Datatag RFID developments
23 November 2023
Datatag, the delivery partner of the Construction Equipment Association's CESAR plant theft prevention and recovery scheme, has unveiled an additional system that uses a hidden RFID chip enabling access to a secure register of machine data.
The new RAPID check (Registered Assets Police Information Database) and Ultra Tag RFID transponder provides any police officer with the means to quickly check a machine’s status and significantly extends the read-range of the system’s RFID transponders.
RAPID, a web-based application, consolidates data relating to approximately 625,000 construction and agricultural machines into a single, accessible platform. The database allows all 142,000 police officers in the UK, and others throughout the world, to check the information with just a smartphone.
The system combines police, manufacturer and insurance data. By entering a part of a vehicle identification number (VIN) or any related number, officers can rapidly determine the status of a machine. This is crucial in identifying and recovering stolen equipment quickly, and assisting in prosecutions.
Kevin Howells, MD of Datatag, said: "Our Ultra Tag is a game-changer in RFID technology, offering unparalleled security features that are virtually tamper-proof."
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