OMRON to Release RoHS-compliant V720 Series (13.56MHz) RFID Products.Kyoto, Japan, June 15, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - OMRON Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6645, US: OMRNY), a global leader in automation, sensing and control technologies, announced today that beginning June 26, 2006 it will release several RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. system components that conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" fit, meet coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" the RoHS directive(*1), the European regulations on hazardous chemical substances. The products to be released will contain RoHS-compliant parts to replace those used for the previously available ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 15693-compliant V720 Series (13.56MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. ) RFID system components, including a reader/writer, antenna and cable. The new products will also come in newly designed housings. Because the high-level interfaces A programming interface (API) that provides more functionality within one command statement than a lower-level interface. High-level interfaces are designed to enable the programmer to write code in a shorter amount of time and to be less involved with the details of the software module for these products are compatible with conventional products, users can easily replace the previously used devices with RoHS-compatible models. In September 2005, OMRON released RoHS-compatible UHF-band RFID equipment. By adding HF-band (13.56MHz) RFID system equipment to its RoHS-compatible RFID lineup, the RFID Department of OMRON's Business Development Group will achieve full compliance with the RoHS directive on all of its RFID-related products. RoHS-compliant products to be released are as follows:
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Product Former Model New Model Market
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JPN US EUR
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13.56MHz Long-Range RFID System
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Long-Range Reader/Writer V720S-BC5D4 V720S-BC5D4A X X
Long-Range Reader/Writer -- V720S-BC5D4A-US X
(US version)
Long-Range Antenna V720-HS03 V720-HS04 X X X
Gate Antenna -- V720-HS72 X X X
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13.56MHz Mid-Range RFID System
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Mid-Range Reader/Writer V720S-CD1D/2D V720S-BC5D1 X X X
Mid-Range Reader/Writer -- V720S-BC5C1 X
(supports AC adaptor)
Mid-Range Antenna V720S-H01 V720-HS01 X X X
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13.56MHz Short-Range RFID System
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CF Type Read/Write Unit V720S-HMF01 V720S-HMF01 X
USB Type Read/Write Unit -- V720S-HMU01 X
PCB Type Read/Write Module V720S-HMC73 V720S-HMC73 X X X
V720S-HMC73T V720S-HMC73T X X X
(Separate (Separate
Antenna Type) Antenna Type)
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The products to be released will contain RoHS-compliant parts to replace those used for the previously available ISO15693-compliant V720 Series (13.56MHz) RFID system components, including a reader/writer, antenna and cable. The new products will also come in newly designed housings. Because the high-level interfaces for these products are compatible with conventional products, users can easily replace the previously used devices with RoHS-compatible models. In September 2005, OMRON released RoHS-compatible UHF-band RFID equipment. By adding HF-band (13.56MHz) RFID system equipment to its RoHS-compatible RFID lineup, the RFID Department of OMRON's Business Development Group will achieve full compliance with the RoHS directive on all of its RFID-related products. In the distribution and retail industries of Europe, there is a growing trend toward HF-band (13.56MHz) RFID tagging on individual items. EPCglobal Inc. is now considering the development of standards for HF RFID implementation that are similar to those of UHF-band systems. These situations make it easy to anticipate a growth in demand for globally applicable RFID tags/equipment when building an open system such as a supply chain management system for the distribution/retail industries. Accordingly, the fact that OMRON is fully equipped to market RoHS-compliant RFID products will give the company a significant competitive edge in the future. OMRON is working hard to expand RFID sales by drawing on its excellent track record of RFID system deployment The deployment of a mechanical device, electrical system, computer program, etc., is its assembly or transformation from a packaged form to an operational working state. Deployment implies moving a product from a temporary or development state to a permanent or desired state. as an RFID equipment vendor, as well as relying on its accumulated expertise and advanced product technology. By fully utilizing its RFID inlay The RFID tag in a smart label. It comprises the chip and aluminum, copper or silver antenna bonded to