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RFID Read/Write Head for Ex‑Zone 1/21
Turck is presenting the world's only HF read/write head with Ex-m protection for contactless
identification in explosion-protected areas.
The TN-R42/TC-Ex is the world's only HF RFID read/write head certified for direct use in ATEX Zone 1/21. Turck
is expanding its Industry 4.0 portfolio into explosion-protected areas and is thus underlining its commitment to
being a supplier of end-to-end IIoT solutions in the process industry.
The read/write head stands out from flameproof identification solutions for Zone 1/21 on account of its
extremely compact dimensions and can therefore also be installed in applications where space is restricted. The
slim-line TN-R42/TC-Ex is therefore ideal for the contactless identification of correct hose and flange
connections, which ensure investment and product quality in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
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With Turck's HF bus mode and the encapsulated RFID readers, users benefit for the first time
from the advantages of line topology even in ATEX zone 1/21