---
title: "Identification Reader"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-2.0 m"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 1.5
    unit: "mW"
    consequence: "Photodiode saturation and thermal damage from excessive incident radiation, governed by the Stefan-Boltzmann law (σ=5.67×10⁻⁸ W/m²K⁴) and semiconductor bandgap energy (e.g., 1.12 eV for silicon)"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Ambient electromagnetic interference exceeding 10 V/m at 13.56 MHz (RFID frequency)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Shielded enclosure with 40 dB attenuation at 13.56 MHz and ferrite chokes on all cables"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Condensation forming on optical window due to 85% relative humidity at 40°C ambient"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Hermetically sealed housing with desiccant (silica gel, 30 g) and anti-fog coating (contact angle &gt;110°)"
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  signal-processor:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SIGNAL_PROCESSOR"
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  communication-interface:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:COMMUNICATION_INTERFACE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  antennascanner-head:
    type: "part"
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO/IEC 14443:2016 (CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/INCITS 256:2001 (CARD READER INTEROPERABILITY)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING (ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Identification Reader

## 1. Technical Definition
A component within the Tool Identification System that reads and interprets identification data from tools or equipment.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.0 m**. Failure boundary: **1.5 mW/cm² optical power density at sensor surface**, Mechanism: **Photodiode saturation and thermal damage from excessive incident radiation, governed by the Stefan-Boltzmann law (σ=5.67×10⁻⁸ W/m²K⁴) and semiconductor bandgap energy (e.g., 1.12 eV for silicon)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Ambient electromagnetic interference exceeding 10 V/m at 13.56 MHz (RFID frequency) | 8 | Signal-to-noise ratio degradation below 20 dB, causing misreads | Shielded enclosure with 40 dB attenuation at 13.56 MHz and ferrite chokes on all cables |
| Condensation forming on optical window due to 85% relative humidity at 40°C ambient | 8 | Optical scattering losses exceeding 3 dB, preventing tag decoding | Hermetically sealed housing with desiccant (silica gel, 30 g) and anti-fog coating (contact angle &gt;110°) |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Signal Processor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/basic-metal-manufacturing/product/signal-processor.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Communication Interface](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/communication-interface.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Antenna/Scanner Head](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/antennascanner-head.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Tool Identification System Controller**, **Data Communication Interface Module**, **Power Supply Unit**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automated Assembly Lines, CNC Machining Centers, Industrial Robotics Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the primary function of this identification reader in machinery manufacturing?
**A**: This identification reader is a core component of Tool Identification Systems, designed to read and interpret identification data from tools or equipment to enable tracking, maintenance scheduling, and operational efficiency in manufacturing environments.

### Q: What materials are used in the construction of this identification reader?
**A**: The reader features a durable plastic housing for protection, an electronic circuit board for processing, and copper wiring for reliable electrical connections, ensuring longevity in industrial settings.

### Q: What are the main components in the Bill of Materials (BOM) for this identification reader?
**A**: The BOM includes three key components: the Antenna/Scanner Head for data capture, the Signal Processor for interpreting identification data, and the Communication Interface for transmitting information to control systems.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO/IEC 14443:2016 (CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS)
- ANSI/INCITS 256:2001 (CARD READER INTEROPERABILITY)
- CE MARKING (ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Identification Reader](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/identification-reader)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: IDENTIFICATION_READER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: b730543b
