SAP RFID?

[Former Member]

Guys,

What is meant by SAP RFID?

thanks,

vijay

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

hi..

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders. An RFID tag is a small object that can be attached to or incorporated into a product, animal, or person. RFID tags contain silicon chips and antennas to enable them to receive and respond to radio-frequency queries from an RFID transceiver. Passive tags require no internal power source, whereas active tags require a power source.

for information about SAP involved up with RFId..

the following link would be useful..

hope the info is useful..

regards,

Ananaya.S

[Former Member]

SAP RFID is rfid enabled applications connected to SAP to enable lot of tasks.But is firSt necessary to know what is RFID.And then to understand how sap enables connecting to RFID APPLICATIONS

a)Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a state-of-the-art technology for extensive identification of every type of object. It enables rapid and automatic data acquisition via radio waves.At its most basic level, Radio Frequency Identification ( RFID ) is a wireless link to uniquely identify objects or people.

RFID is a means of capturing data about an object without using a human to read the data.

The object of any RFID system is to carry data in suitable transponders, generally known as tags, and to retrieve data, by machine-readable means, at a suitable time and place to satisfy particular application needs. Data within a tag may provide identification for an item in manufacture, goods in transit, a location, the identity of a vehicle, an animal or individual.

b)RFID is becoming more popular in applications where other identification technologies, such as barcodes, are no longer sufficient (e.g. logistics, material management, industrial automation, services etc.).

POSSIBLE COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS OF THIS SYSTEM

• Electronic Article Surveillance(EAS)

• logistics

• Asset Management

• Waste Management

• Yard Management

• Fare Collection

• Animal Identification

• Luggage Tracking in Airports

• Industrial laundries

• Fugitive Emission Detection

• Totes/Conveyor

• Vehicle Identification

• Automotive Anti-theft

• Employee Identification

The list continues.It can be used in man

Advantages of RFID:

• Contactless identification (also possible without line of sight)

• Reads through many materials like cardboard, wood etc.

• Unlimited reading and writing of the memory

• Identification takes less than a second

• Simultaneous reading of various transponders

• Resistant to harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperature, humidity etc.

• Shape and size of the transponders can be adapted as desired

• Transponders can be completely integrated into a product

•High security due to copy and password protection or encrypted data communication

2.Future prospects

The coming RFID tsunami is real and it has two mega-sized supply buyers written all over it: Wal-Mart and the DoD.

Walmart, the worlds largest retailer, and the US Dept of Defense (DOD), are two powerful entities that have launched initiatives to implement RFID in their logistics operations, motivated by their needs to cut costs and streamline their supply chain in their organizations.

In the coming years, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) could have a major impact on any enterprise involved in the production, movement, or sale of physical goods. RFID's unique attributes will enable new applications and radical changes to business practices. RFID technology is a powerful Auto ID solution that can significantly increase efficiency and productivity. Implementing an RFID solution requires a thorough understanding of the capabilities and limitations of this emerging technology.

So the future is absolutely very bright.

so now it is possible to connect the RFID APPLICATIONS with the ERP APPLICATION which is of great advantage.

SAP’s RFID solution is packaged as a standalone solution package built on top of SAP Web Application Server 6.40, and consists of:

• SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure

• SAP Event Management

• SAP Enterprise Portal

• Backend ERP adapters to SAP R/3 4.6C and greater

3.As far as Sap Auto-id is concerned you can get help from these links SAP Library (Online-Help) for SAP AII 4.0

http://help.sap.com -> Documentation -> mySAP Business Suite -> mySAP Supply Chain Management -> SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure -> SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 4.0

Master Guide and Upgrade Master Guide for SAP AII 4.0

http://service.sap.com/instguides -> SAP Components -> RFID-Enabled Supply Chain Execution -> Using SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 4.0

Business Scenario Descriptions and Configuration Guides

http://service.sap.com/scm -> RFID -> Detailed Information

There is a RFID forum available you can also get info over there.

you can also go through various blogS over there

Thanks & Regards

Pawan Khilari

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[Former Member]

Hi,

Weblogs about SAP RFID Scenario Installation,there are three parts.

Part I :RFID Scenario Installation-Preparation

/people/shang-ling.jui2/blog/2005/08/09/rfid-scenario-installation-preparation

Part II :RFID Scenario Installation-Installation

/people/shang-ling.jui2/blog/2005/08/17/rfid-scenario-installation-installation

Part III:RFID Scenario Instllation-Configuration

/people/shang-ling.jui2/blog/2005/08/28/rfid-scenario-installation-configuration

hope they help you.

Regards,

Anjali

[Former Member]

Hi Vijai,

here is the link for RFID.

http://help.sap.com/autoid20/helpdata/en/2d/4ac13f2ad10228e10000000a114084/frameset.htm

hope you find it useful

regards,

Kinshuk Saxena

[Former Member]

��RFID��RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATIONuses a semiconductor (micro-chip) in a tag or label to transmit stored data when the tag or label is exposed to radio waves of the correct frequency.

