Pepperl+Fuchs IPC02-12 RFID Transponder

USD 253.92

Battery-free 125 kHz LF RFID transponder with IP68 epoxy housing, 40-bit fix code, and unlimited read cycles.

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Pepperl+Fuchs IPC02-12 RFID Transponder

Model Identifier IPC02-12
Official Part Number 261624
GTIN Standard 4050143043286

Technical Overview

Battery-free 125 kHz LF RFID transponder with IP68 epoxy housing, 40-bit fix code, and unlimited read cycles.

Key Features

  • Battery-free code carrier for maintenance-free operation
  • 40-bit fix code utilizing EM4102 Unique chip
  • Readable from both sides for mounting flexibility
  • Robust cylindrical black epoxy housing
  • Degree of protection IP68 for washdown and harsh conditions
  • Wide operating temperature range of -25 °C to +85 °C
  • Unlimited read cycles and data retention of over 10 years

Passive, battery-free RFID transponder powered electromagnetically by the read/write head.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Operating Frequency125 kHz
Transfer Rate2 kBit/s
Chip TypeEM4102 Unique (EM Microelectronic)
Read CyclesUnlimited
Data Retention Period> 10 years
Degree of ProtectionIP68 (EN 60529)
Standard ConformityISO/IEC 18000-2, EN 60529
Ambient Temperature Range-25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 185 °F)
Storage Temperature Range-40 ... 130 °C (-40 ... 266 °F)
Housing MaterialEpoxy (black)
Construction TypeCylindrical
Installation (In Air)Yes
Physical Weight (kg)0
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)1.24 x 1.24 x 0.22

Industrial Applications

1. CNC Machining Center Tool Tracking

Tracking and identifying tool holders or workpieces inside CNC machining areas where cutting fluids, oil mist, and metallic debris are present.

Problem Solved

Traditional barcode labels peel off, get dirty, or degrade when exposed to cutting fluids. The compact (12.4 mm diameter, 2.2 mm height) IPC02-12 transponder can be flush-mounted into metal or tooling fixtures, and its IP68 epoxy housing resists chemical exposure and high-pressure washdown, ensuring reliable readouts.

CNC TrackingIP68 ProtectionFlush MountingLow Frequency RFID

2. Automated Assembly Line Pallet Identification

Automatically identifying product carrier pallets on automated conveyor systems in manufacturing and assembly plants.

Problem Solved

High-speed assembly lines require tags that can be read from both sides without precise alignment. The dual-sided readability of the IPC02-12 allows code reading from either orientation, simplifying reader placement and sensor positioning on automated conveyor tracks.

Pallet IdentificationDual-Sided ReadabilityConveyor AutomationPassive Code Carrier

3. Industrial Paint Line and Cold Storage Logistics

Asset tracking of carriers undergoing extreme temperature variations, from cold storage facilities to industrial drying and curing ovens.

Problem Solved

Electronic components with batteries fail in sub-zero storage or high-heat environments. The IPC02-12 is completely battery-free and rated for storage temperatures from -40 °C to +130 °C, ensuring long-term data integrity and thermal survivability without battery maintenance.

Thermal CyclingBattery-FreeCold Storage LogisticsAsset Tracking
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