RFID Tracking Glossary

Fail-safe operation describes the ability of an RFID system to remain reliably functional even during disruptions. It means that data capture and further processing are not interrupted immediately when individual parts of the system are temporarily affected. A high level of fail-safe capability supports process reliability because information remains consistently available in the workflow despite technical problems. It is based on a robust system architecture and a stable interface so that operations do not slow down unnecessarily. Fail-safe operation keeps material flow and postings running reliably even during temporary disruptions.

A forklift terminal is a robust, vehicle-mounted operating terminal for mobile data capture and process control on industrial trucks. It supports drivers with transport orders, bookings and status messages directly within the ongoing material flow and combines manual inputs with data from identification technologies such as RFID readers or barcode systems. This allows information to be processed directly on the forklift without paper and without an additional workstation, and forwarded to higher-level systems via an interface. A forklift terminal  improves transparency and response speed in transport and warehouse processes.