RFID
Improve control and increase your business intelligence with Symbol's RFID solutions
Symbol's comprehensive solutions for radio frequency identification (RFID) enable you to advance your business to a new
level of efficiency, instantly see what's happening in your supply chain and make informed business decisions more quickly.
Our RFID products encompass the entire spectrum of components and services required for a successful enterprise-wide RFID
deployment. Fixed and mobile readers, antennas, tags and packaged solutions complete a scalable infrastructure platform
that simplifies deployment and maximizes your return on investment. From initial assessment and rollout through training
and support, you're able to draw on our extensive real-world experience in RFID.
The first organization to implement working RFID solutions, Symbol is committed to developing and supporting open standards
to ensure your investment is protected. Our RFID infrastructure products, together with our mobile computers, scanners,
data management tools and industry-leading partner applications, provide the reliable, scalable foundation you need
to cost-effectively build and adapt your mobile enterprise as your business grows and changes.
Fixed Readers
Support your data capture and management applications with enterprise-class multi-protocol RFID readers
Symbol's radio frequency identification (RFID) readers wirelessly capture information essential for optimal operations,
improve efficiency by automating manual processes and protect the value of your technology investment. Designed for
enterprise environments, our open standards-based fixed and handheld readers offer multi-protocol reading and
writing capabilities, enabling you to rapidly identify and track assets labeled with Generation 1 Class 0 and Class 1
Electronic Product Code (EPC)-compliant RFID tags. With built-in dense reader functionality, long read range capabilities
and high read rates, our readers are ideal for environments where you need to deploy and manage multiple read points to
ensure visibility into each key stage of your business processes. Symbol's readers are designed for quick deployment, long
life and seamless interoperability with all the elements in your data infrastructure, throughout your enterprise.
XR400
Integrate flexible, enterprise-class data capture into your organization's mobility strategy
With the XR400, you improve asset- and product-tracking efficiencies through automated multi-protocol radio
frequency identification (RFID) information tag reading and writing. With its open architecture and support for
Windows CE, you easily implement third-party applications and rapidly develop new, application-specific,
user-driven applications to better satisfy your business goals and client mandates. Coupled with Symbol's handheld
RFID readers for edge and exception processing, the XR400's high-performance data management completes your enterprise
data capture solution. And, because the XR400 is Generation 2-ready through a firmware upgrade, you'll be able to start
your RFID investment today and migrate to emerging standards when it makes sense for your business.
AR400
Accurately monitor and control your products with multi-protocol RFID readers
Positioned where you most need visibility into goods and assets, the AR400 RFID reader improves identification,
tracking and logistics. The AR400 maintains accurate read ranges up to 20 feet, and provides your enterprise with
operational advantages such as proven listen before talk (LBT) and dense reader functionality to maximize reader
performance in multi-reader environments. And because the AR400 is upgrade-ready for emerging tag protocols and scales
with your operational needs, you'll realize a lower total cost of ownership.
Handheld Readers
Support your data capture and management applications with enterprise-class multi-protocol RFID readers
Symbol's radio frequency identification (RFID) readers wirelessly capture information essential for optimal operations,
improve efficiency by automating manual processes and protect the value of your technology investment. Designed for
enterprise environments, our open standards-based fixed and handheld readers offer multi-protocol reading and
writing capabilities, enabling you to rapidly identify and track assets labeled with Generation 1 Class 0 and Class 1
Electronic Product Code (EPC)-compliant RFID tags. With built-in dense reader functionality, long read range capabilities
and high read rates, our readers are ideal for environments where you need to deploy and manage multiple read points to
ensure visibility into each key stage of your business processes. Symbol's readers are designed for quick deployment,
long life and seamless interoperability with all the elements in your data infrastructure, throughout your enterprise.
MC9000-G RFID
Improve supply chain efficiency
The MC9000-G RFID extends visibility into your supply chain for the insight you need to optimize resources.
Combining RFID, bar code reading, imaging and wireless connectivity in a rugged design, this handheld computer
allows you to efficiently collect and distribute information at critical decision points. With real-time access
to transaction activity, you're able to make better-informed decisions to improve processes. You also are able
to more confidently and accurately respond to customer demand.
Antennas
Achieve efficient inventory tracking and asset management with comprehensive RFID antennas
With radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas from Symbol, you have the versatility and performance needed to
accurately track inventory movement from any point in your enterprise and create superior read zones to deliver
precise, uninterrupted reader-tag communications. Our High-performance Area Antennas provide long-range and large-area
RFID tag reading, bringing RFID operational efficiency to environments that previously were too large to accommodate
advanced wireless data communication applications.
High Performance Area Antennas
Create superior read zones for accurate reader-to-tag communication
When your tracking systems require long-range or large-area radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reading,
Symbol's High-performance Area Antennas are the ideal answer. These packaged, rectangular antenna arrays mount
easily on ceilings and walls, allowing you to create read zones around shelves, doorways and dock doors anywhere
products and assets move into and out of your facility.
