Application and advantages of RFID in intelligent management and control of tools in the power industry

As an important pillar industry of the national economy, the safe use of power equipment and Tools is crucial to ensure the safety of workers and the normal operation of the power grid. However, there are some problems in the traditional tool management method, such as cumbersome manual operation, inaccurate data collection, and inconvenient information management. In order to solve these problems, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology has been introduced into the management of power tools, realizing the automation and paperless data collection, and improving the completeness and effectiveness of power equipment and tool management.

Traditional power tool management methods are inefficient and prone to errors

Difficulties in power tool management

Difficulties in data recording and management: Traditional paper recording methods are prone to data errors and loss, making it difficult to conduct accurate tool inventory and management. The procurement, warehousing, borrowing, returning, verification and scrapping of tools require a large amount of data recording and management, and manual operations are prone to omissions and errors.

Cumbersome borrowing and returning process: The traditional borrowing and returning process requires manual filling of paper documents such as borrowing forms and return forms. The process is cumbersome and prone to inaccurate or missing borrowing information. At the same time, the tool borrowing and returning records are difficult to update and query in time.

Difficulties in verification and scrapping management: The verification and scrapping management of tools needs to be manually recorded and processed, which is inefficient and prone to omissions. The verification cycle and scrapping standards of tools need to be strictly followed, but the management under the traditional method is prone to inaccurate information or omissions.

Difficulties in real-time inventory and location management: The inventory work in the tool warehouse is time-consuming and prone to omissions, and it is impossible to understand the inventory and location of tools in real time. The warehouse management under the traditional method has the problem of manual inventory, which is not only inefficient, but also prone to errors and omissions.

Solution

Application of RFID electronic tags: Before the tools are put into storage, the electronic tags are pasted or hung on the tools, and the basic information of the tools is entered. Data collection is carried out through RFID handheld terminals to realize the rapid identification and inventory of tools. RFID electronic tags have the characteristics of unique identifiers and contactless identification, which can effectively solve the problems of traditional paper recording methods and improve the accuracy and efficiency of data collection.

Automation of the borrowing and returning process: Borrowing and returning tools are performed through RFID handheld terminals, and the relevant information is saved in the data collector and uploaded to the system to realize the automation and accurate recording of the borrowing and returning process. The staff only needs to place the tools on the RFID identification device, and the system can automatically identify and record the borrowing and returning information, which greatly simplifies the borrowing and returning process and reduces the errors in operation steps and information recording.

Automation of calibration and scrapping management: In accordance with relevant national regulations, the measuring tools are calibrated regularly and the calibration information is written into the system. For scrapped tools, the RFID handheld terminal is used to read and enter relevant information to realize the automation and information recording of scrapping. Through the application of RFID technology, automatic calibration reminders and scrapping warnings of tools can be realized, which improves the accuracy and efficiency of calibration and scrapping management.

Real-time inventory and location management: By adding RFID electronic tags to tools, the inventory and location of tools can be monitored in real time. Use RFID handheld devices to inventory tools and upload the collected data to the background system to realize real-time management and accurate inventory of warehouse tools. The RFID identification equipment in the tool warehouse can monitor the entry and exit of tools in real time, and can accurately record and query the location information of tools through the positioning function of RFID technology.

Solution advantages

Improve tool management efficiency: Automated data collection and paperless management methods reduce manual operations and improve the efficiency and accuracy of tool management. Rapid identification and inventory of tools through RFID technology greatly saves inventory time and human resources.

Real-time monitoring of tool inventory and location: Real-time monitoring of tool inventory and location through RFID technology reduces inventory time and omissions. The RFID identification equipment in the tool warehouse can monitor the entry and exit of tools in real time, and can accurately record and query the location information of tools through the positioning function of RFID technology.

Simplify the borrowing and returning process: The process of borrowing and returning tools is automated, reducing errors in operation steps and information recording. Borrowing and returning operations are performed through RFID handheld terminals, and the system automatically identifies and records borrowing and returning information, which greatly simplifies the borrowing and returning process and improves the convenience and accuracy of operations.

Improve safety management effects: Automated tool verification and scrap management through RFID technology improves the effect and accuracy of safety management. The system can automatically remind the tool's calibration cycle and record the calibration information. It can also automatically identify and record scrapped tools, improving the efficiency and reliability of safety management.

Reduce costs: Reduce the cost of manual operation, improve work efficiency, and save human resources. Automated data collection and paperless management methods reduce the time and energy of manual operation and reduce management costs.