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URH-1HP

The URH-1HP is a wireless handheld reader that has medium range, and is a high power scanning device to read encoded data from all UID microchips.

  • Reads ID + temperature
  • USB + Bluetooth
  • 5.5 - 7.1 cm read range
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URH-1HP handheld RFID reader
URH-1HP handheld reader alongside the UBT-500 Bluetooth dongle
Where it fits

The Reader That Goes Where the Animal Is

The URH-1HP covers general lab work where the operator is mobile: cage-side scans, dosing checks, sample collection, etc. It can also be connected to a PC via USB or wirelessly via bluetooth with our bluetooth dongle.

  • Works like a barcode scanner — the reader types as a HID keyboard, so each read drops into whichever LIMS, spreadsheet, or dosing-log field has focus.
  • Temperature in the same scan — the reader also supports temperature reads from UID microchips that have temperature on them like the UCT-2112.
  • Wired or wireless — pair over Bluetooth with the bluetooth dongle to scan cage to cage, or stay wired over USB at the host PC.
  • Ships as a working kit — reader, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and the UBC-i4 charger in one order.
  • Built for rodent work — mice, rats, hamsters, and rabbits; SC implants across species, IP for mice and rats.

Specifications

Compatible Microchips
All UID microchips
Frequency
Low frequency
Read Range
5.5–7.1 cm
Temperature Read
Yes (UCT-2112)
Programmable Memory
Reads the full 16 characters
Microchip Programming
No, pair with a UBS-200L or UPS-60
Connectivity
USB, or Bluetooth (requires the UBT-500 dongle)
Host Integration
HID keyboard mode (direct entry into any active field)
Battery
3.7 V Li-ion rechargeable, integrated
Charger
UBC-i4 (required)
Reader Dimensions
9" x 3" x 1" (L x W x H)
Antenna
3.5" (D) x 5/8" (thickness), round
Handle
3" x 5.5" x 1" (L x W x H)
Weight
1 lb
Recommended Species
Rodents (mice, rats, hamsters, rabbits)
Recommended Routes
SC (all species), IP (mice, rats)
Ordering

The Kit, and the Case That Protects It

The URH-1HP ships as a working kit: reader, battery, and charger. Pricing is quoted; add what you need and we'll come back with numbers.

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    URH-1HP Kit

    Reader, battery, charger

    • URH-1HP handheld reader
    • Li-ion rechargeable battery 3.7 V, integrated
    • UBC-i4 charger Required
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  • Protective Case

    URH-CASE

    • Soft silicone case Fits the URH 1-series
    • Four colors Black, red, blue, orange
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Common Questions

  • Should I pick the URH-1HP or the URH-1L?

    Read range is the main difference. The URH-1HP reads at 5.5–7.1 cm using a separate round antenna head; the URH-1L reads at 4–5 cm from a single flat body. Pick the URH-1HP when you need the extra standoff distance, or the URH-1L for the more compact unit and its continuous or single-scan modes on long sequential scan sessions. Both read all UID UC-Series microchips including the UCT-2112 temperature chip.

  • Does it read temperature microchips?

    Yes. The URH-1HP decodes temperature data from the UCT-2112 temperature microchip alongside the ID. The reading appears on the host as ID and temperature value, sent over USB or Bluetooth.

  • How does the reader get data into our LIMS?

    The reader presents as a HID keyboard, so each read is typed into whatever field has focus, such as LIMS, spreadsheet, or dosing log, the same way a barcode scanner does. No driver install needed, no custom integration.

  • USB or Bluetooth, which connection should I use?

    USB if the reader sits next to the host PC and you want a wired, no-pairing path. Bluetooth if the operator is moving around a procedure room or cage rack and the host is a few feet away. If you already own a URH-1HP and want to add the UBT-500 Bluetooth Dongle, whether it works depends on the reader's firmware revision. Send us the serial number and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.

  • Can I program microchips with this reader?

    No. The URH-1HP is a microchip reader. Programming requires a UBS-200L base station or UPS-60 paired with UID's PiSuite Provisioning Software.

  • Which animals is it recommended for?

    Rodent work: mice, rats, hamsters, and rabbits, with SC implants across species and IP for mice and rats. For larger species, where the chip sits deeper, we recommend the URH-300HP high-power handheld.

Not Sure Which Handheld Fits Your Workflow?

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