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- 1. industrial electronics & communication
- 2. Havoc: useful technologies, practical applications Easy-to-use and easy-to-buy heavy duty gear and practical tech products for industrial use • Over 15 years expertise developing practical technology • Havoc creates both software and hardware products • Universally compatible, flexible technologies • Incentives programs and promotions • No mandatory spend, no contracts Product Divisions Havoc Comm: Communication Electronics Havoc RFID: Asset Management Technology Havoc Sport: Outdoor Sport Electronics AboutHavoc
- 4. Two-way Radios & Accessories HavocTwo-WayRadios&Accessories Two-Way Radios HC-516U (UHF) 5 Watts 16 Channels MSRP: $249.99 HC-516V (VHF) 5 Watts 16 Channels MSRP: $249.99 2 Year Standard + 1 Year Extended Warranty (3 Years Total) MSRP: $39.99 2 Year Standard + 2 Year Extended Warranty (4 Years Total) MSRP: $69.99 2 Year Standard + 3 Year Extended Warranty (5 Years Total) MSRP: $99.99 Accessories SM-1PRO Pro Remote Speaker/Mic MSRP: $49.99 HDH-100 Noise-cancelling Earmuff Headset MSRP: $199.99 SHS-3PRO Pro Surveillance Headset MSRP: $39.99
- 5. Excellent Quality, Superior Value HAVOC HC-516U RDU4160D RDU2080D RMU2080 RDU4100 Retail Price 249.99$ 299.99$ 249.99$ 249.99$ 279.99$ RFPower 5W/2W High/Low 2W 4W 2W 4W Channels 16 16 8 8 10 Frequency Range 400 - 470 MHz 438 - 470 MHz 438 - 470 MHz 438 - 470 MHz 438 - 470 MHz VOX with/without accessories with accessories with accessories with/without accessories with accessories User Programmable Software Privacy Codes RFID ○ ○ ○ ○ MOTOROLA FEATURE HAVOC HC-516U TK-3402U16P TK-3302U16 TK-3300U16 TK-3300U4P Retail Price 249.99$ 320.99$ 299.99$ 249.99$ 279.99$ RFPower 5W/2W High/Low 5W 4W 5W 2W Channels 16 16 16 16 4 Frequency Range 400 - 470 MHz 438 - 470 MHz 450-490 MHz 450-490 MHz 450 - 470 MHz VOX with/without accessories with/without accessories with/without accessories with/without accessories with accessories User Programmable Software ○ Privacy Codes RFID ○ ○ ○ ○ FEATURE KENWOOD Havocvs.MotorolaHavocvs.Kenwood HavocTwo-WayRadioCompetitiveAnalysis
- 6. Die-Cast Aluminum Chassis MIL-SPEC Rated Polycarbonate Housing and Battery Case Surface Mount Circuit Board Technology HF RFID embedded HavocTwo-WayRadiosBuildQuality Practical Design Features
- 7. 16 programmable channels + two programmable push buttons Group Call Feature Voice Prompt for Sight-Free Use Channel Scan Feature Lone Worker Feature Time-Out Transmit (TOT) Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) Emergency Call Out HavocTwo-WayRadiosAdvancedProgramming Advanced Programming Features
- 8. Specifications 750mW Loud and Clear Audio Output Compact, Lightweight, Rugged: 8.1 oz; 4.6 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches Powerful Signal Transmission with < 5% Distortion Battery Life: 14 hrs @ 5W Sensitivity: (12dB SINAD) ≤ -123dBm @25K Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ≤ -65dB HavocTwo-WayRadiosTechnicalSpecifications Method Proc./Cat. High Temperature 501.5 I/AI, II/A2 Low Temperature 502.5 I/C3, II/C1 Shock (Drop) 516.6 IV Vibration 514.6 I/24 Mechanical Shock Test Operating 516.6 I, V, VI PORTABLE MILITARY STANDARDS 810 G
- 9. Programs & Warranties Up to 5 years no-hassle warranty with extension options! Discount two-way radio upgrades New user savings Ready Rewards program Programming Assistance 30-day Free SUPERTRACK Equipment and Safety Management RFID Software Trial Account HavocTwo-WayRadiosPrograms&Warranties
- 10. You run your business your way. Shouldn’t you buy equipment the same way? NO SERVICE CONTRACTS NO PENALTIES NO HIDDEN FEES FREE set-up and training FREE technical support FREE software upgrades Buy what you want, whenever you want. BuyingHavocProducts
- 12. RFID Technology RFIDTechnology 2000-Now: Development of specialty tags to read in presence of liquids and metals, along with increasing development of data management software for new applications. 1990–2000:: Emergence of standards. RFID deployed in municipal, healthcare and pharmaceutical applications. 1980–1990: Commercial applications of RFID enter mainstream industry and retail applications. 1970–1980: Implementation of RFID in various transportation applications. 1960–1970: Commercial electronic article surveillance (EAS) to counter theft of merchandise implemented.. 1950–1960: Early explorations of RFID technology, laboratory experiments. 1940–1950: Radar refined and used, major World War II development effort. RFID invented in 1948. RFID technology uses radio waves to identify objects using an RFID tag. An RFID scanner reads the tag, and data associated with the tagged object is managed in a database. Tag + Reader + Database RFID Timeline
- 13. RFID Tags RFIDTechnology Type: Power Source Cost Range Uses Data storage in tag Passive powered by scan $0.50 - $5.00 Short range (<3m) retail, distribution, Small read/write data (128b) passports, highway tolls tool tracking, asset tracking Active battery powered $25 to $100 Long range (<100m) temperature sensors Large read/write data (128kb) Alzheimer’s, hospitals GPS battery powered $100.00+ Long range (100m+) dangerous cargo, high Larger read/write data (2.4G) cellular service value assets Advantages of Passive Tags Cost Durability Security Versatility Universal Standards NFC Scannable RFID TAGS: BARCODES: 99.9% read rate 80% read rate Can be read through material Must have line-of-sight Very Unique Limited uniqueness Virtually impossible to duplicate Easily duplicated Instant database communication Lag in database communication Rewriteable Types of RFID Tags
- 14. NFC Device Flexibility Use your smartphone, tablet or reader to scan, identify, inspect, certify, maintain, calibrate and track your equipment! What is Near Field Communication (NFC)? NFC operates at 13.56 MHz and is an extension HF RFID. NFC shares many physical properties with RFID such the ability to communicate without a direct line of sight. Some differences: 1. NFC is capable of complex two way communication 2. NFC is limited to scanning at close proximity, typically 5cm or less. 3. Only a single NFC tag can be scanned at one time. 4. Most mobile phones and tablets are NFC ready.
