TRACEABILITYTRACEABILITYusing rfidusing rfid

• Identification by Radio Frequency Waves

• An infrastructure

• Sensory enhanced

• Dynamic, real-time – not static

• Physical item to IT Link

• Minimizes manual labor

• Eliminates data entry errors

What Is RFIDWhat Is RFIDWhat Is RFIDWhat Is RFID

Solutions In Operation Today• Security (Container, Building

Access)

• Defense (e.g. Total Asset Visibility)

• Maintenance

• Manufacturing (Routing, Control, Quality)

• Warranty, Service and Support

• Sensing (Cold Chain, etc.)

• Warehouse/Inventory

• Store Operations (Promotion Execution)

• Financial (Smart Cards)

• Asset Tracking-Recyclable containers/pallets, Equipment

• Brand Protection / Anti-counterfeiting

• Visibility, Global Trace and Track.

• Maritime

• Smart Secure Trade Lanes / Operation Safe Harbor

• Health Care Patient Safety (SARS, etc.)

Solutions In Operation Today

RFID Benefits

• Makes supply chain more effective

• Accurate data warehouse

• Maximizes inventory management

• Increases employee efficiency

• Track goods more quickly

• No line-of-sight required

Radio Frequency Spectrum

10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 1000 MHz 300 GHz

DataModem

LowFrequency

HighFrequency

Ultra HighFrequency

EAS

RadioToys

AM

EAS FMGarage

Door

Television

CBRadio

DataTerminal+ EAS

CellPhone

SatelliteRadar

Experimental

V700(125KHz)V700(125KHz)

V670, V680 &V720(13.56 MHz)V670, V680 &V720(13.56 MHz)

V690(2.45 GHz)V690(2.45 GHz)

V640(134KHz)V640(134KHz)

V740(920~925MHz)V740(920~925MHz)

V600(530KHz)V600(530KHz)

Application (by frequency Application (by frequency range)range)

• Low Frequency (125/134kHz & 530 kHz)Asset management (beer kegs, gas

cylinders, waste), animal, forestry, manufacturing (cars, plant), security (immobilisers), access control and factory automation applications

• High Frequency (13.56MHz)

Distribution and logistics, document management, logistics, postal services, video rental, baggage handling, anti-counterfeiting, laundry, access control

Application (by frequency Application (by frequency range)range)• Ultra High Frequency (865-869/902-928MHz)

Supply chain management, road tolls,drive-in payment schemes, access control

• Microwave Frequency (2.45GHz)

Road tolls, drive-in payment schemes, etc.

About the Tags

RFID TAGSRFID TAGS

• Active - Battery powered - Limited life span - More costly - More functionality/performance - Sensor + data

• Active - Battery powered - Limited life span - More costly - More functionality/performance - Sensor + data

Semi-Passive - Battery assisted (limited) - Better read range than passive - Hybrid functionality - Mid range price

Semi-Passive - Battery assisted (limited) - Better read range than passive - Hybrid functionality - Mid range price

•Passive - No Battery – powered by RF Field - Longer life span - Least functionality - Least expensive

•Passive - No Battery – powered by RF Field - Longer life span - Least functionality - Least expensive

The Electronic Product Code• A Serial number (ID) created for RFID tags that

complements barcodes.• Adopts from Global Trade Item Number (GTIN).

RFID TAGSRFID TAGS

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Application Solutions

Factory Automation Application

Application Solutions

 

1. Warehouse Pallet Control

Solution• Attach an ID Tag to each pallet, and write the pallet number onto the ID Tag. Then install an Antenna on the forklift and connect it to a PLC or other control unit on the forklift. The operator can then drive to the pallet storage area by following either a work instruction sheet or wireless communications, confirm that the pallet number read by the Antenna contains the desired cargo, and load it onto the forklift (basic application method). • By also writing product information in addition to the pallet number onto the ID Tag, the information that is read by the Antenna when the pallet is loaded onto the forklift can by sent to the host system by wireless communications to help managing distribution control data inside the warehouse.

