RFID

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. RFID enables the tracking of items using radio waves: RFID tags are attached to products in inventory, and RFID readers can read those tags to transmit information to a computer. RFID helps automate processes by keeping inventory accurate and tracking internal and external moves.

RFID tags transmit electronic product codes (EPC), which are unique identifiers to distinguish individual items. The EPC in Odoo is based on GS1 standards to consistently identify products worldwide. GS1 nomenclature establishes common rules for encoding information within a barcode to facilitate the global exchange of goods.

也參考

GS1 条形码命名法

Hardware

The following are required to begin working with RFID in Odoo:

  • Zebra TCX Series mobile computer, or

  • Android Smartphone

Paired with:

  • Zebra RFD40 (can read and write RFID tags)

配置

Before using RFID tags to manage inventory, the Android Package Kit (APK) with RFID support must be installed on the mobile computer or smartphone.

重要

Before installing the APK on an individual device, first enable the ability to install unknown apps in the device settings. Find this setting in the device’s App or App & Notification settings, under the Special access or Special app access section.

Then, download the APK. On the Downloads page, under the Mobile Application section, click Download next to the Android option, then select Download APK (with Zebra RFID support) from the drop-down menu. Download this file via a computer and transfer the APK via USB or Bluetooth, or use the device’s web browser to download the APK.

Download the APK from the Download page.

Install the APK. If Install unknown apps is enabled for the device’s web browser, install the APK directly from the browser download notification. If Install unknown apps is enabled for the device’s file manager, open it and navigate to the location where the file is stored, then tap it to install the APK.

Then, when reading or writing RFID tags, ensure that the Zebra device and the smart device are paired and connected.

Set a compatible barcode

Before you can manage inventory using RFID tags, a compatible barcode must be assigned to the products. Set the product barcode in the product form.

也參考

Set product barcodes

To work with RFID, the product barcode must be GTIN-14-compatible, and inventory tracking must be enabled for the product. Product barcodes that are not GTIN-14-compatible must be upgraded to work with RFID.

備註

Tracking by serial number or lots does not need to be enabled for this feature to work properly.

Limitations

  • The serial number that is part of the EPC must only be numeric, as SGTIN-96 is the only supported encoding scheme for RFID tags in Odoo. Alphanumeric serial numbers are not supported.

  • For products tracked by lot, the lot can be scanned in, but it will be considered as one lot with a quantity of 1. It does not count individual products in a receipt.

  • Only ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID tags are supported.

  • Products need to be GS1-registered because barcodes must be unique.