RFID Proof of Concept

The path to a successful RFID project leads exclusively through a proof of concept (PoC) study

A PoC is crucial for the success of an RFID project. RFID has long been an established and functioning technology, yet it cannot be used or installed "out of the box". It is important to determine the best possible RFID hardware setup from standard components for the respective project case, tailored to the requirements, and to set the optimum parameterization/configuration of these components.

Which RFID transponder type fulfills the project requirements? Both the installation position of the RFID transponder on the tagged object and the hardware setup of the RFID reading point (consisting of RFID antenna and RFID reader as well as their fine parameterization) are determined by means of PoC test series. Only after a successful RFID proof of concept can a project offer be reliably calculated and prepared. Kathrein Solutions accompanies its partners in every project phase if desired and is happy to serve its partners in terms of high project quality.

Fig: E-KanBan and shelf setup in the test center for testing planned customer projects 


Test and application center

Our test and application center in Stephanskirchen near Rosenheim offers our partners a wide range of options for carrying out a comprehensive proof of concept under laboratory conditions or simply for a quick & dirty test to obtain a rough feasibility statement about an application. 

Simply contact us to define a test concept together in advance. Then send us your test objects and we will take care of the rest. Our test report concludes your project. 

In the test center, we have stationary applications with our RFID and RTLS technologies that are ready for immediate use without any major preparation work. In addition, with our PoC kits, we always have all the latest KATHREIN RFID readers and antennas on site for individual testing purposes. Our two test chambers, which are used in antenna development, offer you as a partner the opportunity to carry out transponder measurements on your detection objects. This allows the most suitable transponder to be identified. 

Our feasibility studies can include the following aspects: 
 

Hardware (RFID & RTLS)

  • The entire KATHREIN RFID and RTLS product portfolio 
  • Classic gate and dock door applications (detection and/or direction) 
  • Static detection points per individual setup 
  • Kanban, shelf and test table applications 
  • Localization options via AoA (outdoor) as well as TDoA and ToF (indoor) 
  • Determination of optimum transponder positions on the detection object 
  • Determination of suitable transponder types on the detection object 
     

Software 

  • ReaderStart as a simple test and configuration tool (RFID) 
  • K-RTLS! start as a simple test and configuration tool (RTLS) 
  • CrossTalk Device Management for simple and complex test and process optimizations 
  • CrossTalk Quality App for advanced data analysis and visualization 

Have we aroused your interest?

Then contact us and ask for PROOF OF CONCEPT. We look forward to your inquiry.

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