The Siemens 6GT2803-0AC00 is a SIMATIC RF310M mobile RFID reader — a handheld unit built on the PSION WA pro 3C platform, with an integrated RFID write/read head and pre-loaded user software. It operates at 13.56 MHz and is designed for reading and writing RF300 and ISO 15693 (RF200, MOBY D) transponders. The reader is a self-contained mobile terminal with a 3.6-inch VGA color touch screen (480 × 640 pixels), alphanumeric keypad, and speakers for acoustic feedback. It runs Windows Embedded CE 5.0 and supports.NET and C++ programming via the RFID reader interface API.
IP54 protection means the unit is dust-protected and splash-resistant — suitable for use on a factory floor or in a warehouse aisle where occasional water spray or dust is present, but not for washdown environments. The 80 mm read/write range is the practical working distance to a transponder tag; at 106 kbit/s maximum transfer rate, this is a near-contact reader, not a long-range gate antenna. It is intended for handheld scanning of tagged items or pallets at close range. Battery life is 8 hours typical from the integrated 3 Ah lithium-ion pack, which is permanently installed and not user-replaceable. The unit can be charged via a docking station or the dedicated charging/docking station accessory. The battery has fast-charging capability. The listed MTBF of 55 years is a reliability figure for the electronics — it means the mean time between failures for the reader's internal components is statistically 55 years of continuous operation. This is a strong reliability indicator for a mobile device that will see daily use.
The reader communicates via a tether port with RS232 and USB 1.1, or through a docking connection with low insertion force (LIF) contacts. A WLAN module is available as an accessory for wireless data transfer. It is not a fixed-mount panel device — it is a mobile terminal carried by an operator. The unit is programmed via Microsoft Visual Studio using the RFID reader interface API. It comes with RF310M.exe pre-loaded for executing RF300 and ISO 15693 transponder operations.