Mobile_Retro_UnitMobile Retrospective Encoder

  • Converting even the largest collection to RFID need not be a lengthy or stressful process.  The converting of books to RFID can be performed in-house, by relatively unskilled or outsourced staff without the need to remove items or interrupt patron activity. Our tagging process sets us apart from our competitors by allowing libraries to maintain their existing security during the conversion process, and by ensuring 100% security from day 1 of RFID operations.

  • The FE Technologies Mobile Retrospective Encoder is completely mobile and cable-less with a 12 hours battery pack.  The unit is powered by a completely safe gel-based battery.  The trolley also features a touch screen interface, barcode scanner and RFID printer/encoder.  The unit is completely manoeuvrable and complies with all OH&S requirements.

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    Here's how the retrospective conversion process works:

    • Scan barcode and tag is automatically printed and encoded

    An item list is downloaded onto the unit by FE Technologies.  Each item’s barcode is scanned, the item is recorded (a very effective stocktake tool) and a tag is printed and encoded and dispensed ready to apply to the item.

    • Low error rate

    As we print titles on each tag, the retrospective tagging process is nearly error free and can be conducted by relatively unskilled staff.

    • No duplication

    The Mobile Retrospective Encoder has an RFID pad that checks that an item doesn’t already have an RFID tag – which avoids wasting RFID tags and operator time.

    • Speedy

    The speed of tagging is operator dependant – a two person team does at minimum of 250 items per hour. Teams of three with a single unit have done up to 500 items per hour.

    • All items are captured - security integrity from day one

    Once a library has been retrospectively tagged, the library is immediately secure.  All tags are set to security status “on” and any items removed from the library without being checked out will alarm the gates.  “Stragglers” (items returned after the retrospective tagging process) are processed using the Circulation Assistant.

     

     

     

       

    Smart_Library_Mobile_Retrospective_Encoder.pdf