 

 

 

Application Solutions

 

2. Controlling Forklift Operation in Warehouse 

 

• Place an ID Tag on the roof of the forklift (secure with a magnet if necessary). Then install one Antenna each at the entrance and exit of the warehouses. (For the most accurate control, these should ideally be designated as one-way routes. This point must be covered by control measures.)

• Store the number of the forklift and, if necessary, the name of the driver, in the ID Tag. The Antennas will then read the data from the ID Tag each time the forklift enters and leaves the warehouse, and send it to the host system. A system can also be built so that an alarm is sent to the forklift driver if he tries to enter the wrong warehouse.

• For additional control, the time that the forklift passes each Antenna can be written to the ID Tag. That data can later be uploaded to a database to show the operational flow of the forklifts.

Application Solutions3. Inventory Control for Automated Warehouses

 

 

• Mount Data Carriers (ID Tags) to the pallets and store the pallet number and information about the contents of the pallet (e.g., component numbers, model numbers, and quantities) in the Data Carriers. • In response to a storage instruction, read (automatically) all the information in the Data Carrier, and, after checking the contents, store the pallet in the specified rack, and record the rack number of the stored pallet in the host computer. • In response to a delivery instruction from the host computer, take the pallet from the applicable rack, and after checking the pallet information, send the pallet to the picking or sorting process.

Application Solutions4. Controlling the Entry/Exit of Contractors

 

 

• Install an Antenna at the gates to read data (contractor's name, driver's name, truck number) from ID Tags held by the drivers, and write that data and the entry/exit time to a database. The driver does not need to leave the truck to do this. He can simply face the ID Tag in the direction of the Antenna to pass through the gate.

• By comparing the times read from the ID Tag when passing through the entry and exit gates, the peak traffic times inside the company grounds can be determined

 

Application Solutions5. Cargo Container Management

• Mount an ID Tag to the container holding the cargo, and install an Antenna near the loading and/or unloading locations. Information can then be written to and read from the ID tag mounted to the container. In addition to the basic container number, the ID Tag can also store the necessary cargo data, destination data, station data, date, courier name, contractor name, security data, and more. • To provide even more thorough control of the cargo destination, Antennas can be installed at each point to be confirmed along the route and every branching location. The data can then be read as the cargo passes by to make sure that it is following the specified route correctly.  

Application Solutions

6. Branch Control for Automated Warehouse Deliveries  

 

• Write the component classification data onto an ID Tag attached to the pallet following the injection process. • Control the branching at a point immediately before the pallet enters the automated warehouse. • Use the self-execution mode of the V670 to conduct branching control, thus simplifying control at the host system.

Application Solutions

7. Transport and Control of Construction Materials

• Install an Antenna and display at the entrance gate to read data (contractor's name, driver's name, truck number) from ID Tags held by the drivers. Weigh the loaded truck, and write that data to the ID Tag. When the weighing is completed, the unloading station is shown on the display. • After the driver unloads the materials at the specified station, he proceeds to the exit gate. There, the data on the ID Tag is read and the empty truck is weighed. The difference in the two weights (loaded and empty) is used to determine the weight of the load and a form with that information is automatically issued to the driver.  

Past Projects & Application

Factory AutomationV600 Series

125Khz RFIDV700 Series

UHFV740 Seris

13.56Mhz RFIDV720 Series

UHFV750 Seris

工場

RTI Traceability 　・・・ ＵＨＦ

Distribution Center

●●Fruit & vegetables

outgoing In-coming

Tag Info Read

Tag Info Read

Supplier

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Return of Pallets

RTI Tracking helps to improve efficiency and improve traceability

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Super Market

Tag Info Read

RTI ： Returnable Transporting ItemConfidential

outgoingIn-coming

In-coming

Material Management ・・・ ＵＨＦ

UHF RFID Tag

［ Benefits ］・ Simplified Work Process・ Higher efficiency Outgoing DB

Confidential

Supply Chain Management ・・・ UHFItems level traceability for SCM application.

Benefits: 1) Better Supply Chain management.2) Higher efficiency in handling In and Out of goods.

