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RFID readers are devices that read the data stored in RFID tags and then transmit it to a computer system. When connected to antennas, RFID readers communicate with RFID tags via RF signals, making rapid and contactless identification possible. Selecting the right RFID reader depends on several parameters, including operating (...)
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RFID antennas are used for wireless data transmission between an RFID tag and a reader. Antennas send radio waves that activate RFID tags, and then receive signals sent by these tags. The received information is transmitted to the RFID reader, which decodes and processes it. One of the key parameters (...)
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An RFID gate is a system component comprised of RFID readers and connected antennas. Its task is to automatically identify objects equipped with RFID tags. Using radio waves, the gate reads the data stored in RFID tags within its range, for instance, when passing through the gate. RFID gates operate (...)
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RFID terminals are mobile computers with an RFID reader used for collecting and processing data stored in the memory of RFID tags. Unlike standard data terminals used for logistics and manufacturing processes, they have a built-in RFID antenna. Thanks to that, the same processes can be conducted faster and with (...)
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RFID label printers are thermal transfer printers fitted with an RFID module. Such a device makes it possible to simultaneously record information in an RFID tag and print data on the label in the form of text, barcode, 2D code, and graphics. The RFID reader/encoder installed in the printer writes (...)
The name of RFID technology comes from the English term Radio-Frequency Identification, which means the identification of data using radio waves. It has existed since 1945 and was created as a spy tool, using radio waves to read coded information. It was used, for example, by the Allies to identify allied and enemy aircraft during World War II.
However, RFID solutions have come a long way since then. RFID systems have been used in many areas of life, as well as industries and the economy. The development of Industry 4.0, based on wireless communication, has contributed to the fact that RFID solutions are now widely used in every business.
An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system consists of several key components that work together to transmit, receive, and store information. Here are the essential components of an RFID system:
RFID tags, due to the frequency of radio waves used for communication, can be divided into:
In order to read the data from the RFID label, RFID readers transmitting on the same wavelength are necessary.
Depending on the RFID implementation, RFID readers can be permanently mounted above production lines or at the entrance and exit of the warehouse. In combination with several RFID antennas, they form so-called RFID gates. RFID gates are mainly used to supervise and record the movement of goods and products. Mobile RFID readers, on the other hand, are RFID devices that are mainly used to inventory products and goods in production, warehouses and stores.
Etisoft’s offer includes RFID devices from the world’s best companies: Nordic ID, Zebra, Alien Technology. RFID devices can communicate with higher-level systems using most standard interfaces, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and GSM.
Portable RFID terminals are wireless devices equipped with an RFID reader, used to collect and process data stored in an RFID tag. RFID terminals can also be used to encode or modify the information stored in the RFID tag. These are advanced RFID devices that enable the collection, processing and exchange of data with IT systems in order to analyze information in real time. They are used for warehouse management, logistics and production processes. Portable RFID terminals can be used for inventory or to quickly find products on shelves in warehouses or fulfillment centers. RFID inventory, using portable data terminals, can also include the company’s assets.
RFID terminals offered by Etisoft are devices operating in the Android system. RFID devices use different types of communication modules, for example, Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM. They can also be equipped with optional equipment, such as cameras, GPS modules or 1D and/or 2D code readers. Mobile RFID terminals are widely used in logistics and warehouse processes. They are used to identify, receive, and dispense products. They facilitate and allow you to monitor inventory processes, but above all, they speed them up and help avoid mistakes often made by humans. RFID devices from Nordic ID, Zebra and Alien Technology provide ease of use and convenience of use.
RFID label printers are used to encode RFID tags, as well as print the barcode and other information on the adhesive label that contains the tag. RFID printers are RFID devices equipped with an encoder that saves data in tags on an ongoing basis and at the same time verifies the correctness of the stored data. In the case of an incorrectly encoded or damaged tag, it rejects such a label. RFID printers are thermal transfer printers that print on an RFID label using a special ribbon. Such printing is durable and resistant to external factors, so it will work well where the labels are to be used more and longer. Etisoft’s offer includes, among others, RFID printers from Printronix and Zebra, which allow you to encode and print self-adhesive RFID labels, RFID tags, RFID logistics labels with an RFID tag, as well as RFID On-metal labels.
Dedicated ETILABEL software is used to operate RFID printers. This easy-to-use application allows you to create label templates that include barcodes or 2D codes, but also graphics, date and any information. The ETILABEL software also enables printing and coding of labels with an RFID tag. The ETILABEL program in the Business and Integration versions saves data in the RFID tag based on information downloaded from databases.
For the RFID system to work, it is necessary to have an appropriate RFID software responsible for data management. The data stored in RFID tags and read by RFID devices are transferred to software that enables the processing and analysis of this information. RFID software is a software and database solution that stores information about objects tagged with RFID tags, such as their status, location, history, and other details. RFID software can be integrated with an ERP system or other software used in the company.
RFID logistics is a modern approach that uses RFID systems, advanced automation, and artificial intelligence to optimize the supply chain, inventory management, transportation, and other logistics processes. Today’s RFID solutions in logistics go beyond basic functions such as goods identification and tracking, introducing innovative solutions that are revolutionizing the way supply chains are managed.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology can track and record the location and movement of people, as well as the time they enter and leave a designated area. RFID solutions use non-contact technology that requires neither contact with the reader/terminal (as in the case of magnetic stripes) nor direct eye contact with the reader (as in the case of barcodes). For this reason, RFID systems can operate in harsh, unusual conditions.
RFID systems in human resource management basically include three aspects: monitoring, tracking, and surveillance. RFID solutions are used in offices, offices, banks, universities and libraries
What should you pay attention to when planning the implementation of an RFID system in your own company to make it really effective?
First of all, it is extremely important to choose an experienced supplier who will provide appropriate advice and help you individually select such RFID solutions that will maximize the benefits that the technology can bring to your company. Such a tailor-made RFID system will be a good starting point. A good supplier will suggest appropriate RFID labels dedicated to a specific application, select a printer for the labels and its parameters, and help in choosing an RFID reader. The aforementioned elements of the system vary depending on the purpose and specific needs, so professional advice and then assistance in the implementation of the technology is worth its weight in gold.
To design an efficiently functioning and effective RFID system, you need the help of experienced engineers who will not only learn about the needs and requirements of the customer’s processes, but also assess them and select and install solutions perfectly suited to the existing infrastructure. And once integrated, they will review the collected data to evaluate and optimize the solution for full product traceability and management efficiency.
Etisoft, as a manufacturer of RFID labels, offers RFID devices and comprehensive RFID systems designed for individual customer needs. We have many years of experience in providing RFID solutions to many industries. We provide technical support during the implementation of RFID as well as maintenance services, technical support and helpdesk.