CronoNET turns Impinj Speedway readers into configurable RFID timing devices, with GPIO photocell support and passage forwarding over TCP, HTTP/HTTPS, UDP, MQTT, Elite, Slave, Wiclax and Race Result.

CronoNET

CronoNET is an embedded application for Impinj readers that simplifies RFID setup and adds features designed for sports timing and passage control.

It lets you configure RFID reading, antennas, GPIO, time/NTP and sending destinations from a web interface. Data can be sent to up to two independent destinations using TCP, TCP SSL, HTTP/HTTPS POST, UDP, MQTT/MQTT SSL, Elite, Slave, Wiclax and Race Result.

Main features

Fast setup for Impinj reader access, antennas and reading parameters.
RFID reads combined with GPIO events, such as photocells.
Sending protocols for integration with timing software.
Remote management, configuration history and software updates.

Supported protocols

TCP, TCP SSL, UDP and HTTP/HTTPS POST.
MQTT and MQTT SSL.
Elite, Slave, Wiclax and Race Result.

Read forwarding and protocols

Configure the minimum time between RFID reads and the passage sending interval.

Configure the output format of RFID data sent to each destination.

Combine RFID reads with GPIO time capture, for example when a photocell is triggered.

Send passages to Elite-compatible software from up to two independent destinations.

Run several Impinj readers in Slave mode coordinated by one master device.

Configure NTP servers or time offset to keep the system clock aligned.

Configure up to two independent outputs with TCP, TCP SSL, HTTP/HTTPS POST, UDP, MQTT/MQTT SSL, Elite, Slave, Wiclax and Race Result.

Store pending or non-notified data on USB to improve service continuity.

Impinj reader configuration

Quickly adjust the Impinj reader RFID reading parameters.

Easily configure access to the Impinj reader.

Configure GPIO inputs for external events such as photocells or other digital signals.

Adjust each antenna and its reading parameters from the web interface.

Remote management

Remote adjustment of CronoNET and Impinj reader parameters.
History of the latest applied configurations.
Check the status of the Impinj reader and CronoNET service.
Remote SSH access when the installation requires it.
Remote CronoNET software update.

Price

Permanent license for CronoNet (version available at the time)	125€
Remote control	[5€-22€]* Depending on the hired days
CronoNet rental license	[11€-44€]* Depending on the hired days

Customization

CronoNET is developed in C++ and optimized to run as embedded software on Impinj readers, following practical criteria for stability, low CPU usage and continuous service.

The project evolves with new integrations and protocols. If you need a specific CronoNET feature, contact us to review development and licensing options according to the technical scope.

If you need custom embedded software for Impinj that does not fit CronoNET, you can use this website to request an initial project review.