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Track and trace: Identification systems product platforms

Identification systems product platforms

Multiple technologies exist to enable item level serialization and tracking automation in logistics and intra-logistics. In many cases, your existing process and the scope of your project will determine the technology best suited for your needs.

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When investigating a product platform, keep in mind:

Amount of data stored in the identifier
Number of identifiers to be read at a time (bulk read)
Allowed distance between the controller and identifier
Speed of your process

Technology	Range	Multi-item	Data Payload	Speed	Points to Consider	Typical Solutions
IO-Link HF systems	up to 220 mm	No	+	+	• Read / Write capability • Lowest cost of implementation • Easy installation • Diverse antenna offering	• Smart tooling • Access control
Modular HF systems	up to 220 mm	No	+++	++	• Read / Write capability • Optimized for high speed applications • Great for large data payloads • Diverse antenna offering	• Error proofing • WIP management
All-in-one HF systems	up to 220 mm	No	+++	++	• Read / Write capability • Optimized for high speed applications • Great for large data payloads • HF RFID in single housing	• Raw materials management • Returnable asset management • WIP management
Modular UHF systems	up to 10 m	Yes	+++	+++	• Bulk tag read / write capability • Long read ranges up to 10 m • EPC Class 1 Gen 2 compatible • Diverse antenna offering	• Packaging and unitizing • Storage and retrieval • Sequencing and shipments
Image-based code reading	up to 4 m	Yes	++	+	• Read-only capability • Integrated lensing and lighting • Additional external lighting available • Intuitive configuration software	• Error proofing • WIP management • Packaging and unitizing