Honeywell IH45 Handheld RFID Reader

The Honeywell IH45 is a handheld UHF RFID reader designed to improve inventory visibility, shipment tracking and item-level identification in retail, supply chain, transportation and logistics environments. When paired with a compatible Honeywell mobile computer, the IH45 provides fast RFID data capture and supports integrated workflows where RFID reading and mobile data processing are required in one ergonomic solution. The IH45 is especially useful for businesses that need to move beyond slow, manual or barcode-only inventory processes. Traditional inventory counting can be labour-intensive and is often performed too infrequently to keep stock data accurate. By using RFID tagging and the IH45 reader, users can capture multiple tagged items faster, helping improve inventory accuracy, reduce search time and support more responsive stock management. Retailers can use the IH45 to improve store-level inventory visibility, reduce out-of-stock situations and support omnichannel operations. More accurate stock information can help reduce lost sales, unnecessary safety stock and margin pressure caused by excess inventory or markdowns. In supply chain and logistics environments, the IH45 can help workers identify incoming shipments, confirm the correct destination dock and handle exceptions more quickly. The reader includes Tag Finder mode, which helps users locate a specific tagged package, pallet, box or item. This is useful in busy warehouse, dock, backroom or transport environments where a specific shipment or asset must be found quickly among many similar items. For example, when a truck arrives with mixed incoming shipments, workers can use the IH45 to identify which pallets need to be unloaded or routed to a specific location. The IH45 supports UHF RFID standards including EPC Class 1 Gen2, ISO 18000-6C and ISO 18000-63. Frequency ranges are listed as 865–868 MHz for the EU and 902–928 MHz for the US. The reader uses a circularly polarized antenna with a 120° forward-facing field. Normal read range is listed as 6 m, or 20 ft, and normal write range is listed as 3 m, or 10 ft. Actual performance depends on tag type, environment, orientation, mounting surface and regional configuration. The IH45 is designed to be ergonomic and balanced for all-day use. It measures 190 mm × 79 mm × 154 mm without a mobile computer and weighs 450 g without the mobile computer. The reader includes four LEDs and a beeper for user notifications, helping operators receive quick feedback during RFID reading and workflow execution. The device is built for demanding mobile use. It has an IP54 sealing rating, supports multiple 1.2 m drops to concrete from 0°C to 40°C, and is tested for 1,000 tumbles at 0.5 m. Operating temperature is -10°C to 40°C, charging temperature is 0°C to 40°C, and storage temperature is -20°C to 60°C. Humidity support is 5% to 95% non-condensing. Electrostatic discharge protection is listed as ±15 kV air discharge and ±8 kV contact discharge. Communication is supported through Bluetooth 5.0 and direct USB connection to the mobile device. Bluetooth support includes DIS Profile, BAS Profile and BLE, with Simple Secure Pairing. An integrated NFC tag is included for Bluetooth pairing, simplifying setup between the reader and compatible devices. The direct USB connection can provide a more integrated connection between the IH45 and the attached mobile computer. Power is supplied by a rechargeable 3.8 V lithium polymer battery with 4000 mAh capacity. The battery is removable without tools and without removing the attached mobile computer, which supports faster battery replacement during active workflows. This tool-less battery change design is especially useful in shift-based operations where users need to keep devices running with minimal interruption. Charging is designed for practical deployment with Honeywell mobile computer ecosystems. The IH45 charges with CT40 charge docks using a non-booted cup, or a booted cup with adapter sleeve, including the universal dock family. When a compatible computer is attached, the IH45 and the computer can charge simultaneously. Spare IH45 batteries can be charged separately using EDA51 battery chargers, according to the supplied specification. The IH45 is compatible with a wide range of Honeywell mobile computers, including CT30 XP, CT40 / CT40 XP, CT45 / CT45 XP, CT47, CT60 / CT60 XP, EDA51 / EDA51K, EDA52, EDA56 and EDA57. This compatibility makes it suitable for businesses that already use Honeywell handheld terminals and want to add RFID capability without replacing their full mobile computing platform. The supplied material notes that when paired with a Honeywell mobile computer, the IH45 solution can provide fast UHF RFID inventory capture and convenient integrated 1D/2D barcode capability. This should be positioned carefully: the IH45 is the RFID reader, while barcode capture depends on the paired mobile computer and its configuration. Software support includes Android APK demo applications, SDK and technical documentation. This allows integrators and enterprise customers to build RFID workflows around Honeywell mobile computers and the IH45 reader. The solution is suitable for inventory counting, receiving, put-away, shipment verification, asset tracking, item search and exception handling workflows. Overall, the Honeywell IH45 is a practical handheld UHF RFID reader for organisations that need faster inventory capture, better shipment visibility and more efficient item location workflows. Its strongest value lies in the combination of long-range UHF RFID reading, Tag Finder functionality, ergonomic design, removable 4000 mAh battery, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, broad Honeywell mobile computer compatibility and rugged field-ready construction.

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