Xerafy - XS Dash (EU)

Slim dash form factor for hand tools - RFID that barely shows

At just 12.30 mm in length and 3 mm in width, the Xerafy XS Dash X4101-EU000-H9 looks more like a technical marker than a full-fledged UHF RFID hard tag at first glance. That is exactly its strength: this variant of the Xerafy XS series was engineered specifically for the identification of narrow hand tools, wrench shafts, MRO components and safety-critical equipment parts – wherever a square-format tag is simply too wide. If you are already operating a UHF | RAIN – RFID reader at the tool cabinet, at a tool dispensing point or as a handheld, the XS Dash extends that setup to the smallest tools that had to be left out before.

Inside, the Alien Higgs 9 IC delivers 48-bit TID, 96-bit EPC and 688-bit user memory. That memory capacity is remarkable for a tag of this form factor and allows lifecycle data, calibration history or workshop assignments to live directly on the tool. In the EU 865-868 MHz band, the tag reaches up to 2 m read range on metal – more than enough for the typical read distances at tool cabinets, gate read points and handheld scans, and the highest read range within the XS series.

The ceramic housing with epoxy potting provides mechanical stability and chemical resistance. With an impressive compression strength of 5,447 kPa and a survival temperature of up to +150 °C, the XS Dash is built to take significantly harder loads than its slim form factor would suggest. The IP68 rating rounds out the profile and makes the tag suitable for cleaning and maintenance processes.

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

• X4101-EU000-H9 – Xerafy XS Dash in the EU configuration for 865–868 MHz, equipped with Alien Higgs 9 IC, 688-bit user memory and a ceramic housing. Slim form factor 12.30 x 3 x 2.20 mm at just 0.44 g, IP68 rated, survival temperature −40 °C to +150 °C, 5,447 kPa compression strength. Read range up to 2 m on metal, attached via epoxy potting. The right pick for European MRO workshops, aerospace maintenance operations, defense users and tool management departments that need to label narrow hand tools and equipment parts without a wide tag footprint.

The key difference compared to the other XS variants lies in the form factor geometry: while the XS Dot is designed as a round micro tag and the XS Wedge is engineered for press-fit embedded mounting, the XS Dash with its elongated dash shape offers the ideal geometry for longitudinal tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers or probes – tools where a round or square tag would either protrude sideways or interfere with handling. To get the Xerafy XS Dash 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 and lifecycle data
• Up to 2 m read range on metal – highest read range within the Xerafy XS series
• 5,447 kPa compression strength, IP68 rating, survival up to +150 °C
• Slim ceramic form factor 12.30 x 3 x 2.20 mm at 0.44 g, attached via epoxy potting

Applications

• MRO tool control in aerospace and aviation workshops – tracking of wrenches and maintenance tools
• Hand tool identification – slim form factor fits on tool shafts and narrow devices
• Defense and weapon management – controlled capture of safety-critical components
• High-turnover tool pools – stable readability even after intensive use

The Xerafy XS Dash is the answer to a question the MRO world has carried for years: how do you attach a UHF RFID tag to a 13 mm wrench shaft without compromising tool function or tool safety? While the larger tags in the Xerafy family sit on skids, carriers and containers, the XS Dash closes exactly the gap on the hand-held tool itself – and does so with a compression strength that easily holds its own against most industrial tags one size class up.

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, near-field antennas at tool cribs 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 XS Dash X4101-EU000-H9 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy on your tool identification strategy, sample service for pre-tests on your own tools 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 XS Dash X4101-EU000-H9 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN - RFID hardware.