Key Takeaways
- Three reader types, three strengths
- Six decision dimensions
- Recommended combos
01Three reader types, three strengths
Fixed readers suit gates, tunnels and production lines — continuous power, high throughput, multi-antenna. Handhelds suit cycle counts, inspections and mobile scenarios — flexible and light. Overhead readers suit store ceilings and warehouse tops — wide coverage, discreet, continuous counting.
02Six decision dimensions
1) Read range: fixed 6-12m, handheld 1-3m, overhead 3-6m. 2) Anti-interference: fixed best (multi-antenna + filtering), overhead next, handheld weakest. 3) Cost: fixed highest, overhead mid, handheld lowest. 4) Deployment time: handheld 1 day, overhead 1 week, fixed 2-4 weeks. 5) Odoo compatibility: all SpidersRFID readers ship with an Odoo connector. 6) Scalability: fixed supports 4-8 antennas, overhead 2-4, handheld built-in.
03Recommended combos
Retail store: 2 overhead + 2 handheld + 2 AI gates. Warehouse: 2 fixed tunnels + 4 handhelds. Factory: 4 fixed + 2 handheld + 2 overhead.



