How do I install fixed RFID readers for warehouse inventory management?

 Installing fixed RFID readers in warehouses requires strategic planning to ensure accurate inventory tracking. Follow these steps:

1. ​Map Key Zones
   • Identify high-traffic areas: dock doors, aisles, packing stations.
   • Use ​UHF RFID readers  for long-range coverage (up to 12 meters).
2. ​Mounting & Positioning
   • Install readers ​3–5 meters high, angled 15–30° downward.
   • Avoid metal obstructions (shelves, machinery) to reduce signal interference.
3. ​Power & Connectivity
   • Use ​PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) for combined power and data transmission.
   • Connect readers to a central server via industrial-grade switches.
4. ​Antenna Configuration
   • Pair with ​circular-polarized antennas (e.g., ​AR-2610-CP) to handle tag orientation changes.
5. ​Integration with WMS
   • Sync RFID data with warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP EWM) using middleware like ​Siemens SIMATIC.

Pro Tip: Test coverage with a ​handheld RFID scanner  to identify dead zones.

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