Xerafy - PICO In (EU)

Disappear flush into metal – RFID that truly integrates

When the tag should not be glued onto an asset but become part of it, the Xerafy PICO In X3210-EU000-H9 comes into play. This UHF RFID hard tag is engineered to sit flush inside a drilled hole in metal – embedded, potted, permanent. That makes it the right pick for OEM manufacturers in aerospace, oil and gas, defense and injection moulding, where surface mounting is not an option and the tag has to stay mechanically and visually invisible.

At the core sits the Alien Higgs 9 IC with 48-bit TID, 96-bit EPC and 688-bit user memory. That capacity stores more than just a serial number: component data, maintenance histories or full tool lifecycle records can be written directly into the metal body. In the EU 865–868 MHz band, the embedded tag reaches up to 2 m read range when installed – a remarkable figure considering the RFID antenna is fully nested inside the surrounding metal structure.

Measuring 12.80 x 7.08 x 3.08 mm and weighing 1.40 g, the PICO In is compact enough to integrate into the smallest tools, components and injection moulds without compromising their geometry or function.

The following part number is available in the IDCRAFT online shop – this variant is designed for a specific use case:

• X3210-EU000-H9 – Xerafy PICO In in the EU configuration for 865–868 MHz, equipped with Alien Higgs 9 IC, 688-bit user memory and a ceramic housing. Dimensions 12.80 x 7.08 x 3.08 mm at 1.40 g, IP68 rated, survival temperature −40 °C to +150 °C, designed for flush mounting in metal (embedded). Attached via epoxy potting in a prepared bore. The right pick for European OEM manufacturers, tool builders and users in defense, aerospace and oil & gas who need to identify parts, injection moulds and critical tools permanently and tamper-proof.

The key difference compared to the other PICO variants lies in the mounting principle: while the PICO On, PICO Off, PICO Plus and NANO Plus rely on industrial adhesive for surface mounting, the PICO In is designed for a host-side bore – bonded with epoxy, recessed into the material, protected against impact, friction and external mechanical stress. To get the Xerafy PICO In price, current stock levels and volume tier conditions, contact IDCRAFT directly – your value-added distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.

Technical Highlights

• EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 compliant – works with all common UHF RFID readers and reader platforms
• Alien Higgs 9 IC with 688-bit user memory – room for component IDs, maintenance history and lifecycle data
• Embedded form factor with up to 2 m read range when installed – RFID performance despite metal environment
• IP68 rating, survival up to +150 °C – approved for cleaning, high-pressure rinsing and thermal load
• Ceramic housing 12.80 x 7.08 x 3.08 mm at 1.40 g, attachment via epoxy potting in workpiece bore

Applications

• Injection moulds – tamper-proof identification embedded directly in the tool body
• Oil and gas equipment – RFID tracking on downhole components and critical assets
• Aerospace and defense – durable labelling of long-life parts with strict MRO requirements
• Tool and equipment management – fully embedded tag with no risk of loss or detachment

The Xerafy PICO In is the variant for applications where a glued surface tag is simply not viable, structurally or operationally. Where friction, high-pressure cleaning or mechanical load would eventually peel off any surface tag, the embedded approach delivers a permanent solution across the entire lifecycle of the host part. Within the PICO series, it occupies a unique position: it does not compete with the other variants on size or read range, but opens up the entire segment of embedded RFID identification.

Thanks to its EPC Gen2 compliance, the tag integrates seamlessly into existing UHF | RAIN – RFID infrastructures. It works reliably with fixed readers at tool dispensing points, tunnel antennas above conveyor trolleys and mobile handheld scanners. There is no need to swap reader hardware or rework middleware – read-out works exactly as with any standard UHF tag.

Order the Xerafy PICO In X3210-EU000-H9 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy on your bore geometry and potting strategy, sample service for pre-tests on your own parts and short delivery times within the EU. On request, we also provide custom pre-encoding, project-specific encoding services and tiered pricing for larger volumes.

Looking to order the Xerafy PICO In X3210-EU000-H9 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.