Appendix B
Discontinued Models and Replacements
Discontinued Models
V600-H6
V600-D2KR01, V600-D8KR01
V600-D2KR02. V600-D8KR02
V600-D2KR03, V600-D8KR03
Replacement Models
V600-H12, V600-H11
V600-D8KR11
V600-D8KR12
V600-D8KR13
OMRON appreciates your continued patronage. In October, 1994, it was announced that production of the
500-kHz-frequency wireless transmission models in the V600-series RFID System would be discontinued in
March of 1996. The following information is an update on the models that will be discontinued and the models that
will replace them.
Background
? In 1988, OMRON began development and production of the V600-series RFID System in response to customer
requests, and provided a line of products in this series.
? Systems such as the V600-series RFID System which use electromagnetic linking are required to be in com-
pliance with laws regulating radio wave transmissions. Within Japan there is no particular problem for ID makers
as long as they can demonstrate that they satisfy the prescribed values in the radio wave regulations. And prod-
ucts used in the United States, for example, must receive certification from the Federal Communications Com-
mission (FCC). Accordingly, OMRON received FCC certification for the V600 Series in 1989.
? Subsequently, however, the FCC rules were revised, and models using a frequency of 500 kHz for wireless
transmission between read/write heads and data carriers could not be newly sold or delivered (including installa-
tion) in the United States as of June 23, 1994.
OMRON’s Response
? In response to the above problem, OMRON changed the frequency for all new wireless-transmission products in
the V600 Series from 500 kHz to 530 kHz, and in 1991 received formal certification from the FCC. Since then, all
subsequent models in this series have also been developed for 530-kHz specifications.
? Taking into consideration the maintenance and support of existing 500-kHz models from June 23, 1994,
onwards, the models that OMRON introduced in April, 1994, are completely interchangeable with the earlier
models in all respects (such as shape, installation, etc.) except for transmission frequency.
Advantages for Customers
Standardizing all of the V600-series models to 530 kHz offers the following advantages to customers.
? There is no longer any need to distinguish between models exported to the United States, and other countries,
and models marketed in Japan. This simplifies the processes of model selection and system design, and
reduces the chances of accidentally ordering the wrong models.
? This change makes it easier to combine various read/write heads and data carriers, thereby expanding the
options available when selecting models for system design. For example, it is now possible to use a single data
carrier in combination with the optimum read/write head for each process in an assembly line.
? For OMRON as well, this change makes it easier to improve production schedules and quality control by integrat-
ing product lines.
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