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RFID Evaluation/Lab KitThe companies that are on the leading edge of technology are the ones that would be interested in this kit. These companies are looking to use RFID technology in a closed-loop application within their own enterprise. At this point, the basics of the technology are all needed for testing purposes: the writer, a readers, tags, and software. The hardware readers in this kit come in two flavors, fixed and mobile. Because RFID applications are new and mostly unique to each company, the software included in this kit is an SDK to allow you to create your own, custom software application. The Barcoding Inc. RFID Evaluation/Lab Kit will allow you to take an in depth look at RFID technology and help you understand what it can do for your company Before you invest in an RFID system, you should answer these questions:
Intermec 700 Series Mobile Computer Rugged, ergonomic design for full-day use
Intermec IP4 RFID Sled The IP4 delivers first-of-its-kind capability by combining the power of a handheld mobile computing device equipped with PAN, LAN and WAN radios as well as a multi-protocol RFID radio that can be used worldwide.
Intermec PM4i RFID Printer With the Intellitag PM4i, companies can create RFID smart labels to drive RFID applications without host reprogramming. By using frequency agile RFID tags, the Intellitag PM4i can simultaneously encode and print labels that can be used worldwide, thus enabling the tag to be read via multiple frequencies, dependant on regional standards. Intermec IF5 RFID Fixed Mount Reader Beginning in 2003, Intermec and IBM worked with a common goal of creating an RFID reader capable of filtering incoming tag data and sending only pertinent information upstream to the application server. The resulting IF5 smart reader is based on a Linux platform, and runs IBM’s WebSphere® Everyplace® Micro Environment (WEME). This eliminates the need and added cost of an additional industrial PC for data filtering or processing at the point of collection. In large scale enterprises, eliminating the need for a server for every RFID reader, not only reduces cost, but also lowers the number of potential failure points in the network. Continuing to focus on keeping the cost of ancillary equipment and installation low, the IF5 platform includes powered general purpose input/output (I/O) circuitry, which allows direct monitoring and/or controlling of peripheral devices such as presence detectors and signal lights without requiring extra circuitry and power supplies to facilitate the connection. The IF5 filters, manages and acts upon the data read from tags according to application parameters, all made possible by Java applets. The Java applets can also be programmed to change the application parameters of the IF5 in response to new incoming data from a tag or peripheral device. For example, a portal –mounted IF5 reader can be programmed to scan the “destination” field on all tags passing through, and subsequently flash a red beacon light for the fork lift driver if an item is about to be incorrectly loaded. The IF5 reader is factory configured to operate in any of three RFID frequency bands: 869MHz (Zone 1, primarily Europe), 915MHz (Zone 2, primarily North and South America, and 950MHz (Zone 3, primarily Japan and Asia). Multi-national enterprises operating in North America, Europe and Asia no longer have to purchase and support readers from several manufacturers in order to cope with the different frequency bands present in each region. An internal auto-range adapting power supply, requiring approximately 15 watts of 100 to 240 Volts AC, allows the IF5 to be capable of continuous operation anywhere in the world. For sites with infrastructure supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE), the internal controller can be configured to use PoE. The Basic Reader Interface included with IF5 simplifies the control of RFID
interrogators with text-like command/response protocol that is portable to
many platforms, easy to learn, easy to optimize, and easy to support. RFID Tags “Being able to test out RFID printers and readers really allowed us to discover the power that this emerging technology holds and understand what RFID can do to increase the efficiency of our supply chain.” With the Evaluation/Lab Kit from Barcoding Inc., your company will receive a printer/encoder, a fixed mount reader and portable reader, as well as 500 RFID tags. The kit will allow you to explore RFID technology and gain an understanding of how the technology can be used to help your business. Related LinksFor assistance with all your data collection needs, contact Barcoding Inc.
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user comfort during longterm use. 
Intermec’s
expertise in real-world RFID implementations, combined with its knowledge
about building rugged handheld devices, is reflected in the IP4 Intellitag® reader,
an accessory handle for attachment to the popular Intermec® 700 Series
Color mobile computers.
The multi-function Intellitag PM4i printer gives you the reliability, ruggedness
and performance you have come to expect in a barcode printer from Intermec,
along with the latest RFID technology in the same box.
The Intermec® Intellitag® IF5 fixed reader delivers unmatched capability
at the tag scan site. Considered a “smart” reader, custom applications
running on the IF5 enable it to filter information from tags, as well as
monitor external sensors and control audible and visual indicators, without
the expense, and potential additional point of failure, of a separate server “box” required
by other RFID scanning solutions. As with all Intellitag reader products,
the IF5 both reads and writes to RFID tags. 
Evaluating
RFID tags is an integral part of establishing a successful RFID pilot project.
Just like there are many types of barcode labels for different applications
there are even more types of RFID tags and chips, from tags that are a fraction
of the size of a postage stamp to tags that are larger than a brick, there
are thousands of different tags and chips to fit any application.