KBA has developed a wireless identification system that automatically provides accurate, real-time data on the location of paper pallets. The PileTronic is based on the Siemens Simatic RF600 RFID sensor system.

When paper is delivered, two Simatic RF630L smart labels (below) are affixed on the pallet; the labels transmit an identification number to an RF660R read/write device via a wireless ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) band (between 865 and 868 MHz in Europe; 902 and 928 MHz in the U.S.). Incoming goods are booked under this ID number with specification of the volume or quantity, order number, format and grammage, etc.

The two labels offer redundancy and ensure that pallets will be detected by the RFID antennae, regardless of the direction in which it is transported.

PileTronic allows pile logistics to be managed 100% automatically, with full electronic tracking documentation. kba-usa.com