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i.roc® Ci70 -Ex webinar 3/3 • RFID - Free Introductory
The document discusses the benefits of RFID technology in hazardous industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. It highlights the advantages of RFID, including improved safety, reduced errors, and enhanced efficiency in tracking and managing assets while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The presentation concludes that RFID technology significantly contributes to risk reduction and operational effectiveness in environments that pose safety challenges.
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- 1. How can RFIDtechnology benefit hazardous industries? Presenters: Ø Markus Nied (Global Project Coordinator), markus.nied@ecom-ex.com Ø Kevin Boyd (Business Development), kevin.boyd@ecom-ex.com
- 2. 26.06.14 2 AGENDA 1. ecom Introduction 2. Whatis RFID? Barcode or RFID? 3. ecom RFID capabilities 4. RFID uses, advantages & benefits 5. Achieving ROI with RFID - some examples 6. Conclusions
- 3. 26.06.14 3 ecom instrumentsis a pioneer and the world’s leading manufacturer of mobile devices for use in potentially explosive areas in various sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, mining and pharmaceuticals. Explosion protection for everyday industrial use is mandatory in the above-mentioned sectors, as companies are facing high risks, insurance expenses and liability compensation. PHILOSOPHY Customer safety is our business
- 4. 26.06.14 4 MOBILE COMPUTING COMMUNICATION PORTABLELIGHTING MEASUREMENT & CALIBRATION PRODUCT GROUPS ... based on mobile devices designed for use in hazardous areas globally
- 5. 26.06.14 5 PETROCHEMICALOIL &GAS CHEMICAL MINING PHARMACEUTICAL FOOD & BEVERAGE INTRINSICALLY SAFE SOLUTIONS FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS With software integration partners, we deliver mobile solutions for use safely in hazardous areas ...
- 6. 26.06.14 6 • Centersof excellence in Europe, USA and Singapore • 11 subsidiaries worldwide • Global comprehensive sales network • Personal on- site consultation and support GLOBAL PRESENCE Local Personal Support where you are
- 7. 26.06.14 7 Oil &Gas Chemicals Pharma Mining Maintenance GLOBAL REFERENCES Keeping global workforces safe and productive
- 8. 26.06.14 8 AGENDA 1. ecom Introduction 2. Whatis RFID? Barcode or RFID? 3. ecom RFID capabilities 4. RFID uses, advantages & benefits 5. Achieving ROI with RFID - some examples 6. Conclusions
- 9. 26.06.14 9 AIDC (AUTO-ID) AutomatedIdentification and Data Capture AIDC technologies replace manual data entry - enabling data to be collected from an item and automatically recorded on a computer Barcodes RFID SmartCardsMagnetic Strips Optical Character Recognition Biometrics
- 10. 26.06.14 10 RFID TODAY Howwe use RFID technology today in our every day lives RFID is all around us today PassportsAccess Control Tickets & Passes Clothes PetsBeer
- 11. 26.06.14 11 WHAT ISRFID? Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID tag RFID reader Data Carrier – holds and carries data Reads data from the tag, and writes data to the tag RFID tag attached to a gas cylinder Who are you? Data Transmi+ed Unique ID Part Number History RFID brings a fast, versatile & secure way to identify and track items during their lifetime
- 12. 26.06.14 12 RFID IMPORTANCE WhyRFID is important for most industries and businesses How RFID is making a difference: Ø Removing data errors and accelerating response times Ø Transforming business & supply chain efficiency Ø Reducing warehouse and manufacturing space Ø Reducing insurance costs Ø Improving personnel safety Ø Improving business competitiveness ICT Technology which has made a difference RFID is here to stay
