Security and efficiency
Nedap offers a TRANSIT product range of readers and tags which is based on semi-active RFID technology. TRANSIT readers and tags are ideal for use in situations where a high level of security and efficiency are important. These readers are extremely accurate and recognize vehicles and their drivers at the same time, which improves safety. They also offer an adjustable reading distance, vertical and horizontal recognition and this prevents congestion at busy times.
Resilience and reliability
Nedap has been at the forefront of semi-active RFID-based technology for decades, and our vehicle identification solutions have been installed in many industries around the world.
The high-end reader TRANSIT Ultimate is designed to perform well in high security applications, demanding vehicular access control applications and under harsh environmental conditions. Typical applications include: highly secured vehicle access at airports, seaports, mines, military bases and other installations where vehicles must be assigned to specific drivers.
Technology in detail
- TRANSIT Ultimate en ATEX
Tagtypes
- Booster: a patented semi‑active RFID tag that simultaneously identifies both vehicle and driver by pairing with existing personal access credentials. It ensures a vehicle only gains access when driven by an authorized user, with a read range of up to 12 m using the TRANSIT Ultimate reader.
- Compact Button: a next‑generation, windshield‑mounted tag designed for high-security environments. Operating at up to 15 m range, it offers both “always-on” and user-activated modes and features a replaceable battery with an 8‑year lifespan—all in a slim, unobtrusive design.
- Heavy Duty Tag ISO: built for harsh industrial environments, this robust, weatherproof tag achieves up to 20 m read range. Ideal for identifying trucks, trailers, containers, and other heavy vehicles under challenging conditions.
- Window Tag Ultimate: a long-range, windshield-mounted tag with enhanced security. It features an activation switch, AES-based authentication, and operates on two RFID frequencies. With the TRANSIT Ultimate reader it reads at distances up to 10 m.
- Window Button: the original long‑range windshield tag in the portfolio. Also operating at up to 15 m with the TRANSIT Ultimate reader, it’s reliable and widely used
Applications
Highly secure vehicle access at airports, seaports, mines, military bases and factories.
Sites where vehicles must be assigned to specific drivers.
Vehicular access control in difficult environments, such as sites that have to deal with heavy weather or dangerous chemicals.
Locations with high volumes of traffic, including multiple lanes.
What is RFID?
RFID stands for radio-frequency identification. Thanks to its long read range, and the high levels of speed and security it offers, RFID is often used in physical access control. It’s a wireless technology that uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track vehicles and drivers that have an RFID tag.
RFID is the perfect choice for a wide range of vehicle and driver identification applications. And is particularly valuable for improving security at perimeters, sites or buildings where there’s a high volume of traffic.
FAQ
What is semi-active RFID?
These are battery-assisted tags that transmit strong signals with very little interference or environmental noise, ideal for long-range applications.
Why choose semi-active RFID?
Semi-active RFID offers high security and reliability, even in demanding environments such as airports, ports, and mines.
What is the reading range and speed of Nedap’s solution?
The TRANSIT RFID reader identifies vehicles at distances of up to 15 meters, even at speeds of up to 200 km/h.
Can tags be cloned?
Cloning is virtually impossible thanks to encrypted communication and a patented process in TRANSIT RFID.
Where is semi-active RFID used?
Think of access to airports, mining facilities, military bases, and other locations with harsh conditions and high-volume traffic.