SIST EN 16656:2014

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 16656:2014
01-december-2014
Informacijska tehnologija - Radiofrekvenčna prepoznava za upravljanje pretoka
predmetov - Emblem RFID (ISO/IEC 29160:2012, spremenjen)
Information technology - Radio frequency identification for item management - RFID
Emblem (ISO/IEC 29160:2012, modified)
Informationstechnik - Identifizierung von Waren mittels Hochfrequenz(RFID) für das
Management des Warenflusses - RFID- Emblem (ISO/IEC 29160:2012, modifiziert)
Technologies de l'information - Identification par radiofréquence (RFID) pour la gestion
d'objets - Emblème RFID (ISO/CEI 29160:2012, modifié)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 16656:2014
ICS:
35.040.50 Tehnike za samodejno Automatic identification and
razpoznavanje in zajem data capture techniques
podatkov
35.240.60 Uporabniške rešitve IT v IT applications in transport
prometu
SIST EN 16656:2014 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 16656:2014

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 16656

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2014
ICS 35.240.60
English Version
Information technology - Radio frequency identification for item
management - RFID Emblem (ISO/IEC 29160:2012, modified)
Technologies de l'information - Identification par Informationstechnik - Identifizierung von Waren mittels
radiofréquence (RFID) pour la gestion d'objets - Emblème Hochfrequenz (RFID) für das Management des
RFID (ISO/CEI 29160:2012, modifié) Warenflusses - RFID-Emblem (ISO/IEC 29160:2012,
modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 May 2014.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.





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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 16656:2014 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .5
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations .6
4 The RFID Emblem .6
4.1 General .6
4.2 RFID Index .6
4.3 Representation .6
4.4 Size .7
4.5 Placement .7
4.6 Using the RFID Emblem .8
4.7 Restrictions on use.8
5 Maintenance .8
5.1 General .8
5.2 Requesting an index assignment .9
5.3 Criteria for additional index assignments .9
Annex A (normative) RFID Index . 10
Annex B (normative) Drawings . 13
Annex C (normative) RFID Index assignment request form . 20
Annex D (informative) Other RFID markings . 21
D.1 Industry-specific marking . 21
D.2 EPCglobal . 21
D.2.1 EPCglobal seal . 21
D.2.2 EPC certification (hardware and software) . 23
D.3 Japan Automatic Identification Systems Association (JAISA) . 24
D.3.1 RFID interrogators used in general environment . 24
D.3.1.1 Background and purpose . 24
D.3.1.2 Operational guideline for RFID interrogators used in general environment . 24
D.3.1.2.1 Terms and definitions . 24
D.3.1.2.2 Product labelling . 24
D.3.1.2.3 Applicable persons . 25
D.3.1.2.4 Basic concept . 25
D.3.1.2.5 Notification for specialized companies . 25
D.3.1.2.6 Communication . 25
D.3.2 RFID interrogators used in controlled area . 25
D.3.2.1 Background and purpose . 25
D.3.2.2 Operational guideline for RFID interrogators used in controlled area . 26
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D.3.2.2.1 Product labelling . 26
D.3.2.2.2 Notification for specialized companies . 26
D.3.2.2.3 Communication . 26
Bibliography . 27

