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is one of the world’s leading companies in the automation industry. Its groundbreaking technologies make it a global pioneer in its markets.
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We Are Pepperl+Fuchs!
Dr.-Ing. Gunther Kegel
CEO
“The two basic requirements of Industry 4.0 are digitalization and connectivity. The Pepperl+Fuchs ident systems turn passive objects into digital entities and connect them into the industrial Internet of Things.”
“The two basic requirements of Industry 4.0 are digitalization and connectivity. The Pepperl+Fuchs ident systems turn passive objects into digital entities and connect them into the industrial Internet of Things.”
Dr.-Ing. Gunther Kegel
CEO
Your Identification Specialist for More Than 30 Years
With over 30 years of experience our Identification systems guarantee reliable, transparent processes and offer the user a substantial competitive advantage. Depending on the requirements, you can choose from optical code readers or RFID systems and benefit from the specific advantages of both technologies. Ecom instruments, member of the Pepperl+Fuchs group and the world market leader for mobile industrial devices for hazardous areas, extends the product range into this special area. Supported by our experts, you always receive the optimal identification solution.
- Barcode, Data Matrix Code and Vision Systems, also for hazardous areas
- RFID products of all common frequency bands LF, HF and UHF by a variety of read/write heads
- Customer-specific developments
Innovations for the Future of Automation
As one of the leading companies in the automation industry, Pepperl+Fuchs is a global pioneer in its markets due to groundbreaking technologies. For conventional and future applications, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio and at the same time drives trend-setting future developments. Examples of this include application-oriented cloud connectivity solutions and the development of Ethernet in the process industry for Industry 4.0-compliant applications.
At Pepperl+Fuchs, the term Sensorik4.0® stands for innovative, communication-enabled sensors for factory automation. This development has proven useful in many aspects of automation. A prime example is the intelligent communication technology that clears the way for the link between IT and OT. Another application is the portfolio of intrinsically safe smart devices that enable the digitization of service and maintenance in process plants. Other future technologies will likewise be used in almost all branches of automation.
Automation is our world. Perfect application solutions are our goal.
Focusing on the essential. Striving for perfection. Technology for tomorrow.
We understand the demands of your markets, developing specific solutions, and integrating them into your processes.
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Sascha Päschel
Product Manager RFID
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Products from Pepperl+Fuchs
RFID Handhelds
Use Cases
Technologies
Industries
RFID handhelds from Pepperl+Fuchs help you to identify RFID tags independently of stationary readers. This leads to a wide range of potential applications. Use our RFID handhelds to manually control quality or to verify maintenance work.
Using a sophisticated mechanism, RFID read/write heads for different frequencies (LF, HF, UHF) can be quickly and easily attached to the handheld’s base module without any tools.
- Robust design, suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Simple handling via large touch display
- Wide variety of helpful functions already available in the standard software
- Option to create application-specific software
- Sliding mechanism for tool-free module replacement
- Handheld, touch screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Android
- Lithium ion battery: 3.8 V; 6000 mAh
Applications
- Maintenance
- Quallity Control
RFID handhelds from Pepperl+Fuchs help you to identify RFID tags independently of stationary readers. This leads to a wide range of potential applications. Use our RFID handhelds to manually control quality or to verify maintenance work.
Using a sophisticated mechanism, RFID read/write heads for different frequencies (LF, HF, UHF) can be quickly and easily attached to the handheld’s base module without any tools.
- Robust design, suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Simple handling via large touch display
- Wide variety of helpful functions already available in the standard software
- Option to create application-specific software
- Sliding mechanism for tool-free module replacement
- Handheld, touch screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Android
- Lithium ion battery: 3.8 V; 6000 mAh
Applications
- Maintenance
- Quallity Control
RFID Read/Write Heads for Explosion-Hazardous Areas
Use Cases
- Factory automation
- Process Automation
Technologies
In process plants of the chemical, pharmaceutical or food industry, fluids that can be pumped are fed to the corresponding parts of the plant via so-called hose stations. To ensure the quality and safety of the processes, errors must be avoided. It is not uncommon for the media used to be hazardous substances. Thanks to the automatic identification of hose coupling points at the hose stations via RFID, the correct connection can be checked reliably and automatically without additional time expenditure. If an incorrect hose connection is detected, the integration into the automation environment prevents the switching on of pumps or the start-up of a process, which would otherwise have led to high consequential costs.