- 13. 26.06.14 13 RFID GROWTH Rapidgrowth across industry – including hazardous industries 2,9 4,7 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Quan6ty RFID Tags Shipped (billions) Year Industries Ø Agriculture Ø Retail Ø Manufacturing Ø Defence Ø Automotive Ø Construction Ø Aviation Ø Oil & Gas Ø Chemical Ø Pharmaceutical Ø Mining Ø ... and many more Item Types • People (Access Rights) • Containers / Palettes • Pipes & Tubulars • Products • Documents / Books • Equipment • Assemblies • Spare Parts • Materials • Locations • ... and many more
- 14. 26.06.14 14 RFID TAGS KeyFacts • Different sizes and form factors • Passive (no battery) or Active (with battery) • Read-Only (unique id only) or Read/Write • Data Memory up to 128 KB – lock & encrypt • 3 primary types: LF, HF, UHF LF (120-‐135kHz) HF (13.56MHz) UHF (850-‐950MHz) Read Distance Short Short Medium Standards ISO11784, ISO11785, ISO18000-‐2 ISO15693, ISO14443 ISO 18000-‐6C Data Transmit Speed/MulM Slow / No Medium / Yes Fast / Yes On/In Metal Good Varies Varies Liquids Good Varies Varies
- 15. 26.06.14 15 RFID ORBARCODE RFID – complementary to barcodes or a replacement for barcodes? • Your solution may require: • RFID only, Barcode Only, or Both • What RFID adds compared to barcodes • Write / modify / update the tag data contents • Batch reading of multiple RFID tags • No line of sight required • Read / write tags even when the tag is covered in oil, grease, … • Read through cardboard and other non-conductive packaging materials • Data access control – data locks, encryption • Appending history during the tag lifetime • Re-usable Often complementary, seldom competitive
- 16. 26.06.14 16 RFID READERS KeyFacts • Most "readers" can read and write to read/write tags • 2 primary types: mobile, fixed • Mobile readers • Integrated into mobile computers • Bluetooth wireless RFID readers • Fixed readers • Tethered, Portals, Stations, “Virtual Windows”, Forklifts
- 17. 26.06.14 17 AGENDA 1. ecom Introduction 2. Whatis RFID? Barcode or RFID? 3. ecom RFID capabilities 4. RFID uses, advantages & benefits 5. Achieving ROI with RFID - some examples 6. Conclusions
- 18. 26.06.14 18 PROVEN PLATFORMFOR MOBILE RFID Best mobile computer for easier global hazardous area projects CERTIFICATIONS MARKETS ATEX Europe and ATEX accep6ng countries -‐ Gas (Zone 1) IIC T4 -‐ Dust (Zone 21) IIIC IP64 IECEx Australia and IECEx accep6ng countries -‐ Gas (Zone 1) IIC T4 -‐ Dust (Zone 21) IIIC IP64 NEC North America and NEC accep6ng countries -‐ Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D T4 -‐ Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G T4 -‐ Class III, Division 1 TIIS Japan INMETRO Brasil The highest level of protection on a mobile computer – protecting your people and your site. Multiple certificates on the same device.
- 19. 26.06.14 19 ECOM RFIDPRODUCTS & SERVICES (1) The experience and product range to reduce your RFID solution risk Ci70 integrated RFID readers • ATEX / IECEx / NEC and rugged
- 20. 26.06.14 20 ECOM RFIDPRODUCTS & SERVICES (2) The experience and product range to reduce your RFID solution risk RFID tags • Wide range of RFID tags • ATEX and rugged versions • LF, HF and UHF frequency types • On/in-metal & high temperature tags • Specialised tags Consultancy & Services • RFID tag sourcing & selection • RFID attachment
- 21. 26.06.14 21 AGENDA 1. ecom Introduction 2. Whatis RFID? Barcode or RFID? 3. ecom RFID capabilities 4. RFID uses, advantages & benefits 5. Achieving ROI with RFID - some examples 6. Conclusions
- 22. 26.06.14 22 DEPLOYING RFID WhereRFID can be used in harsh and hazardous industries LogisMcs Storage Audits Install Operate Inspect Maintain Track & Trace - Supply Chain - Containers - Assets & Rentals - Stock & Spares - Warehouse Stock/Inventory Checks Inspection - Electrical/Mechanical - Lifting Gear - Hydraulic/Hoses - Pipe & Tubing - Corrosion Maintenance Work Repair Installation Commissioning Plant Surveys Process Control Quality Sampling Lone Worker Tracking Operator Rounds Condition Monitoring
