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ST-160 UHF RFID Leaf-Shaped Plant Tag, 7–8 m Read Range
Leaf-shaped PP plant tag with an Impinj Monza 4QT inlay in a 52 × 20 × 2 mm pocket; reads at 7–8 m on a 4 W fixed reader and 1.5–2 m on a handheld.
- Leaf-shaped PP tag for trees, shrubs, orchards and nursery stock
- Rated 7–8 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 1.5–2 m with a handheld
- Impinj Monza 4QT chip across 860–960 MHz for US and EU band readers
- Molded 52 × 20 × 2 mm pocket houses the UHF inlay
- Unique chip ID links each plant to care and sales records
- Frequency
- 860–960 MHz
- Chip
- Impinj Monza 4QT (EPC Gen2)
- Read range
- 7–8 m (4 W fixed reader)
- Handheld range
- 1.5–2 m
- Inlay pocket
- 52 × 20 × 2 mm
- Material
- PP
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UHF RFID Leaf-Shaped Plant Tag, 7–8 m Read Range: overview
The ST-160 is a UHF RFID plant tag molded in the shape of a leaf, for trees, shrubs, nursery stock, orchards, arboretums and public gardens. It gives each plant a machine-readable ID that ties it to planting, pruning, treatment and sales records.
The body is PP and holds an Impinj Monza 4QT inlay working across 860–960 MHz. The inlay sits in a molded pocket measuring 52 × 20 × 2 mm. That pocket is the only dimension on the datasheet, and the leaf itself is larger. The product photo shows a short stem at the narrow end of the leaf.
Range is generous for a tag of this kind: 7–8 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 1.5–2 m with a handheld. Staff can check tagged trees from a path with a handheld, and a reader on a gate, cart or vehicle can log plants as they are moved or dispatched.
Integration notes
Place the tag where the leaf face is not pressed against a wet trunk or buried in foliage, since water absorbs UHF energy and shortens range. Confirm the overall size and the attachment method with a sample, as the datasheet lists only the inlay pocket dimensions.
ST-160 specifications
RF & chip
| Frequency | 860–960 MHz |
|---|---|
| Chip | Impinj Monza 4QT |
| Air interface | EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 passive UHF |
Read performance
| Fixed reader (4 W) | 7–8 m |
|---|---|
| Handheld reader (Impinj R2000-based) | 1.5–2 m |
Construction
| Material | PP (polypropylene) |
|---|---|
| Shape | Leaf, with short stem at the narrow end (per product photo) |
| Inlay pocket | 52 × 20 × 2 mm |
| Overall size | Not published; confirm on sample |
Seal, tie and plant tag comparison
| SKU | Type | Size | Chip | 4 W fixed reader | Handheld reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-110 | One-time steel-wire cable seal | Head 100 × 26.5 × 13.4 mm; wire 280 mm × Ø1.8 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 5 m | 2 m |
| ST-120 | Compact one-time steel-wire cable seal | Head 36 × 23 × 11 mm; wire 280 mm × Ø1.8 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 0.3 m | 0.1 m |
| ST-130 | Plant breeding stake label | Head 100 × 60 × 3 mm; 360 mm overall | Impinj Monza 4QT | 10 m | 2.5 m |
| ST-140 | Cable tie tag | Head 53.5 × 30 × 1.9 mm; 330 mm overall | Impinj Monza 4QT | 0.7 m | 0.2 m |
| ST-150 | Archive file lock tag | Tag 44 × 32 × 3 mm; 83.31 mm overall | Impinj Monza 4QT | 1.5 m | 0.5 m |
| ST-160 | Leaf-shaped plant tag | Inlay pocket 52 × 20 × 2 mm | Impinj Monza 4QT | 7–8 m | 1.5–2 m |
All six tags operate across 860–960 MHz. Ranges as published with a 4 W fixed reader and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ST-160-GL | Leaf-shaped UHF RFID plant tag, PP, 52 × 20 × 2 mm inlay pocket, Impinj Monza 4QT, 860–960 MHz |
Where the ST-160 is used
- Tree inventories in arboretums, parks and campus grounds
- Nursery stock tracking from growing field to dispatch
- Orchard and tree-farm records for pruning and treatment
- Garden center stock counts with a handheld reader
ST-160 FAQ
What size is the tag?
The datasheet gives 52 × 20 × 2 mm, which is the pocket that holds the inlay, not the outer leaf. We confirm the overall dimensions with a sample.
How far can it be read?
It is rated 7–8 m with a 4 W fixed reader and 1.5–2 m with a handheld. Wet bark and dense foliage reduce this, so test on your plants.
How does it compare with the ST-130 plant label?
The ST-130 is a 360 mm stake-style label with a 100 × 60 mm head, rated 10 m fixed and 2.5 m handheld. The ST-160 is a leaf-shaped tag rated 7–8 m fixed, suited to trees and shrubs rather than pots.
Does it work outside North America?
Yes. The tag covers 860–960 MHz, so it reads on 902–928 MHz and 865–868 MHz UHF readers.
Before you buy
Related buyer guides
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