RFID Tag Use in IT Asset Management and Supply Chain Management

Product FAQ

Find answers to your most frequently asked questions about Omni-ID products.

Which Omni-ID tag do I need for my application?
What frequency Omni-ID tag should I buy?
Do Omni-ID products use the Class-1 Gen2 EPC air interface protocol?
Can I associate a barcode with my Omni-ID tag?
Does Omni-ID provide a tag with a rigid encasement?
How much data do the current Omni-ID tags store?
What are the read ranges of the standard Omni-ID products?
Can Omni-ID tags be used on metal?
Can I use Omni-ID tags on plastic items?
What is the life cycle of an Omni-ID tag?
I am an RFID integrator. Where can I buy Omni-ID tags?
I'm an end-user looking for an RFID solution using Omni-ID tags. Can you help?
Does Omni-ID offer a warranty on its tags?
Does Omni-ID have volume pricing?
Can I get sample tags to test prior to a pilot?
What is the lead-time on Omni-ID tags?
Are Omni-ID tags intrinsically safe?

Which Omni-ID tag do I need for my application?

Omni-ID offers three standard RFID tags which are segmented by read distance and size. Omni-ID recommends that prior to deployment tags be tested for the specific application. Our technical sales support team is available to provide guidance on product choice based on your application's requirements.

What frequency Omni-ID tag should I buy?

Omni-ID tags are region specific and are designed to function optimally within the frequency and power regulations of the U.S., Europe, and Japan regions. If you wish to discuss the availability of Omni-ID tags in a region other than the one listed above, please contact Omni-ID customer services.

Do Omni-ID products use the Class-1 Gen2 EPC air interface protocol?

Current Omni-ID products are designed around Class-1 Gen2 silicon.

Can I associate a barcode with my Omni-ID tag?

Yes. Omni-ID offers a variety of tag commissioning options, all of which include pre-programming of the RFID labels to include barcode and other human-readable information.

Does Omni-ID provide a tag with a rigid encasement?

Each of our tags has a rigid encasement finish option which provides enhanced environmental resistance.

How much data do the current Omni-ID tags store?

The current Omni-ID products are built around a 240bit non-volatile memory EPC Class-1 Gen2 chip. This chip contains a designated area of 96bits for the electronic product code (EPC) which uniquely identifies the tag and can be re-programmed with user data. 96bits of data corresponds to a string of 24 hexadecimal characters (A-F,0-9).

What are the read ranges of the standard Omni-ID products?

The read range of the Omni-ID tags is dependent on the specifics of the reader that is used to interrogate the tags. Tags are benchmark tested using standard test conditions in order to characterize the read range. This read range information can be found in the product section of Omni-ID.com

Can Omni-ID tags be used on metal?

Yes, the Omni-ID tags are optimized to work on metals and liquids. For more information, please see the products section of Omni-ID.com

Can I use Omni-ID tags on plastic items?

Yes, Omni-ID tags are designed to have a balanced on, off, and near metal performance to mitigate the need for multiple tag types in a single RFID deployment.

What is the life cycle of an Omni-ID tag?

The life cycle of an Omni-ID tag is dependent on the tag and the environment in which the tag will be used. Omni-ID currently offers a warranty based on product use in standard conditions. Omni-ID's technical sales support team is happy to discuss the product aging and provide estimated life cycle based on specific applications.

I am an RFID integrator. Where can I buy Omni-ID tags?

Purchase Omni-ID passive RFID tags for testing in your business environment. Sample quantities are available in a variety of finished form factors.

I'm an end-user looking for an RFID solution using Omni-ID tags. Can you help?

Omni-ID sells its tags to end users through Systems Integrators. Purchasing Omni-ID tags as a solution through an integrator provides end-users a higher degree of support and systems integration which is critical in implementing new RFID solutions. For a list of authorized Systems Integrators, visit the Partner's section of the web site.

Does Omni-ID offer a warranty on its tags?

Omni-ID currently offers a one-year warranty on new product purchases based on the warranty agreed upon by our silicon chip suppliers.

Does Omni-ID have volume pricing?

Depending on the volume and type of tag, Omni-ID volume pricing varies from $1.50/tag to $3.00/tag. Please contact Omni-ID sales for more information on volume pricing.

Can I get sample tags to test prior to a pilot?

Omni-ID offers a complimentary sample kit of up to 20 tags of your choice. You can order this sample pack from the web site. If you require more than 20 tags for testing, please contact Omni-ID sales.

What is the lead-time on Omni-ID tags?

The lead time for standard Omni-ID tags, provided they are in stock, is two weeks. For customized orders, the lead time is four to six weeks, depending on customer requirements.

Are Omni-ID tags intrinsically safe?

Yes. Omni-ID tags are passive devices that do not include a power source.

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