Tips for successful deployments
Despite the claims of some product manufacturers and many inexperienced consultants and system integrators, RFID systems are not always easy to design, deploy and support (just like an iceberg, there is far more to the technology than meets the eye!)
Understanding the importance of the following issues will provide some insight into the challenges that must be addressed.
Appreciate the environment
The behaviour of radio waves is dramatically altered by the environment through which they propagate, and an understanding of these effects is critical to ensure that RFID systems operate reliably and consistently.
Always understand the intended deployment from an RF perspective, and always conduct rigorous site surveys over significant periods of time to allow for changes in the environment during routine (and exceptional!) business operations. |
