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R.F.I.D.
Instant ROI
There are a number of areas where our RFID Toolsaver® can help to reduce human performance issues, eliminate the time spent reconciling logs and provide a real Return on Investment (ROI).
- Eliminate your handwritten logs.
- Provide instant reconciliation of items.
- Keep track of calibration and/or inspection dates and much more.
Alphasource® has provided R.F.I.D. solutions to Duke, Constellation Vista, FPL, First Energy, PSEG, Talen Energy and others in the highly regarded nuclear industry.
Our Software engineers have developed and delivered systems for agencies and companies such as NASA, ITT Aerospace, US Steel, Merck and many other leading companies.


Tool Log Time Comparison


New Secure Cloud Hosting
Secure Cloud hosting of your Toolsaver® RFID, Barcode and/or Electronic Logging solution is now available! The database will be hosted on two different servers. The servers are located in two separate geographic locations, in two different parts of the country. This insures that your data is safe and accessible at all times. All data is mirrored on the two servers and all nodes are able to communicate with all of the other nodes. If one server goes down, the other server seamlessly takes over with no loss of functionality or data. You can also back-up your data on a local external hard drive!


R.F.I.D. System Applications
Toolsaver® R.F.I.D. systems are completely customizable and site specific. Any Toolsaver® bundle can be a simple turnkey system. Each system can incorporate and interface with existing bar codes and 3rd party software. Ask us for a white paper comparison of RFID & Barcode Systems.


Tool Cribs
Save time, increase accountability and minimize tool losses!
With the Alphasource® Toolsaver® RFID System, companies can streamline the process of tool checking in/out and make paper logs a thing of the past. The system automatically assigns tools to the personnel checking them out, and deletes those tools from their file upon return.
Screen notifications alert attendants and employees of any outstanding or missing tools. This instant accountability and electronic database means that tools will be returned more often, or be more easily located if lost. Any items with inspection or calibration dates can be easily accommodated. The system will not allow items with expired inspection or calibration dates to be checked out.


FME Zone
FME Zones can now be automated. The software will keep track of everything entering the zone, either by scanning a tagged item, taking a picture of an item or typing in a description of an item. The database also marks items as “removed” when they exit the FME Zone. The FME Coordinator or Area Manager can check the status remotely from their desktop. Reports or zone status can be brought up any time on the local screen to view tools still inside the FME Zone and tools that have been removed.
Portal Monitors
The addition of exit gate arrays at specific exits of the site will help prevent high dollar value tools from leaving the site without authorization. Tools such as grinders and rechargeable drills can be tagged to prevent them from leaving the facility.
Our system will allow you to visibly minimize tool losses, tool shrinkage, and achieve a real ROI.
M&TE Storage
M&TE tools and equipment can be tagged and tracked just like the tools in the Tool Crib. Inspection dates and/or calibration dates can be set so that when an item is out of range of either date, the system will alert the attendant. The system will not allow the use of outdated equipment until maintenance/inspection/calibration has been performed and the corresponding date has been changed in the system.


Armory
Our system automates the process of:
- Armory inventory
- Weapon check in/out
- Recording test firing and maintenance history
- Tracking the qualification of the security personnel


Inventory can be quickly and accurately reconciled by simply using a handheld wand and placing it near tagged rifles, pistols and radios. The system has the capability to download range results directly to an R.F.I.D. enabled badge worn by security personnel. It then can use this data to restrict or approve the check-out of certain weapons, based on the officer’s individual qualifications. Any weapons with expired maintenance or test firiing credentials will be blocked from being checked-out of the armory. Accounting for weapons sent out for repair or maintenance can also be tracked with our system.
Fire Hose & Extinguishers
Use our system to automate the monthly process of fire extinguisher inspection.
Fire hose inspection can easily be a part of this application or its own stand-alone application. Eliminate handwritten logs and be sure that each location has been inspected. Employing a handheld devices enable inspection data to be stored at the extinguisher site while also downloading to a central database for recordkeeping.
Valve Maintenance
Tags attached to the valves in service can be updated with the maintenance history of each valve and can also be stored in a central database. Using a hand held device, a tag can be read at the valve site to determine any service needs based on time and date. Any work done can be noted right there and later downloaded to the central database.
Chemistry
Our system can utilize RFID enabled labels that can be attached directly to chemical containers for chemical locker inventory. A quick scan of the locker, using a handheld scanner, before leaving the RCA means the next person going in will know what they need to bring with them without having to enter and exit the RCA multiple times. Even combustible liquids can be safely tracked and monitored.
IT Storage & Tracking
Our IT Asset Control and Tracking RFID System was designed based on a strict criteria, performing at NRC standards to track and minimize the chances of a cybersecurity attack or virus infestation.
- Automatically track asset use and log times, incorporating Work Order information.
- The system prompts the user to perform a Virus scan on an asset both before use and during return of an asset to inventory.
- If the asset does not pass the virus scans, the system will instruct the user not to use the asset and to contact the appropriate IT personnel and wait for them with further instructions.
- Keep inventory of 10 or more different IT storage areas. Each area has its own unique inventory of assets as they are assigned to a particular storage area.
- If an asset is returned to the incorrect storage area, the system directs the user to the proper storage area for that particular asset.
- Generates sortable and customizable reports as needed for administration, recordkeeping and inspections.
- Perform without the need for on-site management. User performs all functions with no need for an attendant.
- IT Managers have the ability to check-in on any or all IT inventory locations from their desktop PC’s.
Northern ApexRG Radiant Wand
When connected to the data reader, can be used to read tagged items in hard to reach locations. This custom 900 MHz wand was designed by Northern Apex to give you the best possible results.
Impinj Speedway Revolution
A 900MHz reader that offers autopilot senses - that automatically configures and adapts to new and changing environments. It is available in both 2 and 4 port versions with EPC global UHF Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C interface protocol.
FME Zone Hardware Connections




Handheld Options
Tablet
A Windows-Based Tablet
Motorola MC3090
The MC 3090 is a handheld computer designed for the commercial space. It is compact and rugged, with a color touch screen. It has Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity and an omni-directional MAX RFID Antenna.
Motorola MC 9090
The MC9090 is a rugged, handheld computer that can be used in remote industrial and commercial areas. It is a multi-modal single device that supports 1D, 1D ER (extended range, US only) and 2D bar code scanning, RFID (EPC Gen 2) and imaging.


