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Tech Update
New RFID Reader Reads Individual Tags to 3 ft. Away
Balluff has debuted its BIS VU-320 UHF reader, adding UHF capabilities to the BIS V multichannel processor, which now can accept readers in the low, high and ultra-high frequencies. In addition, all three frequencies can operate simul- taneously. For flexible manufacturing in
markets such as automotive, assembly and packaging, the ability to integrate multiple traceability applications with one processor has made RFID solutions even more cost-effective, and simplifies the RFID architecture, according to company officials.
“A driving force behind the development of the VU-320 reader was the need to read tags at 1 to 3 ft. away,” says Wolfgang Kratzenberg, marketing manager for indus- trial identification at Balluff. “The typical read range of LF and HF readers is just a few inches.”
With most UHF readers, according to Balluff officials, the read range can extend to 20 ft. or more, making it vir- tually impossible to single out one tag
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on a production line. This reader, says Kratzenberg, will be ideal for flexible manufacturing applications where the read range will vary from 1 in. to 3 ft., depending on the size of the product being manufactured.
Besides an IP67 rating that enables it to withstand harsh environments, the VU-320 features four highly visible LEDs that simplify the troubleshooting process, eliminating the need to access a web server or PLC to determine if a tag is being read or if the antenna is sending a signal. Because the VU-320 is a part of the BIS V-processor portfolio, it can com- municate via Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link, Ethercat and TCP/IP.
The UHF reader is fully ready for Indus- trial Internet of Things appilication inte- gration. And, a full line of mounting acces- sories and connection cables for the reader is available.
Balluff Inc.: www.balluff.com
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