Identification of Hose Connections for Precursors

Checking the connections prevents tanks from being filled incorrectly

To guarantee the safety of personnel and to avoid tampering and errors, large hose connections (such as tank connections) can be checked using RFID technology. For this purpose, there is a freely rotatable metal component with integrated tag on the end of the hose. When connecting the process connection, the tag always faces downwards and therefore hangs in front of the read/write head. In this way, the allocation of the connection is controlled and the possibility of filling a tank with the wrong medium is excluded.

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The identification of hose connections with the BL ident RFID system increases production safety and personnel protection
HF RFID tags are integrated on the process connection and can be rotated freely

The tag automatically positions itself in front of the read/write head
TNSLR-Q42TWD-H1147 read/write head
The tag is integrated in the freely rotatable metal part

RFID control to secure hose connections

Large hose connections such as tank connections can be checked with RFID technology. For this purpose, a freely rotatable metal component with an integrated tag is provided at the end of the hose. This metal part can be rotated freely around the hose thus ensuring easy rotary movement on connection. When the hose is connected to the process, gravity ensures that the tag always hangs downward and is thus positioned in front of the read/write head. The allocation of the connection is therefore checked, thus preventing the filling of a tank with the wrong medium.

Work safety

The digital monitoring of the hose connections reduces any possible safety risks. The RFID system enables manipulation-proof control of the connections. It detects missing or incorrect connections and ensures that the process connection is secure and correct. This is particularly important in order to prevent accidents and hazardous situations that may result from incorrectly connected hoses. The safety of employees is still ensured during maintenance and service work by the precise monitoring of connections.

Application-specific RFID tags

Different tag types adapted to specific application requirements are available, including a glass variant. RFID tags can also be embedded directly in a metal cap or attached with a clip.

Data transfer via multiprotocol Ethernet

The modular BL20 system modular can be installed in Zone 2/22 and can process other information in addition to identifying hoses, such as socket, data, time or the degree of tube contamination. Turck's multiprotocol technology allows data to be transferred to the control system via three different Ethernet protocols – Profinet, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP.

Consistent quality

The reproducibility of product quality is an essential aspect in pharmaceutical production. By digitally recording production data as part of the CAPA measures, individual production steps can be tracked precisely. This makes it possible to produce complete documentation so that possible quality deviations can be detected and corrected at an early stage. Manipulation-proof identification of preliminary and intermediate products helps ensure that the right materials are used in the right process step, thus ensuring the quality of the end products.

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