ThingMagic® M2 HF Embedded RFID Module
The ThingMagic® M2 HF Embedded RFID Module is Novanta’s premium multi-protocol RFID module designed for OEMs who build for high privacy protection, anti-counterfeiting, and anti-tampering applications like the pharmaceutical and medical supplies industry, and require complete customizable control over how data is shared.
The M2 is powerful enough to read and write to any transponder based on ISO 14443 (parts 2, 3, and 4) and ISO 15693 communication standards; and securely encrypts and transmits using Data Encryption Standard (DES), Triple-DES, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), MD5, and an internal Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG).
Despite its powerful security features, the M2 has a minimal footprint and can fit into most new or existing OEM designs. It is outfitted with 7 General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) pins with other available interfaces including USB 2.0, and Common Blade Interface; software adjustable host interfaces UART (TTL), SPI and I2C; and the capability to attach an external antenna for greater read range.
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Overview
Features and Benefits
- ThingMagic® secure support for generic tags reduce costs up to 60-70% compared to proprietary security features
- Open flexible architecture protects future investment
- Designed for rapid and seamless integration
- ISO14443 and ISO15693 air interface protocol support
- TagIQ™ recognizes the unique characteristics of each tag so that read/write performance is maximized
- Standard encryption algorithms: (DES, 3DES, and AES), secure functions (SHA And MD5), and an internal pseudo-random number generator (PRNG)
Applications
- In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD): automatically ID test kits, samples, reagents and other consumables
- Kiosks and vending Machines
- Mobile devices including printers, handhelds and sensor networks
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- User Manual
| Download | Download Type | Language |
|---|---|---|
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Firmware Version 1.3.0 Release Notes | Application Note | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module CF Declaration of Conformity | Declaration of Conformity | English |
| ThingMagic Skyeware V4 Installer | Firmware | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Firmware | Firmware | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Firmware – 0101-0669 | Firmware | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Firmware – 0101-06F0 | Firmware | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Firmware – 0101-06F9 | Firmware | English |
| JADAK ThingMagic Family Brochure | Product Brochure | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Using the Pass-Through Command Reference Guide | Product Brochure | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Tag Support Matrix | Product Brochure | English |
| ThingMagic Skyetek C API for Windows | Software | English |
| ThingMagic Skyetek C API for Linux | Software | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Basic Examples | Software | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Spec Sheet | Spec Sheet | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module CF Step Model | STEP File | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module CF Solidworks Model | STEP File | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module MH STEP Model | STEP File | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module MH Solidworks Model | STEP File | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Using DESFire Tags Guide | User Manual | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Using MIFARE Ultralight C Guide | User Manual | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Using ISO15693 Tags Guide | User Manual | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module Reader Commands | User Manual | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module SkyeWare Protocol | User Manual | English |
| ThingMagic® M2 HF RFID Module User Guide | User Manual | English |