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News Release from: Accu-Sort Europe | Subject: Sentient range of RF-ID reading solutions
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 January 2004
RF-ID offered where bar codes are
unusable
For those applications where bar code is not suitable, RF-ID technology uses omnidirectional radio signals for sortation and/or distribution of RFID tagged objects.
Accu-Sort, global manufacturer of barcode and data capture systems, supported by their nationwide distributor Routeco; who offer a network of 21 UK Branches with a dedicated team of support engineers, are pleased to announce the availability of our Sentient range of RF-ID reading solutions Accu-Sort has manufactured automated bar code reading systems for over 30 years, now adding RF-ID technology for those applications where bar code is not suitable
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Sentient line of RFID solutions offers several unique advantages: - * No line of sight - Omnidirectional radio signals for sortation and/or distribution of RFID tagged objects.
* Increased read rate in harsh environments where bar codes simply do not survive, such as low/high temperatures, moisture, etc.
* Poor weather, broken printing or other visual barriers do not impact performance * Tags can even be integrated within containers, labels or products.
* Anti-collision algorithms increase efficiency by reading up to 50 tags simultaneously.
* Unlike traditional bar codes, RFID tags have both read and write capability.
Recent applications have been solved for many varied industries, including: - * Tote tracking.
* Computer works order (WIP) tracking.
* Airline Automated Baggage Identification.
* Food industry ingredient verification.
* Chemical container identification.
The Sentient RFR-02 reader shown here is fully compliant with the new ISO15693 open standard; offers two antennas operating in duplex mode to offer a 'one-box multi-side' solution.
In addition, connectivity supports most common communication protocols, (e.g DeviceNet / Profibus / Serial).
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