Rugged RFID Tag Ideal for On Metal Asset Tracking

Toronto, Canada – GAO RFID Inc. recommends its 433MHz rugged RFID asset tag (GAO124017) generally used for outdoor asset tagging applications. This active RFID tag is ideally suited for operating on metallic surface or plastics containing a high metal content.

GAO’s 433MHz active RFID rugged asset tag is encapsulated in a moulded plastic case in order to protect against adverse environmental conditions. The smart tag transmits Radio Frequency (RF) signals at pre-set time-intervals for the duration of its life. This RFID tag offers configurable settings including customer site code, tag ID, tag age, counter value, movement alarm and tamper alarm status. It offers a transmission range of 0 to 50m depending on antenna configuration. In addition, the tag can be configured to accommodate Wiegand interfacing.

About GAO RFID Inc.

GAO RFID Inc. is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware and solutions to end users worldwide. GAO RFID combines best of breed with low cost RFID readers, RFID tags and enabling-RFID software. GAO offers a wide variety of RFID readers, tags and antennas in all the RFID technologies, Low Frequency (LF), High Frequency (HF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF, Gen 2) as well as Active and Semi-Passive. GAO RFID’s products and services are easily customized for use in asset tracking, healthcare, supply chain & logistics, event management, access control, livestock tracking, inventory control & management, field service maintenance and document authentication.

GAO’s 433MHz active RFID rugged asset tag is encapsulated in a moulded plastic case in order to protect against adverse environmental conditions. The smart tag transmits Radio Frequency (RF) signals at pre-set time-intervals for the duration of its life. This RFID tag offers configurable settings including customer site code, tag ID, tag age, counter value, movement alarm and tamper alarm status. It offers a transmission range of 0 to 50m depending on antenna configuration. In addition, the tag can be configured to accommodate Wiegand interfacing.

Smart RFIDs

Thank you for visiting and supporting Smart RFIDs. Most of us know about the barcode technology which has been tracking things for several decades. The problem with these is that they are meant only to be read, they are “dumb” in that they cannot communicate directly with external devices. Smart RFIDs (Radio frequency identification) are components of a system which involves the use of an smart tag applied to or incorporated into a product, animal, or person for the purpose of identification and also tracking – using radio waves. Some tags can be read from several meters away and beyond the line of sight of the reader.

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Most RFID tags contain at least two parts. One is an integrated circuit for storing and processing a radio signal, and the other is an antenna for receiving and transmitting the signal. There are generally three types of RFID tags: 1) active RFID tags, which contain a battery and can transmit signals autonomously 2) passive RFID tags, which have no battery and require an external source to provoke signal transmission, and 3) battery assisted passive (BAP) for a much greater read range. Today, Smart RFIDs are used mostly in inventory tracking and management.