134.2kHz A520-M
Handheld 134.2kHz FDX-B Microchip Reader, USB / 2.4G / Bluetooth
- USB
- Wireless
- Handheld
Read range: > 8 cm
134.2kHz Animal ID Readers
A530-U Pocket 134.2kHz FDX-B Animal Tag Reader with OLED (USB)
The A530-U is an entry-level pocket handheld for FDX-B and EMID animal tags, for users who scan, check the ID on screen and upload later over USB. It reads 2–12 mm glass microchips at more than 5 cm and 30 mm ear tags at more than 15 cm, stores 128 records and weighs 110 g.
- Frequency
- 134.2 kHz (FDX-B) / 125 kHz (EMID)
- Cards / tags
- FDX-B (ISO 11784/11785) animal tags, EMID tags
- Interface
- USB 2.0
- Output
- Stored records uploaded over USB
- Read range
- > 5 cm (tag dependent)
- ✓ Sample units for evaluation
- ✓ Output format confirmed for your software
- ✓ Private label & OEM options
- ✓ Reply within 1 business day
Why integrators choose the A530-U
- One button, one cable — press to read, check the ID on the 0.91-inch OLED, upload over USB 2.0.
- Works away from a PC — 128 records are stored in the reader until you upload them.
- FDX-B and EMID — reads ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B tags at 134.2 kHz and EMID tags at 125 kHz.
- Range by tag type — more than 5 cm on 2–12 mm glass tubes and more than 15 cm on 30 mm ear tags.
- 110 g pocket size — loop-handle housing in black or white, powered by a 3.7 V lithium battery.
Who the A530-U is for
The A530-U is the entry-level handheld in the range: one button, a 0.91-inch OLED and a USB cable. It suits users who need to confirm a tag number on the spot and log a modest number of reads: breeders, pet shops, shelters doing intake checks, small farms and inspectors.
Press the button, hold the top of the reader over the implant site or ear tag, and the ID appears on the screen. Reads are stored in the reader, so it works without a computer nearby. There is no wireless pairing to manage and nothing to install on a phone.
Scan, store, upload over USB
Data leaves the A530-U one way: connect the USB 2.0 cable and upload the stored records to the host. This keeps the workflow simple for teams that scan during the day and update records at a desk afterwards.
- Memory: 128 records, sized for short sessions such as an intake shift or a pen check.
- Speed: read time under 100 ms, with a 0.5 s read interval.
- Host software: no SDK is published for this model. Tell us your operating system and target software; how records arrive and in which format is confirmed in your quotation.
When to choose the A520-M or A540-M instead
Step up if range or connectivity is the limit. The A520-M reads glass microchips at more than 8 cm (A530-U: more than 5 cm) and adds real-time upload over 2.4G or Bluetooth. The A540-M reaches 30 mm ear tags at more than 25 cm, stores 6,000 records and adds a 1D/2D barcode imager. If staff already carry Android phones, the A220-C plug-in may replace a handheld for close-range reads.
A530-U specifications
| Model | A530-U |
|---|---|
| Product type | Handheld animal tag reader |
| Frequency | 134.2 kHz (FDX-B) / 125 kHz (EMID) |
| Form factor | Pocket handheld with loop handle, OLED and single button |
| Standards | ISO 11784, ISO 11785 (FDX-B), EM4100 (EMID) |
|---|---|
| Supported tags | FDX-B (ISO 11784/11785) animal tags, EMID tags |
| Read range, 2–12 mm glass tube | > 5 cm (tag dependent) |
| Read range, 30 mm ear tag | > 15 cm (tag dependent) |
| Read time | < 100 ms |
| Read interval | 0.5 s |
| Read/write | Read-only |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Upload | Stored records uploaded over USB |
| Memory | 128 records |
| Display | 0.91-inch high-brightness OLED |
| Feedback | Buzzer |
| Display language | English (other languages on request) |
| Power | 3.7 V lithium battery |
|---|---|
| Weight | 110 g |
| Color | Black or white |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage temperature | -30 °C to +70 °C |
Specifications of A530-U as supplied for the standard version. Read range depends on the card or tag, mounting surface and environment — we can test your own cards before you order.
Card, tag and system compatibility
Works with
- ✓ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B glass-tube microchips and ear tags at 134.2 kHz
- ✓EMID (EM4100-format) animal tags at 125 kHz
- ✓Hosts with a USB port for record upload
Card not listed? Send us the card type or a photo and we will confirm compatibility before you buy.
Integration in 4 steps
- 1
Press the button and hold the top of the reader over the implant site or ear tag.
- 2
Read the ID on the OLED; each read is stored in memory, up to 128 records.
- 3
Connect the reader to the host with a USB cable and upload the stored records.
- 4
Import the records into your software. The upload format is confirmed in your quotation.
OEM / ODM options for A530-U
- ◆OLED display language other than English on request
- ◆Black or white housing
- ◆Your logo and packaging for private-label distribution on request
Typical applications
A530-U FAQ
Can the A530-U upload wirelessly?
No. The A530-U uploads stored records over USB 2.0 only. For 2.4G or Bluetooth upload, choose the A520-M.
Does the A530-U need a computer to work?
No. It shows each ID on the 0.91-inch OLED and stores up to 128 records. A computer is only needed when you upload those records over USB.
Which tags can the A530-U read?
ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B tags at 134.2 kHz and EMID tags at 125 kHz, in glass-tube or ear-tag form. HDX and FDX-A tags are not supported.
What read range should I expect?
More than 5 cm on 2–12 mm glass-tube microchips and more than 15 cm on 30 mm ear tags. Range depends on the tag and its orientation.
Can we supply the A530-U under our own brand?
Yes. It comes in black or white, and you can request your logo, your own packaging and a display language other than English. Options and minimum quantities are confirmed in your quotation.
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