- 15. Work Smarter with RFID Technology HavocProductsDoMore Give your work force the technology it needs to take your business to the next level. Perform accurate safety inspections in minutes Track job site tools and equipment in seconds Automate and retain documentation forever Tag. Scan. Track.
- 16. Secure Cloud Database SUPERTRACK • Keep data secure - even in cases of natural disasters or device theft • Automatic data backups mitigates risk and create an compliance trail that’s accessible, even in emergencies • Built on AWS*, the only cloud system trusted for use by the DoD • Multiple layers of physical server security • Multiple layers of encryption on database and tags • Close proximity tags eliminate remote scan threat * http://media.amazonwebservices.com/AWS_Risk_and_Compliance_Whitepaper.pdf
- 17. RFID Technology Saves Time and Money HavocProductsDoMore • Tracking Supplies: RFID technology provides efficient management of the supply chain for the materials used in construction projects and significantly reduces material costs, as well as helping you meet project timescales. • Tracking Equipment: Inventory control is a key part of a successful construction project. RFID technology lets you know exactly where valuable tools and equipment are located. • • Safety Management: Protecting employees from potentially harmful situations is of critical concern of businesses where industrial accidents and injury are an ever present danger. Demonstrating compliance to regulation and legislation is central to corporate governance. RFID technology streamlines inspections and documentation. Key Areas Where SUPERTRACK Helps Construction:
- 18. RFID in Construction: Case Studies Summary HavocProductsDoMore • Time savings of 30% using RFID technology in materials yard (CII. RFID in the Construction Industry. April 2002). • More efficient usage of shared assets among several projects, reduced misuse and accidents. (RFID, MEMS,and their Applications in the Field of Construction. White Paper. 11 January, 2002). • 100% ROI recovered in months, with additional 3-5% reduction in costs with use of RFID over time (What’s the next step for RFID? For RFID to reach its true potential, standards must emerge. March 2003, www.frontline.com). • Case Study: Moreau Construction, 2005. 300 permanent employees + contract staff for long-term jobs and tools asset base worth around 1M$. RFID Application: track power tools on job sites. Moreau Construction invested around $25000 but found investment more than repaid in first year. • Prices for RFID systems and tags have dropped dramatically since these “early adoption” case studies, making RFID investments significantly more economical and providing even swifter ROI! Large Projects RFID Yard Management Case Studies: $750 million power plant in Rockdale, TX; and 550 megawatt Portlands Energy Center in Toronto. Other Case Studies:
- 19. Case Study: Concrete Wall Panels HavocProductsDoMore 1,000 runs for each model Base Case % RFID Case % Relocated panels in the plant Panels located in plant (initial search) 65 99.5 Panels found after extended search in plant 97 99.5 Missing materials identified during receiving 5 0.05 Relocated panels at construction site Panels located at construction site (initial search 80 99.5 Panels found after extended search at site 99 99.5 Correctly identified pieces for installation 97 99.5 Base Case # RFID Case # Base Case # RFID Case # Plant 8 0 2 0 Construction site 5 0 1 0 Incorrectly shipped/Incorrectly identified Missing panels Incidents Unit Price Total Savings Remanufactured panels 3 1,365.00$ 4,095.00$ Incorrectly shipped panels 8 60.00$ 480.00$ Incorrectly transferred panels 5 110.00$ 550.00$ 5,125.00$ Location Task Duration Remanufactured Panels Incorrect Shipping Incorrect ID Total $ Cost Savings Ratio Plant 696 2,730 480 3,906.00$ 0.62 Site 476 1,365 550 2,391.00$ 0.38 Statistics taken from: Analyzing the benefits of RFID technology for cost sharing in construction supply chains: A case study on prefabricated precast components: G. Demiralp, G. Guven, E. Ergen; Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey: Automation in Construction (Impact Factor: 1.82). 24:120–129. DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2012.02.005; The Value of RFID: Benefits vs. Costs , Alp Ustundag, Springer Science & Business Media, Aug 12, 2012 - Technology & Engineering - 182 pages
- 20. Custom Capabilities PartneringwithHavoc Custom-brand our products with your logo: SUPERTRACK Software Interface RFID Tags & RFID Scanners Two-Way Radio Headsets Two-Way Radio Holsters
Hinweis der Redaktion
- For over 15 years, Havoc has been making easy to use and easy to buy heavy-duty devices for consumer and industrial use. Our staff comprises safety, regulatory compliance, industrial technology and communications professionals. As makers of our software and hardware, we are able to offer quality solutions for heavy industry at a better price than our competitors, offering more flexibility and in-depth technical support. Havoc is NOT business as usual. Havoc is an electronics and technology company focused on creating innovative and practical solutions that meet the needs of specific industries, with no-nonsense technology that won’t add a level of technical difficulty to your work day. Havoc RFID technologies are not device-driven and Havoc communications devices are universally compatible with other major brands, so end-users are never locked into anything. Havoc offers consumers and distributors more through rewards programs, product promotions, customization capabilities, no-hassle warranties, free software upgrades, programming assistance and more. We are industry leaders in the development of RFID technologies. By integrating RFID into all our product lines, we provide an additional value to enterprising businesses seeking efficient ways to increase accountability, cut costs and track inventory.
