Transcript RFID Applications for Owners and Contractors

RFID Applications for
Owners and Contractors
Carl Lake
Bechtel
Ed Jaselskis
Iowa State University
Radio Frequency Tagging Research Team
2000 CII Annual Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
Team Charter
• Bring Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology information to CII
members.
• Investigate potential applications.
• Provide manufacturers with
construction industry needs.
• Relate RFID to FIAPP.
Key Team Activities
• Research technology.
• Conduct industry workshop.
• Perform and/or monitor trial
applications and report results.
Radio Frequency Tagging Research Team
Carl Lake
Bechtel, Chair
Rakesh Agrawal
Piping Technology & Products
Chris DeLeon
Rohm and Haas Company
Don Frieden
SAT Corporation
Karen Furlani
NIST
Edward Jaselskis
Iowa State University
Ron Mathews
Bechtel
William C. Stone
NIST
Clark W. Stuart
Black & Veatch
Learning Objectives
• What is RFID?
• Where can it be used in a
construction and facility operation
environment?
• How can this technology benefit
your company?
What Is RFID?
• RFID technology involves the use of
tags or transponders that can collect
data and manage it in a portable,
changeable database.
• “High tech” bar code label
What Are Its Components?
• Tags or
transponders
• Reader
Sample RFID Tags
Readers
Telxon Reader
HID Portal Reader
How RFID Works
A. Reader sends energy to tag for power.
B. Tag sends ID data back to the reader.
C. Reader decodes and transmits to the
computer.
Reader
A
C
Tag
B
Benefits
• Environmentally sound
• Not line-of-sight
• High security
• Accurate
• Fast
• Long life
Sample Applications
• Livestock/animal control
• Vehicle access
• Personnel identification
• Tolls and fees
• Asset tracking
• Airport baggage identification
• Groceries
• Stamps
RFID Tag Characteristics
• Active vs. passive
• Read-only vs.
read-write
Costs
• More expensive than bar codes
– RFID:
25¢ to $250 per tag
– Bar code: Pennies
• Potentially more cost effective
Limitations
• Closed systems
• Metal hampers tag operation
• Potential RF interference
• Temperature restrictions
• Batteries wear out (active tags)
Industry—RFID Supplier
Workshop
• Information Exchange
• Identify Potential
Applications
Key Points from Workshop
• Technology has its strengths and
limitations.
• Few construction RFID suppliers.
• RFID should be used with larger
company information system.
• Bar code and RFID are
complementary technologies.
Implementation Session
• Learn more about RFID through a
hands-on demonstration.
• Obtain most current results on
pilot tests from a contractor and
owner perspective.
• Explore how RFID can be used
throughout the project life cycle.
Pilot Tests
• Contractor Perspective
– Material receipt of pipe hangers/supports
• Owner Perspective
– Installation of “smart instruments”
– Maintenance of pressure relief valves
– Operator rounds
– Steel component tracking
RFID Benefits from Pilot Tests
• Time savings
• Lower rework cost
• Reduced inventory
shrinkage
• Positive material
identification
• Reduced startup time
RFID and FIAPP
Identified ways to integrate RFID
technology throughout the project
lifecycle to improve:
– Productivity
– Cost
– Schedule
– Quality
– Safety
Implementation Session Panel
Ed Jaselskis
Moderator
Iowa State University
Rakesh Agrawal
Piping Technology & Products
Don Frieden
SAT Corporation
Karen Furlani
NIST
Ron Mathews
Bechtel
William C. Stone
NIST
Clark W. Stuart
Black & Veatch
Product Display
• Read and write to an RFID tag.
• Learn more about how RFID can
help your organization become
even more efficient.