Fast tag detection at goods receipt and goods dispatch

Challenge

In the inbound and outbound goods areas of logistics centers, goods must be identified reliably and quickly, particularly during the loading and unloading of trucks. To ensure that all tags are read correctly, the use of multiple antennas is required. However, operating multiple readers can be costly and complex, especially when industrial vehicles such as forklifts move through gates at high speed. A solution is therefore needed to enable the efficient use of multiple antennas and to reliably detect all tags.  

Solution

The TURCK Q300 UHF RFID reader enables cost-effective and efficient goods identification through its multiplex operation. External passive antennas are addressed alternately, ensuring reliable detection of all tags on pallets — even when forklifts pass through gates at high speed. Integrated I/Os allow direct connection of triggers and lights that visualize the read status and thus increase process reliability. Connection via a single Ethernet cable, which also supplies power to the reader, significantly reduces wiring effort and simplifies system installation. In addition, the Q300 supports the direct integration of Linux-based middleware programs. This eliminates the need for additional IPCs and reduces overall operating costs. As a result, RFID gates can be implemented quickly and easily, making the solution ideal for high-throughput logistics applications.