- Better Value: Havoc is a US electronics manufacturing and software development company. Our staff, including our tech support, is based right here in the US to assist you. Speaking of which, our staff is comprised of experts in the fields of safety, regulated goods, technology and communications with 10-15 years of experience in their respective fields. This experience extends to the creation of both the software and the hardware that supports our electronics, and gives us the ability to offer quality, economical solutions to fulfill the needs of heavy industry. We make all our gear, meaning we cover both sides of the equation – software AND hardware. Because Havoc makes and supports every product and service that Havoc sells, we are able to offer tangible (and economic) benefits our competitors simply can’t. Most competitor companies either do hardware or software, not both, and are not supplying a complete solution. This means our competitors sell after-market products to make up the missing part the equation, resulting in less flexibility and excessive markups passed on to distributors and consumers. In addition, by not supplying a complete solution, customers have to figure the system out for themselves, because they are faced with support for two different companies, which can be a frustrating experience. Havoc avoids this frustrating equation altogether. Because our products are made and supplied by Havoc, they are made and tested to work together, and there’s only one friendly tech support number to call – no excuses and no shuffling end-users to another company.
- Havoc engineers and manufacturers a variety of mission-critical communication products, such as analog and digital MIL-SPEC two-way radios, heavy-duty headset accessories and cutting edge electronic active noise reduction hearing protection. COMPATIBLE WITH MOTOROLA AND KENWOOD – HAVOC TWO WAY RADIOSCAN BE PROGRAMMED TO THE SAME FREQUENCIES. HAVOC AUDIO ACCESSORIES WORK WITH OTHER MAJOR BRANDS, TOO.
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- Channels: Most 2-way radios on the market today feature programmable channels. The more channels your 2-way radio has, the more frequencies you can program, and thus the more options you have to avoid interference from other groups of people using the same frequency. That may be important in congested areas. For example, if you are using a 2-way radio with only 1 or 2 channels and there are other people using those frequencies you may not be able to “get away” from the busy channels, making your 2-way radios fairly useless. Having more channels gives you more frequency options so you can easily and quickly switch to open channels. Frequency Range: Frequency range details what frequencies can the 2-way radio will transmit and receive on. This feature is very controlled by the FCC and is pretty much the same across all makes and models of radios that are in the same band (either UHF or VHF). Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) is used to turn on a transmitter when someone speaks and turn it off when they stop speaking. The upside of VOX is that it is automatic; the user can keep his or her hands free while talking without having to use a push-to-talk button. VOX uses a "hang" timer, typically 1-3 seconds, to remain engaged during brief speech pauses. This means the last few seconds of each transmission or recorded segment are always silence. Users of a VOX-activated radio must wait a few seconds for the timer to expire before he or she can receive again. Privacy codes: There are a limited number of channels available based on frequencies assigned to all two-way radios by the FCC, so there is always a chance someone else may be using the same channel you are using. This is the reason for privacy codes. Privacy codes are based on the CTCSS or DCS codes capability of two-way radios. These codes can be set for each channel using Havoc’s simple, user-friendly programming software.
