Case Study
Intrinsically Safe RFID Inventory Tracking in Hazardous Environments
Solution: Aegex100M IS Tablet + RFID Tag Reader + Intrinsically Safe Passive UHF RFID Tags
An industrial oilfield facility operating in hazardous, potentially explosive zones needed a faster, safer, and more accurate way to track, inspect, and manage critical equipment. Manual, paper-based processes caused delays, errors, and limited real-time visibility.
Solution delivered using an intrinsically safe, RFID-enabled mobile solution that digitized inventory, maintenance, and compliance workflows directly inside IECEx/ATEX Zone 1 areas—without compromising safety.
The Challenge
- Equipment identified manually via serial numbers and barcodes
- Inventory counts recorded on paper
- Data entered later in non-hazardous areas
- Difficulty locating specific components (e.g., one valve among many)
Impact: Slow operations, repeated searches, compliance risks, and limited real-time insight.
The facility needed a certified, mobile, intrinsically safe system to enable real-time asset tracking, digital inspections, and direct cloud connectivity from hazardous locations.
The Solution
End-to-end, intrinsically safe RFID ecosystem:
Aegex100M Intrinsically Safe Tablet
- Windows-based mobile computing
- Certified for IECEx Zone 1, ATEX Zone 1
- 10.1” rugged, IP65-rated design
- Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connectivity
- Full access to cloud and enterprise applications
Intrinsically Safe UHF RFID Reader
- Intrinsically safe Bluetooth UHF RFID reader
- High-performance scanning in metallic, industrial environments
- Seamless integration with Aegex100M
RFID Tag RFID Tags
- Certified for hazardous areas
- Optimized for metal and liquid environments
- Read range up to 35 meters
How It Works
Scan → Verify → Record → Sync
- Operators scan tagged assets with the RFID Tag Reader
- Asset data and job validation appear instantly on the Aegex100M
- Inspections and maintenance forms open automatically
- Data syncs to enterprise systems via Wi-Fi/4G or stores offline for later upload
Operational Gains
- Faster inventory cycles
- Near-zero selection errors
- Real-time stock visibility
- Reduced maintenance downtime
Compliance & Safety
- Digital audit trails
- On-site, paperless inspections
- Certified safe operation in explosive atmospheres
Workforce Enablement
- Live collaboration via Outlook, Teams/Skype
- Photo and report uploads from the field
- Global deployment with worldwide certifications
Technology Stack
|
Component |
Model |
Certification |
Role |
|
IS Tablet |
Aegex100M |
IECEx, ATEX Zone 1, UL Class I Div 1 |
Mobile computing & reporting |
|
RFID Reader |
RFID Tag Reader |
Intrinsically Safe |
Asset scanning |
|
RFID Tags |
RFID Tag |
Intrinsically Safe |
Asset identification |
Conclusion
Aegex100M + RFID solution replaces manual, paper-based processes with a real-time, intrinsically safe digital ecosystem—delivering higher accuracy, stronger compliance, and faster operations in the world’s most hazardous industrial environments.
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