Identification

Checking for format changes

Component identification prevents machine downtime

RFID, Read/Write Devices HF/UHF, Tags HF/UHF

Benefits

RFID identification reliably verifies that the correct components are installed during format changes
Miniature data carriers compliant with DIN 69 873 allow for flush mounting even in metal
Password-protected data carriers ensure reliable protection against counterfeiting
HF bus mode significantly reduces cabling requirements when multiple reading points are used

Challenge

Format changes are among the most critical process steps in packaging machines. Components must be correctly swapped at various positions—any error can lead to machine downtime or damage. Different machine types, variable format sets, and manual interventions further complicate the verification process. The goal is a solution that reliably detects every relevant component change, prevents operating errors, and excludes the use of non-original components.

Solution

TURCK’s RFID system non-contact and uniquely identifies every component relevant to the format change, thereby preventing incorrect assembly. Password-protected miniature data carriers can be flush-mounted in metal and make each part individually identifiable. If an incorrect component or a counterfeit is used, the machine will not start and the operator receives a clear error message.

Compact read/write heads such as the TN-Q14 ensure easy integration even in limited installation space. TURCK’s RF bus mode also enables a particularly cost-effective connection of multiple read points in a machine or system via a single cable. This reduces costs, simplifies installation, and increases operational reliability. The result: fewer unplanned downtimes, higher machine availability, and optimized maintenance and setup processes. Thanks to the RFID interfaces’ multi-protocol Ethernet, the system can be flexibly integrated into PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or Modbus-TCP networks.

“Format changes are critical steps in the packaging process. With RFID identification, we reliably prevent incorrect assembly and the use of counterfeit parts—thus ensuring maximum system availability.”

Thorsten Enthöfer | Product Manager RFID HF Systems | TURCK GmbH