RFID multiple switch monitor tag does not require batteries

28th August 2014

Farsens S.L.

Nat Bowers

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Enabling a fast and automated connected/disconnected check of up to 32 switches, the X32 RFID multiple switch monitor tag has been introduced by Farsens. The RFID switch monitor tag can transmit a unique identifier and the status of up to 32 switches to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need of a battery on the sensor tag.

Since it can be used without batteries at all, the X32 enables opportunities monitoring switch status in applications where the accessibility is restricted or where the use of batteries is not recommended. Without batteries, the sensor tags will never have to worry about autonomy.

Featuring a 96-bit EPC number, a 32-bit TID and a password protected Kill command, the X32 is available in a variety of antenna designs and sizes to adapt the performance to the required application in the 860-960 MHz band. The tag features a reading distance of around 1.5m (5ft), can be embedded in a wide variety of materials such as plastics or concrete and can also be encapsulated in an IP67 or IP68 casing for use in harsh environments.

With RFID infrastructure already in place in many manufacturing sites, the X32 tags are useful in a wide variety of applications. Users can leverage existing UHF readers to automate regular product checks such as the status of their connections, which typically requires a complicated manual inspection or expensive automation tools.

The X32 battery free RFID switch monitor tags are available now. Farsens also offers evaluation kits.