Locate assets in real-time, validate returnables and establish lean logistics operations with Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID technology. Transport containers are essential to keeping product protected in transit and managing the supply chain. Containers can cost from $400 to $10,000 each and there can be thousands in service at any one time. UHF RFID technology helps to keep track of these reusable assets. RFID tags are applied to the containers with an identifier. As the containers travel out of shipping docks and through receiving docks, the WMS is updated in real-time aiding in improving the logistics operations. The logistics manager knows where every asset is in real-time.

The modular UHF platform is adaptable and provides direct communication to OT and IT systems with communication over Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP or LLRP (standardized connection to higher level software). The DTE930 is a reliable solution for returnable asset management programs, as it helps track shipments and sequence items correctly at the dock door. It allows for connection of up to four external antennas and supports anti-collision and antenna multiplexing (elimination of cross-interference.) Local tag filtering and logic is possible with onboard processing, along side eight configurable local GPIO. Implementing a returnable asset tracking program can be a large project, so download our two-part white paper series breaking down the technologies and important factors to consider in a new program, available on the Resources section of our website. ifm white papers are available on our site with no paywall or login required.