RFID tags and its supporting hardware used in IIT Madras

The central library of IIT Madras required RFID Tags for books/CDs/ documents with the following technical specifications:

RFID Tag

• RFID passive GEN-1 tags
• Support standard- Philips I-code1 and ISO 15693
• Frequency 13.56 MHz
• HF long range Read/Write
• Size of tag 5x5 cm
• Compatible with SIP/SIP2/NCIP and with RFID reader

Supporting Hardware:

Two tagging stations: Controller model OMRON-V720-BC5D4A

One electronic book drop box Controller model OMRON-V720-BC5D4A

Antenna-supplied by ELIMS and manufactured by ST LogiTrack Singapore

RFID Gates supplied by ELIMS and manufactured by ST LogiTrack Singapore

Self check out Station manufactured by ST LogiTrack Singapore (Model AS-1502PG-C26)

SMS Reader supplied by ELIMS and manufactured by ST LogiTrack Singapore

Library Management Software: Central Library is currently using VIRTUA-VTLS library management software. The RFID tags should be integrated with VTLS data base.

Number of RFID tags ordered originally: 1 lakh

Number of RFID tags left: 1000

Cost of each Tag : RS 28