DEPLOYMENT P R OF ILE : C o rpu s Ch ris ti Army Depot

OVERVIEW

In 2001, RF Code was selected as the RF Beacon Subcontractor by Savi Technology for an asset tracking system deployed at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Corpus Christi, TX. RF Codes contribution to the Radio Frequency Beacon Transponder (RFBT) Conguration consisted of both xed and mobile 303 MHz active RFID readers, (50,000) beacon tags, omni-directional antennas and operating software. The system was designed to provide a fully automated means of collecting data to reliably track, locate, and identify commodities (physical assets) in all climatic environments.

Army Logistician
PROFESSIONAL BULLETIN OF UNITED STATES ARMY LOGISTICS PB 700022 VOLUME 34, ISSUE 2 MARCH-APRIL 2002 (reprinted with permission)

CCAD CONTRACT WILL IMPROVE ASSET VISIBILITY 303 MHz Spider III AR reader
(with Savi logo) In October, the Army awarded a $5.8 million contract to Savi Technology, Inc., for a system that will identify and locate over 250,000 repair parts and 3,000 pieces of ground support equipment that are used in rebuilding and overhauling Army aircraft at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Texas. The system is built around the Savi SmartChain platform and Savi asset management application software that integrates web-based software applications and wireless tracking and data-collection technologies. The Savi asset management solution provides complete location visibility in real time for all mechanical parts and subassemblies being repaired in the CCAD aviation maintenance facility. With automated tracking and maintenance, it will be possible to reduce operating costs and repair cycle times, improve record keeping, and improve overall service quality. The multiyear contract was awarded through the Army Logistics Integration Agency, which worked with Savi Technology, RF Code, Inc., and the information technology and maintenance staffs at CCAD to design and implement the system. The Savi asset management solution requires no change in CCADs workow for equipment maintenance. For example, when a helicopter engine is disassembled for inspection and maintenance, each part is marked with a printed bar code and an associated radio frequency (RF) tracking tag. As the part moves through the various shops, the RF tracking tag periodically emits a signal that is detected by RF readers mounted overhead. System users then can use a web-based interface to access information on all parts in the work process. After using the Savi solution to locate a particular item, users can key in a request for a worker on the oor to move that item. Workers then can download instructions to handheld computers with mobile RF readers. Using these devices, workers can establish an items location to within a 10-foot radius and move the item to the desired location.

Metal Off-Set Enclosure

7.5-Second Beacon Tag

(with replaceable battery)
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