rfid sensor/tags in indigo store

http://store.indigodomo.com/insteon-iolinc-rfid-proximity-reader-kit-24950a9.html

is there any documentation available for this?
1. range / distance between RFID tag and sensor
2. I guess (1) in range state 1 (2) out of range state 2?
3. can 1 RFID tag be linked to multiple detectors?

anyone any experience with these devices?

My goal is to integrate with eg FINGSCAN to improve detection rate with 2 or more RFID sensor placed properly so that it can detect inside/ outside by state and timing of events of RFID tags (first the outside sensor then the inside sensor ==> arriving ...etc)

thanks

Karl

[matt (support)]

I don't know the answers to your questions, but you might want to ask Norm if you can borrow the kit to give it a try.

The tags look suspiciously like EM4102 type tags. Those, and most similar entry technologies are close proximity only. Typically a useful range of 10cm, depending on the reader and what is between the card or tag and the reader. In other words, you have to hold the tag up to the reader.

BTW, note the following from the product description: ....users can simply hold a key tag up to the reader ...

I'm very interested in the approach you described, Karl: Using two RFID readers to establish direction of travel and thus able to distinguish between departure (lock the door) and arrival (unlock the door).

There's an outfit selling a long-range RFID Indigo kit that will definitely do it, but the starter kit is $500.

I've just ordered some Arduino gear in hopes of building a self-contained, battery powered RFID reader that can be put together for $50 or so and that can be used exactly like that.

I'm also exploring similar uses for iBeacon tech.