Confidential

Other Projects:1) Changi Airport T2 Baggage Sorting System2) Suzuki Car Manufacturing Plant in India3) Denso India Assembly Line4) Mold tracking5) Car Seat Manufacturing plant6) Chemical Powder Recipes Mixing 7) Toyota Plant Paint shop8) Seagate HDD manufacturing process9) Others

Non-factory Application1) Bank Data Tape Tracking2) HP Manufacturing plant product tracking3) Sure Reach Archive documents tracking4) Canon Plant5) Retransfer Printing Ribbon tracking6) Others

UHF: V750 System Configuration

V680 System Configuration

1.Quick ProcessingEnhanced Communicatio

n Performances

Adaptability to various Application

3. Scalability for Future Technology

2.Fine-tuned Functions

Omron V750 UHF Products Quick Processing and Fine-tuned Functions Offer Best ROI

UnknownYesError History Report

UnknownYesProgrammable Output

No Yes (Omron design)Auto-tuning Multi-accessAlgorithm

UnknownYes, to improve detectionSmoothing Filter function

Not common.Yes Environment Noise LevelCheck Feature

Some can but some cannotIndividual Antenna port power can beconfigurablePower Configurable

Some can but some responsevery slow.

Command can save in reader and mapped to external I/O trigger Self-execution Mode

UnknownI/O can be control while reader is in executioncommunicationI/O

Application LevelMachine Level filtering (faster)Filtering Function

Windows OS/Linux OSReal Time Operating System (ITRON) Operation System

Mostly Intel XScaleAutomobile Onboard MicroprocessorMicroprocessor

General ReaderOmron Specification

Key V750 Products Features

Why Quick Processing?

The V750’s H/W and S/W is designed based on our Sensing and Control technology. This reader architecture enables communication sequence without a break.

Quick and High-reliability Reader ArchitectureQuick and High-reliability Reader Architecture

At the core of S/W is Real-time operation system : “ITRON”. The “ITRON” have high real-time capability and reliability as it is used for control of automobile.

Communication

Communication

Communication

Communication

Communication

Communication

Communication

Communication

Communication

Communication(Break) (Break) (Break)

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Windows CE

Embedded Linux

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Why Quick Processing?

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Auto-tuning Multi-access AlgorithmAuto-tuning Multi-access AlgorithmOur Multi-access Algorithm optimizes the parameter to read at high speed automatically according to the predicted number of tags to be read. Approximately 30% faster than standard anti-collision sequences. Even when the number of tags changes, the reader does not require prior setting of the parameter.

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For 18 tags 　　　　　　　　　　　　 For 4 tags 　　　　　For 100 tags

The Number of tags to be read is always changing in real usage.

Real-time ControlQuick Access and High Reliability deliver Real-time control to your System. V750 provides accurate tag information within your time limit and enable to control a sorting machine on a high speed conveyor.

Any directions Even if the packages with tags are facing in any directions, the reader can read them one by one very quickly.

Ant1

Ant3 Ant2

*Tags is deactivated once being read. (Broken line)

Closer GapEven if the packages with tags are conveyed very closely, the reader can read them in order. Short access cycle enables shorter gap between packages (tags) than others.

Packages1

Packages2

Packages3

in out

in out

（ Access Cycle)

in out

Tag1 Tag2 Tag3 ・・・ Tag n

Online Monitoring & SettingOperating status and setting conditions can be displayed and a parameter of operation can be set easily via Web browser. Ø System verification : 1)Tag communication test

2)Noise checkØ On-site environmental check :1)Operation monitor (Command, Detected Antennas)

2)Error logging facility (Latest, Historical)

Multiple Status IndicatorsThe multiple LED indication lamps enable users to see the reader clearly. RUN,PWR,ERR,NORM/ERC, ANT1-4, IN1-4, OUT1-4

On-Site Maintenance function

Easy Site Assessment from Pilot to Roll-outThese functions help users maintain their system quickly and remotely. These monitoring function shortens system verification time.

AdvantageAdvantage

Noise Levelon site

Q & A

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