Beontag – Ironside Classic Dual RAIN RFID + NFC Tag | Dual-Frequency Asset Tracking for Harsh Environments
The Beontag Ironside Classic Dual is a dual-frequency hard tag combining RAIN RFID (865–928 MHz) and NFC (13.56 MHz) in a single IP68-rated enclosure, with shared memory accessible by both protocols via the EM4425 IC. Designed for asset tracking in harsh industrial environments, it reads up to 7 m on metal surfaces at 2W ERP and withstands operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, plus chemical exposure to motor oil, salt water, sulfuric acid, and NaOH. It attaches to any surface material via adhesive, structural adhesive, M4 screws, pop rivets, or a stainless steel welding bracket.
Specification
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions: 51.5 mm x 47.5 mm x 10 mm / 2.03 in. x 1.87 in. x 0.39 in.
- Weight: 22 g
- Tag Materials: High quality engineering plastics; surface thermoplastic elastomer
- Delivery Format: Single
- Amount per Box: 500 pcs
- Product Number: 3005677
RF Characteristics
- Device Type: RAIN RFID / EPCglobal Gen2v2; NFC Forum Type 5
- Operational Frequency (RAIN RFID): Global 865–928 MHz
- Operational Frequency (NFC): 13.56 MHz
- IC Type: EM4425 (V10)
- Memory Configuration (HF): 64 bit UID
- Memory Configuration (UHF): 288 bit EPC, 256 bit User
- Shared User Memory (HF and UHF): 1,472 bits
Performance
- Read Range on Metal (2W ERP): 7 m (theoretical, non-reflective environment)
- Read Range on Plastic (2W ERP): 3.5 m (theoretical, non-reflective environment)
- Applicable Surface Materials: Works on any material
Environmental Ratings
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
- Peak Temperature: +125°C / +257°F (1 hour duration)
- IP Classification: IP68
- Expected Lifetime: Years in normal operating conditions
- Chemical Resistance (no physical or performance changes): 168 hours motor oil exposure; 168 hours salt water (salinity 10%) exposure; 168 hours sulfuric acid (10%, pH 2) exposure; 24 hours NaOH (10%, pH 13) exposure
- General Chemical Compatibility: Methanol (moderate), ethanol (moderate), glycerine, ethylene glycol, consistent grease, sulfuric acid 96%, nitric acid 10%, NaOH 50%, soap solution 30%
- Avoid: Acetone; testing recommended for hydrocarbons and carboxylic acids
Installation Methods
- 3M 300LSE high performance acrylic adhesive (ideal application temperature +21°C to +38°C)
- Structural adhesive (e.g. 3M DP110, SikaFast 5215; max. 2 mm layer under tag)
- Mechanical fixing: M4 screws or 4 mm pop rivets (recommended for high mechanical stress or low-temperature installation)
- Welding bracket: stainless steel; suitable for flat and curved surfaces where punching is not possible
Personalization Options
- Pre-encoding: Customer-specific encoding of EPC or user memory; permanent locking or password locking available
- Visual Marking: Customer-specific layout including logo, text, numbers, barcodes, and more
Benefits
At 7 m read range on metal surfaces, the Ironside Classic Dual tracks metal assets — equipment, tools, containers, and vehicles — without requiring a standoff or special mounting. No secondary antenna or spacer needed.
RAIN RFID enables bulk automated scanning across a facility. NFC lets any smartphone tap and read the same shared memory on the spot. Both protocols access the same 1,472 bits, so data stays consistent across every interaction.
IP68 sealing, a -40°C to +85°C operating range, and verified resistance to motor oil, salt water, and sulfuric acid mean this tag keeps functioning in environments where standard labels and soft tags fail within days.
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