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Conventional technology for tracking pallets and carriers |
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A stand-alone RFID system without a bus connection requires parallel wiring to the external electronics.
Disadvantage: Wiring can be highly complex and additional hardware programming is required.
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Electromechanical identification systems use proximity switches and a coded metal plate.
Disadvantage: Mounting costs are high and only a minimal number of coding possibilities are available.
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Pneumatic systems that operate using metal pins for coding.
Disadvantage: Any code modifications require considerable reconfiguration of the pins.
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AS-i network eliminates point-to-point wiring |
| ifm efector’s RFID system easily connects to the AS-interface networking system.
Advantage: AS-i carries both data and power on a two-wire cable eliminating point-to-point wiring and providing universal connectivity.
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