- Polycarbonate Housing and Battery Case for durability Die Cast Aluminum Chassis for ruggedness Surface Mount Circuit Board absorbs shocks without coming loose HF RFID embedded chip for optional inventory and tracking capabilities Li-Ion 1600 mAh long-life battery (even higher-capacity battery option coming soon) Average battery life between charges: 20 hours (2W), 14 hours (5W), based on 5% Duty Cycle = 5% Transmit / 95% Receive 2-year factory warranty + extended options up to 5 years Desktop charger = Normal charging time for completely discharged battery is 5 hours Omni-directional antenna: does not need to be pointed toward target. 2-prong accessory jack with dust cover: two prongs for compatibility with major brand accessories; dust tight when closed AC Power Adapter Safety / User’s manual Spring action toolbelt clip: works to hold unit on belt or jacket Texturized push buttons: for easy use even with gloves on On/off indicator light
- PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE: SEND US AN OLD RADIO (OR JUST THE SETTINGS); WE’LL SET YOUR RADIOS TO MATCH BEFORE WE SHIP. RADIOS ARE UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE WITH MOST MAJOR BRANDS, SO RADIOS “TALK” TOGETHER EASILY. 16 programmable channels and two programmable feature buttons: (click on link to open images) You can set each button to a variety of features, customized per channel, via the PC programming software. Using our software, the user (or distributor) can program any frequency within the radio's frequency range to any of the 16 channels. What controls (or limits) which frequencies can be programmed to a channel are two specs: the radio's frequency range and the bandwidth. For example, the HC-516U frequency range is 400 - 470 MHz and the bandwidth is 12.5kHz. Therefore, any of the 16 channels can be programmed for a frequency between 400 - 470 MHz in 12.5kHz steps (increments) such as: 400.125, 400.250, 400.375, 400.500, etc. LONE WORKER Feature: Stay in compliance. By activating the Lone Worker feature on the radio, a timer within the radio measures inactivity and will automatically send an emergency call if the timer is exceeded. The user is warned with an audible tone before the alarm is sent. Group Call Feature: Say you need to inform your 15 staff that task has been rescheduled. If you call them one-by-one, it will take some time. With two-way radio, you just select your Group and press the PTT button and start to talk to your 15 staff all at the same time. Even more impressive if you need to broadcast your message to 1000 staff in the field. Voice Prompt: Your radio actually talks to you in a human voice. You will hear the prompt spoken in plain English. Time-Out Transmit (TOT): The transmission timeout feature is intended to prevent accidental transmissions and to save battery life. Emergency Call Out: Emergency Callout is a user programmed button that, when pressed, will send out a distress call. Other radios within range will alert with the distress call. After sending the distress signal, the transmitting radio will also transmit in hands-free mode for a number of seconds. Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO): Prevents you from breaking in on a channel already in use. When BCL is activated, the radio will not transmit on a channel in use, and an alert tone will sound if PTT switch is pressed. Reverse Frequency/Offset: Reverse frequency/offset assists transmit/receive efficiency by transmitting and receiving signal on slightly different (offset) frequencies so you don't end up cutting off/garbling signals by running them on the exact same frequency at the exact same time. Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency Signaling (DTMF): Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Signaling lets users transmit a DTMF "phone number“, made up of specific tones to control another devices (pre-programmed to recognize the tones as commands). Commonly used to open/close gates, turn off/on sprinkling systems or place a phone call. Push to Talk Identification (PTT ID): provides an identification of the transmitting radio over the air, and is commonly used in selective calling systems to monitor who is transmitting, extremely useful in emergency situations. Programmable Squelch: program the level of sensitivity to background noise based on your unique situation. Channel Scan Feature: enables a radio to continuously scan each channel for activity. When activity is detected. the scan process will stop and you will hear the transmission. Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch (CTCSS)/Distributed Control System (DCS): CTCSS codes and DCS (privacy codes): A receiving radio that has a privacy code set will not un-mute its speaker unless that code is sent along with a transmission. So if a receiving radio is set to channel 2 and privacy code 5. The transmitting radio must be set to the same channel and code. This way you can communicate between two radios without interference. You can set a select group to the same channel and code to effectively communicate with a group of users.
- General Specifications Frequency Range 400 - 470 MHz (UHF) Frequency Range (136 - 174 MHz (VHF) Battery Type 1600 mAh Li-ion Number of Channels 16 Channel Spacing 12.5 KHz / 25 KHz Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.3x4.1x1.5 in Antenna Impedence 50 Ohms Operating Temperature -20˚ C to +50˚ C Weight (with battery and antenna) 230g (8.1 oz) Power Flat Ground Indstrl Sites/Bldngs Multi-Level Structrs VHF - 1 watt ≤ 5 Miles ≤ 150,000 sq. ft. ≤ 8 Floors VHF - 2 watt ≤ 6 Miles ≤ 180,000 sq. ft. ≤ 10 Floors VHF - 5 watt ≤ 7 Miles ≤ 300,000 sq. ft. ≤ 18 Floors UHF - 1 watt ≤ 5 Miles ≤ 200,000 sq. ft. ≤ 15 Floors UHF - 2 watt ≤ 6 Miles ≤ 250,000 sq. ft. ≤ 20 Floors UHF - 4 watt ≤ 6 Miles ≤ 350,000 sq. ft. ≤ 30 Floors UHF - 5 watt ≤ 7 Miles ≤ 370,000 sq. ft. ≤ 33 Floors Transmitter Specifications Output Power 5 watts / 2 watts FM Noise -45dB typical Type of Emission F3E Audio Distortion ≤ 5% typical Spurious Emission -65dB typical Receiver Specifications Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) ≤ -123dBm @25K Signal to Noise ≤ 45dB typical Adjacent Channel Selectivity ≤ -65dB typical Audio Output Power 750 mW Rated Audio Distortion ≤ 5% Intermodulation ≤ -55dB typical Battery (type / capacity / voltage): If battery isn’t good enough, then nothing else within the 2-way radio can be work well enough. You want a rechargeable battery technology that does not hold memory and can be recharged many times, which is why Li-ion is better than NiMH. Battery capacity.Battery voltage is also directly related to the 2-way radio’s RF output power. If a 2-way radio has 5 watts of output power (efficiently) it needs to be backed by at least a 7 volts. Dimensions and Weight: This one’s pretty obvious, and it’s the same reason we wear watches instead of carry clocks. Toting around a large, heavy two-way radio all day long creates unnecessary fatigue. A compact, lightweight radio that is rugged and durability is ideal. Channel Spacing (Bandwidth): In an effort to make more efficient use of available frequencies, the FCC recently created a narrowbanding rule requiring all radios to have channel spacing of 12.5 kHz or less. Audio Output: Audio output measures your 2-way radio’s audio amplifier output power (the loudness of the volume). Professional users need their 2-way radio volume (audio output) to be loud enough to hear the received signal over ambient noise. A 500mW rating is good. Generally speaking, the higher the mW audio output is above 500mW, the more likely your two-way radio’s volume will be measurably louder and clearer. Receiver sensitivity is the ability of the radio to receive an incoming signal at a designated level. For two-way radio communications that designated level is typically measured at 12dB SINAD. The lower the microvolts number the better. For example, the Havoc HC-516U only requires an incoming signal of 0.16µV to reach 12dB SINAD. This is superior to many comparable radios that have a 0.25µV sensitivity specification. Adjacent channel Selectivity: Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) is a measure of a receiver’s ability to receive a signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of a strong signal in the adjacent channel; it measures “unwanted emission” levels causing possible distortion.
