Automatic identification by TagMaster

1 Heavy Duty ID-tag ID-tags are mounted on the front, side, top or underneath each individual vehicle or on the sleepers in special tag fixings. The ID-tag is an extremely resistant, totally encapsulated and maintenance free tag. It has a predictable life expectancy of 6, 8 or 10 years, depending on the model selected. The Heavy Duty ID-tag also comes in EX versions that are approved for use in hazardous areas. 4 Handheld reader The TagMaster Handheld reader is a read/write unit, which is integrated with an Industrial Pocket PC PDA. The versatility of the PDA together with the flexibility of this technology makes the Handheld reader an ideal supplement to stationary readers in applications such as train maintenance. TagMaster’s RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) system operates in the 2,45GHz frequency band. TagMaster has refined this RFID technology and developed a range of readers and ID-tags that fulfils the tough requirements of the rail industry. These products are used worldwide in railway applications which require identification and positioning at high speed, with high precision in demanding environments. 2, 3 Standard and Long-Range readers Standard and long-range readers are suitable for track-side installations. Readers can be installed at key locations such as stations, terminal entrances or maintenance centres. The reader identifies ID-tags at a range of up to 6 metres and at passage speed of up to 400km/h. 4 2 3 1