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RFID Product Track and Trace

OverviewThe combined RFID control solution from Mitsubishi Electric and Balluff provides advanced data tracking and error proofing that maximizes quality and increases the speed of production. The solution brings together Balluff’s extensive background in RFID communications and Mitsubishi Electric’s strong reputation in providing high performance control solutions.

CC-Link communication permits straightforward connection between the Balluff RFID processors and the Mitsubishi CPU. As CC-Link is an open network, the solution features simplified compatibility between multi-vendor products, enabling the creation of powerful control topologies. Furthermore track and trace data can be quickly expedited from the CPU to a central database via the MES-IT interface.

Example ApplicationsThe application focuses on principles used in the following active tracking installations:

♦ Automotive Product Assembly ♦ Food & Drink Manufacturing ♦ Postal Package Handling ♦ Meat Packing

Mitsubishi / Balluff Solution PLC: iQ Q series CPU + CC-Link Master + MES-IT Interface RFID: BIS M series (Balluff) HMI: GT16

Control Level(Mitsubishi)

Device Level/RFID(Balluff)

Enterprise Level

CC-Link (network)

POW CPU 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

R72-10Z-SLSMKTG-001-* • Effective December, 2010Specifications subject to change without notice.

© 2010, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

Features Advantages and Benefits

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Mitsubishi - CC-Link Master Station:• Open network• Simplified wiring• Up to 64 connectable stations• Deterministic Network

• Improved compatibility between multi-vendor products • Straightforward network setup • High reliability track and trace data flow

Mitsubishi – Pre-canned RFID Function block (*Currently in development): Read / Write Function Block

• User defined function blocks to reduce programming setup time and code replication

Mitsubishi – High performance CPUs:• Multi-program support• Built-in Ethernet

• Improved processing and handling of large-volume production information, which is critical for traceability

Balluff – Advanced RFID Processing Unit: • Simultaneous use of both read/write heads• RFID industry standard 13.56 MHz transmission

frequency and complies with ISO 14443

• Solves logistics and assembly line applications requiring dynamic read/write capability

• Provides high reliability solutions for palletized assembly, closed loop logistics and storage and retrieval management

Mitsubishi – GX Works2 Flexible Programming:• Simple / Structured programming• Password protection

• Speeds up project commissioning• Improved programming productivity and better

program security

Mitsubishi – Improved Application Data Flow: Bi-directional data communication from the production floor to enterprise IT systems via MES-IT Interface

• High application/plant transparency that creates lean solutions and minimized TCO

• Dramatically reduced system architecture

Direct GT16 HMI Connection: • IP67F compliant • Customizable screen design

• High reliability when exposed to harsh environments found on manufacturing lines

• Creation of intuitive screen design for operator interface

Customer Testimonials

• “TheBalluffMitsubishiElectricRFIDsolutionhasmadesignificantimprovementsinincreasingtheproductionlinespeedontheengineassemblyline.”SteveTao,ProjectEngineer