Alien Technology provides an array of high-performance, flexible EPC Gen 2 RFID readers that are easy to deploy and manage. The Alien line encompasses readers compliant with U.S., European and Asian regulations, all based on a common software interface, the Alien Reader Protocol, to maximize return on investment and to speed implementation.

The Alien Reader Protocol gives RFID users a well-equipped toolkit for implementing effective RFID solutions. Using the Alien command set, Alien readers deliver the power and flexibility that software professionals and solutions engineers need.

Thanks to broad industry support, it is easy to implement with Alien Readers.  The Alien Reader Protocol is supported by key RFID software platforms including Microsoft BizTalk RFID, IBM WebSphere, Oat Systems, Oracle, GlobeRanger and others. Proven support for SAP through middleware is also available. A well-documented SDK featuring .NET and Java libraries enables easy, custom interfaces to control the reader if desired.

The line includes the following readers:

	ALR-9900  High Performance, Easy to Integrate, Easy to Manage The Alien ALR-9900 Enterprise RFID reader enables users to deploy manageable, robust, best-in-class RFID solutions for demanding supply chain, manufacturing and asset management applications. Based on the popular ALR-9800, the ALR-9900 adds enhanced interference rejection, monostatic antenna connections and a much smaller footprint. The ALR-9900 delivers high read rates in demanding applications in an easy-to-integrate, easy-to-manage package.
	ALR-9800  Reliable, Cost Effective Choke Point Solution The ALR-9800 enables cost-effective, high-read-rate RFID solutions for dock doors, conveyors and other choke points using 2-4 antennas.
	ALR-9650   Ideal Single-Antenna Solution Enabling Low System Costs The ALR-9650 is the ideal solution for single-antenna RFID systems reading moderate numbers of tags. An integrated antenna and power-over-Ethernet (POE) support enable very low system cost and a small installation footprint suitable for indoor asset tracking, access control and POS applications. An additional second antenna port enables cost-effective, 2-antenna applications