RFID systems Bosch Rexroth
Assembly Technology Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth RFID systems deliver precise, contactless identification across assembly and conveyor lines operating at carrier frequencies of 125 kHz (LF) and 13.56 MHz (HF), with read/write ranges up to 300 mm and data transfer rates suited for real-time process control. Transponders and read/write heads are designed for continuous industrial duty - rated IP65/IP67 - and integrate directly into Rexroth TS 2plus and VarioFlow+ transfer systems without additional mounting hardware. Memory capacities from 256 bytes up to 8 kByte per data carrier allow full workpiece traceability from first assembly step to end-of-line testing, compliant with IEC 15693 and ISO 18000-3.
As an authorised Bosch Rexroth distributor, esd.equipment stocks over 70 RFID components - read/write heads, data carriers, evaluation units, and cables - all certified to CE and RoHS directives. The portfolio covers both standalone RFID identification modules and fully integrated solutions for Rexroth ActiveAssist and ActiveCockpit environments, enabling seamless Industry 4.0 connectivity via PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and OPC UA.
Bosch Rexroth RFID - Product overview
| Product group | Key specification | Typical application | Interface / norm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read/write heads (LF) | 125 kHz, range up to 80 mm, IP67 | Workpiece carrier ID on TS 2plus lines | IO-Link, IEC 61131 |
| Read/write heads (HF) | 13.56 MHz, range up to 300 mm, IP65 | Long-distance pallet and carrier tracking | ISO 18000-3, IEC 15693 |
| Data carriers / transponders | 256 byte to 8 kByte, rewritable | On-part traceability, rework loops | LF / HF compatible |
| Evaluation units / controllers | Multi-channel, up to 4 read heads per unit | Central RFID management in assembly cells | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA |
| Cables & accessories | M8/M12 connectors, lengths 2-10 m | Connection of read heads to evaluation units | CE, RoHS |
| ActiveAssist RFID integration | Worker guidance + RFID tag read in one step | Error-proofing (poka-yoke) in mixed assembly | OPC UA, Industry 4.0 |
Typical application areas: Automotive final assembly and engine lines (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), electronics and PCB manufacturing (IPC-A-610, IEC 61340-5-1), medical device production with full lot traceability (ISO 13485), semiconductor back-end handling (SEMI S1/S2), aerospace MRO and sub-assembly (AS9100D), and general lean manufacturing with Bosch Rexroth TS 2plus or VarioFlow+ transfer systems.