Leuze supplies RFID to fruit distribution centre
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Leuze Electronic product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Aug 27, 2009
Leuze Electronic has supplied identification technology for a low-energy consumption, high-bay fruit-distribution centre.
Dutch company HM de Jong opted for an RFID system as it provides fast-functioning barcode technology, withstands adverse environmental conditions and negates the risk of soiling and other damage to code labels.
RFID systems are capable of identifying items through materials and so the code or data carrier can be covered or indeed fitted inside a tray, without impacting on the reliability of the identification tasks
Because data transmission occurs via a magnetic field, RFID systems are capable of identifying items through materials, allowing the code or data carrier to be covered or fitted inside a tray, without impacting on the reliability of the identification tasks.
RFID is capable of updating data during processing and one or more targets can be transmitted to the transponder.
As a result, it is possible to implement multiple control options for the pallets or containers.
An RFID transponder is mounted in the geometric centre of the 'slave board' system pallets to ensure reliable detection regardless of the direction of travel, whether lengthways, sideways or diagonally.
When the merchandise is placed onto the slave pallet, an assignment is made that is unique and traceable.
The readers fit between the rollers of the material-handling systems and read the desired transponder data (for example, the pallet number) from below as the pallets pass by.
The protected mounting location of transponders and readers, together with the short distance, ensures reliability.
The configurable function of the read/write device and the block structure of the transponder memory allow information to be read from the transponder or written into it.
The path of the pallet can be reliably detected and controlled, whether the pallet is being stored with a new load or the fruit is being transported for order picking.
In addition to the traceability, a high level of system availability is attained, making it possible to flexibly react to various influences.
The locations of the individual pallets can be called up and traced at any time, ensuring fast and smooth order processing, even with varying stock levels or in the event of system malfunctions.
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