Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Industrial Systems
55RF High-Speed
A high-performance RFID solution to streamline your high-speed manufacturing processes.
An Allen-Bradley 55RF Industrial RFID system consists of three key components:
- Communication Interfaces to either a network or controller
The 55RF family Industrial RFID interfaces provide integration of the transceivers used for reading and writing to tags with EtherNet/IP, ControlNet and DeviceNet networks or the SLC and MicroLogix (DF1) backplanes. Integration into an Allen-Bradley Logix System is easily accomplished with Logix Profiles, sample code and other developer tools. 55RF family RFID interfaces are available in a variety styles and are specified for the network or backplane required.
Interface Network or Backplane 55RF-IN-46 SLC Backplane Control Interface 55RF-IN-DF1 MicroLogix DF1 Control Interface 55RF-IN-CN ControlNet Control Interface 55RF-IN-DN DeviceNet Control Interface 55RF-IN-IP Ethernet/IP Control Interface For additional interface options, contact your local authorized
Allen-Bradley Distributor or Rockwell Automation Sales Office. - Transceivers at each point or station in the manufacturing process where identification or the reading/writing of information is desired
The 55RF family Industrial RFID transceivers are available in three different physical shapes allowing for optimal read distance and mounting in locations where tags are being read or written to. Plus, 55RF family transceivers can be mounted up to 150 feet from the network or I/O interface modules, allowing for extreme flexibility in system design and layout. Transceivers are connected to network or Allen-Bradley I/O interface modules via 57RF family cables with M12 quick connectors for additional modularity and ease of use.
Transceiver Optimal Sensing Distance 55RF-TR-ECB 22mm with 8K or 32Ktag styles 55RF-TR-ECC 40mm with 8K or 32K tag styles 55RF-TR-ECD 70mm with 8K or 32K tag styles - RFID Tags: one for each item, pallet, tote, or transport fixture used in the manufacturing process
The 55RF family Industrial RFID tags are available with 8Kbyte and 32Kbyte read/write memory for extensive manufacturing or quality record data. Designed for billions of read/write cycles, these re-usable tags feature a rugged, urethane-filled Rislan® housing to ensure long life and reliable operation in the most demanding industrial environments. 54RF tags are available in 4 different shapes and styles for sensing distances up to 3.5 inches (100mm). Information can be read from these tags at 2,500 bytes (characters) per second and written at up to 200 bytes per second across distances up to 2.5 inches (70mm).
Tag Transceiver-Tag Optimal Sensing Distance Tag
Memory55RF-TR-ECB 55RF-TR-ECC 55RF-TR-ECD 55RF-TG-OX8AK 22mm 50mm 70mm 8K byte 55RF-TG-OX32K 22mm 50mm 70mm 32K byte
System Features
- Interfaces available for EtherNet/IP™, ControlNet™ and DeviceNet™, as well as MicroLogix™ (DF1) and 1746 backplanes
- Three rugged transceiver styles designed for industrial locations
- 1.5 MHz low frequency technology for enhanced immunity to EMI, interference from metallic reflective surfaces, oil, water, and other potentially disruptive materials.
- 8Kbyte and 32Kbyte Read/Write tags allow complete build instructions and quality test data to be kept with the product
- Read speeds up to 2,500 characters per second (cps) and write speeds up to 1,666 cps
- Reusable Rislan® tags assure long life and reliable performance in harsh environments
- Sensing distances up to 2.5 inches (70mm)