Xerafy - PICO Off (EU)

Off-metal specialist in a mini form factor – RFID for plastic, glass and electronics

Not every asset is made of metal – and that is exactly where many on-metal tags fall short. The Xerafy PICO Off X3310-EU001-H9 is a UHF RFID hard tag specifically engineered for attachment to non-metallic surfaces: plastic housings, electronic devices, glass, composite materials and reader hardware. If you are looking for a compact UHF | RAIN - RFID transponder (tag) for assets that are decidedly not mounted on metal, this PICO variant delivers reliable performance without the typical read-range drop on-metal tags exhibit on plastic.

Inside, the Alien Higgs 9 IC delivers 48-bit TID, 96-bit EPC and a generous 688-bit user memory. The user memory provides enough room for asset IDs, configuration data or maintenance status to live directly on the device – a practical advantage in IT asset management, where additional information beyond the inventory number is often required on the asset itself. In the EU 865–868 MHz band, the tag reaches up to 2 m off-metal read range, which is more than enough for inventory scans, gate capture in server rooms and handheld-based stocktakes.

Measuring 12.80 x 7.08 x 3.08 mm and weighing 1.40 g, the tag fits onto virtually any device surface without disrupting the visual appearance or handling. The ceramic housing delivers mechanical stability and chemical resistance – a clear plus over purely polymer-based tags when cleaning agents, solvents or friction come into play.

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

• X3310-EU001-H9 - Xerafy PICO Off 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, 1,176 kPa compression strength. Read range up to 2 m off metal, attached via industrial adhesive. The right pick for European IT departments, reader and scanner manufacturers, electronics production sites as well as users that need to label devices made of plastic, glass or composite materials with RFID.

The key difference compared to its sibling model PICO On lies in the RF design: while the PICO On is optimised for metallic surfaces, the PICO Off is explicitly engineered for off-metal applications – same form factor, same weight, same protection rating, but a completely opposite read-range profile. To get the Xerafy PICO Off 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 asset IDs, configuration and maintenance data
• Up to 2 m off-metal read range – reliable capture on plastic, glass and composite materials
• IP68 rating, survival up to +150 °C, 1,176 kPa compression strength
• Compact ceramic housing 12.80 x 7.08 x 3.08 mm at 1.40 g, attached via industrial adhesive

Applications

• IT asset management – RFID labelling of notebooks, tablets and peripheral devices
• Reader and scanner manufacturers – embedded identification in auto-ID hardware
• Electronics production – tag attachment on plastic housings and assemblies
• Hand-tool tracking on plastic casings – inventory and traceability of mobile devices

The Xerafy PICO Off complements the PICO line with an essential building block: a compact tag for exactly the surfaces where classic on-metal tags cannot deliver their strengths. While the PICO On is optimised for metal, the PICO In is engineered for embedded mounting and the PICO Mini variants target micro form factors, the PICO Off covers the off-metal segment – with the same form factor as the PICO On, which allows a consistent visual appearance across mixed asset pools.

Thanks to its EPC Gen2 compliance, the tag integrates seamlessly into existing UHF | RAIN – RFID infrastructures. It works reliably with fixed readers at inventory 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 Off X3310-EU001-H9 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy on your off-metal asset tracking setup, sample service for pre-tests on your own devices 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 Off X3310-EU001-H9 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.