AngleID is a new product from Ubisense that is specifically designed for manufacturing environments and the daily challenges faced by manufacturing and process engineers. Manufacturing inherently involves the movement of people, product, tools and materials. AngleID allows you to solve location problems without costly training programs and endless support calls.
Key benefits:
- Installs in under 10 minutes
- Integrates using.NET
- IP30, IP54, IP69K versions available
- Works in highly metallic environments
- Long range – 150ft (45m)
What is AngleID?
A simple but powerful next-generation RFID solution that provides precise, real-time monitoring of tagged assets. How is it different? It senses ultra-wideband pulses from Ubisense RFID tags using an antenna ray to accurately determine the precise angle between the tag and reader. It then compares that angle in up to eight different zones, reporting entry and exit events to each from a distance of up to 150ft (45m), even in highly metallic environments. Multiple AngleID readers can be combined for scalability.
It takes less than 10 minutes to set up; simply mount the AngleID reader and plug into a Windows™ device. The intuitive click and drag interface allows zones to be created easily, removing the need for a technical expert or extensive training program.
AngleID is a completely standalone solution which connects via Ethernet directly into standard control systems including tool controllers, PLcs and MESs.
See AngleID in action at this year’s RFID Journal Live! event in Florida here.
What is AngleID being used for?
AngleID has many benefits in manufacturing and logistics, including:
- Wireless tool tether – determine if a handheld tool is in being used in the correct workstation
- Work stage verification – check that a particular work step, such as a crane being attached and detached from a subassembly, has been completed
- Traffic light activation – determine when a vehicle has approached a traffic light zone with lane accuracy
- Takt time calculation – how long has a product has been in station
- Direction of movement – measure which way a forklift was travelling through a doorway or checkpoint
- Tool and worker verification – record which tools and workers were working on a specific product
AngleID was developed by Ubisense following demand from customers for a simple solution that can solve station or workspace problems without needing extensive internal IT support. Ubisense systems are used across the world in some of the largest and most progressive manufacturers including BMW, Daimler, John Deere, Cummins, Honda, Airbus, VW and Tesla.
Video Instructions
To help our customers and partners learn how to install and configure AngleID, we have produced a series of instructional videos. See links below.
Getting started with AngleID
Mounting considerations for AngleID
Configuring AngleID
AngleID multiple recipes
AngleID advanced topics
AngleID in action
Challenge 1: Untethered DC tools
Cordless tools are becoming commonplace in many assembly plants because of their increased flexibility, safety and ergonomic benefits. However, there is a risk that these tools will be used in the wrong locations or on the wrong products.
AngleID can eliminate the risk of roaming cordless tools by locking them to zones. When a tool moves in and out of its defined zone, AngleID sends corresponding enable and disable messages to a control system, such as a tool controller or MES. AngleID enables manufacturers to use cordless tools to improve flexibility, safety and ergonomics without introducing new quality issues.
Challenge 2: Correct positioning of large subassemblies
In many cases a subassembly must be correctly oriented before parts are attached in order to avoid costly repairs or warranty claims. For example, the wrong wheel may be fitted if the axel is oriented in the wrong direction, or a part may need to be in a certain orientation before lubrication.
With AngleID manufacturers can control and assure the orientation of sub-assemblies prior to commencing work. By detecting the presence of a Ubisense tag in a defined zone, AngleID communicates process status to control systems such as a PLC or MES. This eliminates process errors caused by parts and tools being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Challenge 3: Following container shunt plans
Cross-docking of parts trailers and containers must follow a very strict shunt plan. Downstream processes can be disrupted when containers don’t arrive or leave dock doors on time, or are unloaded at the wrong dock.
With AngleID, logistics operators can quickly and reliably set up multi-door monitoring using a single device. By detecting the movement of containers through docking areas, AngleID communicates delivery status to supervisors in real-time. This enables logistics operators to be immediately alerted when containers arrive at the wrong door or fail to adhere to schedule, avoiding costly time and materials delays.
For more information, please get in touch
http://www.AngleID.net
