Digitail™ Wearable Reader - RFID Identification Tag

A wearable RFID tag reader provides the opportunity to turn the Digitail system into a mobile, portable identification solution. With readers worn on the wrist or around the neck, portability is maximised and enables the very best in efficiency.
Opting for wearable RFID tag readers is a versatile solution to extending the reading capabilities of the Digitail system. If you’re interested in the benefits of streamlined productivity and workflows, then a wearable wrist or neck RFID tag reader could be the perfect option for you.

In a preclinical research setting, the ability to scan tags whilst performing other tasks often seems unachievable. With wearable RFID tag readers, you can continue to handle cages and monitor animal behaviour whilst simultaneously scanning RFID tags.

This reduces the time spent manually inputting and transferring data, which leads to faster data collection. These precious time-saving readers will help you achieve the very best in efficiency!


Mobile RFID Tag Readers
Through a bluetooth connect with the LinkTo software and the Digitail system, you can achieve a wireless mobile connection that allows laboratory management systems or databases to automatically capture your ID reads and behavioural insights.
The TSL 1153 Bluetooth Wearable RFID tag reader is an example of the portable solutions available from Somark. This compact, lightweight, high performance multifunction data collection device enhances mobility, flexibility and improves animal welfare.
Hands-free operation is achieved through a wrist-mounted or neck-lanyard style approach, which allows researchers to handle animals, equipment and samples without the need to operate the identification device.
The RFID tag reader is optimised for low power consumption whilst still providing excellent performance. It is also compatible with Android, IOS, Windows, MacOS and Rain RFID.

• Easy to use
No expert knowledge required, just point and scan.
• Fast & accurate data
Removes error from data input. Data input is automated – making it fast and accurate.
• Fast identification
Quick and easy to identify specific rodents.
• Refinement benefits
No data attrition means you no longer need to increase your sample size to get your required data set.
• Workflow & Productivity
Improved workflow within the ecosystem leads to greater productivity.
• Accurate & Auditable
Provides an accurate audit trail – automatically records the date, time and staff member collecting the data.

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Background

Digitail was developed specifically for laboratory rodents, including very young animals. Designed as the world’s smallest RFID tag, it delivers a reliable read distance of up to 5 cm and is easy to implant, even for novice technicians.

Unlike traditional glass transponders which were originally designed for pets and later adapted for laboratory use. Digitail doesn’t require large-gauge needles or deep implantation. It’s designed to remain securely in place without migration or side effects, providing a safer, more practical alternative that supports animal welfare and efficient laboratory workflows.

Features
The Digitail Tag is only 6mm long, 0.5mm wide and only 0.25mm high. At only 0.75mm in volume (16 times less than glass transponders) and requiring only a 21 gauge needle to implant, it is the least invasive of any tag in the world. The tag comes with a pre-existing, permanent 24 character, unique ID and can be read by any compatible UHF reader, as it is ISO 18000-6c compliant. Every tag is coated in Parylene C so it is completely bio-inert and is ideal for use with any strain of mouse or rat, including immune-deficient or compromised strains.

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