Powercast PCT100 and PCT200 Sensor Tags
Powercast PCT100 and PCT200 Sensor Tags enable RFID based monitoring of environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, and light level. Depending on the configuration desired, one, two or all three sensors can be supported on a single tag.
PCT100
Powercast PCT100 Sensor Tag is a high-function RFID tag capable of measuring temperature, humidity, and light level with high accuracy. The tag harnesses the capability of the Powercast Powerharvester® Chipset to enable long range, high-function RFID all without the need for an on-board battery.
The tags are designed to maximize the RF to DC conversion efficiency of the energy provided by an RFID reader. Using this energy, sensor measurements can be taken and then read back out of the tag's memory using any standard UHF RFID reader.
Powercast's technology enables a completely maintenance-free and battery free sensing and tracking solution for UHF RFID applications.
PCT200
Powercast PCT200 Sensor Tag is a high-functioning, data logging RFID tag capable of measuring temperature, humidity, and light level with high accuracy. The PCT200 contains a wirelessly rechargeable battery to enable long-lasting data logging capabilities while outside of the RFID reader's field.
The PCT200 customizable data reading capabilities can be easily set through a user-friendly interface. The tag harnesses the capability of the Powercast Powerharvester Chipset to recharge the onboard battery while the data is being downloaded. The sensor measurements can be read back out of the tag's memory using any standard UHF RFID reader.
Powercast's technology enables a completely maintenance-free sensing and tracking solution for UHF RFID applications.
Features
- PCT100 Features
- EPC Class 1 Gen 2 compliant
- ISO/IEC 18000-6C compliant
- 10 meter read range
- High sensor accuracy
- "Find Tag" feature – locate one specific tag by illuminating an on-board LED
- Wide RF range: -17dBm to +20dBm
- Frequency range: 860MHz to 960MHz
- Compact hard case packaging
- RoHS compliant
- High RF to DC conversion efficiency - up to 75%
- -40ºC to +85ºC operational temperature range
- Completely battery-free
- Data accessible in user memory
- Fast read rate
- PCT200 Features
- EPC Class 1 Gen 2 compliant
- ISO/IEC 18000-6C compliant
- 10 meter read range
- High sensor accuracy
- “Find Tag” feature – locate one specific tag by illuminating an on-board LED
- Wide RF range: -17dBm to +20dBm
- Frequency range: 860MHz to 960MHz
- Compact hard case packaging
- RoHS compliant
- High RF to DC conversion efficiency - up to 75%
- Up to 1 month of battery life without recharging
- Battery is recharged using the RFID reader’s field (No wires to plug in, no batteries to change)
- -40ºC to +85ºC operational temperature range
- Customizable data read times from 1 minute to 1 hour
- Stores maximum, minimum, and average values in user memory
- Read times and dates are available along with sensor data
Applications
- Medical Asset Tracking and Monitoring
- Smart Grid
- Building Automation
- Logistics
- Asset Monitoring
- Supply Chain Management
- Materials Management
- Industrial Monitoring
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