Our area antennas quickly and accurately communicate passive tag data to your enterprise. Typically used in
applications demanding the highest levels of performance, they meet technical requirements for any RFID
implementation. Plus, they're simple to deploy and operate in conjunction with your RFID readers.
Dual Direction Antennas
Create superior read zones with versatile and compact antenna arrays
When your tracking systems require superior tag reading performance in space-constrained environments, Symbol's
Dual Directional Panel Antenna Arrays are the ideal answer. These packaged, antenna arrays are easily mounted to create
read zones around shelves, doorways and dock doors anywhere products and assets move into and out of your facility.
Our Dual Directional Panel Antenna Arrays quickly and accurately communicate passive tag data to your enterprise.
Typically used in applications which require compact installation but still demand the highest levels of performance,
they meet technical requirements for any RFID implementation. Plus, they're simple to deploy and operate in conjunction
with your RFID readers.
General Purpose Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
Create superior read zones throughout your enterprise
When your tracking systems require superior tag reading performance in space-constrained environments throughout
your enterprise, Symbol's General Purpose Indoor/Outdoor Antennas are the ideal answer. These versatile antennas
withstand extreme environmental conditions and are easily mounted to create read zones around shelves, doorways and
dock doors anywhere products and assets move into and out of your facility.
Our General Purpose Indoor/Outdoor Antennas quickly and accurately communicate passive tag data to your enterprise.
Typically used in diverse environments across the enterprise in applications which demand the highest levels of
performance, they meet technical requirements for any RFID implementation. Plus, they're simple to deploy and operate
in conjunction with your RFID readers.
Tags and Inlays
Manage your products and assets precisely with high-performance tags and inlays
Increase your operational efficiency and make more profitable business decisions using information contained and relayed
by Symbol's radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and inlays. Integral to your end-to-end RFID solution, Symbol's
suite of read-only and read/write Electronic Product Code (EPC)-compliant, full-duplex communication protocol RFID inlays
and tags speed accurate data communication in any application. A foundation for superior asset management, Symbol's tags
and inlays also save you time by helping to automate manual processes.
Tags and Inlays
Comply with customer mandates and gain a competitive edge with Symbol RFID tags and inlays
Focus asset management, meet retailer and Department of Defense (DOD) mandates, protect your infrastructure investment
and identify more opportunities for streamlining operations with Symbol's RFID Ultra High Frequency (UHF) inlays and
tags. Whether you need to apply them to cases or pallets, or incorporate them into your products, Symbol offers a tag
or inlay effective for your plant environment, storing and shipping logistics and product characteristics.
In addition to consultation services to help determine which of the standard Generation 1 EPC-compliant inlays and
tags are best for your business, Symbol will work with you to develop custom inlays and tags.
Reader Systems
Improve response and lower costs with automated tracking of products in motion
Symbol's DC600 and DC400 portal systems enable you to quickly and easily deploy radio frequency identification (RFID)
technology where needed to accurately track assets, products and cargo moving into and among your facilities and
storage areas. Rugged and easy to install, our solution packages provide you proven readers and high-performance
antennas in turnkey, portal RFID implementations helping you lower your total cost of ownership and maximize uptime.
DC600 Portal System
Enhance inventory visibility in small warehouse and back-office operations
The turnkey, enterprise-class DC600 Portal System offers you the ability to quickly gain visibility into your
inventory through easy-to-deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. It enables the real-time capture
and update of RFID tag information into your enterprise systems while simultaneously allowing business process change
through real-time alerting and alarms. In addition, the DC600's light footprint, flush wall mounting and ergonomic
properties make it a good fit for multiple locations, including space-constrained environments.
DC400
Increase inventory visibility at primary read zones
The DC400 Portal System allows you to accurately track every asset passing through primary read zones, and provides
the necessary components to field a fully assembled radio frequency identification (RFID) read zone, including RFID
readers and high-performance antennas. The DC400 is well suited for a number of applications, including placement at
dock doors, security gates and custom-designed portals on conveyor manufacturing lines. And because the DC400 is rugged
and IP54-certified, you know it will handle the usage and workload typically found in busy warehouses or large
backroom environments.
RFID Kit
Establish an affordable foundation for RFID deployment
Symbol's RFID kit allows you to demonstrate and quantify the benefits of RFID in your operational environment with
minimal up front investment. Designed for rapid, low-cost implementations, this packaged solution provides a fully
functioning RFID system for pilot programs and small to midsize data capture applications. The kit includes an
advanced, multi-protocol RFID reader, tags, choice of high-performance area antennas or dual-directional panel
antennas, cables, power supply and system software and documentation. It provides an affordable means for you to begin
integrating RFID with your current business processes, while establishing a scalable foundation for a company-wide deployment.
