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Advantage of RFID
Radio frequency technology is commonly used to transmit and receive information without wires. Whether you are concerned with tracking inventory in a warehouse or maintaining a fleet of vehicles, there is a clear need for a fully automated data capture and analysis system that will help you keep track of your valuable assets and equipment.
RFID Benefits Vs. Barcode
The optical nature of barcode requires labels to be seen by lasers. That line-of-sight between label and reader is often difficult, impractical, or even impossible to achieve in industrial environments. In order to function properly, a barcode reader must have clean, clear optics, the label must be clean and free of abrasion, and the reader and label must be properly oriented with respect to each other. RFID technology enables tag reading from a greater distance, even in harsh environments. The Advantages of RFID vs. barcode technology:
No line of sight requirement. The tag can stand a harsh environment. Long read range. Portable database Multiple tag read/write. Tracking people, items, and equipment in realtime.
However, some companies will not abandon using bar codes within the operations. They would be equipping part of an operation with RFID technology but still have the bulk of the data capture task within operations delivered by barcodes. The following are four key those considerations to take into account before an implementation:
Consider capabilities of different RFID technologies in relation to specific applications. Look for hardware that can support both bar code and RFID technology. Would need to be manage in different way since that RFID data is capture differently that barcode Identify a solution provider that has experience with the technology and the ability to provide low-risk solutions