RFID Temperature Capsule: Advanced Identification & Health Monitoring
Product Overview
The RFID Temperature Capsule is a passive, implantable microchip that combines permanent animal identification with real-time body temperature sensing. Compliant with global ISO standards, it eliminates the need for stressful manual temperature checks. This solution is ideal for veterinarians, livestock farmers, pet breeders, and research facilities seeking efficient animal management and proactive health monitoring.
Key Features & Benefits
The core advantage of this microchip is its dual-function capability. A single, non-invasive scan instantly retrieves the animal’s unique lifetime identification number and its current body temperature. The device is entirely passive, requiring no internal battery, and is powered wirelessly by the RFID reader. Its design adheres to ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B standards, guaranteeing recognition and compatibility worldwide. Encased in biocompatible Bioglass, it is safe for long-term implantation. The miniaturized form factor, measuring just 1.4mm in diameter and 8.5mm in length, allows for a quick and minimally invasive implantation procedure.
How the RFID Temperature Capsule Works
The operational process is straightforward. A user simply scans the animal with a compatible handheld RFID reader. The technology behind this involves two integrated components working via the FDX-B communication protocol.
Passive RFID & FDX-B Communication
The reader emits a 134.2 kHz low-frequency signal. This signal powers the microchip’s circuitry. Using the ISO-standard FDX-B protocol, the chip continuously transmits its data stream back to the reader.
Integrated Sensor Circuitry
Beyond standard RFID functionality, the custom chip includes a micro-temperature sensor. This sensor measures the ambient temperature of the surrounding tissue. The chip’s internal circuitry encodes this temperature reading alongside its unique identification number into the data transmitted to the reader.
The compatible reader then instantly decodes and displays the animal’s unique ID and its precise body temperature, enabling immediate assessment and record-keeping.
Primary Applications & Use Cases
This technology is designed for scenarios where identification and health monitoring are critical.
Livestock Health & Management
Enables early fever detection in dairy herds for conditions like mastitis, monitors swine populations for disease outbreaks, and aids in managing breeding stock health.
Enhanced Pet Care
Provides breeders and veterinarians with a tool for proactive health monitoring of valuable dogs, cats, and exotic pets during routine exams or illness.
Veterinary & Research Applications
Streamlines patient identification and vital sign logging in clinical settings and facilitates accurate data collection for animal research studies.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: RFID Temperature Sensor Microchip
- Frequency: 134.2 kHz (LF)
- Standard: ISO 11784 / 11785 FDX-B
- Chip Technology: Custom sensor-integrated circuit
- Encapsulation: Bioglass
- Dimensions: 1.4 mm (Diameter) x 8.5 mm (Length)
- Primary Function: Unique Identification (UID) & Temperature Measurement
- Power Source: Passive (Reader-powered)
Benefits for Veterinarians and Farmers
This technology delivers significant practical advantages. It promotes animal welfare by reducing stress associated with manual restraint for temperature checks. It dramatically improves operational efficiency, cutting handling time per animal. The ability to detect fevers early enables proactive health management, helping to prevent disease spread and improve treatment outcomes. It ensures accurate, automated record-keeping by permanently linking temperature data to a specific animal’s ID. Finally, investment in this ISO-compliant system is future-proof, guaranteeing long-term usability and device compatibility.
FAQ: RFID Temperature Capsules
What is an RFID temperature sensor tag?
An RFID temperature sensor tag is a passive electronic device that, when scanned by a compatible reader, wirelessly transmits both a unique identification code and real-time temperature data from its environment.
Can RFID tags really measure temperature?
Yes. Specialized RFID tags, such as this temperature capsule, are engineered with a micro-temperature sensor integrated directly into the RFID chip’s circuitry, allowing it to measure and report ambient temperature.
How does the temperature microchip work?
When activated by a reader’s 134.2 kHz signal, the microchip is powered wirelessly. Its integrated sensor measures the local temperature, and the chip’s circuitry transmits both this reading and its pre-programmed unique identification number back to the reader using the standardized FDX-B communication protocol.