BIS M Industrial RFID System

Data carriers accompany the workpieces through the entire production process. In this context, they are in part exposed to extreme conditions from high temperatures, metal enclosure and environmental influences. Our HF data carriers withstand the high demands of such environments. The broad Balluff portfolio means you will always find the right product for any application or conditions.

Features

• Passive data carrier: The data and the required power are inductively coupled by the read/write head
• All data carriers have a unique ID number; this number is read-only and cannot be modified
• Can be used all over the world thanks to ISO 15693 conformity
• EEPROM data carrier, up to 992 byte memory
• FRAM data carrier with up to 128 kB for almost unlimited feed cycles
• Attachment by adhesion or screws
• High level of protection up to IP68/69K
• A wide variety of properties, such as installation on metal, high temperature, etc.
• For time-critical applications: Balluff high-speed data carriers are up to eight times faster than ISO 15693
• Special key data carriers for transfer systems that are read/write on two sides
• Data carriers available in compact sizes
• Databolts are easy to attach to the object and can then be quickly detached

Application-specific HF read/write heads and antennas from Balluff with industrial grade design are simple to integrate into your system. They support the global standard ISO 15693 and in part ISO 14443A. Thanks to a rugged housing with IP67 protection class, they are also suitable for use in harsh environments. Their range depends on the combination of read/write head and data carrier that is used.

HF read/write heads with IO-Link interface are also available. For applications where – with little data – production progress, batch number or quality data must be economically logged.

Features

• Status indications directly on the read/write head: Easy commissioning, minimum downtimes
• Up to four read/write heads can be connected to the BIS V processor units
• Connection via M12 plug connectors, cable length 50 m
• Read/write heads for the flush installation in metal
• M12 designs with integrated antenna
• Special read/write heads, for example for transfer systems with simple installation without the need for additional mounting brackets
• HF loop antennas for long ranges up to 400 mm
• Customized designs possible
• Tool ID components available in the same design as the BIS C read/write heads

HF read/write heads with integrated processor unit are the mediators between data carrier and PC or the controller. The benefit to you: Because antenna, electronics and interface are located in a housing, an additional processor unit is eliminated.

In addition, easy integration saves greatly on installation expense. Variants with separated electronics are also suitable for tight installation conditions and provide leeway during the installation.

Features

• Available interfaces: Serial - RS232, RS485/Subnet 16, RS422, USB
• New also with bus interface: Connect all-in-one RFID Reader BIS M-4008 direct to Profinet
• Robust housing in IP67: Reliable use in a harsh environment
• Status displays directly on the housing of the reader: Easy commissioning and minimum downtimes

Our portable HF read/write units are designed for BIS M data carriers. They are outstandingly suited for use in the manual quality testing or for the documentation of the maintenance procedure. The data is transmitted via WLAN, Bluetooth or cable-connected USB port.

The handheld devices are modularly expandable with 1D or 2D barcode readers. The data are securely recorded even under poor lighting conditions and in harsh environments.

Features

• Windows CE® V6.0 operating system
• Different antenna variants available depending on data carrier selection
• Range depends on antenna variant
• Charging power supply and operating pin included in the scope of supply
• Base device is the powerful Zebra Workabout Pro 4 Mobile Computer
• Preinstalled Balluff software (SDK – Software Development Kit)
• Touchscreen with large color display
• Optional accessories: Docking station and pistol grip for ergonomic working
• Customer-specific software on request

With our BIS V processor unit, you can simultaneously use up to four read/write heads per processor. The BIS V allows mixed operation of all frequencies (BIS M, BIS L, BIS C, BIS U). Thus only one type of processor unit needs to be stocked, which greatly simplifies inventory management. For use in any industrial sector the processor unit is available with all globally standard bus systems.

Features

• Perfect EMC due to the robust zinc die-cast housing
• All connections are easily accessible from the front
• Variable mounting concept for easy assembly on top hat rails or on the profile
• LCD display and pushbuttons for simple commissioning
• Each read/write head signals its operating state via two LEDs directly on the processor unit
• Integrated IO-Link master port for the connection of IO-Link-capable sensors and actuators
• Web server for convenient remote condition monitoring
• Function components of many common controller manufacturers for fast use
• Integrated 2-port Ethernet switch for line and ring topology
• Small and compact (172 × 48 × 62 mm)
• USB interface for rapid commissioning without bus link
• BIS Cockpit: Read/write head configurable independent of interface with PC-based software tool
• Power supply via robust 7/8" plug for harsh industrial environments

HF communication modules/gateways (13.56 MHz) from Balluff are used for point-to-point connection or as a bus interface. They are integrated via the into your system directly via the serial interface of a host computer (RS232) or on a bus interface.

The RS485 interface allows you to construct a subnet with up to 16 nodes. We also offer the suitable read/write heads (HF) for this subnet 16 TM bus topology: Our BIS M-410, BIS M-411 and BIS M-620 feature an integrated processor unit as well as the corresponding subnet 16 RS485 interfaces.

Features

• One communication assembly for up to 16 read heads
• Highly compact design
• Robust housing in IP67: Reliable use in a harsh environment
• Status displays directly on the reader housing facilitate commissioning and minimize down times
• Solutions for long read ranges also available