TagMaster North America Delivers RFID Readers PoE Capable

Tacoma, WA | June, 2016 — TagMaster North America, Inc., the leading provider of long-range, high performance Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) and access control, now provides the capability to use a single Ethernet connection for the installation of TagMaster long-range UHF and Microwave Readers.
 

TagMaster North America always strives to explore the possibilities provided by current and emerging technology.  They have successfully tested the installation of a TagMaster RFID Reader with the use of the “Passive Power over Ethernet” (POE) Kit, using a single Ethernet cable that does it all: power the Reader and provide TCP/IP connectivity for access control.

In a normal configuration, the RFID Reader uses individual connections for power, network connectivity, and access interfaces.  However, with a TagMaster Reader connected via the Passive POE Kit and used in conjunction with TagMaster’s ACTS (Access Control Tracking System) in a TCP/IP configuration, only the Ethernet cable is needed.  This capability is available for the XT-3 UHF Reader as well as the LR-6 Microwave Reader.

Why use an Ethernet cable over other options? No power where the Reader needs to be installed?  Through the use of only an Ethernet connection, the power source for the Reader can be reached up to 328 feet (100m) away!  This eliminates the time and expense of having to install additional electrical power near the reader.  Being able to set up a Reader within a 328ft range opens up installation options that may not have been possible before.  Also, running an Ethernet cable typically does not require a qualified electrician.

Power supplied over Ethernet connection is achieved with a dedicated power source.  With this dedicated source, the Reader is less susceptible to power overloads, under-powered situations and incorrect installation, further ensuring the already dependable TagMaster North America Reader’s operation.

Ali Khaskar, President of TagMaster North America, explained, “Cabling is a regular concern when speaking with planners and installers.  Sometimes, the greatest expense of time and cost for a project is having to run multiple cables!”  Being able to use a single industry standard Ethernet cable that handles data, power and access control with a TCP/IP configuration definitely helps reduce or eliminate this concern.

TCO Part 10 of 10: Choose an RFID System That Will Stand the Test of Time

Over the last two weeks, our ten-part mini-series has outlined many of the pitfalls to avoid when choosing an RFID system, and explained why TagMaster’s RFID solution offers an exceptionally low Total Cost of Ownership.

Remember that up-front hardware costs are not the only factor to consider when thinking about how well an RFID solution will serve you or your customers in the long run.

Don’t forget:

·         System installation and site licensing

·         Hardware quality

·         Ease of Tag fulfillment

·         System integration

·         Vehicle entry/exit times

·         Maintenance costs

·         Project deployment timeline

·         Software functionality

We know that your reputation as an installer is on the line every time you start a new project. That’s why TagMaster North America has gained the trust of over 320 installers, integrators, and OEM partners since inception. To find out how our RFID solutions can work for you, please call 253-238-1421, or visit us at www.tagmasterna.com.

DoorKing and TagMaster NA Provide Access Solution for Cal Stripe

TagMaster AVI products and DoorKing Access Controllers allow for hands-free truck access.

TagMaster North America, Inc., the leading provider of long-range and high-performance Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI), was installed at the Cal Stripe maintenance yard in Colton, CA.

Cal Stripe, one of the line-painting contracts for the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), originally used manually operated gates that required truck drivers to get out of their vehicles and open the gates themselves. 

Rising Star Industries installed the solution using LR-6 PRO readers, utilizing TagMaster’s long-range read lobes to open the DoorKing 9000 slide gates for the work trucks as soon as they are within range.  Tamper Evident (TpE) S1281 tags were installed on the windshield of maintenance and work vehicles to allow access 24 hours a day and select employees also have