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IdentiQuik® and IdentiQuik PRO RFID-Enabled Connectors

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Realize additional operational and safety benefits with CPC’s innovative IdentiQuik RFID technology. IdentiQuik connectors automatically exchange product data to help prevent misconnections or to validate process steps. They can be used to verify machine cycle counts, improve quality control and automatically calibrate dispensing equipment for the fluid being dispensed. A patented design embeds RFID-enabled electronic intelligence into a variety of our most popular and industry-leading connector configurations.

CPC Intelligent IdentiQuik Connectors Adapt to Your Needs

In medical or analytical laboratories and other chemical handling applications, CPC IdentiQuik connectors keep track of device usage to anticipate preventative maintenance as well as alerting users when consumable fluids need to be replaced. These RFID-enabled connectors help protect brand integrity by ensuring the use of OEM supplied reagents and media. 

Help Prevent Connection Errors in Multiple Port Systems

Help ensure that each fluid line is connected to the correct port, preventing misprocessing of tests and potential damage to the equipment with IdentiQuik. Before a physical connection is made, the RFID reader  -- which is integrated into the CPC IdentiQuik connector  -- reads the tag and tells the control unit what is being connected to the instrument port. If a misconnection is attempted, the control unit can display an error message, trigger an alarm; or shut down the equipment until the error is corrected. 

 

Provide Correct Operational Settings

Once the identification data on the tag  -- which is integrated with the IdentiQuik RFID-enabled connector  -- has been read, the control unit automatically sets parameters such as pressure, flow rate, and operating time to match the requirements for the media that has been connected. Operational control settings reduce the risk of human error when setting operating variables  -- preventing harm to the equipment and eliminating the risk of invalidated tests. 

 

Enforce Required Limits on Fluid Chemical Usage

The controller tells the wireless IdentiQuik RFID-enabled connector to write to the tag on the consumable product each time the product is used. If it is a limited use consumable, the controller keeps track of the usage and will not allow a test to be processed once the threshold is reached. This prevents testing from being performed with potentially outdated media.

 

IdentiQuik Validates Connected Media

CPC's intelligent IdentiQuik connectors alert manufacturers and service providers that OEM-supplied consumable products are being used on the equipment, device or test instrument. The reader in the CPC smart connector reads the identification data on the consumable package and verifies that inferior or incorrect media is not being connected. This prevents potential damage to the instrument and provides brand protection for proprietary reagent solutions.

 

Monitor Consumption of Media with Smart IdentiQuik

RFID-enabled IdentiQuik connectors can monitor the amount of media used in a fluid dispensing application. The amount of media required for each use is specified in the control settings of the device. Each container contains an RFID tag that is programmed with the initial volume of media. As the media is consumed the controller writes to the consumable product tag and deducts the amount of media used for each connected line. When a container is close to empty, the control unit will alert the operator that additional media is required before the next use can be started. 

IdentiQuik couplings are for applications that require the transfer of fluid and data. 
 
With IdentiQuik couplings you can enhance your application with data transfer at the point of connection with an intuitive and simple solution, leaving behind the complication of integrating you're own RFID system.
 
IdentiQuik PRO couplings are designed for applications that are transferring sensitive data. 
 
With IdentiQuik PRO you get all the base RFID functionality of the IdentiQuik readers, but adds multiple layers of security, further protecting the value of your connection. These features are native to the reader and can be configured through the IdentiQuik Smart Coupling Communication Protocol (ISCCP)

  1.  Secure connection between the Reader and Controller
    - Message Authentication Code (MAC)  - Two-way confirmation that the communication is from an authentic source for every command between the CPC Reader and Application Host.
  2. Secure connection between the Tag and Reader
    - Native Mutual Authentication on IdentiQuik PRO Reader. Two-way confirmation between the Reader and Tag verifies connection is authentic. Prevents hackers from accessing and viewing the data stored on the tag.
  3. Security on the Tag
    - Tag use limit - Prevents unauthorized access to data on the tag and the ability to limit the number of attempts from an unauthorized device.
    - Additional memory space over our standard Tag.
    - Ability to designate user privilege's (service tech access vs. production tag).
    - Prevents hackers from accessing and viewing the data stored on the tag, through Mutual Authentication.

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Connect with Our Smart RFID Fluid Handling Team

Have an application-specific question about the fluid handling capabilities of IdentiQuik RFID-enabled connectors? You can either find a distributor near you to talk or fill out our contact form and have someone from our team respond to your inquiry ASAP. 

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RFID-based IdentiQuik® couplings redefine what's possible for controlling, protecting and streamlining fluid handling processes, creating valuable new opportunity for your business.