Every RFID implementation needs peripheral devices, such as RFID-enabled printers; RFID-based automated label applicators (also known as "print-and-apply" devices); feedback systems, such as light stacks, horns, LED lights or LCD displays; and triggering devices, such as light break sensors. These devices enhance the capabilities of an RFID system, control I/O devices and system timing functions, and provide on/off capabilities for various business applications. Peripherals also improve human interactions with RFID hardware by assisting with automatic data collection and increasing the safety of the system. Additionally, this course discusses RFID printers, including their installation and setup, automated label applicators, feedback systems, triggering devices and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS).

This course maps to the following CompTIA objectives for RFID Peripherals:

• Describe installation and configuration of RFID printer
• Describe ancillary devices/concepts
  • RFID printer encoder
  • Automated label applicator
  • Feedback systems (e.g., lights, horns)
  • RTLS