Pepperl Fuchs Identification Systems RFID

With many years of experience in industrial sensor technology and factory automation, Pepperl+Fuchs is your specialist for identification systems. Identification systems from Pepperl+Fuchs enable more cost-effective information capture in production and logistics, as well as enhanced information quality. You will always be up to date on complete inventories, and will benefit from comprehensive tracking and tracing features. In addition, you can improve controlling material flows.

RFID stands for “radio frequency identification” and refers to technologies that use radio waves to identify objects or people automatically. Typically, a serial number or other product- /object-related information (“identifier”) is stored on a microchip. This chip is attached to an antenna that enables the chip to transfer the information needed for identification to a reading device. The combination of antenna and chip is called an “RFID tag” or “RFID transponder.”

RFID readers create an energy field which activates the tags. Most common RFID tags are passive, which makes them largely maintenance-free. Depending on the type of RFID tag, a wealth of different product-related information can be stored on a single tag. Special interfaces enable the communication of the RFID system with a PLC or other IT systems.

Once an RFID system is applied in a process, error-prone manual data collection becomes a thing of the past. This means minimized administrative errors, better transparency, and huge speed gains.

RFID Control Interfaces

RFID control interfaces from the "IDENTControl" family represent the gateway to higher-level systems like PLC or other IT systems. They are available for all common fieldbus systems and industrial Ethernet protocols (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, MODBUS TCP/IP, EtherCAT) to offer many choices for almost every identification application. For easiest possible system integration, Pepperl+Fuchs offers ready-made function blocks. The IDENTControl system is designed in a modular way: all connected RFID readers can be operated in the same way—independent of their frequency.

RFID Heads and Tags

Each application requires a certain RFID read/write head design. Choose from our portfolio of cylindrical and cube-style housings in various sizes for LF, HF, and UHF frequency ranges. Special designed RFID readers for the food or process industries complete the broad product range. Our industrial RFID tags are made for challenging environments: very high or low temperatures, excessive wear and tear, and mounting in or on metal—these RFID tags ensure that you always have the necessary data when you need it.

RFID Handhelds

RFID handhelds from Pepperl+Fuchs help you to identify RFID tags independently of stationary readers. This leads to a wide range of potential applications. Use our handhelds to manually control quality or to verify maintenance work. The cell phone-like design and the optional hand grip of the RFID handhelds enable intuitive operation. You can also assign frequently repeated actions to function keys, or customize the functionality to fit your needs, using your own JavaScript applications.

RFID Accessories

With Pepperl+Fuchs, you receive all components for your RFID application from a single source. Choose from a wide portfolio of signal and bus cables, connectors, splitters, housings, mounting aids, and software to complete your individual RFID system.