TELEMECANIQUE XGCS850C201 — RFID Systems
Telemecanique XGCS850C201: Ethernet RFID smart antenna, 13.56 MHz, 20–100 mm sensing, Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP, 2 × M12, IP65.

Status: In production
Brand: Telemecanique
Product: Ethernet RFID smart antenna, 13.56 MHz, dual-port (Modbus TCP / EtherNet/IP)
RFID frequency: 13.56 MHz
Nominal sensing distance: 20–100 mm
Protocol: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP
Transmission rate: 10–100 Mbit/s
Degree of protection: IP65
XGCS850C201 is the compact RFID smart antenna with Ethernet interface in the Telemecanique OsiSense XG range. Its 80 × 93 × 40 mm housing combines the antenna, the RFID controller and the Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP protocols. It works with 13.56 MHz ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 tags, detects the tag type automatically and offers a nominal sensing distance of 20–100 mm depending on the associated tag. It has 2 female M12 Ethernet sockets and 1 male 4-pin M8 power supply socket; the transmission rate is 10–100 Mbit/s.
Thanks to its two M12 Ethernet ports, up to 32 smart antennas can be daisy-chained and looping of the ring network is supported. Up to 123 words are exchanged per transaction; I/O scanning and assembly services give permanent access to the antenna status. The network address is set with the IP Recovery Tool software or with the XGST2020 handheld terminal (from version V2.37). Supply is 24 V DC PELV (19.2–29 V DC) with a current consumption below 150 mA. Operating temperature is -25 to +70 °C, degree of protection IP65 and IK02; the antenna is UL and FCC certified.
Telemecanique XGCS850C201 technical specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Compact smart antenna, Ethernet, dual-port |
| RFID frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Nominal sensing distance | 20–100 mm (depending on tag) |
| Associated tags | ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 tags, automatic detection of the tag type |
| Compatible RFID chips | Fujitsu MB89R118/MB89R119, INSIDE micropass, EM Microelectronic EM4135, STM CRIX4K, NXP SL2/SL1/Ultralight/Std 1K/4K/Desfire, Texas Tag-it HFI |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Rated supply voltage | 24 V DC (PELV) |
| Supply voltage limits | 19.2–29 V DC |
| Current consumption | < 150 mA |
| Electrical connection | 2 × female M12 Ethernet socket (4-pin), 1 × male M8 power supply socket (4-pin) |
| Outputs and indicators | |
| Communication port | Ethernet 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX |
| Protocol | Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP |
| Transmission rate | 10–100 Mbit/s |
| Daisy-chain | up to 32 antennas, ring network looping supported |
| Data exchange | up to 123 words per transaction |
| Status LEDs | Operation 1, RFID communication 1, Ethernet network activity 2, status 1, module status 1 (red/green) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +70 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP65 (IEC 60529) |
| Vibration resistance | 2 mm (5–29.5 Hz), 7 gn (29.5–150 Hz), IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock resistance | 30 gn for 11 ms, IEC 60068-2-27 |
| IK degree of protection | IK02 (IEC 62262) |
| Product certifications | UL, FCC, CE |
| Standards | EN 50364, EN 62369-1, IEC 61000-6-3, ETSI EN 300 330-1/-2, ETSI EN 301 489-1/-3, FCC CFR 47 part 15 |
| Mechanical and connection | |
| Dimensions | 80 × 93 × 40 mm |
| Tightening torque | < 3 N·m |
| Net weight | 0.36 kg |
Key features
- Antenna, RFID controller and Modbus TCP / EtherNet/IP in one housing
- Two M12 Ethernet ports: daisy-chain of up to 32 antennas, ring network supported
- Permanent access to antenna status via I/O scanning and assembly services
- Network address set with IP Recovery Tool or the XGST2020 handheld terminal
- Automatic detection of the tag type; ISO 15693 and ISO 14443
XGCS850C201 ordering codes
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XGCS850C201 | Ethernet compact smart antenna, 80 × 93 × 40 mm, 2 × M12 + 1 × M8, Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP |
XGCS850C201 accessories
Accessories listed by the manufacturer for this product (ordered separately):
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XZCP0941L2 | Pre-wired female M8 supply connector, 4-pin, PUR, 2 m |
| XZCP0941L5 | Pre-wired female M8 supply connector, 4-pin, PUR, 5 m |
| XZCP0941L10 | Pre-wired female M8 supply connector, 4-pin, PUR, 10 m |
| XGSZ12E4503 | Ethernet cable, straight M12 D-coded / RJ45, 3 m |
| XGSZ12E4510 | Ethernet cable, straight M12 D-coded / RJ45, 10 m |
| XGSZ12E1203 | Ethernet cable, M12 / M12 D-coded, 3 m |
| XGSZ12E1210 | Ethernet cable, M12 / M12 D-coded, 10 m |
| XGSZ22E4503 | Ethernet cable, elbowed M12 D-coded / RJ45, 3 m |
| XGSZ22E4510 | Ethernet cable, elbowed M12 D-coded / RJ45, 10 m |
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All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Source: Telemecanique Sensors product reference pages (https://www.telemecaniquesensors.com/global/en/product/reference/XGCS850C201), downloads.telemecaniquesensors.com product data sheets (XGCS850C201_EN.pdf, 30 July 2024) and catalogue ‘Radio frequency identification, XG range’ TESEBRO000048EN (February 2024, V1.1) (accessed 25 September 2026).
