Station Antenna weighs only 2 kg. In comparison, conventional tunnel systems often exceed 50 kg, requiring more space, structure, and labour.
Key installation benefits include:
Slim and compact form factor that fits into small workspaces or work cells
Flexible mounting options: upright, horizontal surface, tunnel integration, or beside/above conveyors
Low operator burden with easy loading, unloading, and ergonomic workflows
Fast setup with minimal installation labour
This makes it especially suitable for deploying systems in environments such as micro-fulfilment centres, retail back offices, kitting work cells and small e-commerce hubs.
Use & Applications: - Although engineered for packing verification, the antenna excels in any environment requiring dense multi-tag reading, such as:
Inbound/outbound verification
Omni-channel pack-out
Work-in-process tracking
Cycle counts and returns processing
Kitting and order consolidation
Chambers, tunnels, and scanning enclosures
Bins and totes with high item density
Technical Specifications:
Electrical Specifications:
Frequency range :
902-928 MHz (FCC)
865-868 MHz (ETSI)
Polarisation
Mulit-Linear Far-field fain
7dBi typical
3dB beamwidth (port 2 and 3)
65° azimuth and elevation planes with 10° beam tilt
3dB beamwidth (port 1 and 4)
30° and 40° azimuth and elevation with 15-20° beam tilt
VSWR 1.85 typical
Front-to-back ratio -15dB typical
Physical Specifications:
Size/Dimensions 640 x 650 x 8.6mm (21.1mm with connectors)
Weight 2.0kg
Connector/cable type 4 x connectors, SMA jack, rear exit
Mounting 8 perimetre mounting holes (corners and mid-edge)
Operating and storage temperature -20°C to +55°C
IP rating IP54
