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News Release from: Pepperl+Fuchs GB | Subject: RFID tooling non-contact identification system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 August 2003
How to ensure that tooling selection is
correct
To avoid costly repairs and lost production caused by incorrect tool selection, a low cost, non-contact and highly robust method automatically identifies tools, jigs, moulds or parts.
Avoid costly repairs and lost production caused by incorrect tool selection, RFID systems from Pepperl+Fuchs are a low cost, non-contact and highly robust method for automatically identifying tools, jigs, moulds or parts in the manufacturing environment The system uses an inductive coupling to transmit code and data and is unaffected by liquid, dirt or dust which could cause optical systems to be unreliable
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The fixed code tags have a 40 bit code guaranteed to be unique.
The read/write tags have a 32 bit fixed code and an additional user memory of 928bits available to store operational, maintenance or QA information relevant to each tool e.g usage figures.
A wide range of tag sizes are available starting at just 8mm in diameter, they can be flush mounted in metal.
The fixed position readers are manufactured in a range of IP67 industrial housings including M18 and M30 threaded metal barrels and rectangular styles, they are resin encapsulated and maintenance free.
Rugged hand held readers are also available.
Integration is simple using the wide choice of connectivity options and this flexible system lends itself to a wide range of applications including production tracking, tool identification, quality assurance and access control. Request a free brochure from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ...
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