��EIRP-EFFECTIVE ISOTROPIC RADIATED POWER��ISO-INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDS��IEC-INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-TECHNICAL COMMISSION��JTC-JOINT TECHNICAL COMMITTEE��AIM–AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURERS��ANTENNA –A CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO COUPLE OR RADIATE ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY

Terminology –Cont …….��Electromagnetic Energy-A PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING MODULATED DATA OR ENERGY FROM ONE SYSTEM COMPONENT TO ANOTHER��Frequency-THE NUMBER OF CYCLES A PERIODIC SIGNAL EXECUTES IN UNIT OF TIME��Interrogation –THE PROCESS OF COMMUNICATING WITH AND READING A TRANSPONDER(TAG)��Multiple Reading –THE PROCESS OR CAPABILITY OF A RADIO FRQUENCY IDENTIFICATION READER TO READ A NUMBER OF TRANSPONDERS PRESENT WITHIN THE SYSTEM’S INTERROGATION ZONE AT THE SAME TIME

Active vs. Passive��Active (battery-assisted and true active)��On-board battery power source•Greater range but higher cost•Requires less power from reader•Finite Life��Passive ��Powered by energy from reader (no internal battery)•Smaller, lighter, less expensive•Almost unlimited life•Requires higher power from reader

What Advantages Are There For RFID?��Non-Line-of-sight nature ��Tags can be read through substances-Snow-Fog-Ice-Paint-Crusted grime

What Advantages Are There For RFID? -Cont...��Potential tracking of inventory on retail shelves and more efficient re-stocking��Automated reading and receipt of goods at dock door��More reliable tracking of airline baggage��Tracking children in theme parks��Many more …………

History of RFID ��DEVELOPED FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRY 20+ YEARS FOR MISSILE-TRACKING AND TELEMETRY��SMALLER SIZE AND LOWER COST ALLOWED USE IN 1980’S FOR ANIMAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES��LARGE-SCALE IN EUROPE FOR ANIMAL TAGGING��LARGE-SCALE USES IN THE U.S. FOR PARKING/TOLL ROADS

What has Changed over Time?��COST HAS DECREASED DUE TO IMPROVEMENTS IN MICRO-CHIPS AND COMPUTERS��SMALLER MIRO-CHIP LINE WIDTH SIZE LOWERS POWER NEEDS AND SIZE OF THE CHIP��COMPUTERS ARE FASTER/SMARTER: CAN DO MORE COMPLEX SIGNAL PROCESSING��BETTER ANTENNAS ALLOW SMALLER TAGS THAT CAN BE EMBEDDED IN LABELS AND PRODUCTS

Technical Standards

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

ISO/IEC 15963Information Technology-AIDC Techniques -RFID for Item Management-Unique Identification of RF Tag and Registration Authority to Manage the Uniqueness Introduction: ISO/IEC 15963 consists of the following parts, under the general title Information Technology-AIDC Techniques -RFID for Item Management-Unique Identification of RF Tag and Registration Authority to Manage the Uniqueness •Part 1: Numbering system •Part 2: Registration procedure and management guidance and rules The present standard for unique identification of RFID Tag is defined to insure interoperability between RFID tag. This standard permits addressing three main domains of the RFID system: •The traceability of the Integrated Circuit itself for quality control in their manufacturing process •The traceability of the RF tag during their manufacturing process and along their life in the applications where they are used •Anti-collision of multiple tags in the reader’s field of view Scope: This International standard ISO/IEC 15963 specifies the numbering system for the identification of RF Tag, the registration procedure and the use of it.The numbering system provides to the automatic data capture application based on RFID tag a means to identify uniquely an RF tag and to determine if the integrated circuit contents the necessary information to perform the application. This number is encoded in the Integrated Circuit of the RFID Tag .

Technical Standards Technical Standards

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31/WG 4/SG 3 RFID for Item Management Air Interface (ISO 18000)&#56256;&#56361;ISO 18000-1-Generic Parameters for Air Interface for Global Interface&#56256;&#56361;ISO 18000-2-Parameters for Air Interface <135 kHz&#56256;&#56361;ISO 18000-3-Parameters for Air Interface at 13.56 MHz&#56256;&#56361;ISO 18000-4-Parameters for Air Interface at 2.45 GHz&#56256;&#56361;ISO 18000-5-Parameters for Air Interface at 5.8 GHz&#56256;&#56361;ISO 18000-6-Parameters for Air Interface at 860-930MHz&#56256;&#56361;ISO 18000-7 -Parameters for Air Interface at 433.92 MHz*

Frequencies&#56256;&#56510;Low&#56256;&#56510;100 KHz to 500 KHz&#56256;&#56510;Short reading ranges &#56256;&#56510;Lower system costs

&#56256;&#56510;High&#56256;&#56510;850 MHz to 950 MHz &#56256;&#56510;Long read ranges&#56256;&#56510;High reading speeds

&#56256;&#56510;High&#56256;&#56510;850 MHz to 950 MHz &#56256;&#56510;Long read ranges&#56256;&#56510;High reading speeds

Common RFID Strategies&#56256;&#56510;Read only&#56256;&#56510;Pass/Fail&#56256;&#56510;Presence-senses the tag triggers Read/Write&#56256;&#56510;Block Read/Write specific memory allocation&#56256;&#56510;Scattered read turn on all readers, can you find?&#56256;&#56510;Mixed Read/Write with Read Only

[Former Member]

HAI VIJAY,

RFID means Radio Frequency Identification Technology .

RFID is all about making the data work for you. Managing the information flowing from RFID tags and readers into a cohesive format that integrates with enterprise applications is a challenge that many software vendors such as SAP, Oracle and Vizional are focusing on.

this pdf gives the diagramatic representation of RFID.

https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/library/technologies/rfid/... introduction.pdf

hope this is helpful.

regards,

praba.

[Former Member]

Hi Vijay,

SAP RFID is Radio Frequency Identification.

Please check this links for more information.

http://www.sap.com/community/pub/innovation/rfid/

http://www.sapinsideronline.com/searchspi/search.htm?page=article&key=38942&query_text=RFID

http://searchsap.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid21_gci990659,00.html

Hope this will help.

Regards,

Ferry Lianto