Xerafy - PICO Plus (EU)

Rugged polymer housing with on-metal performance – RFID for tools and equipment

Where tools are subjected to real mechanical stress yet still need to deliver repeatable read behaviour, the Xerafy PICO Plus X3110-EU101-H9 is the right answer. This variant of the PICO line combines the compact design philosophy of the series with an industry-grade polymer housing, which offers more shock elasticity than the ceramic sibling models and therefore higher tolerance to the typical daily life of a hand tool. If you need to identify hand tools in tooling shops, construction equipment on the jobsite or assets in military and defense applications, this is the right choice within the PICO line.

The technical core is built around the Alien Higgs 9 IC with 48-bit TID, 96-bit EPC and 688-bit user memory. That capacity turns the tag into a standalone data carrier on the tool itself: along with the tool ID, you can store calibration history, operating hours or project-specific markings directly on the asset – a clear advantage for mobile tool fleets without continuous network connectivity. In the EU 865-868 MHz band, the tag reaches up to 3 m read range on metal, which reliably covers tool dispensing, gate capture and handheld-based mobile inventory.

Measuring 17.70 x 10.90 x 5 mm and weighing 2 g, the PICO Plus positions itself between the ultra-compact PICO On / Off variants and the larger NANO Plus – a deliberate trade-off between form factor, ruggedness and RF performance.

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

• X3110-EU101-H9 – Xerafy PICO Plus in the EU configuration for 865–868 MHz, equipped with Alien Higgs 9 IC, 688-bit user memory and an industry-grade polymer housing. Dimensions 17.70 x 10.90 x 5 mm at 2 g, IP68 rated, survival temperature -40 °C to +150 °C, 1,200 kPa compression strength. Read range up to 3 m on metal, attached via industrial adhesive. The right pick for European tool management operations, tooling shops, construction companies and defense users that need to identify hand tools and equipment with a shock- and vibration-resistant tag.

The key difference compared to the ceramic variants in the line lies in the material and shock behaviour: the industry-grade polymer housing absorbs mechanical energy from impacts and vibrations better than a ceramic tag body, without showing cracks or micro-fractures. For tools that are held in hand every day, dropped or knocked against each other in a tool case, that is a tangible advantage. To get the Xerafy PICO Plus 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 – stores tool IDs, calibration data and usage history
• Up to 3 m read range on metal – suitable for tool dispensing, gate capture and handheld inventory
• IP68 rating, survival up to +150 °C, 1,200 kPa compression strength
• Industry-grade polymer housing 17.70 x 10.90 x 5 mm at 2 g – shock- and vibration-resistant, attached via industrial adhesive

Applications

• Tooling shops and manufacturing – RFID identification of hand tools and fixtures
• Construction tool tracking – shock-resistant tag attachment on jobsite equipment
• Defense and military equipment – rugged labelling for mobile asset pools in field operations
• Rental fleets and tool pools – end-to-end traceability across check-in and check-out stations

The Xerafy PICO Plus is the variant for users who want a tag with a slightly larger form factor and significantly more shock resistance within the PICO line. Where the PICO On with its ceramic housing prioritises maximum compactness, the PICO In is engineered for embedded mounting and the PICO Off targets non-metallic surfaces, the PICO Plus covers the mechanically most demanding segment – tools and equipment that face real-world stress during daily use.

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 gates, tunnel antennas above transport 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 Plus X3110-EU101-H9 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy on your tool and equipment identification setup, sample service for pre-tests on your own assets 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 Plus X3110-EU101-H9 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN - RFID hardware.