- 23. 26.06.14 23 RFID ADVANTAGES& BENEFITS How RFID can help your business and your customer‘s business Advantages Benefits • Easy, fast and consistent item idenMficaMon • Reduced human error & data re-‐keying • Improved Safety, Security & ProducMvity • Reduced experience levels required • Increased labour capacity from same team • Item LocaMon Visibility & Tracking • Efficiency & planning • Equipment uMlisaMon & space uMlisaMon • Improved customer service • Data Accuracy & Quality • Proof of Presence • Reduced inventory holding costs • Less audits & lower compliance costs • Improve asset & data integrity • Immediacy of data & informaMon • Item lifecycle tracking • Becer, earlier & cost effecMve decisions • Maximise upMme & extend asset life • Enhanced company image
- 24. 26.06.14 24 AGENDA 1. ecom Introduction 2. Whatis RFID? Barcode or RFID? 3. ecom RFID capabilities 4. RFID uses, advantages & benefits 5. Achieving ROI with RFID - some examples 6. Conclusions
- 25. 26.06.14 25 INSPECTION • 25%reduction in safety incidents • Reduce man hours by 50% • Reduce reaction times from months to hours OPERATOR ROUNDS / OPERATOR DRIVEN RELIABILITY • Enabled equipment saves of $15million in 3 months • Demonstrates regulatory compliance • Proves the operator has been at the equipment • Links field workers with reliability experts ASSET TRACKING • Increased asset utilisation = reduced CAPEX • Reduced annual rental costs by $1million Standardisation Accuracy Instant Feedback Remote Visibility Team Collaboration ENABLING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT RFID-enabled mobile solutions for more than just paper replacement
- 26. 26.06.14 26 CHALLENGES • Deployinspection solution to global locations • Mix of NEC, ATEX & IECEx acceptance • Maximise safety in zone 1 and zone 2 areas • Dust concerns – silica used in “fracking” • Reduce spares complexity and inventory count • Need HF RFID today but UHF RFID in future • Device must be easy to carry and use (even on ropes) Ci70 -Ex SOLUTION • 3 certificates on Ci70 – NEC, ATEX, IECEx • Maximum protection – exia & dust • Future proof: HF RFID head now – swap to UHF later BENEFITS • One PDA investment – lower deployment costs & lower spares costs • Data capture flexibility lowers TCO • Increased safety & user acceptance MULTI-SITE GLOBAL OIL & GAS INSPECTION Cost-effective flexibility to change as RFID choices evolve
- 27. 26.06.14 27 CHALLENGES • Safelykeeping track of hazardous material location • Integrity of containers • Fines when environmental emissions/leakage • Health impact = company image tarnished • Proof of disposal CI70-WWAN SOLUTION • Safely identify and track hazmat containers • Can be combined with Barcode / RFID to identify each container BENEFITS • Improved visibility & control of hazmat & containers • Accurate contents information = better informed actions • Demonstrate environmental compliance HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT Safely identify and track material while minimising exposure
- 28. 26.06.14 28 AGENDA 1. ecom Introduction 2. Whatis RFID? Barcode or RFID? 3. ecom RFID capabilities 4. RFID uses, advantages & benefits 5. Achieving ROI with RFID - some examples 6. Conclusions
- 29. Focus: Using RFID to benefit hazardous industries • RFID is all around us today • RFID is growing rapidly – are you staying ahead or being lef behind? • Easier and safer equipment idenMficaMon, prevenMng avoidable accidents • Improved data quality confidence for regulatory compliance and audits • Full item-‐level traceability from cradle to grave, reducing downMme and losses • Improve safety, producMvity & cost It‘s not about the technology – it‘s what you do with it CONCLUSIONS
- 30. 30 26 Juni 2014 Mobility without compromise. Thank you for your attention. For more information, please visit For Further Questions – please e-mail Ø www.iroc-ci70.com kevin.boyd@ecom-ex.com Ø www.ecom-ex.com markus.nied@ecom-ex.com
- 31. 26.06.14 31 Mobility withoutcompromise. Thank you for your attention. For more information For Further Questions please visit please e-mail www.iroc-ci70.com kevin.boyd@ecom-ex.com www.ecom-ex.com markus.nied@ecom-ex.com