- Havoc Extended Warranty:Havoc's Extended Warranty Programs are actual extensions of Havoc's Standard No-hassle 2 Year Warranty. These are NOT 3rd party or distributor warranties that cover only part of the product. Have confidence and rest assured that your product is 100% covered .1 Year Extended Warranty (3 Year Total Warranty): $39.99 MSRP 2 Year Extended Warranty (4 Year Total Warranty): $69.99 MSRP 3 Year Extended Warranty (5 Year Total Warranty): $99.99 MSRP Discount radio upgrades to higher tier Havoc 2-way radio models as they become available (for existing Havoc users) with $50 credit towards trade-ins on all Havoc or non-Havoc models (costs for program split between OEM and distributor). New user savings on radio accessories purchased within the first year with initial sign-up for Ready Rewards. Ready Rewards program offers 2% and 5% cash/credit rebates based off volume of purchases & access to exclusive quarterly promotions Trade Up Rebates: Trade in for a new radio; get credit for your old radio Programming Assistance - Send us an old radio, we'll program your purchased Havoc radio(s) to match settings. Free Software Upgrades during the warranty period. 30-day Free Trial Account of Supertrack Inventory and Safety Management System by Havoc to track RFID-embedded Havoc radios (and everything else, too).
- Havoc makes purchasing easy and economical. Our widely compatible equipment, accessories and hardware is designed to work with other brands, so you buy as much or as little as you like, when you like - with no strings attached!
- RFID stands for Radio-Frequency IDentification. The acronym refers to small electronic devices that consist of a small chip and an antenna that make up an RFID tag. A tag does not need to be within direct line-of-sight of the reader to be tracked. RFID technology is the use of radio waves to read (with a scanning device) and collect information associated with a unique hexadecimal code stored on a tag attached to an object. Associating a unique code with a unique object makes it easier to trace the location and comprehensive history of individual objects Software receives and manages data associated with the tagged object, which may include inspections, maintenance logs, serial numbers, most recent GPS location, users, associated parts or service manuals, images and more. History 1945: During World War II the British were desirous of being able to instantly distinguish returning aircraft from enemy aircraft, since the coast of France was less than 20 miles away. A transponder was placed on "Friendlies" so that by giving the appropriate response to an interrogating signal, a "friendly" could be distinguished from a "foe." 1960s and 1970s: The need for security and safety surrounding the use of nuclear materials drove further development of RFID "tagging" of equipment and personnel. 1977: Technology developed in government labs for these applications was transferred to the public sector by Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories (LASL). Several applications were explored including animal identification. 1981: Railroads turn to RFID as a possible solution to many problems caused by the unique environment of the industry. Radio frequency has longer read distance, ability to read through dirt, rain, snow, fog, oil, or through non-metallic objects, and the ability to read in direct sunlight. Other transportation applications such as fleet vehicles, cargo, tractor/trailers, automatic toll collection and Remote Keyless Entry systems followed closely. 1984: RFID tags were regularly being manufactured by several US and EU companies. The primary efforts in RFID shifted somewhat from new applications to performance improvement, cost reduction, and size reduction. 1990s: Standards for RFID were developed to make it a more valuable and useful technology. The EPC Gen 2 standard is a set of global standards that enables international compatibility as well as features that improve RFID performance. For example, dense reader mode is a Gen 2 feature that prevents interference and duplicate reading when readers are placed in close proximity. Special types of RFID tags were developed that addressed reading through liquids and around metal objects, as well as developments in supporting software. Supply chain management and article tracking are RFID application areas that have grown rapidly spurred by the technical breakthrough of the late 1990s. 1999: A number of organizations set up the Auto-ID Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This enabled common standards to be set up. Also the International Standards Organisation, ISO introduced standards for the different elements of RFID from tags to readers and writers, etc. 2000s: RFID is developed for use in library management systems, logistics/warehouse, mining, and healthcare applications. Another milestone in RFID history occurred when suppliers started to take RFID seriously and in January 2005, Wal-Mart required its top 100 suppliers to apply RFID labels to all shipments. Smart packaging is developed. Pharmaceutical companies and other OEMs begin to produce RFID labelled or embedded products. To date, the largest user of RFID technology in the world is the US Military.
