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What Are the Practical Benefits of RFID in Supply Chain Management?
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MoreHow can I improve RFID tag read range with handheld readers?
Maximizing read range with handheld RFID readers requires optimizing hardware, settings, and tag placement. Here are 6 proven strategies:
1. Upgrade to High-Gain Antennas
- Linear-Polarized Antennas: Focus energy in one direction for 20–30% longer range (e.g., 10m vs. 7m).
- Antenna Orientation: Align the reader’s antenna parallel to the tag’s orientation for maximum signal coupling.
2. Adjust Transmit Power Settings
- Increase TX power to 30–33 dBm (if regulations permit).
- Note: Higher power drains battery faster.
3. Optimize Tag Placement
- Avoid Metal & Liquids: Mount tags 5–10cm away from metal surfaces using foam spacers.
- Tag Orientation: Position tags vertically if using linear-polarized antennas.
4. Use UHF RFID (860–960 MHz)
- UHF handheld readers offer 5–12m ranges vs. HF/NFC’s <1m.
5. Enable Dense Reader Mode
- Reduces interference in multi-reader environments, improving accuracy at longer distances.
6. Test with High-Performance Tags
- Use Alien Higgs-9 or Impinj Monza R6 tags for extended read sensitivity.
Pro Tip: Pair with battery boosters (e.g., Cipher Lab BR-30) for fieldwork requiring sustained high power.
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