EU Universal Mini RFID Tag
Features
- Smaller footprint and lower profile while still achieving excellent read range sets this product apart from others
- Patented inlay design obtains excellent read ranges regardless of surface - metal, plastic and even wood
- Subsurface printing on durable polyester protects printed copy against moderate solvents and caustics/acids
- Excellent read range in European frequency
- Compatible with RFID Tracking Software
- Description
- Specifications
- Testing Information
- Chemical Testing
- Temperature Testing
- Read Range Testing
The closest thing you will find to a one-size-fits-all RFID solution! The European Universal Mini RFID Tag is a surface-independent tag that uses a unique inlay design and passive RFID technology to obtain excellent read ranges regardless of the surface – metal, plastic, even wood allowing you to use only one RFID tag for your asset tracking application.
The European Universal Mini RFID Tag features an inlay design that offers the lowest profile of any tags in its class – solving a common issue many customers have with other metal mount RFID tags where a thick standoff creates an obtrusive nuisance for the user.
This unique inlay adheres to a subsurface printed label constructed of durable, yet flexible polyester. This process protects the copy, logo, and/or barcode against moderate solvents and caustics/acids while our four-color processing capabilities allow you to promote your company with a label that shows off your company name or logo. Our digital printing process ensures even the most detailed logos will look crisp and clean.
| Material | Inlay wrapped around .79 mm closed cell foam. |
| Serialization | Barcode and human-readable equivalent are produced using the latest high-resolution digital technology available, which provides excellent clarity and easy scanning. Code 39 is the standard symbology with a range of 2.7 to 9.4 CPI (characters per inch). Optional linear and 2D symbologies available. |
| Label Copy | The label copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs. All copy, block type, stylized type, logos, designs and barcode are subsurface printed. |
| Colors | Choose from our standard colors (black, blue, red, green, dark blue, orange, purple or yellow). The use of one or two colors is standard. Additional color options available. Custom colors also available. Metalcraft color samples available upon request. |
| Standard Adhesive | High performance adhesive |
| Frequency | 865 - 868 MHZ |
| Sizes | 70 mm x 19 mm |
| Packaging | Produced and shipped in roll form. |
Chemical Testing Summary
Chemical soak test - The EU Universal Mini tags were attached to a sheet of glass submerged in various chemicals for a 3 week period. Observations were made at the following intervals: 2 hours, 24 hours, 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks. A Motorola handheld RFID reader as well as a handheld barcode reader were used to test the samples.
Chemical Testing Data
| Length of Immersion | Water | Glass Cleaner | Bathroom Cleaner | Isop Alcohol | Acetone | NaOH | HNO3 | HCl | Brake Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect |
| 24 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | no effect | when pulled, tags came apart | when pulled, tags came apart | no effect | no effect | no effect |
| 1 week | no effect | no effect | no effect | adhesive softened | when pulled, tags came apart | when pulled, tags came apart | no effect | no effect | no effect |
| 3 weeks | no effect | no effect | no effect | when pulled, tags came apart | when pulled, tags came apart | when pulled, tags came apart | no effect | no effect | no effect |
Temperature Testing Summary
High-temperature resistance test - These tags were attached to a sheet of glass at raised temperatures for 10 minutes. Tags were then removed from the oven and tested for readability immediately. Low-temperature resistance test - The EU Universal Mini tags were attached to a sheet of glass at low temperatures outdoors. Tags were then checked for readability with a Motorola handheld RFID reader. Tags survived and were readable for 19 hours in winter conditions with temperatures between -29 °C (-20 °F) to -32 °C (-26 °F) with no signs of failure.
Temperature Testing Data
| Temperature | Read read test | Appearance of tag |
|---|---|---|
| 52 °C (125 °F) | reads well | no change |
| 57 °C (135 °F) | reads well | no change |
| 63 °C (145 °F) | reads well | no change |
| 73 °C (165 °F) | reads well | slight curling at edge |
| 85 °C (185 °F) | reads well | slight curling at edge |
| 96 °C (205 °F) | reads well | slight curling at edge |
| 107 °C (225 °F) | reads well | severe curling at edge - tag discolored |
| 121 °C (250 °F) | reads well | tag destroyed |
Read Range Testing Summary
EU Universal Mini Read Range Results (ETSI Band)
Read Range Testing Data
| Sample | Metal | Plastic | Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2.8 M | 2 M | 1.6 M |