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TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Overview
of tags
1.
Be
able to identify tag components, EPC Tag
Classifications and assembly processes
2. Define Near, Far field reads and anti-collision
algorithms relative to RF Performance
3. Understand the effect of mounting tags on different
materials
4. Describe tag states and available commands
5. Apply concept principles of Decibel and Attenuation
as they relate to tags
6. Hands On Tag write issues to experiment with tag
states for empirical and tactile understanding
Tag
handshaking and modulation
1.
Grasp the importance of managing tag populations
through transmit mask protocol
2. Hands On Symbol Tag Attenuation Factor with RF
Harp, how to empirically determine a manufacturers
statistical variance of a tags performance “The
Golden Tag” and
understand its importance as the building block for
proper physical installation of a RFID system
Link
budget: talk-in vs talk-out paths
1.
Understand the theoretical implications of Attenuation
2. Hands on observe Range vs. tag sensitivity, Alien
Attenuation Factor with RFID Reader/Antenna Lab
Antenna
patterns and dBm levels
1.
Be
able to identify how different antenna design
propagates specific field pattern arrays
2. Become familiar with equipment used to define
Antenna Patterns and dBm levels
3. Understand
how antenna geometries impact the success or failure
of a RFID application
4. Hands On Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) experiment for
performance of electromagnetic fields on a
transmission line
5.
Lab: Mapping the antenna sweet spot
Tag
geometry and polarization
1.
Identify and choose the best antenna set-up
relative to the tag used in a specific use case
2. Show how to optimize tag geometry and
polarization for maximum read performance
Tagging
RF opaque items
1.
Provide
a reference guide in estimating the best tag for
environmental RF obstacles
2. Develop solution to tag on environments that
block or reflect RF energy
3. Hands on 3 stations with multiple tasks lab. Item
level tagging on metal, water, pastes, carbon black
plastic and
other environmental obstacles.
Tagging
RF lucent items
1.
Be
able to identify the various tags available to address
a lucent item environment
2. Develop solution to tag on environments that
penetrates RF energy
3. Hands on 3 stations with multiple tasks lab. Carton
level tagging on Paper and Cardboard
4. Hands on 3 stations with multiple tasks lab. Pallet
level tagging on Plastic
How
to get successful X-ray reads
1.
Be
able to identify the environmental factors that cause
“shadowing” of tags
2. Understand and learn to avoid the factors that
cause the shadowing affect
3. Lab: How to make effective x-ray reads of
pallet placard and case level
Read
vs. write issues
1.
Hands
on lab to manipulate and understand tag level security
2.
Lab:
Optimize tag persistence for dense read
situations
3.
Lab:
Pointers for using wave guides in product packaging to
increase read rates
Troubleshooting
poor read rates
1.
Be
able to develop an optimal system configuration that
maximizes tag read rates
2. Adhere to a logical sequence in the
elimination of factors contributing to poor read rates
3. Hands on lab in setting up a RFID dock door portal
for OEM competitive comparison
4. Extensive hands on training includes RF
interference survey
INDUSTRY
BRIEFING
Tag
suppliers
1.
Use the reference guide provided in determining the
best tag and manufacturer for a specific application
2. Identify the various tag types, active, passive,
semi passive, sensor and Wi-Fi
3. Describe the SWOT of one tag type versus different
tag type
Tag
pricing trends
1.
Demonstrate
historical pricing trend analysis of tags and their
associated components
2. Understand and account for future tag
technology developments that could impact the industry
3. Provide a reference point of project tag costs in
the past year
Interoperability
and standards
1.
Provide a basic definition of the vertical market’s
specific standards.
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