TOP 5 technology benefits
Full process transparency and material flow control is a major step in production digitalisation. With IRID-RTLS, it is still possible to manage production processes at a higher level.
TOP 10 advantages
High asset density allowed
In some applications, assets are placed very close to each other. Other RTLS technologies result in RF interferences, so such systems are unable to identify two very close tags.
Unlimited number of assets tracked
IRID-RTLS allows you to set the length of the ID (number of bits) without limitations. It results in the opportunity to track practically any amount of assets.
Radio Frequency immunity
The technology uses infrared light only. RF has no impact on the system.
Locating precision
Again, light propagates straight. An accurately calculated position is the same every time. IRID-RTLS tag position does not ‘jump’ around, it provides always the same position data.
Locating accuracy in millimeter range
Light propagates straight, therefore IRID-RTLS is accurate everywhere, in every environment. RF technologies are challenged by metal objects due to interference and reflection.
Low cost tags
Tags use simple, low cost components.
Long battery life
Tag electronics needs low power. Built-in motion sensors further reduce power consumption. Tags go to ‘sleep’ mode, when stopped. Batteries may last for years.
Easy to integrate
Simple tag electronics allows easy integration into other equipment or system (containers, trolleys, AGV, forklift, RFID systems, other RTLS technologies, etc.).
You want to know where your assets are in real time. This information in itself will improve your overall operational efficiency. A reliable RTLS system will result in major cost savings but provides value only when deployed everywhere with tracked assets.
Cost-benefit
Typical inefficiencies which may cause huge unnecessary costs are:
- losses due to lack of full transparency on your processes
- production waste times
- waste time for searching for assets
- paper-based administration of assets
- number of assets are not optimized
- unnecessary movement of assets or people
- waiting time for the next process step due to missing asset
- losses due to unnecessary work steps
Every application is different, so there is no way to make a general, detailed ROI and TCO calculation of an RTLS system. Make an initial cost-benefit calculation and RecoSense will help you refine it. You might be surprised by the scope of potential efficiency improvement.
The specific environment and application determines the cost to introduce an RTLS system:
- investment and software integration cost
- deployment time
- license and maintenance fees
- tag battery replacement costs
- subscription fees (in the case of cloud-based solution)
Benefits of an implemented
RTLS system:
- time saved with searching for assets
- productivity enhancement based on precise asset location information
- improved asset management
- optimization of the operation processes
- optimized workforce
Ask for a detailed ROI and TCO calculation; contact the RecoSense Team, now!