Developers: | Pepperl+Fuchs |
Date of the premiere of the system: | 2021/04/16 |
Technology: | Internet of Things (IoT) |
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2021: Presentation by Universal Read/Write Head
On April 16, 2021, Pepperl + Fuchs announced that its range of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems was supplemented by a universal read/write head in the UHF range IUT-F190-B40 with integrated industrial Ethernet interface and REST API.
With these interfaces, the IUT-F190-B40 medium detection range sensor can be easily integrated into operating and information technology systems. This feature increases the attractiveness of the solution for production control and monitoring, application in traffic accounting systems, as well as in other applications of Industry 4.0 in the context of production automation.
The IUT-F190-B40 has the same key qualities as other solutions in Pepperl + Fuchs' F190 product line: a sturdy cast housing with IP67 protection class and a large range of operating temperatures ensure the usability of the sensor even in particularly complex industrial environments. Based on UHF RFID technology, the solution has a long range (up to 6 m) and detection speed, and also supports read multiple labels simultaneously. The effective radiated power of the sensor is 1000 mW with a compact body size of 114 × 112 × 63 mm. Thanks to this, the IUTF190-B40 ranks first in its performance class in the market.
Previous models of universal RFID Pepperl + Fuchs read/write heads were used mainly from the PLC, connecting through functional units or the IDENTControl control interface. The IUT-F190-B40 provides easy integration with IT REST API.
This interface allows full parameterization by the UHF scanner and provides full control functionality. In addition, the IUTF190-B40 can be parameterized and commissioned using a built-in web interface.
Two built-in IUT-F190-B40 inputs can be used, among other things, to directly connect the light grilles (i.e. without additional input/output components), to start and stop the reading process, or to determine the direction of movement. The output signal lamp may indicate readiness for operation or successful reading.