CC-Link Controller for Industrial RFID

Our IDENTControl compact family of industrial RFID controllers has been expanded to include communication to CC-Link.  This common upper-level bus system is used almost exclusively by Mitsubishi PLCs.  These RFID controllers also support CC-Link V2. This newer specification allows for extended cyclic settings, resulting in a large data map, making it easier and faster to read and write large amounts of information to the industrial RFID system.

This two-head RFID controller communicates to both read/write heads simultaneously and incorporates a new advanced RFID protocol.  This powerful protocol gives positive feedback to the user when a new RFID tag has arrived and allows for large read/write data blocks that are limited only by the read/write head's internal memory size.

All of our RFID controllers are made from a rugged powder-coated zinc alloy.  The M12 connectors are used for quick connection of the read heads, power, CC-Link in, and CC-Link out cables.  A Y cable accessory is available if the RFID controllers need to be daisy chained and hot swappable without disturbing other CC-Link devices on the network.  Also, a terminator is available if this is the last device in line.

Features include:

• Connect up to two IDENTControl read heads
• CC-Link V1.10 and CC-Link V2 support
• Rotary switched for setting the CC-Link address, baud rate, and extended cyclic settings
• All-metal housing
• New, powerful RFID protocol that conforms to the CC-Link RFID device profile
• Simultaneous access to both read/write heads
• Extended cyclic settings to map up to 128 words at one time
• RS232 diagnostic port for easy local setup and troubleshooting
• Quick connect M12 CC-Link in and out connections or Y cable available
• Conformance tested by the CLPA (CC-Link Partner Association)
• Function blocks available for quick and easy integration into your PLC program