TagMaster delivers UHF readers for Proof of Concept with Banverket

Stockholm, Sweden, 22 March, 2010 - TagMaster, the leading producer of advanced RFID solutions for access control and rail applications, has delivered a newly developed UHF RFID system to Banverket (The Swedish Rail Administration) who are the rail infrastructure owner/manager in Sweden. The equipment will be used for a Proof of Concept trial, where Banverket are evaluating the TagMaster equipment as part of its ongoing evaluation of several RFID systems for use on the Swedish rail network.

The Proof of Concept will initially be verifying Banverket’s intention to use the UHF ISO 18000-6 type C standard (also referred to as EPC Gen2) for identifying goods wagons in Sweden. Banverket, along with several other infrastructure owners and interested parties, are encouraging the European Rail Agency to adopt this ISO standard, paving the way for the introduction of European wide wagon tagging, where interoperability is a primary requirement. TagMaster has developed a new UHF RFID reader, based on its existing fourth generation reader technology. This innovative solution features the best components from our existing platform, including the Linux operating platform, adaptable web interface for configuration and connectivity options. The TagMaster software development kit will also be available with additional functionality for developing customised applications for this UHF system. “We are very pleased Banverket has selected TagMaster as one of the technology partners for their UHF Proof of Concept program. TagMaster has been supporting Banverket in various RFID technology trials over the past few years, including the FREIGHTWISE project. Our continued co-operation with this UHF technology confirms Banverket’s confidence in TagMaster and our ability to meet the developing demands of the rail industry. We see this new UHF technology as a compliment to our existing 2.45 GHz RFID system, where each frequency offers specific advantages depending on the application and operational requirements”, says Richard Holt, Director of Transportation at TagMaster AB.