RFID is increasingly becoming a valuable technological ally for contemporary companies such as Silla Industries. This is due to the extreme versatility of radio frequency identification (RFID), which is well suited for different applications in various economic-commercial sectors, and, above all, to a reached maturity of this technology, which today presents itself as highly stable and reliable, including for the activation of an electric car charging station such as Prism Solar.
What is RFID?
The acronym RFID, in English means: Radio-Frequency IDentification. It is a radio-frequency identification technology for automatic recognition and validation and/or storage of information at a distance.
How does RFID technology work with the Prism Solar charging column?
One of the ways that exist for activating the Prism Solar electric car charger is by using one of the two RFID keys that come with both the single-phase and three-phase versions.
Identification and exchange of information between the flash drive and Prism Solar takes place via radio frequency. One of the most recent implementations of RFID is the Near Field Communication standard, which allows data exchange between two devices at a distance of about 10 cm (but with transmission rates of about 424 kbps).
What is the utility of Prism Solar’s RFID keys (tags)?
Different versions of the Prism Solar charging columns include an RFID reader under the front cover that activate Prism charging by approaching any of the two RFID keys provided. To be used, for example, to start charging the car in situations where it is not possible (or desired) for charging to start automatically when the connector is plugged into the car.
A tool for every business
RFID is used in many different industries and business areas. Its robust and reliable technology makes it suitable for large-scale use in many different environments. In fact, the RFID tags developed for our Solar Prisms, beyond being very useful for activating your charging station, are also very durable, they can fit on your keychain without worry.
RFID systems help organizations assign, identify, track and control in both public and private enterprises, save costs, increase productivity and improve service.
How does the use of RFID affect any business?
RFID is a very versatile technology with applications in any business-from manufacturing process control to equipment maintenance and inspection, asset management and tracking of goods to distribution. It depends on what use people want to give it.
What are the benefits of using RFID
RFID systems offer benefits to companies of all sizes, enabling them to rapidly improve efficiency and reduce costs by automating processes and improving asset utilization and quality. RFID can form the basis of an effective asset management system and is also at the heart of the Internet of Things.
Here are some of the benefits of RFID:
Tracking assets and managing inventory
Keeping track of assets and materials is a challenge for most organizations-whether it is components on a production line, finished goods being shipped, industrial containers that need to be returned, or tools, laptops, and other high-value equipment that often go missing. RFID systems offer a fast and reliable way to track them without having to count each item.
With RFID applications you can immediately see how many items you have of any type and their location or what stage of the process they are at. For example, and you can track items from the time they are received in stores, released to production and used in a finished article. This makes it easier to manage inventory, perform stock checks and audits, and control “shrinkage.” RFID can also help find items that are on site but have been misplaced.
Saving time and money through automation
RFID applications can automatically track the movement of goods and upload the information to the ERP or financial management system. Thus, they can eliminate the need to manually fill out forms and replace outdated spreadsheets. Using fixed readers at key points can save even more time-and on a production line, for example, can completely eliminate the need for manual intervention.
Improve data accuracy and availability
Because data are collected and uploaded electronically, RFID also avoids transcription errors, data duplication, and “missing items” when used to collect data on a large number of items at once. The use of cloud-based systems allows anyone in the organization to see up-to-date data on the location or status of items. Data can also be shared with customers.
Improving security
RFID systems allow companies to check when equipment and vehicles have been inspected or when inspection is scheduled, and to restrict their use if certain conditions are not met.
Improved quality and traceability
RFID systems can also help ensure that items have gone through all the correct checks and processes-for example, a boiler has been assembled correctly and has been inspected and approved before being delivered to the customer, thus improving quality and reducing the number of returns. RFID tagging can help ensure traceability by tracking an item back to its point of origin.
Increased revenue
By improving inventory management, organizations using RFID can provide a service that creates competitive differentiation and promotes greater customer satisfaction with the opportunity for higher sales and better margins.
More in-depth management information
Because RFID allows real-time data to be captured at different stages of the asset or product life cycle, it provides deeper management information for planning and operational purposes. Companies can use this information to further improve efficiency.
Quick turnaround time
RFID is a very cost-effective technology, and the cost savings and increased revenues achieved can very quickly cover the cost of the initial investment.
If you have a business and want to offer the opportunity to charge your customers’ electric cars while they are at your facility, how does that help your business?
If you have several Solar Prism chargers (single-phase or three-phase) in your business, each RFID key can help you identify the Prism that each customer will use by momentarily assigning them a particular Prism by allowing them to activate it with the use of an RFID.
But not only that, with the information delivered by our service my.silla.cloud you can:
- set a price per kWh for electricity delivered to charge customers’ vehicles
- Record each individual charging session, indicating the total kWh delivered and the amount for the individual session
- assign each session to a customer (useful for B&Bs or hotels where visitors stay several days and use the charging service more than once)
- group together several sessions for one customer, giving an overall total payable
- print a non-tax receipt for the customer’s charging session(s) (subsequently issuing a normal receipt, tax receipt or invoice)
- print a summary of charging sessions provided by Prism Solar
