CAL145 operates via a standard Bluetooth interface. The host computer can either be a Pocket or Desktop PC. The Bluetooth interface enables the operator to gather transponder data and communicate at a distance of up to 10m from the host computer. LEDs and a power/read switch are incorporated into the design. CAL145 provides the ability to read and write at 134kHz low frequency transponders or alternatively ISO15693 13.56MHz high frequency transponders. The reader is also available for use in Intrinsically Safe environments. CAL145 is available as an Explorer kit, which comes complete with the RFID reader, sample RFID tags, demonstration application, source code and full documentation