- The compact read/write heads are suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas.
- The 30GM-Ex design is ideally suited for applications in the process industry, such as hose stations or sampling points.
- Available for LF (125 kHz) and HF RFID (13.56MHz)
The Pepperl+Fuchs RFID Read/Write Head Family for explosion-hazardous areas include:
- IPH-30GM-Ex (LF RFID)
- IQH1-30GM-Ex (HF RFID)
- Read/write head with thread M30 x 1.5
- Robust and compact stainless steel housing
- ATEX-approval for zone 1 and zone 21
- Wide operating temperature range 20°C … +70°C
- Degree of protection IP68
- Encapsulation Ex m
- For connection to IDENTControl control interface
Applications
- Explosion-Hazardous Applications
- Hose stations
- Sampling points
In process plants of the chemical, pharmaceutical or food industry, fluids that can be pumped are fed to the corresponding parts of the plant via so-called hose stations. To ensure the quality and safety of the processes, errors must be avoided. It is not uncommon for the media used to be hazardous substances. Thanks to the automatic identification of hose coupling points at the hose stations via RFID, the correct connection can be checked reliably and automatically without additional time expenditure. If an incorrect hose connection is detected, the integration into the automation environment prevents the switching on of pumps or the start-up of a process, which would otherwise have led to high consequential costs.
- The compact read/write heads are suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas.
- The 30GM-Ex design is ideally suited for applications in the process industry, such as hose stations or sampling points.
- Available for LF (125 kHz) and HF RFID (13.56MHz)
The Pepperl+Fuchs RFID Read/Write Head Family for explosion-hazardous areas include:
- IPH-30GM-Ex (LF RFID)
- IQH1-30GM-Ex (HF RFID)
- Read/write head with thread M30 x 1.5
- Robust and compact stainless steel housing
- ATEX-approval for zone 1 and zone 21
- Wide operating temperature range 20°C … +70°C
- Degree of protection IP68
- Encapsulation Ex m
- For connection to IDENTControl control interface
Applications
- Explosion-Hazardous Applications
- Hose stations
- Sampling points
- Factory automation
- Process Automation
IO Link RFID Read/Write Heads
Use Cases
- Factory automation
- Process Automation
Technologies
Industries
The spread of IO-Link devices is growing steadily, because the globally established standard offers many advantages. The universal interface allows the uniform networking of sensors and actuators; the costs of installation, commissioning and maintenance are reduced. Our IO-Link-capable RFID devices enable cost-efficient identification in many areas of factory automation.
- HF RFID read/write heads from Pepperl+Fuchs are also available with IO-Link in the established compact designs.
- Standardized IO-Link interface unlocks the potential of Industry 4.0.
- Easy mode reduces complexity without compromising performance.
- Complete system from a single source: read/write heads, tags, and Ethernet IO-Link master.
The Pepperl+Fuchs IO Link UHF RFID Read/Write Head Family include:
- IQT1-18GM-IO-V1
- IQT1-F61-IO-V1
- IQT1-FP-IO-V1
- Operating frequency 13.56 MHz
- IO-Link interface
- Conforms to ISO 15693
- Suitable for FRAM transponder
- LEDs as function indicators
- Read/write head with thread M18 x 1
- Connection via V1 (M12 x 1) plug connection
- Degree of protection IP67
- For connection to IO-Link master
Applications
- Assembly and handling technology
- Material flow control
- Intralogistics
The spread of IO-Link devices is growing steadily, because the globally established standard offers many advantages. The universal interface allows the uniform networking of sensors and actuators; the costs of installation, commissioning and maintenance are reduced. Our IO-Link-capable RFID devices enable cost-efficient identification in many areas of factory automation.
