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High-frequency RFID Systems

  • Clockwise collage- Round black 30 mm tag, Black 80x90 mm rectangular transceiver, 30 mm cylindrical transceiver, IO-Link Master block, 18 mm cylindrical transceiver, Black 40x40  mm square transceiver
Clockwise collage- Round black 30 mm tag, Black 80x90 mm rectangular transceiver, 30 mm cylindrical transceiver, IO-Link Master block, 18 mm cylindrical transceiver, Black 40x40  mm square transceiver

Our Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems are ideal for tracking and documenting products as they move through the manufacturing process in light-duty industrial applications. The RFID system tags, transceivers, and interfaces are designed to the ISO 15693 open standard for high frequency.

In addition to our 56RF EtherNet/IP-enabled RFID system, our new 59RF family of high frequency read/ write transceivers are IO-Link enabled, making this a smart Track and Trace solution.

This solution easily integrates into The Connected Enterprise, delivering data from the plant floor directly into a control system to help minimize downtime and increase productivity.

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56RF/59RF High-Frequency RFID
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Overview

  56RF HF RFID 59RF HF RFID
Communications Ethernet IO-Link
Sensing Distance 55…168 mm (2.16… 6.6 in.) 40…78 mm (1.59… 3.07 in.)
Maximum Read/Write Speed 26.5 kbit/s
Operating Voltage 24V DC
Data storage size M18, M30 / 40 x 40, 80 x 90 M18, M30 / 40 x 40
Frequency 13.56 MHz
Output Current, max. 100 mA per transceiver 200 mA per transceiver
Tag Memory Up to 8 KB, SLI, SLIX & FRAM Varying sizes up to 128 KB, SLI, SLIX & FRAM

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IO-Link Technology is a worldwide open-standard protocol that integrates sensors and other field devices into our Connected Enterprise by connecting the IO-Link enabled device into an IO-Link master module.
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Software

RFID Simulator is a Windows-based software program intended to assist in the setup of an RFID application. The simulator allows the selection of nearly all combinations of transceivers and tags offered by Rockwell Automation. By varying the tag-to-transceiver distance and line speed, a user is able to quickly determine the most optimal setup for their application.

Note: The simulator is a tool intended to assist in the setup of an RFID application. The values displayed within are theoretical estimates, and variations within an individual system may effect realized values.

To install the RFID Simulator:

  1. Download all content within the RFID Simulator Software folder.
  2. Install the simulator by referring to the RFID Simulator Installation Instructions.
  3. Refer to the RFID Simulator Manual for a quick walkthrough and general overview of the simulator.

Documentation

Resource Publication Number Language
High Frequency Industrial Radio Frequency Identification (HF RFID) Product Profile HFRFID-PP001
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56RF RFID Industrial Radio Frequency Identification Brochure RFID-BR001
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56RF RFID Industrial Radio Frequency Identification User Manual 56RF-UM001
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56RF RFID High Frequency 13.56 MHz RFID Ethernet/IP Interface Block Installation Instructions 56RF-IN008
56RF RFID Square 40 mm x 40 mm Transceiver Installation Instructions 56RF-IN009
56RF Rectangular 80x90 mm Transceiver Installation Instructions 56RF-IN010
56RF High Temperature ICODE Tag (High Frequency RFID 13.56 MHz) Installation Instructions 56RF-IN011
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56RF RFID 18 mm Cylindrical Transceiver Installation Instructions 56RF-IN012
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56RF RFID 30 mm Cylindrical Transceiver Installation Instructions 56RF-IN013
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59RF RFID 18 mm Cylindrical Transceiver Installation Instructions 59RF-IN001
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59RF RFID 30 mm Cylindrical Transceiver Installation Instructions 59RF-IN002
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59RF RFID 40x40 mm Square Transceiver Installation Instructions 59RF-IN003
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Applications

Typical applications for the Bulletin 56RF High-frequency RFID System include:

  • Asset tracking
  • Automotive
  • Data acquisition
  • Food and pharmaceutical
  • Product handling
  • Security and entrance
  • Tool management
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