RFID Tags
RFID tags available include standard credit card sized tags, small square tags, small and large disk tags, clear tags and specialty tags for antique items. Tags consist of a microchip and antenna with self-adhesive. Tag microchip will be from reputed brand, will provide both security and inventory control functionality.
Tags will enable the security status to be stored directly on the tag and must trigger an immediate alarm if an item not charged, is read by the detection system. Tags will have anti-collision capabilities enabling multiple items to be simultaneously identified and read.
Tags will include a security bit that can be turned on or off multiple times by devices included in proposed solution. 100,000 write cycle /10 years data retention. Tags will be programmable so that information on the tags may be added, deleted or edited.
- Item ID or Accession Number
- Library ID
- Media Type
- Type of Usage
- Number of Parts and Part No
TWO TYPES OF RFID TAGS ARE AVAILABLE :
HF Tags (13.56 MHz)
- 50mm x 50mm
- Self-Adhesive (Single Side)
- Normally paste inside cover page
- Memory 1024 bit R/W Minimum
UHF Tags (860-960 MHz)
- 100mm x 10mm
- Self-Adhesive (Single/both Side)
- Normally paste into spine
- Memory 512 bit R/W Minimum
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