Xerafy - XPLORER Surface

Snap-in tag for above-ground pipe inventories – RFID for yard and asset management

In pipe yards, mining equipment fleets, large construction sites and heavy industry, sorting, inspection and maintenance workflows decide whether the right material is available when it is needed. The Xerafy XPLORER Surface X1115-EU111-H3 is the UHF RFID hard tag that reliably supports these above-ground inventory processes – even when components are permanently exposed to sun, rain, steel grit and mechanical impacts. If you operate a UHF | RAIN – RFID reader in a pipe yard, at inspection stations or at the entry and exit gates of your facility, this is the right variant within the XPLORER line.

Inside, the Alien Higgs 3 IC delivers 64-bit TID, 96/480-bit EPC and 512-bit user memory. The extended 480-bit EPC is a clear advantage for serialised pipe tracking: pipe length, wall thickness, pipe grade, manufacturer and inspection history can be encoded directly on the component – readable at every yard read station with any EPC Gen2 compliant reader. In the EU 865–868 MHz band, the tag reaches up to 1.5 m read range on metal when installed, which is exactly the right distance for pipe inspections, inventory scans in the yard and mobile capture with handheld readers.

The ruggedness numbers are impressive: a compression strength of < 89 MPa, a survival temperature range of −50 °C to +250 °C and the combined IP68 and IP69K rating make the tag suitable for high-pressure cleaning at pipe washing stations, for drying chamber and hardening processes as well as for permanent open-air deployment.

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

• X1115-EU111-H3 – Xerafy XPLORER Surface in the EU configuration for 865–868 MHz, equipped with Alien Higgs 3 IC, 512-bit user memory and 96/480-bit EPC capacity. Housing built from 316L stainless steel combined with a high-performance engineered polymer, round snap-in form factor Ø 28.30 x 8.50 mm at 25.40 g, IP68 and IP69K rated, survival temperature −50 °C to +250 °C, compression strength < 89 MPa. Read range up to 1.5 m on metal when installed, attachment via snap-in (embedded). The right pick for European users in yard management for oil and gas pipes, pipe maintenance, heavy equipment tracking in mining, building sites in construction as well as high-pressure oven identification.

The key difference compared to the sibling variant XPLORER Downhole lies in the application focus: both tags share form factor, material, IC and snap-in mounting principle – the XPLORER Surface, however, is specifically optimised for above-ground inventory management and component identification, while the Downhole variant targets deployment below ground in tubing and casing strings. If you handle, store and inspect pipes exclusively above ground, this is exactly the right variant – without paying for load tolerances that are not called for in yard operations. To get the Xerafy XPLORER Surface 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 3 IC with 96/480-bit EPC and 512-bit user memory – stores pipe grade, length and inspection history
• Up to 1.5 m read range on metal when installed – suitable for yard stations and pipe inspection gates
• Compression strength < 89 MPa, survival up to +250 °C, combined IP68 and IP69K rating
• 316L stainless steel housing with engineered polymer, round snap-in form factor Ø 28.30 x 8.50 mm at 25.40 g

Applications

• Yard management for oil and gas pipes – RFID inventory in pipe storage and sorting yards
• Pipe maintenance and inspection – serialised identification at inspection points and maintenance stations
• Heavy equipment in mining – impact- and vibration-resistant tag attachment on large machinery
• Construction site equipment and high-pressure ovens – weather-resistant component identification outdoors

The Xerafy XPLORER Surface is the variant within the XPLORER family for users who want the benefits of the snap-in construction – adhesive-free mounting, mechanical interference fit, permanent component integration – but exclusively above ground. While the Downhole variant targets maximum pressure and corrosion loads below ground, and the classic ROSWELL variants rely on welding and rivet mounting, the XPLORER Surface covers the segment of above-ground, embedded pipe and equipment identification.

Thanks to its EPC Gen2 compliance, the tag integrates seamlessly into existing UHF | RAIN – RFID infrastructures. It works reliably with fixed readers at yard gates and inspection stations, tunnel antennas above pipe conveyor lines 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 XPLORER Surface X1115-EU111-H3 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy on your snap-in recess design and yard capture points, sample service for pre-tests on your own pipes 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 XPLORER Surface X1115-EU111-H3 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.