- Cost: reusable (read and write data); most economical type of tag Durability: made to withstand environment, resist wear and tear very well Security: read from short distance; hold small amount of data (generally only the hexadecimal code. Useless to outside sources without the database access. Unique code nearly impossible to replicate, reducing opportunities to counterfeit product Versatility: Numerous types of tags made to overcome any situation: water, oil, metal, temporary, paper, high-vibration, sew-in, screw-down, embedded, etc. in many sizes. NFC scannable: scan with any NFC equipped device such as a smart phone, tablet or usb reader (for connectivity to PC or laptop). What are the differences between types of RFID tags? If an RFID system operates at a lower frequency, it has a shorter read range and slower data read rate, but increased capabilities for reading near or on metal or liquid surfaces. If a system operates at a higher frequency, it generally has faster data transfer rates and longer read ranges than lower frequency systems, but more sensitivity to radio wave interference caused by liquids and metals in the environment. LF RFID The LF band covers frequencies from 30 KHz to 300 KHz. Typically LF RFID systems operate at 125 KHz, although there are some that operate at 134 KHz. This frequency band provides a short read range of 10 cm, and has slower read speed than the higher frequencies, but is not very sensitive to radio wave interference. LF RFID applications include access control and livestock tracking. Standards for LF animal-tracking systems are defined in ISO 14223, and ISO/IEC 18000-2. The LF spectrum is not considered a truly global application because of slight differences in frequency and power levels throughout the world. HF RFID The HF band ranges from 3 to 30 MHz. Most HF RFID systems operate at 13.56 MHz with read ranges between 10 cm and 1 m. HF systems experience moderate sensitivity to interference. HF RFID is commonly used for ticketing, payment, and data transfer applications. There are several HF RFID standards in place, such as the ISO 15693 standard for tracking items, and the ECMA-340 and ISO/IEC 18092 standards for Near Field Communication (NFC), a short range technology that is commonly used for data exchange between devices. Other HF standards include the ISO/IEC 14443 A and ISO/IEC 14443 standards for MIFARE technology, which used in smart cards and proximity cards, and the JIS X 6319-4 for FeliCa, which is a smart card system commonly used in electronic money cards. UHF RFID The UHF frequency band covers the range from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. Systems complying with the UHF Gen2 standard for RFID use the 860 to 960 MHz band. While there is some variance in frequency from region to region, UHF Gen2 RFID systems in most countries operate between 900 and 915 MHz. The read range of passive UHF systems can be as long as 12 m, and UHF RFID has a faster data transfer rate than LF or HF. UHF RFID is the most sensitive to interference.
- What are the similarities / differences between HF RFID and NFC? NFC is a type of HF RFID. It shares most properties with HF RFID, with the following differences: NFC HF RFID Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz 13.56 MHz Communication One way Two way Scan Distance Up to 10 cm Up to 1 m Scan Tags Simultaneously YES NO The properties of NFC were developed primarily to enable secure mobile payments. This is why is limited to singular and close proximity interactions. Another important difference is that NFC is now available in the majority of mobile phones and tablets. NFC enabled smart phones and tablets offer both businesses and day-to-day users slick and intuitive communication between a mobile phone and an NFC tag. To enhance and speed up the scanning experience some still prefer using a USB reader with or without an Android device. First, it eliminates the need to search for the perfect NFC chip location within your device. Second, because the reader is built specifically for the purpose of scanning the RFID tags all day every day, the scanning time is a few seconds faster, which can make a big difference if you have to scan a lot of tags.It’s really up to you whether to use an additional RFID scanner or not, go with whatever works best for you. Q. Are RFID readers and tags safe to use? A. Your smart phone and tablets are NFC RFID readers. The World Health Organization’s research, as well as many other scientific studies, have shown that EMF exposure below the limits recommended in internationally adopted guidelines has not revealed any known negative health effects. Readers and active tags are low power devices that emit very little RF energy.
- Havoc products are RFID-enabled for additional benefits to enterprising businesses looking for new ways to cut costs and track inventory. • Perform accurate safety inspections in minutes • Track job site tools and equipment in seconds • Automate and retain documentation forever SECURE CLOUD DATABASE that’s always current RFID TRACKING reduces shrinkage and promotes leaner inventory PRECISE DATA GATHERING for improved compliance AUTOMATED DISTRIBUTION of documents and reports ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION eliminates double-entry & vulnerable paper records MADE FOR INDUSTRY works in extreme industrial environments KEEPS DATA SAFE even if you lose your mobile device FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: If I download SUPERTRACK to use on my smart phone or tablet, can SUPERTRACK access personal information (phone numbers, GPS track my location, report to the government, etc.)? No. SUPERTRACK is designed to avoid intrusion into your device privacy; the technology only has access to your device’s NFC scanner as you read and write data into your secure cloud database. In fact, SUPERTRACK RFID technology is far more secure and far less invasive than the most frequently downloaded app (“Flashlight” app). (downloaded by millions). Is my database truly secure? Yes – but only if you create complex logins and protect them from unauthorized use. Havoc keeps your database separated from other user’s databases. Your data is protected on multiple levels by your login encryption, Havoc encryption and AWS security and encryption. All data is backed up constantly on Amazon servers around the world that are physically secured and monitored 24/7 against hacking, so that, even in the case of a natural or man-made disaster, your data is secure. AWS, the platform where SUPERTRACK databases are located, is the only cloud computing server authorized for use by the DoD.
