RFID Tag Best Practices
1. Attach your tag only after you’ve completed the association process, and you’ve verified the tag is in working condition.
2. Place your tags in a location where they will be protected from impacts during transportation of materials. At the very least, attach your RFID tags in a location where the effects of impacts will be minimized. If you expect the tags will be seeing some heavy hits, you may want to consider a durable RFID tag with a hard shell.
3. For tagged materials commonly lifted and moved around, make sure moving parts such as rigging hooks won’t knock off your RFID tags.
4. If you’re tagging crates which are tightly stacked together, make sure your tag doesn’t change the profile of the crate. The tag may be knocked off when the crates are pushed flush against each other.
5. Some RFID labels have human-readable components, so make sure the label can still be seen after tagging materials.
6. RFID tags don’t need line of sight, but be aware of your environment. If the surrounding area consists of metal and water, be sure you have on-metal RFID tags designed for performance in non-traditional areas.
7. Properly secure your tags to the asset. If the tag is dangling or not properly attached, you run the risk of dislodging the tag and/or poor read rates.
8. To improve your read range, point the tag upwards and away from the asset. (Watch our video for other tips on improving read ranges.)
9. When tagging a shipment of metal pipes or containers, mount your tag on the outside of the outermost asset. A proper placement will reduce the effects of dampening and improve read rates and range.
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