Manual for qID R1170

This document describes known limitations of RFID reader qID R1170 as well as measured distances for reading on certain types of materials.
This document is only overview of capabilities qID R1170 RFID reader. For more information see reader manual.

Connecting RFID reader

Connecting RFID reader qID R1170 has to be done in iOS settings, section Bluetooth. In Bluetooth devices, you should see name of reader (similar to qID R1170) and description of status. In order to device work properly, the status should be "Connected". Once connected light on RFID reader will start glowing blue (left LED).

Limitations of RFID reader

Following list summarises knowledge gathered by measurement performed by our tester team:



Following table shows distances for RFID reader for different sides of device. Front side is the one with display, buttons and LEDs.
Side Max. distance
front 50 cm
back 130 cm
left 60 cm
right 80 cm
top 65 cm
bottom 80 cm

Solving issues with RFID

This section describes issues with reader, which can occur together with possible solution.

Apple App Store Requirements

If you build an app for qIDmini device and are going to distribute your app on the App Store, you will need to register the app with CaenRFID in order to obtain MFi Authorization

To do so you have to send email to info@caenrfid.com with the following information:

After few days CaenRFID will provide you with an identification number (PPID) that you have to include in review notes when submitting your app