Zebra ST5500 Transition RFID Reader


Overview
The Zebra ST5500 Transition RFID Reader is a specialised RFID solution designed to track not only the presence of tagged items, but also the direction in which they move. Ideal for retail, warehousing and manufacturing environments, the ST5500 provides enhanced visibility into inventory movement, helping businesses gain deeper operational insight and improve inventory accuracy.
 
Unlike traditional RFID readers that simply detect tagged assets, the ST5500 identifies whether items are moving into or out of an area. This additional layer of intelligence enables organisations to automate inventory updates, improve stock management and reduce losses caused by misplaced inventory, stockouts or theft. 

Designed for challenging transition points such as stockroom entrances, receiving areas, production zones and aisleways, the ST5500 combines the RFID reader and antennas into a single pre-configured housing for straightforward deployment. With its compact all-in-one design and ability to perform reliably in environments where interference can be an issue, it delivers accurate tracking where it matters most. 

 

Key Features
• Fixed RFID transition reader with directional tag tracking capability
• Detects both RFID tag presence and direction of movement
• Supports inventory visibility and workflow automation
• Ideal for monitoring movement between stockrooms, sales floors and operational areas
• Integrated RFID reader and antennas within a single enclosure
• Pre-configured design for simplified deployment and installation
• Suitable for ceiling or wall-mounted installations
• Designed to operate effectively in areas with potential RF interference
• Supports EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen2 and ISO 18000-6C RFID standards
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for flexible installation
• Linux-based architecture with support for remote management and firmware updates
• IPv4, IPv6 and enterprise security protocol support

Typical Applications
• Retail stockroom to sales floor transitions
• Warehouse shipping and receiving operations
• Manufacturing inventory movement tracking
• Distribution centre workflow monitoring
• Inventory visibility and stock control
• Loss prevention and asset accountability
• Process optimisation and movement analysis