Radio frequency identification (RFID) tyre tags
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) electronic tags (hereinafter referred to as RFID electronic tags) for tires, including basic parameters, configurations, and technical requirements.
Three RFID tyre tag technologies are considered in this document: embedded, patch, sticker.
This document applies to RFID electronic tags used for all tyre categories.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 20910 Coding for radio frequency identification (RFID) tyre tags
ISO 209111 Radio frequency identification (RFID) tyre tags - Tyre attachment classification
ISO 209122 Conformance test methods for RFID enabled tyres
ISO/IEC 18000-63 Information technology - Radio frequency identification for item management - Part 63: Parameters for air interface communications at 860 MHz to 960 MHz Type C
ISO/IEC 19762 Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) techniques - Harmonized vocabulary
EPC GS1 Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation 2 UHF RFID Protocol for communications at 860 MHz – 960 MHz
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 19762 and the following apply.
3.1
RFID module
electronic microchip that can support radio frequency identification protocol and store a unique tyre identifier
3.2
printed circuit board; PCB
physical carrier on which the RFID module and antenna are mounted
3.3
reader
RFID interrogator
electronic device using wireless method to communicate with RFID tags according to specific protocols for data exchange
3.4
survival temperature range
temperature range in which neither permanent damage to nor performance degradation of the tag occurs due to temperature
Note 1: The tag can be read only once back into the operating temperature range.
Note 2: RFID capability cannot be guaranteed even if the temperature returns into the operating range.
3.5
operating temperature range
temperature range in which the RFID tyre tag can be read and written when in use in or on the RFID enabled tyre
Note: When the survival temperature range has been exceeded, it cannot be expected that the tag will operate even if it is within the temperature range.
3.6
reading distance
perpendicular distance between interrogator’s antenna and tyre surface
3.7
embedded RFID tyre tag
RFID tyre tag that is applied into the tyre and cannot be removed without damaging the tyre
3.8
RFID tyre patch
RFID tyre tag that is applied onto the tyre and cannot be removed without the risk of damaging the tyre
3.9
RFID tyre sticker
RFID tyre tag that is usually post-cure, applied to the tyre and can be removed without damaging the tyre
3.10
lifetime of the tyre
period from end of manufacturing to tyre end of life
4 Basic parameters and configuration
4.1 General
Tyre manufacturers are responsible for the coding of the unique item identifier (UII). They can use one of the three technologies to obtain an RFID enabled tyre (embedded, patch or sticker) before the tyre leaves the tyre manufacturer’s responsibility. This means that the UII shall contain the tyre manufacturer’s international company prefix according to GS1. As per ISO 20910, the UII shall be permalocked by the tyre manufacturer.
During the life cycle of the tyre, some companies can make operations on the tyre (for example retreading). These shall not replace the existing tyre UII. In case the existing tag is damaged during the operation, the company shall put a new RFID tyre patch coded with the original UII.
4.2 Basic parameters - UHF frequency
UHF RFID operational frequencies range from 860 MHz to 930 MHz. A subset may apply depending on the location in which the RFID system is operating.
4.3 Configuration
An RFID tag for tyre application is usually composed of RFID modules and antennae (quantity can vary). It may also have a PCB.
An example of an RFID tag configuration is given in Figure 1.
Standard
GB/T 43490-2023 Radio frequency identification (RFID) tyre tags (English Version)
Radio frequency identification (RFID) tyre tags
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) electronic tags (hereinafter referred to as RFID electronic tags) for tires, including basic parameters, configurations, and technical requirements.
Three RFID tyre tag technologies are considered in this document: embedded, patch, sticker.
This document applies to RFID electronic tags used for all tyre categories.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 20910 Coding for radio frequency identification (RFID) tyre tags
ISO 209111 Radio frequency identification (RFID) tyre tags - Tyre attachment classification
ISO 209122 Conformance test methods for RFID enabled tyres
ISO/IEC 18000-63 Information technology - Radio frequency identification for item management - Part 63: Parameters for air interface communications at 860 MHz to 960 MHz Type C
ISO/IEC 19762 Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) techniques - Harmonized vocabulary
EPC GS1 Radio-Frequency Identity Protocols Class-1 Generation 2 UHF RFID Protocol for communications at 860 MHz – 960 MHz
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 19762 and the following apply.
3.1
RFID module
electronic microchip that can support radio frequency identification protocol and store a unique tyre identifier
3.2
printed circuit board; PCB
physical carrier on which the RFID module and antenna are mounted
3.3
reader
RFID interrogator
electronic device using wireless method to communicate with RFID tags according to specific protocols for data exchange
3.4
survival temperature range
temperature range in which neither permanent damage to nor performance degradation of the tag occurs due to temperature
Note 1: The tag can be read only once back into the operating temperature range.
Note 2: RFID capability cannot be guaranteed even if the temperature returns into the operating range.
3.5
operating temperature range
temperature range in which the RFID tyre tag can be read and written when in use in or on the RFID enabled tyre
Note: When the survival temperature range has been exceeded, it cannot be expected that the tag will operate even if it is within the temperature range.
3.6
reading distance
perpendicular distance between interrogator’s antenna and tyre surface
3.7
embedded RFID tyre tag
RFID tyre tag that is applied into the tyre and cannot be removed without damaging the tyre
3.8
RFID tyre patch
RFID tyre tag that is applied onto the tyre and cannot be removed without the risk of damaging the tyre
3.9
RFID tyre sticker
RFID tyre tag that is usually post-cure, applied to the tyre and can be removed without damaging the tyre
3.10
lifetime of the tyre
period from end of manufacturing to tyre end of life
4 Basic parameters and configuration
4.1 General
Tyre manufacturers are responsible for the coding of the unique item identifier (UII). They can use one of the three technologies to obtain an RFID enabled tyre (embedded, patch or sticker) before the tyre leaves the tyre manufacturer’s responsibility. This means that the UII shall contain the tyre manufacturer’s international company prefix according to GS1. As per ISO 20910, the UII shall be permalocked by the tyre manufacturer.
During the life cycle of the tyre, some companies can make operations on the tyre (for example retreading). These shall not replace the existing tyre UII. In case the existing tag is damaged during the operation, the company shall put a new RFID tyre patch coded with the original UII.
4.2 Basic parameters - UHF frequency
UHF RFID operational frequencies range from 860 MHz to 930 MHz. A subset may apply depending on the location in which the RFID system is operating.
4.3 Configuration
An RFID tag for tyre application is usually composed of RFID modules and antennae (quantity can vary). It may also have a PCB.
An example of an RFID tag configuration is given in Figure 1.
