Manual scans slow the line
Manual barcode scans are easy to miss when takt time is tight.
Scenario detail
IndustrialManufacturing RFIDReader
RFID hardware package for workstation ID, fixture management, WIP tracking, line entry/exit and embedded equipment identification.
Scenario overviewIndustrial manufacturing RFID reader
SCENARIO01EPC C1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C
02MES / PLC / SCADA integration
03Station and fixture tracking
Scenario overview
Why manufacturing sites need RFID
Manufacturing RFID projects must plan stations, fixtures, line entry, buffers, rework areas and interface rules together before rollout.
Common manufacturing pain points
Barcodes suffer in harsh sites
Oil, wear, dust and heat reduce barcode reliability.
Fixture status is hard to track
Jigs, fixtures and carriers often lose accountability during movement.
Rework traceability is slow
Buffers and rework zones can create data gaps around exception items.
RFID value in production
Process verification
Confirm item or fixture identity before the station begins work.
Equipment linkage
Connect readers with PLC, triggers and automation equipment.
Process traceability
Send station events back to MES, ERP or local systems.
Mistake-proofing
Check WIP, fixture and process state automatically.
Typical application scenarios
Typical application scenarios
Build traceable nodes from line entry through rework.
01
Line entry identification
Confirm workpiece or carrier identity before entering the line.
- Line entry
- Batch
- Check
02
Station item-level recognition
Identify the current item or carrier at key process stations.
- Station
- Process
- Takt
03
Jig and fixture management
Track fixture use, circulation and maintenance status.
- Fixture
- Life count
- Maintenance
04
Embedded equipment ID
Integrate RFID modules inside automation equipment or smart tooling.
- Embedded
- Device
- Auto capture
05
Buffer and rework tracking
Keep exception items visible in buffers and rework areas.
- Buffer
- Rework
- Trace
Recommended product packages
Recommended product packages
Configure by workstation ID, fixture management and embedded RFID module scenarios.
Package A
Workstation RFID package
Core Configuration
- For assembly, inspection, tightening, welding and packaging stations.
- Station
- PLC
- I/O
Application Scenarios
For assembly, inspection, tightening, welding and packaging stations.
Package B
Tooling and fixture RFID package
Core Configuration
- For fixture stores, circulation points, equipment entries and maintenance nodes.
- Fixture
- MES
- Trace
Application Scenarios
For fixture stores, circulation points, equipment entries and maintenance nodes.
Package C
Embedded RFID module package
Core Configuration
- For automation equipment, test equipment and smart fixtures.
- Module
- Embedded
- GPIO
Application Scenarios
For automation equipment, test equipment and smart fixtures.
Package D
Line validation kit
Core Configuration
- For takt, read-zone and interface joint testing.
- Testing
- Pilot
- Validation
Application Scenarios
For takt, read-zone and interface joint testing.
Typical deployment nodes
Typical deployment nodes
Most manufacturing projects pass through these checkpoints.
Line entry
Initial item or carrier identification.
Station side
Capture status at assembly, inspection or test stations.
Inside equipment
Use embedded modules for automatic device-level ID.
Buffer area
Record wait, transfer or inspection states.
Rework area
Trace exception and rework items.
Fixture store
Manage jig and fixture issue, return and life count.
Interfaces and system integration
Interfaces and system integration
Manufacturing projects often connect PLC, MES, SCADA and equipment controllers.
Supported Protocols
- EPC C1 Gen2
- ISO 18000-6C
- Works with mainstream industrial UHF tags
Communication Interfaces
RS232RS485TCPIPGPIOCAN
SDK Support
System Integration Architecture
Device Layer
Fixed RFID reader, Embedded RFID module, RFID antenna, RFID tags
Interface Layer
RS232 / RS485 / TCP/IP / GPIO / CAN
System Layer
MES / SCADA / PLC / WMS / ERP / HMI / custom platform
MESSCADAPLCWMSERPHMIcustom platform
Applicable scenarios and evaluation boundaries
Applicable scenarios and evaluation boundaries
RFID is strongest in station ID and carrier tracking, but production environments must be tested.
✓
Best Fit For RFID
- ✓
Best fit
Station item ID, pallet/carrier tracking, fixture management, buffers and embedded equipment ID.
- ✓
Project inputs
Takt time, station count, tag material, mounting position and system interface.
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Validate Carefully
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Validate carefully
Metal, oil, heat, narrow spaces, dense multi-tag reads and cross-read risk.
OEM & ODM support
OEM & ODM support
Customize interfaces, protocols, mounting and embedded module integration for the equipment builder.
Standard OEM
Logo, nameplate, packaging and document customization.
- Logo
- nameplate
- packaging
- document customization.
Light ODM
Interface adaptation, protocol adjustment and station parameter presets.
- Interface adaptation
- protocol adjustment
- station parameter presets.
Project ODM
Embedded module development, equipment structure integration and industrial protocol adaptation.
- Embedded module development
- equipment structure integration
- industrial protocol adaptation.
Project implementation process
Project implementation process
Move from requirements to validation and then to scaled rollout.
Requirement review
Confirm objects, stations, takt and interfaces.
Tag and scenario assessment
Evaluate tag material, placement and site constraints.
Sample testing
Validate read performance at the real station.
Equipment selection
Choose reader, module and antenna combinations.
Interface joint test
Test MES, PLC or HMI integration.
Pilot
Run a small deployment at selected nodes.
Batch deployment
Scale after the pilot is stable.
Operations optimization
Refine rules, workflow and exception handling.
Testing and validation support
Testing and validation support
Validate tags, installation, station behavior, takt and interface response before rollout.
Tag sample validation
Check metal, heat and workpiece-surface fit.
Installation validation
Tune read-zone boundary, angle and cross-read control.
Station node test
Verify event output, takt and interface response.
FAQ
FAQ
Common manufacturing questions before project validation.
No. UHF fits batch, non-contact and automation-linked reads, but the exact choice depends on distance and process.
Yes, usually with on-metal tags and field validation.
Yes. Common paths include TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, GPIO and industrial protocols.
Yes. Takt time, metal environment and tag placement can change the result.
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Send site parameters, takt time and interface requirements.
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