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idWorx! RFIDThe idWorx! RFID Module adds DoD RFID mandate functionality to the idWorx! software suite. It can be used stand-alone to provide DOD RFID functionality only, but it also seamlessly integrates with any of the other idWorx! modules to provide UID and RFID functionality, with WAWF and UID registry submission. idWorx! RFID software modules: idWorx! Department of Defense RFID ShipmentsThis module allows personnel in the shipping department to build up shipments to the DoD and to produce and validate the RFID tags, TCNs (Transport Control Number) and MSL labels necessary to send products out of the door. There are two main areas of functionality the module provides: RFID shipments for operators, and an RFID placement tool for administrators. RFID Shipments
The module also automatically handles UID items. When a UID item is encountered in the shipment the operator is prompted to scan the UID datamatrix. This is necessary because the mandate requires that the individual UIDs in a shipment are associated with the RFID tag serial number of the logistic unit in which they are contained. idWorx! handles all of this automatically without the operator having to deal with any manual entry of RFID tag numbers or UID serial numbers. At any point in time the operator can press a "Finish and hold" button which will put the current shipment on hold, and start a new shipment. This is very useful when multiple shipments are being assembled over a period of time and all products are not available at the same time. This ensures operators can work on multiple shipments in parallel. At this stage MSL labels can also be printed. Once the shipment is assembled the RFID tags are validated to DoD standards to ensure that they will be able to be read by the DoD receiving portals at the specified range. A successful validation shows up as a green check mark against the logistic unit in the graphical interface. Once the shipment is validated the operator can press "Finish and Save". This removes the shipment from the operators queue and passes back control of the shipment to the administrator who will upload the information to WAWF or the UID Registry. Tag Placement System
The idWorx! Tag Placement System (Patent Pending) allows administrators to explore the RF characteristics to find the best place to position the RFID label. Once this is determined a digital photograph to the label placement is taken, and is used to guide the operator in tag placement at ship time. No RF expert or costly external RF analysis is needed. Department of Defense WAWF SubmissionThis module allows the user to submit UIDs and UID shipment data to the wide area workflow automatically. Once a shipment is checked by an administrator for accuracy a simple press of a "send to WAWF" button submits the data to WAWF directly over the internet via secure FTP. This module is capable of submitting the following electronic documents: Invoice; Combo; Receiving report; Receiving report addendum (RFID data only). All shipment and contract data is automatically validated against all WAWF business rules before submission, making it virtually impossible to send an incorrectly formatted submission that would be rejected. Once a submission is accepted, an email is sent to the designated idWorx! administrator who changes the status of the shipment to "complete" thus closing the transaction. Department of Defense UID Registry SubmissionThis module allows the user to send UIDs directly to the UID registry instead of via WAWF. This is needed if the shipment contains any embedded UIDs, or if embedded UIDs have been changed because of repair. Currently WAWF is unable to forward embedded UIDs to the UID registry. Similarly to the WAWF submission module, idWorx! validates every shipment that is being sent to the UID Registry. This guarantees that the shipment will not break any DoD business rules, and therefore will not be rejected. Again a simple press of a "send" button will transmit the electronic XML document to the UID registry. This module also utilizes the UID Registry API's, guaranteeing accurate visibility of UID state within the registry. InfinID offers an array of product suites, one of which will be perfect for your needs. idWorx! RFID Standard EditionThe idWorx! RFID Standard Edition is designed for the company that wants to start by getting up and running with the DoD mandates as simply as possibly and it the lowest cost. Utilize all of the workflows used for activities such as printing RFID tags and associating them to your shipments. RFID Standard Edition provides standardized printing templates and printing devices, allowing for a much simpler setup process. Although submission of shipment and RFID data is limited to a web browser interface, the idWorx! reporting tools allow for effective communication between departments on what data needs to be entered. No more fumbling with spreadsheets and paper hardcopies to accurately determine what your shipment composition was. You can install RFID Standard Edition on as many computers as needed, but only one person is allowed to be logged in at a time. idWorx! RFID Extended EditionThe idWorx! RFID Extended Edition is ideal for the company that is just starting out with the mandates. RFID Extended Edition provides all of the RFID capabilities required by the DoD such as creating RFID tags, adding them to shipments, and submitting your RFID shipments electronically to WAWF. RFID Extended Edition is designed to be hardware agnostic, giving you the choice over what hardware you use to print, scan, and verify your RFID tags. You can install RFID Extended Edition on as many computers as needed, but only one person is allowed to be logged in at a time. RFID Extended Edition is a great choice for beginners in the DoD mandates arena. idWorx! RFID Enterprise EditionidWorx! RFID Enterprise Edition provides the most flexible package to high-end customers. It provides all of the flexibility that the Extended Edition does, such as creating RFIDs, verifying them, associating them to shipments, and submitting electronically to WAWF. In addition to this, RFID Enterprise Edition also lets you decide how many concurrent users you need. This is especially critical for high volume manufacturers that need to have multiple departments working with idWorx! at the same time. You can start out with the 5-pack and as the business demand grows, you can increase idWorx! capabilites along the way. Adding additional users is easy through our web-based licensing system. Compare Product FeaturesClick here to download RFID Product Comparison Sheet (pdf)
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The RFID shipments module allows shipping personnel to build up DoD shipments in terms that are familiar to them. Hierarchies of pallets, cases, and individual products can be built up, with the relationships between them displayed in the graphical interface. In the simplest case a single product can be RFID tagged. A more complicated example could be a Pallet that contains several containers each with their RFID tag and several individual packaged products with their RFID tags. idWorx! handles all the RFID serialization necessary and automatically records the RFID associations between the logistic units of the shipment which are needed for WAWF submission. The hierarchy of the shipment can be adjusted at any time by "promoting" or "demoting" the logistic units of the shipment. Large touch screen buttons make this easy to do without error. As the shipment is assembled the RFID tags are printed out on an RFID compatible label printer, and the operator is guided where to place the label by an on-screen picture of the case.
It is necessary to stick the RFID label on the logistic unit in a place that provides a good RF read. Metal or water content can effectively short out the tag. Insulation or air voids provide good read places. This means that often the RFID tag has to be placed in a location and orientation (e.g. sideways) that does not provide the best human readability, and should therefore often be separate from the MSL label.