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Special Documentation
IEC 61406-1
Automatic identification of physical objects

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Table of contents

Table of contents
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Tagging options according toIEC 61406-1 for field devices . . . . . . . . 5

2.1
2.2

Metal TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NFC TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4

Data content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5Access to data and information . . . . . . 8

5.1
5.2
5.3

Reading the metal TAG (optically) . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reading data from an NFC TAG(electromagnetic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106.1
6.2

Metal TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
NFC TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Accessories and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . 13Endress+Hauser

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1Introduction"Automatic identification of physical objects"
To enable maintenance work to be organized as efficiently as possible, all components
installed in a plant must be clearly identifiable. Approximately 30 companies from theprocess industry have joined forces to develop a global standard for this purpose. The
result is the IEC 61406-1 standard. It describes a globally unique, machine-readable ID
that is applied to a physical object—similar to a nameplate or label— and facilitates theidentification of plant equipment. This will enable mobile devices to recognize theequipment in a plant, thus ensuring that production employees are provided with theappropriate information and maintenance schedules directly on site.

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Tagging options according to IEC 61406-1 for field devices

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Tagging options according to IEC 61406-1 forfield devices

2.1

Metal TAG

30 (1.18)

The IEC option is available as an additional tagging option. If the IEC option is selected,
this always contains the metal TAG. The metal TAG shows the data matrix code, which
includes a globally unique URL to the corresponding device.

59 (2.32)
A0045999

Unit of measurement mm (in)2.2

NFC TAGAn NFC TAG can be selected as an option in addition to the metal TAG. An NFC TAG isparticularly suitable for use in harsh and difficult conditions. It can ensure readability overa long period of time. The NFC TAG can be used if this does not limit the specification ofthe field device, e.g. ambient temperature.
ø30 (1.18)
ø8 (0.31)
ø4.4 (0.17)

10 (0.39)

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Unit of measurement mm (in)Endress+Hauser5Ordering information

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Ordering informationDetailed ordering information is available from your nearest sales organizationwww.addresses.endress.com or in the Product Configurator at www.endress.com:
1.

Select the product using the filters and search field.

2.

Open the product page.

3.

Select Configuration.
Product Configurator - the tool for individual product configuration• Up-to-the-minute configuration data
• Depending on the device: Direct input of measuring point-specific information suchas measuring range or operating language• Automatic verification of exclusion criteria• Automatic creation of the order code and its breakdown in PDF or Excel outputformat• Ability to order directly in the Endress+Hauser Online Shop

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Data content

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Data content

With the introduction of the IEC 61406-1 standard, a unique tag is defined for eachdevice. This tag is assigned to the device throughout its entire life cycle. A tag for a device
based on IEC 61406 -1 does not constitute a device tag.
For Endress+Hauser field devices, the format of the unique TAG of a device is as follows:
https://dsp.endress.com/serial/"serial_number"
Example: For Endress+Hauser field devices with serial number M304A10109C, thecorresponding TAG is: https://dsp.endress.com/M304A10109C
The content of a metal TAG and an NFC TAG for the device is identical.

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Access to data and information• Internet access is required to access data provided by Endress+Hauser.
• The user gets access to general information about the device in question.
• The information can be read out optically via the metal TAG or via NFC technology
from the NFC TAG.

5.1

Reading the metal TAG (optically)

The stored data content can be read using 2D matrix code terminals. These include mobileterminals with a corresponding app that supports the reading of 2D matrix codes.

1A0046001

1Mobile terminal with app that supports the reading of 2D matrix codes

5.2

Reading data from an NFC TAG (electromagnetic)

The stored data content can be read using NFC-enabled terminals.

< 40 (1.57)
1A0026587

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Measurement unit: mm (in)1Mobile device that supports NFC

The communication distance between the NFC TAG and the terminal must not exceed
40 mm (1.57 in).
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Access to data and information

5.3Tooling

5.3.1

Metal TAG

The stored data content can be read using 2D matrix code terminals. These include mobileterminals with a corresponding app that supports the reading of 2D matrix codes.

