# RFID Tag and Sensor **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [27 February 2019 05:00 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652 "2019-02-27T05:00:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Matthew81504](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Matthew81504](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Matthew81504)\ **Post date:** [27 February 2019 05:00 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652/1 "2019-02-27T05:00:38Z")
Hi there, We have a solution coming up that we will involve items being checked in and checked out of a warehouse using RFID tagging. We envisage the solution will require Tags and Beacons/Sensors to automatically send event data to a database online. We will be building the solution bespoke. The solution will need to store event data in the event of internet loss, or send the data to a local third-party for when the internet is then available. Would really appreciate some knowledge/suggestions on what sensors and tags to use here? Thank you in advance, Matt ---
**Author:** ![Stephen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/stephen/32/1599_2.png) [@Stephen](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen)\ **Post date:** [27 February 2019 05:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652/2 "2019-02-27T05:11:09Z")
Hi Matthew, What kind of items will be checked in and out? How far away from the sensor will they need to be? Will the tags be reused or will they be disposable? ---
**Author:** ![Matthew81504](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Matthew81504](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Matthew81504)\ **Post date:** [27 February 2019 05:28 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652/3 "2019-02-27T05:28:05Z")
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your speedy response. There is no preference to distance at this point. I think within a 1m range is fine. The idea was to have a sensor either side of a window bay for items to be passed through but happy to adjust this concept to suit the hardware required. I think understanding both disposable and re-usable would be good. Though I think for provenance we will be leaning heavily toward the tags being re-used. Regards, Matt ---
**Author:** ![Stephen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/stephen/32/1599_2.png) [@Stephen](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen)\ **Post date:** [27 February 2019 22:07 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652/4 "2019-02-27T22:07:04Z")
Hi Matthew, For an application like this, I would start here: > **[SparkFun Simultaneous RFID Reader - M6E Nano](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-simultaneous-rfid-reader-m6e-nano.html)** > > The SparkFun Simultaneous RFID Reader is an Arduino-compatible board to get you started with the M6E Nano RFID Reader. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is becoming .. read more Here is a guide to setting it up: [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/simultaneous-rfid-tag-reader-hookup-guide/example-10---range-test](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/simultaneous-rfid-tag-reader-hookup-guide/example-10---range-test) Use this external antenna to get more range (be sure to dial down the power though): > **[UHF RFID Antenna (TNC)](https://core-electronics.com.au/uhf-rfid-antenna-tnc.html)** > > This is your solution when you absolutely, positively need to get the most out of an antenna for your next RFID project. This ultra high-frequency (UHF) RFID Antenna .. read more You may need cable adapters: > **[UHF RFID Cable (TNC to RP-SMA)](https://core-electronics.com.au/uhf-rfid-cable-tnc-to-rp-sma.html)** > > This is a very simple 1m long TNC to RP-SMA cable. We like to use this cable to connect our ultra high-frequency RFID antennas to an equally powerful reader board. .. read more > **[Interface Cable RP-SMA to U.FL](https://core-electronics.com.au/interface-cable-rp-sma-to-u-fl.html)** > > This connector cable interfaces UFL RF connectors to RP-SMA antennas. Use it to attach any standard RP-SMA 2.4GHz antenna to the DPAC 802.11 modules. Here is a list of compatible tags: > **[UHF RFID Classic Tag](https://core-electronics.com.au/uhf-rfid-classic-tag.html)** > > Are you still looking for a UHF RFID tag for your UHF RFID reader? Try this one! > **[UHF RFID Tag - Adhesive (Set of 5)](https://core-electronics.com.au/uhf-rfid-tag-adhesive-set-of-5.html)** > > Ever wanted to play with those newfangled RFID tags? Although it’s been around for a while, the technology has been extremely cost-prohibitive and difficult to implement .. read more This sensor and antenna has a range of up to about 4.5 meters, although you wouldn’t really want to operate it at that power in this situation, you could turn the gain down to cover a 1-2 meter doorway no problem! ---
**Author:** ![Matthew81504](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Matthew81504](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Matthew81504)\ **Post date:** [28 February 2019 00:31 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652/5 "2019-02-28T00:31:46Z")
Hi Stephen, Thank you very much for all the above information. I will have a look in depth and digest then come back to you. This appears to be a very customised setup. Please excuse the question but, will this easily connect to a computer with a database? Would we be able to store the transactions locally in the case of internet outage and then post them to database? Perhaps questions not for you, but would appreciate somewhere I could answers to those questions as well. Thank you for your help. Kind Regards, Matt ---
**Author:** ![Matthew81504](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@Matthew81504](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Matthew81504)\ **Post date:** [28 February 2019 00:37 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652/6 "2019-02-28T00:37:34Z")
Also, wondering about printable tags. Is it possible to get printable EPCglobal Gen 2 tags that would go with this reader? Do they come in rolls per 10k? ---
**Author:** ![Stephen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/stephen/32/1599_2.png) [@Stephen](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen)\ **Post date:** [28 February 2019 01:07 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/rfid-tag-and-sensor/4652/7 "2019-02-28T01:07:35Z")
Hi Matthew, I can’t speak to how EPCglobal Gen2 tags come, but this reader is capable of reading them. As for software and interfacing with a database. This unit is pretty much hardware only, and does not have associated software to run it. You will be on your own when it comes to creating a program to interface with your database and logging entries. This device is more than capable of being incorporated into a system like that, but don’t expect it to just plug into a computer and work out of the box. There is some generic software that will work with it though, you can find an explanation here: [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/simultaneous-rfid-tag-reader-hookup-guide/software-options](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/simultaneous-rfid-tag-reader-hookup-guide/software-options)