Zebra Point of Sale (POS) RFID Antenna
Brand - Zebra
The Zebra SP5504 Point of Sale (POS) RFID Antenna is a localized RFID sensing solution designed to track RFID-tagged inventory in POS lanes, will-call areas, omnichannel pickup zones and other compact retail spaces where controlled RFID detection is required. The SP5504 is not a standalone RFID reader and not a general-purpose fixed RFID reader. It is an RFID antenna / sensor component designed to work as part of a fixed RFID infrastructure. Its role is to detect and log items passing through defined POS or pickup areas, helping retailers improve inventory visibility at the point where merchandise is purchased, collected or staged. The main value of the SP5504 is its highly localized antenna technology. In retail environments, multiple RFID read zones may exist close to each other, especially around checkout lanes, BOPIS areas, fitting rooms or staging points. The SP5504 is designed to be installed in multiple places without creating unnecessary interference between zones. This makes it useful where RFID reads must be limited to a small, specific area. At the point of sale, the SP5504 can help retailers track which RFID-tagged items pass through POS lanes. In an omnichannel environment, it can also support BOPIS, staging and pickup workflows by logging items as they move through controlled collection areas. In fitting rooms, it can help create visibility into which RFID-tagged items enter or leave the area. The SP5504 is relevant for retail, warehouse management and manufacturing use cases where localized RFID sensing is needed. In retail, its strongest applications are point of sale, BOPIS or staging areas, and fitting rooms. These are all environments where read-zone control is important because products, customers and staff may be moving close to multiple RFID-enabled areas. Technically, the SP5504 uses left-hand circular polarization and operates in either the 865–868 MHz or 902–928 MHz frequency ranges, depending on regional version. It has an N-Type Female connector located on the top of the unit. The source lists gain as 4.9 dBiL and VSWR as 1.5:1. The 3 dB beam width is listed as 63° / 60°. The antenna measures 184 mm x 184 mm in diameter / 7.0 in x 7.3 in diameter and weighs 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb. Its casing is made from die-cast aluminum with a white plastic cover. An accessory pole is available for mounting. The SP5504 is designed for controlled retail operating environments. Its operating temperature range is 0°C to +50°C, while storage temperature is -40°C to +70°C. Humidity support is listed at 95% RH non-condensing. Maximum power is listed as 13 watts with 37–55 VDC PoE. This makes the SP5504 suitable for infrastructure-style deployments where power and data can be integrated into the store’s RFID sensing architecture. Overall, the Zebra SP5504 Point of Sale RFID Antenna is a focused POS and retail-zone RFID antenna for localized inventory tracking. Its strongest value lies in controlled read-zone behavior, POS lane visibility, BOPIS / staging area support, fitting room tracking, compact design, 4.9 dBiL gain, N-Type Female connection and the ability to deploy multiple localized RFID sensing points in retail environments without excessive interference.
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