- HF RFID read/write heads from Pepperl+Fuchs are also available with IO-Link in the established compact designs.
- Standardized IO-Link interface unlocks the potential of Industry 4.0.
- Easy mode reduces complexity without compromising performance.
- Complete system from a single source: read/write heads, tags, and Ethernet IO-Link master.
The Pepperl+Fuchs IO Link UHF RFID Read/Write Head Family include:
- IQT1-18GM-IO-V1
- IQT1-F61-IO-V1
- IQT1-FP-IO-V1
- Operating frequency 13.56 MHz
- IO-Link interface
- Conforms to ISO 15693
- Suitable for FRAM transponder
- LEDs as function indicators
- Read/write head with thread M18 x 1
- Connection via V1 (M12 x 1) plug connection
- Degree of protection IP67
- For connection to IO-Link master
Applications
- Assembly and handling technology
- Material flow control
- Intralogistics
Compact UHF RFID Read/Write Heads
With the presentation of the UHF Read/Write Head IUT-F190-B40, the extensive portfolio in the field of identification systems is now extended by a new representative with integrated Industrial Ethernet interface and REST API. Designed for medium ranges, the IUT-F190-B40 can be integrated particularly quickly and easily into OT and IT systems due to to these interface technologies and thus offers an attractive solution for production control and monitoring, track-and-trace applications and other Industry 4.0 applications in factory automation.
- Most powerful compact, industrial UHF reader for medium read ranges
- Integrated mulitprotocol industrial Ethernet saves installation space and time.
- The integrated web interface allows easy operation, setup and troubleshooting without additional software.
- A REST API enables simple integration into IT systems, even without PLC.
Pepperl+Fuchs PROFINET IO UHF RFID Read/Write Stations include:
- IUT-F190-B40-2V1D-FR1-01
- IUT-F190-B40-2V1D-FR2-02
- IUT-F190-B40-2V1D-FR2-03
- Ready-made PLC function blocks designed for quick and easy system integration
- Compact and robust housing for harsh industrial environments
- Switchable antenna polarization guarantees reliable tag detection and enhances process flow
- LED status indicator for bus communication and read/write station
- Network loop through by means of integrated 2 port switch
- Flexible UHF read/write station with medium detection range
- Multi-tag reading increases productivity
Applications
- Material handling
- Tool identification
- Factory automation
- Automotive industry
With the presentation of the UHF Read/Write Head IUT-F190-B40, the extensive portfolio in the field of identification systems is now extended by a new representative with integrated Industrial Ethernet interface and REST API. Designed for medium ranges, the IUT-F190-B40 can be integrated particularly quickly and easily into OT and IT systems due to to these interface technologies and thus offers an attractive solution for production control and monitoring, track-and-trace applications and other Industry 4.0 applications in factory automation.
- Most powerful compact, industrial UHF reader for medium read ranges
- Integrated mulitprotocol industrial Ethernet saves installation space and time.
- The integrated web interface allows easy operation, setup and troubleshooting without additional software.
- A REST API enables simple integration into IT systems, even without PLC.
Pepperl+Fuchs PROFINET IO UHF RFID Read/Write Stations include:
- IUT-F190-B40-2V1D-FR1-01
- IUT-F190-B40-2V1D-FR2-02
- IUT-F190-B40-2V1D-FR2-03
- Ready-made PLC function blocks designed for quick and easy system integration
- Compact and robust housing for harsh industrial environments
- Switchable antenna polarization guarantees reliable tag detection and enhances process flow
- LED status indicator for bus communication and read/write station
- Network loop through by means of integrated 2 port switch
- Flexible UHF read/write station with medium detection range
- Multi-tag reading increases productivity
Applications
- Material handling
- Tool identification
- Factory automation
- Automotive industry
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Sascha Päschel
Product Manager RFID
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Date
22. - 23.
October 2025
Location
Wiesbaden,
Germany