RFSAC - ACTIVE RFID, BI-DIRECTIONAL
Real-Time Identification, Locating and Homing
General
The RFSAC system aims to fill the gap between passive tag based systems and conventional active tags, by offering our proprietary State Of the Art technology and engineering solutions, as well as proprietary software packages and intellectual property.
The RFSAC system development is a radically new approach in the Active RFID field, representing the highest degree of miniaturization, integration, and cost reduction with minimal infrastructure. It will enable companies to automate and perfect industrial processes to a level that has thus far not been attainable.
The RFSAC System control techniques combined with semi-automatic methods provide a wide range of applications in many sectors and activities. The system gives an affordable option to quickly and reliably track and pin-point the location of boxes / pallets / containers / assets / tools / paper files / parts / subsystems / personnel / vehicles / machines etc....Our system requires a minimal investment in purchasing and installation, while its capabilities and features are unequalled by other systems and technologies available today
System Description
The system has the capability of locating the specific location of each tags at a distance in excess of 200 meters. using a small low cost mobile reader. The tags are in constant communication with the reader, thus enabling for easy homing and location of the specified tag.
RFSAC completely solves the short range, reliability and individual tag pinpointing and identification shortcomings of todays passive tags. It also enables the implementation of an RFID operation immediately "from the box" (or "plug and play") without a massive investment for installation.
The system comprises of rechargeable 1.2 grams MicroTags (the smallest active tags in the world), or the ultra long life coin size MiniTags, mobile and fixed readers, communication protocols from the readers to data collection center, as well as proprietary software package to monitor and control the system.
The system can monitor and locate assets/persons by its innovative handheld mobile readers, in cases where the required object presence in an area which isn''t covered by fixed readers.
Due to the unique features of the system and its bi-directionality, the operator can remotely change the update rate of ID transmission, of each and every tag, from sub-seconds to hours and days. He can also put tags to a complete sleep for prolonged period of storing, and revoke them for usage with special proximity RF activation. When needed, the operator can "queirry" any individual signal tag about its location by activating a special "search" command from the reader. The tag can then be tracked and found using small directional antenna powered by the signal strength of the reader. Finally, the sought after tag is pinpointed and individually identified, even if it is in the immediate vicinity of other tags, by a special "paging" command that directs the tag to give an audible series of beeps.
The system can benefit every user/industry where there is a need to know, in real time, Who or What is Where, within a low budget, providing for fast and easy operation, with minimal installation time and cost..
An introductory evaluation system comprising of tags, mobile reader and basic database software will be available in 2nd quarter 2008
Applications:
* Inventory locating and quality control.
* Assets pin-point tracking.
* Tools control management in wide areas.
* Factory automation and production floor control.
* Office automation and files/documents locating.
* Personnel locating and tracking.
Features and Specifications
MicroTag (rechargeable)
* Attached to the asset/person being tracked and transmit ID signal periodically.
* Small and lightweight – easy attached to anything, including thin paper folders, hand tools, etc..
Dimensions – 30 x 13 x 5 mm,
Weight – 1.2 grams!!!!
* Weatherproof casing design
* 1024 bytes Flash Memory
* Rechargeable Battery – 3V/3mAh
No contact patented recharging.
* Operating life between recharges – up to 6 months
* Transmission rate: 1 second to 1 day
* Sleep "storing" option with 3 years life. proximity RF wakeup.
* Operating frequency – 868, 916 MHz, or any UHF ISM band frequency
* RX/TX capabilities.
* Built in micro-buzzer for pin-point locating and homing
MiniTag
* attached to the asset/person being tracked and transmits ID signal periodically
* Small and lightweight – attached with double sided adhesive tape
Dimensions – 22 mm diameter x 7 mm thickness
Weight – 7 grams
* Weatherproof, rugged casing design
* 1024 bytes Flash Memory
* Lithium primary Battery – 3V
* Operating life – 7 to 10 years
* Sleep option with 3 years life. Proximity RF wakeup.
* Operating frequency – 868, 916 MHz, or any UHF ISM band frequency
* RX/TX capabilities
* Built in mini-buzzer for pin-point locating and homing
Reader – Mobile
* Read rate: up to 100 tags/second
* Coding protocol: Proprietary bi-directional synchronization
* Communication protocol: RS-232 up to 38,400 baud
* Operating frequency: 868, 916 MHz, or any UHF ISM frequency
* Read range: 70 m with omni antenna, 200 m with directional antenna.
* Signal strength display: 16 discreet levels , 50dB dynamic range
* Alphanumeric Display – 2x16 character LCD + backlight
Optional – larger alphanumeric or graphic display
Optional – Ascii serial output to external PC
* Keypad - 4x4
* Menus : All tags inventory, track tag, configure tag, real time reception, sleep
* Antennas : 1/4 Lambda Omnidirectional
6dB mini patch directional with swivel
Quick release BNC connectors.
* Database PC interface – RS232 or USB.
* Battery - 7.2v Lithium rechargeable. 10 hours continuous operation.
* Weight – 850 grams
Reader – Fixed
* Same specs as mobile reader, without LCD display, keypad and batteries.
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