1-PAS
Card to Bundle in One Pass
World’s first inline solution for high volume personalization, affixing, packaging and pack-out of secure open and closed loop cards at 20,000 PPH.
RFN-1000
HF RFID/NFC Smart Chip
Reading and Encoding
A high-performance inline High Frequency RFID/NFC reader and encoder station designed to read, write, validate, and reconcile smart tag, label, card, and embedded component data at production speed.
Inline HF RFID and NFC Reading, Encoding, and Verification
The RFN-1000 brings HF RFID and NFC smart chip capability directly into the production line, so every chip can be read, written, verified, and reconciled before it moves downstream.
Operating at 13.56 MHz, the station supports short-range contactless workflows used in smart cards, payment cards, secure IDs, SIM-related applications, NFC labels, and ePassport components.
Depending on the reader, coupler, chip type, and production requirements, the system can support ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B workflows, UID validation, encoded data checks, read-after-write confirmation, and functional chip testing.
When integrated with Delta-X Tracker, each chip result can be linked to the correct production record. That helps reduce unreadable chips, failed writes, mismatched data, manual rework, and downstream rejects while supporting audit-ready traceability.
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Payment Cards
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Gift Cards
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SIM Cards
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Passports
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Government IDs
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID is the broader technology family used to identify objects through radio waves. On the RFN-1000, RFID refers specifically to HF RFID applications operating at 13.56 MHz, not long-range UHF inventory tracking.
In production, HF RFID is used to read chip identities, write encoded data, confirm chip response, and reconcile each result against the correct job record. This makes it valuable for secure cards, credential components, smart labels, encoded inserts, and other applications where every item needs a verified digital identity before it leaves the line.
Best fit: controlled production workflows where chip identity, encoded data, and product-level traceability need to be verified inline.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
NFC is a specialized short-range contactless technology built on HF RFID standards. It is commonly associated with tap interactions, mobile devices, smart cards, payment credentials, and connected packaging experiences.
In Pack-Smart Inc. workflows, NFC is especially useful when the finished product needs a consumer or operator-facing tap interaction. That could include activation, authentication, product registration, secure access, post-purchase engagement, or a mobile-connected brand experience.
Best fit: applications where the chip must support secure tap interactions, mobile engagement, activation, authentication, or contactless user experiences.
Where this technology is used
The HF RFID/NFC Reading, Encoding, and Verification module is used in the following automated systems.
CP-250
Card Personalization System
With speeds up to 30,000 PPH, it is ideal for all your closed, secure, and open loop needs.
EMV-250
Smart Card Issuance
Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of EMV chip card encoding, this system combines advanced encoding capabilities with high-speed processing to deliver unparalleled efficiency.
SC-500
Secure Card Packaging
Inline card to carrier affixing, booklet tipping, 4-corner secure folding/gluing, and DOD personalization.
FG-1500
Specialty Corrugated Folding and Finishing
Specialty 60″ Corrugated Folder Gluer with Plastics Clips and Reinforcements for POP Displays.
FG-800
Reinforced Carton Specialty Finishing
Combine folding, gluing, affixing, personalization, and sorting in a single pass.
HyperVision 3500
Multi-Layer Vision and Lamination Inspection System
Precision Secure Document Inspection System at Production Speeds — Automated Quality Assurance and NFC Validation for Zero-Defect Manufacturing.
TF-3500
Tray Forming and Fulfillment System
Delivers unmatched automation, producing 3,500+ products per hour while ensuring 100% product integrity.
Technology
in Action
Performance
- High-speed inline reading, encoding, and verification for HF RFID/NFC smart chip cards.
- Supports secure short-range communication at 13.56 MHz for contactless card workflows.
- Enables data injection, UID capture, read-check verification, and chip registration during production.
- Designed for synchronized operation within rotary, index-based, or inline card processing systems.
Reliability
- Creates a focused short-range RF field for precise chip communication.
- Helps detect unreadable chips, failed writes, weak responses, incorrect data, and mismatched records.
- Supports read-after-write validation to confirm encoded data before the product moves downstream.
- Reduces rejects by improving chip communication stability and product-level verification.
Efficiency
- Combines reading, encoding, and verification inside the production workflow.
- Reduces offline testing, manual troubleshooting, and secondary inspection steps.
- Supports pre-personalized card registration, blank chip encoding, and functional chip testing.
- Links chip results to Delta-X Tracker for real-time reconciliation and audit-ready production records.
Compatibility
- Supports HF RFID / NFC applications used in banking cards, smart cards, secure IDs, SIM cards, and ePassport components.
- Compatible with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B workflows, with optional support depending on the coupler architecture.
- Can be integrated with vision inspection, barcode reading, magstripe encoding, printing, reject handling, and Delta-X data workflows.
- Supports multiple coupler architectures, including plug-and-play reader modules and high-performance antenna couplers.
Technical Specifications
- Technology Type: HF RFID/NFC smart chip reader and encoder station
- Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHz
- Supported Standards: ISO/IEC 14443 Type A/B, application dependent
- Extended Protocol Support: ISO 15693, MiFare, DESFire, HID iClass, application dependent
- Integration Format: Inline antenna coupler, chip reader, or reader/encoder station
- Communication Interface: USB or machine-level controller integration, depending on selected module
Application Specifications
- Primary Functions: Read, encode, verify, UID validation, card registration, and read-check confirmation
- Supported Products: Banking cards, blank chip cards, gift cards, loyalty cards, SIM cards, secure IDs, and ePassport components
- Workflow Support: Pre-personalized card registration, blank chip encoding, read-after-write verification, and functional chip testing
- Data Layer: Delta-X Tracker integration for product-level registration, reconciliation, reporting, and audit traceability
- Production Use: High-speed rotary, index-based, or inline card processing environments
- Quality Control: Detects failed writes, unreadable chips, weak responses, incorrect data, and mismatched records
Optional Technologies
Related modules are available for inline applications.
VSC-1000
Vision Scan System
The VSC-1000 Vision System offers state-of-the-art vision scanning and real-time image processing, ideal for high-speed production environments.
SCE-1
Card Chip Encoding
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HSL-60
High-Speed Label Applicator
The HSL-60 is a highly versatile module that applies pressure sensitive labels at high speeds and accuracy for the most demanding precision-critical applications.
BSC-1000
Barcode and Data Reading
A user-friendly, fully packaged CCD reader, offering easy integration and several configurations to meet a variety of needs.
