Up to 22 m reference read range on metal
Under reference US-band test conditions on metal, read range reaches up to 22 m. Actual performance depends on the reader, tag orientation, mounting and surrounding environment.
RABS13042 RFID Anti-Metal Tag
130 x 42 x 10.5 mm rigid UHF on-metal RFID tag | IP68
Protected item-level RFID identification for metal assets with up to 22 m reference read range
Long-range ABS+PC asset-tag housing
The 130 x 42 mm housing and two mounting holes provide a protected format for larger metal assets, using adhesive backing or screws.
IP68 and -20°C to +80°C operation
IP68 protection and a specified operating range of -20°C to +80°C support identification in exposed asset-management environments; the storage range is -30°C to +100°C.
Alien Higgs-9 with application-specific mounting
Alien Higgs-9 supports EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C workflows. Installation options are adhesive backing or screws, allowing the mounting method to be selected around the asset structure.
Technical specifications
RABS13042 RFID Anti-Metal Tag
RFID performance
| Product model | RABS13042 |
|---|---|
| Protocols | EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and ISO 18000-6C |
| Frequency | US 902-928 MHz; EU 865-868 MHz |
| Chip | Alien Higgs-9 |
| Memory | EPC 96 bits, expandable to 480 bits; User 512 bits; TID 64 bits |
| Function | Read and write |
| Write endurance | 100,000 cycles |
| Data retention | 50 years |
| Reference read range | Up to 22 m in the US band when mounted on metal |
Technical specifications
RABS13042 RFID Anti-Metal Tag
Physical and installation
| Dimensions | 130 x 42 x 10.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 10.5 mm |
| Material | ABS + PC |
| Color | Black; red, blue, green and white options |
| Installation | adhesive backing or screws |
| Weight | 38 g |
| Applicable surface | Metal |
Technical specifications
RABS13042 RFID Anti-Metal Tag
Environmental and compliance
| Ingress protection | IP68 |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +80°C |
| Storage temperature | -30°C to +100°C |
| Certifications | REACH, RoHS and CE |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Performance note | Read range varies with the reader, antenna, tag orientation, mounting surface and site environment |