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Premo has harsh news

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

RFID components maker Premo has announced its new HARSH-TAG-80, a UHF RFID tag encased in plastic which is resistant to dust, flame, vibration, rain and most other problems an industrial or outdoor environment can throw at it.

The tag inside is fully EPC Gen 2 compatible, with 96 bits of free memory. The design is meant to allow high reading performance even over metallic objects, and the tags can be easily mounted to their subject with a variety of fasteners.

The Harsh-Tag-80 is intended for use with reusable plastic containers, wood or metal cages, pallets and Unit Loading Devices, vehicles and tractor-trailers. [end] 

GAO RFID Asset Tracking launched its 433 MHz RFID rugged asset tag used for outdoor asset tagging applications, particularly those operating on metallic surfaces.

This RFID rugged asset tag, model 124017, transmits signals at preset time intervals which include customer site code (CSC), tag ID, tag age counter value, movement alarm and tamper alarm status. It offers a typical transmission range of 0 to 50 meters depending on antenna configuration.

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GAO RFID Asset Tracking announced an ultra-high frequency Gen 2 RFID reader with 4-port read and 4-port listen.

This RFID reader, operating at the frequency range of 902 to 928 MHz, reads Gen 2 compatible transponders at a maximum distance of up to 7 meters or more. It also offers communication interfaces including Ethernet TCP/ IP, DHCP and HTTPS for data exchange.

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HID Global announced an expanded portfolio of RFID asset tracking solutions designed to meet the demands of industries including logistics, automation and manufacturing, medical and health care, returnable transport items and waste management.

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HID Global unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of RFID tags, with the announcement of the IronTag 176 ultra-high frequency (UHF) transponder.

This durable tag is suited for tracking a variety of metal parts and equipment. Originally designed for tracking aircraft parts during assembly and maintenance, the IronTag endures the harsh conditions of manufacturing and processing as well as vehicle and equipment operation.

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PREMO has announced the release of its new SDTR1103-HF series antenna for NFC applications.

According to PREMO, the ISO 14443 compliant antenna is especially suitable for applications that require high drop-test requirements, like mobile phones and key-fobs. The new SMD antenna receives signals at 2MHz and 13.56MHz Tx/Rx, and is offered with 290uH/2MHz, 400uH/2MHz and 20uH/13.56MHz inductance values.

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TAGSYS has introduced its total management system for the textile rental services market, an end-to-end system to enable laundries and their customers to reduce linen abuse, regulate hoarding and accelerate their time for return on investment.

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