a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer that is delivered to the label maker "dry" (without adhesive) or "wet" (attached to a pressure sensitive liner). and reader/writer commercialization and production technologies, OMRON is striving to offer products that match market needs on a timely basis. *1 Response to the RoHS Directive To comply with the RoHS directive (EU Directive (European Union Directive) A set of privacy requirements that took effect in 1998 and ordered European member nations to enact compliant legislation. It deals with the establishment of Data Protection Authorities, people's rights to personal information and enforcement. on the Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment), OMRON has been concentrating its efforts on producing and marketing products free from hazardous chemical substances. In Europe, the RoHS directive bans the use of six substances from products to be sold beginning July 1, 2006. These substances are: lead (Pb), cadmium cadmium (kăd`mēəm) [from cadmia, Lat. for calamine, with which cadmium is found associated], metallic chemical element; symbol Cd; at. no. 48; at. wt. 112.41; m.p. 321°C;; b.p. 765°C;; sp. gr. 8. (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium Hexavalent chromium or Cr(VI) compounds are those which contain the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Chromates are often used as pigments for photography, and in pyrotechnics, dyes, paints, inks, and plastics. (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls polybrominated biphenyls see biphenyl. (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE, are a flame retardant sub-family of the brominated flame retardant group. They have been used in a wide array of household products, including fabrics, furniture, and electronics. (PBDEs). To warrant that these substances are not contained in products, it is necessary to survey the presence of chemical substances and their contents in all parts and materials to be used. Besides these six substances, there are other types of hazardous substances as well. The European RoHS directive bans the use of hazardous chemical substances or makes it mandatory to eliminate them. As such, this directive requires companies to supply products that are not just environmentally sound but environmentally warranted as well. For the RFID products to be marketed, OMRON has specified 73 substances to be banned or eliminated; five substances for which the use of alternative substances is to be promoted; and 134 substances to be self-controlled. About OMRON RFID Omron's RFID Division has been in the RFID business for over 20 years and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with US operations in Schaumburg, Illinois Schaumburg is a village in Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 75,386. As of 2005, the population slightly dropped to 72,690 according to the Census Bureau. . As an EPCglobal member, OMRON offers a wide range of RFID products including inlays and readers for HF (13.56 MHz), UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. (915 MHz) and other frequencies. Also offered are one-day EPC (1) (Entertainment PC) See HTPC. (2) (Electronic Product Code) A standard code for RFID tags administered by EPCglobal Inc. (www.epcglobalinc.org). compliance kits fully scalable from one device to an enterprise-wide deployment. The kits include cables and RFID tags, require a minimal investment to arrange for initial testing and are fully upgradeable to Gen 2, the latest RFID standard from EPCglobal, the organization managing UPC (Universal Product Code) The standard bar code printed on retail merchandise, which is administered by GS1 US, Brussels, Belgium and Lawrenceville, NJ (www.gs1.org). numbers and other EPC standards. For more information, write to info@omronrfid.com or visit the Web site at www.omronrfid.com About OMRON Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation. Established in 1933 and headed by President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Hisao Sakuta, OMRON has more than 26,000 employees in over 35 countries working to provide products and services to customers in a variety of fields including industrial automation, electronic components, social systems (ticket gate machines, ticket vending machines, and traffic control), and healthcare. The company is divided into five regions and head offices are in Japan (Kyoto), Asia Pacific (Singapore), China (Shanghai), Europe (Amsterdam) and US (Chicago). For more information, visit OMRON's website at www.omron.com Source: OMRON Contact: In Europe: OMRON RFID Division Wegalaan 57 2132 JD Hoofddorp The Netherlands Phone: +31-235681200 Fax: +31-235681222 In China: OMRON RFID Division Rm.302,AZIA center, 1233 Lujiazui Ring Road Pudong New Area,Shanghai 200120,PRC. Phone: +86-21-5888-1666 Fax: +86-21-5888-7633/7933 In Japan: OMRON Corporation Corporate Brand Communications Department James Seddon Email: james_seddon@omron.co.jp Phone: +81-3-3436-7202 Fax: +81-3-3436-7029 Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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