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RAIN tags should be approached thoughtfully and properly formatted and encoded. Begin with a clear understanding of which tag data formatting standard you will choose and why. RAIN RFID tag memory should not be treated as a blank slate for simply any data in any format. The extent of GS1 Encoding Schemes and AFI is wide-reaching and complex. RAIN RFID Tags: Key Takeaways for Better Encoding to Optimize Functionality Industry/ApplicationĪutomatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) per Odetteīarcode content (text-based) for applications such as product, item and part identification, logistics, Returnable Transport Items, etc. A list of commonly used AFIs can be found on the AIM global website.
#TAGGING DATA CREATOR ISO#
The ISO equivalent to the EPC Encoding Scheme is the Application Family Identifier (AFI). There are many AFI’s and below are several examples. View more about specific, commonly used GS1 Encoding Schemes at GS1.org. The “Header” is what gets encoded onto the tags. Sometimes a specific encoding scheme is mandated by your customers.īelow are several GS1 Encoding Scheme examples. These encoding schemes are generally intended for use in a specific type of application such as individual apparel items, airplane parts, or a case of whiskey. The next step is to select the proper encoding scheme from GS1 or ISO, respectively. Most chip manufacturers deliver chips with the T bit set to zero, but it is always prudent to verify the value prior to formatting. Once you select a standard for use, ensure that you encode the tags using the correct T bit value.

Each RAIN tag has one particular memory bit called the “T bit.” Tags should be encoded as either GS1 or ISO. GS1 EPC’s Tag Data Standard is even included as a sub-set of the ISO standards, but for our purposes, we will view them as two separate approaches to formatting the data on tags. It should be noted that these standards overlap in many ways and are very similar. RAIN RFID tags/labels should be deployed using a specific data formatting standard based on either:
#TAGGING DATA CREATOR HOW TO#
RAIN RFID Labels: Available Data Formatting Standards and How To Select The Right One
#TAGGING DATA CREATOR SERIAL#
The problems occur because many people approach RAIN RFID tags/labels as though they have blank memory that simply requires encoding it with a unique serial number. RAIN RFID tags can create challenges if the tag data are not properly formatted during the encoding process.