- RFID CAN HELP YOU DO MORE TO KEEP YOUR COMPANY SECURE: Using smart data helps mitigate risks associated with the construction business Innovation is essential to address unexpected risks. Successful innovation in the construction sector requires aligning risks with business' growth and goals. Key questions contractors need to ask: how do I deal with risk, how do I protect your brand and how do I protect my revenue stream? COLLECT DATA: RFID NFC readers make the monumental task of data collection quick and virtually effortless: scan, click, and upload. RFID systems combine hardware and software tools to track and monitor assets and safety, and make critical data available through timely reports that help construction executives analyze the impact on profitability so their organization can make informed decisions. EXPLOIT ADVANTAGES: RFID tags and chips are regularly embedded by manufacturers into items (such as safety gear) are fully compatible our with RFID system. Use embedded RFID tags to load associated manufacturer data, manuals, warranties and even auto notices pinpointing an individual item /serial number under recall, because RFID technology can monitor assets throughout various tiers and suppliers, producing phenomenal accountability. ASSESS RISK: Once construction executives collect data, they can use it to discern the locations and logistics surrounding critical assets. Data can be mapped to create a strategy that reflects potential injury and damage risks and focuses on which events and tasks have the potential to interrupt the workflow and jeopardize deadlines. MINIMIZE RISK: Once a strategy is established, RFID readers collect data to measure and respond to the strategy’s impact. Data collection forms created within or loaded to RFID systems can be revised and distributed to allow strict, instant standardization of SOPs for instantaneous adoption throughout the organization. MITIGATE RISK: Detailed information collected through RFID system can be used to better determine adequate insurance coverage for construction companies, and in some cases, lower rates because risks that are better identified and understood increase confidence on the underwriting side. Contractors can also mitigate risk by compiling collected images and smart data from various departments to create a comprehensive data trail for audit reports in defense against builder claims or OSHA allegations
- Efficient management of the supply chain for the materials used in construction projects can significantly reduce material costs and improve success in meeting project timescales. Knowing exactly where valuable tools and equipment are can be key to a successful construction project. Protecting employees from potentially harmful situations is an important concern of businesses where industrial accidents and injury are an ever present danger. Demonstrating compliance to regulation and legislation is central to corporate governance but can consume resources and costs. The areas where RFID can be useful to construction businesses include: Control of the location of valuable assets Maintenance control and management, quality control Access control to sites or areas within sites and monitoring of security staff activities on site Health, safety & environmental compliance Improving the traceability of materials from manufacturer to site and into the final construction, so supporting the integration of the construction phase and the maintenance phase. Enhancing security and reducing loss of materials, tools and other capital items Speeding information flows on the location of equipment, tools and materials Improving the control of inventories of materials and tools, reducing wastage and avoiding loss of time in projects as a result of non-availability of materials and tools. Improving control of maintenance and health and safety processes. Reducing paperwork and making efficient information capture possible in demanding environments Gaining real time information on the progress of projects as an aid to better decision making and improved customer information Reduced inventory costs through “just in time” delivery to site
- Case study: time spent locating and tracking pipe supports and hangers was reduced by 30% (159 minutes per 100 hangers) using RFID technology. Also, the inspection process was much easier and more accurate than that of the traditional manual process. (CII. RFID in the Construction Industry. April 2002). Smart tool cribs or boxes equipped RFID have been shown to increase worker productivity as a result of being able to accurately and quickly identify the location of needed tools in real-time. Project tool costs can be precisely charged to job numbers while simultaneously controlling inventory by tracking individual equipment purchase and maintenance history and check-in/check-out by RFID tagged workers Tracking expensive equipment such as generators, air compressors, backhoes, material fork trucks, dozers, scrapers, loaders and cranes provides an overview of activity to better manage efficient usage of shared assets among several projects, while keeping vital information such as compliance records, operational capacities and automatic operator restrictions immediately available, reducing misuse and accidents. (RFID, MEMS and their Applications in the Field of Construction. White Paper. 11 January, 2002). 100% ROI recovered in months, with data supporting an additional 3-5% reduction in costs with the use of RFID over time (What’s the next step for RFID? For RFID to reach its true potential, standards must emerge. March 2003, www.frontline.com). How a smaller construction business can take advantage of RFID: Moreau Construction is a Québec based construction firm with around 300 permanent employees. They also use contract staff for long-term jobs. Moreau have a tools asset base worth around one million Canadian dollars. In 2005, Moreau adopted RFID tags to speed up, simplify and streamline the tracking of its power tools on job sites. Tools are carried in and out of company premises several times a day by Moreau staff and before the introduction of RFID, keeping track of them tools used by workers at different job sites was a cumbersome task and one that didn’t always work. This is a common problem for construction firms. Statistics provided by the Canadian theft prevention service provider National Equipment Register, show that construction companies lost up to $1 billion due to misplaced or stolen equipment in 2004. Moreau found challenges in identifying a good partner to help them with their implementation and had difficulties in the early stages with the selection of the right technologies for their environment. They wanted to be able to scan tags in such a way that tools didn’t have to be taken out of their cases to scan them and they needed tags that would work when attached to heavier tools with stronger magnetic fields than those found in non-industrial grade tools. Moreau Construction invested around C$25000 (£12700) in their RFID application but found that this was more than repaid in their first year of operation. Other examples of the use of RFID in construction projects include: Concrete maturity monitoring – every slab of concrete in the Freedom Tower, currently under construction in New York is being tagged with RFID and temperature sensors to monitor concrete maturity. Columbus Brick in the USA have implemented RFID across their manufacturing and logistics chain to improve delivery efficiency and the level of information available to customers. Fluor Construction are using active RFID tags to track the shipment of metal pipes.
