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StockCheck works with Excel files (.XLS). It updates columns that it understands, and leaves other columns alone for your use. You can use worksheets in the Excel file to organize groups of items in any way that is convenient for you (e.g. by location or category). These worksheets will show up as tabs as they do in Excel.
The steps below walk through setting up a few RFID tags. We recommend stepping through with the actual reader as well to familiarize yourself with the reader and the software.
(We are starting out with an example that is suitable for smaller asset quantities that are also low turnover. We will discuss additional options below).
Notes
As documented, the tag provisioning process follows this flowchart:
Tag Setup
Depending on the RFID tag, the high power and sensitivity of the reader may not lend itself well to setting up individual tags one at a time due to the possibility of picking up other tags in the vicinity. If this is a problem, some options are:
1. You can place non-target tags in something like a metal container.
2. You can use a dedicated low-power, low-range desktop RFID reader for setup. This can be tied to Excel for tag provisioning (after which the files can be transferred over to the reader). We've listed some options on the Other Hardware page. (Immedia Systems can provide software solutions for these if needed).
High Volume / High Turnover
For situations where individual tag provisioning is not practical, the options are:
1. Use an RFID printer - these can print human-readable labels that can include barcodes, and program the tag's Electronic Product Code (EPC).
2. Locate a contractor who can make print runs of RFID labels as needed.
3. With very high volumes, RFID label manufacturers can be contacted and they can make batches of tags to your specifications.
Electronic Product Codes (EPCs)
If you would like to work with standardized product types (e.g. with products that come pre-tagged with RFID from manufacturers), a Tag Data Translation (TDT) option is available for StockCheck to convert the tag EPCs into standard identity types that include GIAI, GRAI, SGLN, SGTIN, SSCC, and US DOD. If needed, please contact Immedia Systems.
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