Select UHF labels using representative items, the actual read zone and the intended encoding scheme. A label that reads well in free space may behave differently on a filled container, metal item or dense carton. Antenna selection and application testing belong in the same project.
| Project decision | What to define | What the sample must demonstrate |
|---|---|---|
| Item identification | EPC allocation, serialization and how the identifier maps to the business system. | Verify the encoded value against the item record and printed identifier. |
| Printer and application line | Printer model, label pitch, liner width, roll core and winding direction. | Confirm print placement, encoding and label handling in the intended equipment. |
| Inventory read zone | Deployment region, reader setup, tag population, orientation and item materials. | Measure missed and unintended reads at realistic speeds and packing density. |
These are catalog options for a specification discussion. Confirm suitability with your system provider and qualify the chosen product before production.
UHF labels and inlays for EPC Class 1 Gen2 inventory and asset workflows. Select the Alien, Impinj or NXP chip family and antenna for your operating region, item material and read zone, with printing and EPC encoding defined for production.
UHF labels and inlays for EPC Class 1 Gen2 inventory and asset workflows. Select the Alien, Impinj or NXP chip family and antenna for your operating region, item material and read zone, with printing and EPC encoding defined for production.
No. Read performance depends on the antenna, reader, regional settings, object material, orientation and environment. Agree a test setup and acceptance criteria for the finished label.
No. EPC identifies an item according to the chosen encoding scheme. TID describes chip identification data. Specify which memory areas the workflow reads and how those values map to your application.