- Construction materials and installed equipment may account for 50–60% of the total cost of a construction project (Kini 1999); therefore, to manage them effectively is crucial to reduce project Costs. Among the three types of components, ETO components are generally more management-intensive because of their greater cost and smaller quantities and the various and demanding specifications. Among the management problems associated with ETO components, identification is of special importance. Efficient identification of an ETO component not only smooths the production and transportation of the component, but also allows the component to be related to specific information, which lays the basis of effective design and production management and quality control. For example, the manufacturer can use RFID technology to manage the components in storage yards by mounting an RFID reader on a mobile gantry crane, which can identify any relocated component. Meanwhile, a global positioning system (GPS) receiver can be used to track the new location of that component (Ergen et al. 2007a). A more comprehensive solution, with all ETO components tagged and site workers equipped with RFID reader-enabled personal digital assistants (PDAs), can encompass various work processes including inspection of incoming materials, production process inspection, molds inspection, specimen strength feedback, and logistics management (Yin et al. 2009). industry. Field tests of this system reported an improvement of efficiency of processing construction materials from production to on-site delivery and installation by 31.68% (Shin et al. 2011). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ All Havoc products are RFID-enabled for additional benefits to enterprising businesses looking for new ways to cut costs and track inventory. Previous methods of asset and safety management in the ever-changing job site environment were labor intensive, time consuming and partially accurate, at best. There is a better way - SUPERTRACK® keeps tabs for you, automatically. SUPERTRACK® organizes details into a usable format 24/7. Use it to streamline tasks, improve accountability, eliminate paperwork and rescue precious hours, even days, previously devoted to mundane tasks. BETTER SAFETY MANAGEMENT BETTER DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Increase job site safety while reducing cost and risk Get convenient document control with built-in Disaster Recovery Perform more, and more efficient, inspections in less time Reduce risk through standardized documentation from the job site Decrease inspection time by half by implementing SUPERTRACK® Upload unlimited data, documents and updates for anywhere access BETTER FIELD MANAGEMENT BETTER EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT Reduce errors, redundancy and man-hours Create custom QA inspections, punch lists and critical checklists quickly Facilitate field-specific workflow tasks while on the job site Monitor and manage mechanical systems for peak performance Get access to current, accurate data for better-informed decision making Easily detect current trends to prevent or alleviate bottlenecks
- Havoc works with distributors, companies and OEMs to create custom branded products. Havoc can place your logo on nearly any type of gear; from RFID software interface and retrofit RFID tags to 2-way radio headphones and holsters. Because Havoc develops and manufactures all of our hardware and software, we have the flexibility to customize and create new items to fit a wide range of needs and budgets. Our OEM Partner Program (OPP) allows you to add RFID tags to your own product lines through embedding or retrofitting. Integrate and co-brand Havoc’s SUPERTRACK Equipment and Safety Management Software for added value.
- PRE-2011 RFID STUDIES - ACADEMIC PAPERS 1 Prefabrication, storage, and delivery Component identification and localization Academia 2007 United States Ergen et al. (2007a) 2 Prefabrication management Academia 2009 Taiwan Yin et al. (2009) 3 Component delivery to site Academia 2007 Japan Kaneko et al. (2007) 4 Component receipt on-site Academia 2006 United States Song et al. (2006) 5 Supply chain management Academia 2011 Korea Shin et al. (2011) 6 Prefabrication management Industry 2004 Denmark Fokus Øresund (2004) 7 Material delivery to site Industry 2008 Canada Bacheldor (2008) 8 Receipt of materials on-site Industry 2004 United States Sawyer (2004) 9 Warehouse management and quality assurance Industry 2009 United States HOCHTIEF (2009) 10 Material delivery to site Industry 2005 United States Chen (2005) 11 Construction Component tracking Academia 2009 United States Torrent and Caldas (2009) 12 Component tracking Academia 2007 United States Song et al. (2007) 13 Component tracking Academia 2007 Taiwan Wang et al. (2007) 14 Component tracking Academia 2011 Korea Kim et al. (2011) 15 Tool tracking Academia 2006 United States Goodrum et al. (2006) 16 Assembly status monitoring Academia 2006 Japan Umetani et al. (2006) 17 Underground assets localization Academia 2009 UK Dziadak et al. (2009) 18 Progress monitoring Academia 2008 Korea Chin et al. (2008) 19 Accident prevention Academia 2010 Japan Chae and Yoshida (2010) 20 Quality control and assurance Academia 2008 Taiwan Wang (2008) 21 Equipment tracking Industry 2007 Ireland Swedberg (2007) 22 Supplies tracking Industry 2008 United States Burnell (2008) 23 Component tracking Industry 2008 United States/Canada Sawyer (2008b) 24 All assets tracking Industry 2009 Canada Swedberg (2009) 25 Access control and security Industry 2008 Sweden Safetool (2008) 26 Access control and security Industry 2006 Sweden Elfving (2006) 27 Personnel tracking Industry 2008 Korea Sawyer (2008a) 28 Personnel tracking and safety Industry 2008 Australia Friedlos (2008) 29 Progress monitoring Industry 2008 United States Vela Systems (2008) 30 Quality control and assurance Industry 2005 Japan rb.trends (2005) 31 Quality control and assurance Industry 2004 Hong Kong Shelley and Roessner (2004) 32 Facility management Technical feasibility study Academia 2008 Taiwan Tzeng et al. (2008) 33 Fire valve maintenance and inspection Academia 2007 United States Ergen et al. (2007a) 34 Building management Academia 2009 Taiwan Ko (2009) 35 Inventory management Industry 2007 Germany Wessel (2007) 36 Airport maintenance and operation Industry 2005 Germany Collins (2005)