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OM-160 Rugged ABS On-Metal UHF RFID Tag, 79 × 31 mm
Rectangular ABS tag for steel assets: 79 × 31 × 9.5 mm, Alien Higgs-9 chip, 860–960 MHz, 5–8 m on metal with a 4 W fixed reader, 2.5 m handheld.
- ABS housing, 79 × 31 × 9.5 mm, with a hole at each end for screws or rivets
- 5–8 m on metal with a 4 W fixed reader; 2.5 m with a handheld
- 860–960 MHz coverage for both 902–928 MHz and 865–868 MHz readers
- Alien Higgs-9 chip
- Flat, wide footprint for cabinets, guards and tool chests
- Frequency
- 860–960 MHz
- Chip
- Alien Higgs-9
- Read range (4 W fixed, on metal)
- 5–8 m
- Read range (handheld)
- 2.5 m
- Housing
- ABS
- Dimensions
- 79 × 31 × 9.5 mm
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Rugged ABS On-Metal UHF RFID Tag, 79 × 31 mm: overview
OM-160 is a mid-size rugged UHF tag for metal assets that suit a wider, flatter body than a bar tag: machine guards, electrical cabinets, tool chests, welding sets and metal cages. The ABS housing measures 79 × 31 × 9.5 mm and has a hole at each end for screws or rivets.
On a metal surface the datasheet quotes 5–8 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 2.5 m with an Impinj R2000-based handheld. Frequency coverage is 860–960 MHz, so the tag can be read on both 902–928 MHz and 865–868 MHz systems without a regional version. The chip is an Alien Higgs-9.
Because the fixed-reader figure is given as a span rather than a single number, design portals and read points around the lower 5 m value and treat anything beyond it as margin. Mounting position, reader antenna and the size of the metal surface behind the tag all affect where in that span a given installation lands.
Integration notes
Fix the tag flat against the metal through both end holes; the datasheet does not list hole size or an adhesive option, so check fasteners on samples. If you need a longer, narrower body, OM-150 (135 × 22 mm) quotes 8 m; for the highest range in a compact housing, OM-170 quotes 13 m.
OM-160 specifications
RF & chip
| Frequency band | 860–960 MHz |
|---|---|
| Chip | Alien Higgs-9 |
| Air interface | Passive UHF, EPC Gen2 (ISO/IEC 18000-63) |
Read range (datasheet)
| Fixed reader (4 W), on metal | 5–8 m |
|---|---|
| Handheld reader (Impinj R2000-based) | 2.5 m |
Mechanical
| Housing / substrate | ABS |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 79 × 31 × 9.5 mm |
| Mounting | Screws or rivets through the two end holes |
| Designed for | Direct mounting on metal surfaces |
Rugged ABS on-metal UHF tags compared
| SKU | Size (mm) | Chip | Band | Fixed reader (4 W), on metal | Handheld reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM-150 | 135 × 22 × 12 | Impinj Monza 4QT | 860–960 MHz | 8 m | 3 m |
| OM-160 | 79 × 31 × 9.5 | Alien Higgs-9 | 860–960 MHz | 5–8 m | 2.5 m |
| OM-170 | 69 × 23 × 7 | NXP UCODE 8 | 902–928 MHz / 866–868 MHz | 13 m | 5 m |
Datasheet figures. Fixed-reader ranges are with the tag on metal and a 4 W reader; handheld ranges use an Impinj R2000-based handheld.
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Ordering options
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| OM-160 | Rectangular ABS on-metal UHF tag, 79 × 31 × 9.5 mm, Alien Higgs-9, 860–960 MHz |
Where the OM-160 is used
- Electrical cabinets and machine guards in maintenance asset registers
- Tool chests and welding equipment in shared workshops
- Metal cages and roll containers moving through logistics hubs
- Hospital equipment frames checked with a handheld
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OM-160 FAQ
Why is the range given as 5–8 m?
The datasheet quotes a span for the 4 W fixed reader with the tag on metal. Design read points around the 5 m figure and treat the rest as margin.
Will it read on both US and EU readers?
Yes, the tag is specified for 860–960 MHz, which covers the 902–928 MHz and 865–868 MHz bands.
What is the handheld read range?
2.5 m with an Impinj R2000-based handheld reader, per the datasheet.
How do I mount it?
Screw or rivet it through the hole at each end of the ABS body. The datasheet does not give hole size or an adhesive option, so check fasteners on samples.
Before you buy
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