5.3.2

NFC TAGThe stored data content can be read using NFC-enabled terminals.

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Technical data

6.1

Metal TAG

6.1.1

General• Material:• 1.4404 as per DIN EN 10088• 316L as per AISI
• Dimensions: 59 x 30 x 0.8 mm (2.32 x 1.18 x 0.03 in)

6.2

NFC TAG

6.2.1

General• Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz• Transmission rate: 106 kBit/s• Communication: ISO/IEC 14443, type A, NFC Forum type 2, text
• Data content: NDEF message format

6.2.2

Mechanical data

• Degree of protection: IP66/68 (24 h at 1.83 m (6 ft) under water)• Housing material: polyurethane (PUR - 3 components)• Degree of hardness of housing: 60 to 65 shore D acc. to ASTM D 2240 SE 004• Weight: 8 g (0.282 oz)• Color:• Standard: anthracite (RAL 7016)• Ex version: light blue (RAL 5012)

6.2.3Memory• Chip type: NTAG216 (NXP)• Type/size: EEPROM 888 byte, ROM 36 byte
• Read cycles: no limit• Write cycles: 100 000 cycles (at +22 °C (+72 °F))
• Data retention: 10 years (at +22 °C (+72 °F))

6.2.4

Environment• Permitted storage temperature: –55 to +130 °C (–67 to +266 °F)• Permitted operating temperature: –55 to +80 °C (–67 to +176 °F)• Ex ambient temperature: –50 °C (–58 °F) ≤ Ta ≤ +70 °C (+158 °F)• Climate class: 4K4H; as per EN 60721-3-4:1995• Salt spray and seawater: visually OK, as per ASTM B 117 to 240 h• Humidity test: visually OK after 240 h• UV resistance: > 4 gray scale, as per SAE J 2020
• Flammability: UL94-HB• EMC immunity: ≤12 V/m (at 80 to 6 000 MHz)
• ESD capability: non-critical

6.2.5

Approvals

The following approvals apply only to the Ex version of the NFC TAG (light blue).

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ATEX
• II2G Ex ia IIC T6/T4 Gb• II2D Ex ia IIIC T80°C/T130°C Db• Certificate number: EPS 15 ATEX 1 1011 XIECEx• Ex ia IIC T6/T4 Gb• Ex ia IIIC T80°C/T130°C Db• Certificate number: IECEx EPS 15.0042X
UKCA Ex• II 2G Ex ia IIC T6/T4 Gb• II 2D Ex ia IIIC T80°C/T130°C Db• Certificate number: EPS 22 UKEX 1 086 X

6.2.6

Norms/standards• CE: CE-compliant• RoHS-compliance: compliant with RoHS 2• TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies): free from human and animal
ingredients

6.2.7

Chemical resistance• Alcohols: ethanol, benzene• Chemical liquids: acids, cleaners, chemicals• Cleaning agents: P3 (Topactive 200, 500, Okto, Topax 66)

6.2.8

Labeling on NFC TAGs
21AFCN
B

A0026682

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Data, energy
Data
Mobile device that supports NFC
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Maintenance

The metal TAG and the NFC TAG are maintenance-free.
When cleaning the NFC TAG, make sure that the cleaning agent used does not corrode theNFC TAG.

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Accessories and Spare Parts

8Accessories and Spare Parts• For ordering information, see →  6.
• If the device is difficult to access, the NFC TAG can also be mounted in anotherlocation where it is possible to identify which device the NFC TAG belongs to.
• Use the information printed on the TAG to verify that the TAG is assigned to thecorrect device. The serial number of the device must match the serial number
printed on the packaging of the NFC TAG.

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Device without an NFC TAG.

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NFC TAGs can be ordered at a later stage by specifying the serial number of thedevice. The specified data content is printed on the TAGs and they are supplied withfastening wire and a crimp sleeve.

3.

To secure the TAG to the device, pull the wire through the eyelet on the device.

4.

Pull the wire through the NFC TAG.

5.

Place the crimp sleeve at the end of the wire and crimp using a standard crimping
pliers.

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