RFID Control of Tube Connections in the Ex Area
Encapsulated HF reader identifies connections directly in Atex Zone 1/21 and transfers data to Ethernet gateways in Zone 2/22
Incorrectly connected or leaking media may have serious consequences for plant safety, product quality and the health of coworkers. If, for example, acid is filled into the wrong tank, there is a high potential for danger or economic damage. In order ensure the correct connection between a tube and the corresponding connection point, Turck is therefore offering a comprehensive HF RFID complete solution into Zone 1/21. Only when the read/write head has detected the correct tube, is the opening signal output for the valve and pump. Thanks to RFID, it is also possible to transfer information like date or time.
Your Benefits
- Improved plant safety: Valves only open once the correct tube connections are correctly identified
- High quality standard: reliable identification and documentation of pre-products and intermediate products
- Track & trace: complete traceability of products via comprehensive RFID use
- Protection against manipulation: matching of specific RFID data instead of inductive binary code detection
RFID reader in the Ex area
Turck's TNR42/TC-EX encapsulated HF-RFID reader enables use in the hazardous area (Zone 1/21). In order to check the correct connection, it detects at a tube coupling the tag fastened to the end of the tube. For this, the read/write head routes the data obtained from the air interface via cables of 50 meters in length or more to Turck's IP67 RFID interfaces TBEN - S or TBEN-L. Compared to flameproof RFID readers for Zone 1, the TN-R42/TC-Ex is significantly easier to install due to its compact design. Its interface nevertheless operates in the same way as a standard read/write head for the safe area.
Data transfer via multiprotocol Ethernet
The Block-Module-Interfaces can be approved for Zone 2/22 with special protective cages and can be directly installed on the mahcine without a control cabinet. Turck's multiprotocol technology enables data transfer to the control system via three Ethernet protocols – Profinet, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP.
Application-specific RFID tags
Different tag types adapted to specific application requirements are available, including a glass variant. RFID tags can also be embedded directly in a metal cap or attached with a clip.
Further Information
- Link to the Products: HF Read/Write Devices TN-R42TC-EX
- Link to the Product: BL20-2RFID-S RFID I/O Module for Connecting Two Read/Write Devices
- Link to the Product: BL20-E-GW-EN Multiprotocol Ethernet Gateway for BL20 I/O System
- At a Glance: Digitize your Flow of Goods with RFID Systems
- Technology Page: RFID Solutions
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- Success Stories
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- Success Stories
- Semiconductor
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- Safeguarding Small Access Points
- Success Stories