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Foreword
This document (EN 16656:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 225 “AIDC
technologies”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2014, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by December 2014.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
The modifications to ISO/IEC 29160:2012 are indicated by a vertical line in the margin.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that touches all aspects of the supply chain, from
manufacturing all the way to the end-use consumer.
It is important for industrial users, retailers and consumers to know when an RFID tag is present. To this end,
the RFID Emblem specified in this International Standard provides the public with a readily identifiable method
to inform users of the presence of RFID.
The RFID Emblem provides a visible identification of RFID transponders, interrogators, and tagged items.
Visible signs inform consumers whether an item or product contains an RFID tag. Therefore, this meets one of
the main requirements for consumer privacy protection.
The RFID Emblem is a public-domain object intended to augment rather than replace other emblems and
logos such as recycling and CE. The RFID Emblem requires no fee for use nor does it have any membership
or other use restriction or requirement, other than compliance with this International Standard.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the design and use of the RFID Emblem: an easily identified visual guide
that indicates the presence of radio frequency identification (RFID). It does not address location of the RFID
Emblem on a label. Specific placement requirements are left to application standards developers.
It also specifies an RFID Index, which can be included in the RFID Emblem and which addresses the
complication added by the wide range of RFID tags (frequency, protocol and data structure). The RFID Index
is a two-character code that provides specific information about compliant tags and interrogators. Successful
reading of RFID tags requires knowledge of the frequency, protocol and data structure information provided by
the RFID Index.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO/IEC 19762 (all parts), Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC)
techniques — Harmonized vocabulary (ISO/IEC 19762 (all parts))
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations given in
EN ISO/IEC 19762 (all parts) apply.
4 The RFID Emblem
4.1 General
The RFID Emblem’s genesis was the AIM RFID Emblem, developed by the AIM Global RFID Experts Group
(REG). The RFID Emblem consists of a unique, public-domain emblem with a two-character code (RFID
Index) to indicate the frequency range and, in certain cases, the data structure contained within the encoded
RFID transponder. A generic emblem without the RFID Index is permitted. Due to the incompatibility of
different types of RFID, the use of the generic emblem is discouraged.
The RFID Emblem may be used in conjunction with other logos or indicia that indicate specific applications of
RFID.
4.2 RFID Index
Two-character codes are used to identify the frequency, the air interface protocol, the defining agency for the
data, and the data on the tag. This is referred to as the RFID Index. The first character defines the frequency,
air interface protocol and defining authority, the second character defines the data structure.
To help installation planners identify encoding or reading equipment suitable for a particular frequency and
data structure, a "generic" code with an asterisk (*) as the second character is assigned for each grouping.
This code shall only be used on interrogators and shall not be used on labels or tags. Currently assigned two-
character codes are given in Annex A. Codes not currently assigned are reserved for future use.
4.3 Representation
The two representations of the RFID Emblem are dark-on-light and light-on-dark, as illustrated below.
Examples of the RFID Emblem for use on RFID-enabled printers/encoders and interrogators, and for use on
labels are also illustrated.
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Figure 1 illustrates the RFID Emblem. Earlier forms and representations of the emblem are not compliant with
this International Standard.

Figure 1 — Examples of the RFID Emblem
Either form of the RFID Emblem may be used; the form which most visually striking on the printed RFID-
enabled label material or tag should be used.
The RFID Emblem may also be engraved or embossed in the covering of an RFID tag or item containing an
RFID transponder.
As described in 4.6 and Figure 2, a generic emblem with the characters “RFID” is also defined for
transponders and interrogators with non-standardized communication protocols and/or non-standardized data
structures.
4.4 Size
The RFID Emblem should be printed no smaller than 14 mm by 13 mm, in any colour. There shall be a
minimum 3 mm clear, unprinted area around the RFID Emblem. If direct marking on small
components/products, a smaller emblem may be used but in no case shall the emblem be smaller than 5 mm
square. When represented in a low contrast form, it should be large enough to be easily recognizable under
typical use conditions.
The general purpose version of the RFID Emblem illustrated in Figure B.2 has been adopted by the European
Commission for use as the Notification Emblem in the Common European RFID sign as specified in this
European Standard, EN 16656:2014.
Where the RFID Emblem is to be used as the Common European RFID Notification Emblem, Clause 4.4 of
this EN shall be understood to permit the emblem to be printed not less than 5 mm square.
Design graphics for the RFID Emblem are shown in Annex B.
4.5 Placement
Placement of the RFID Emblem shall be determined by an appropriate application standard. In the absence of
an appropriate application standard, the RFID Emblem shall be placed such that it is easily visible to those
trying to read the RFID tag or label. To improve readability, the RFID Emblem should be located near the
actual transponder.
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4.6 Using the RFID Emblem
The RFID Emblem is free to use by any RFID label, tag, encoder or interrogator manufacturer and companies
printing or using RFID labels and tags who self-certify their compliance to the assignments of Table A.1.
Manufacturers of RFID equipment who do not comply with the Table A.1 assignments are free to use the
following graphic to denote “RFID inside”.

Figure 2 — Graphic for generic RFID equipment
Large, high-quality (300 dpi) graphics of the RFID Emblem for all current assignments are available at:
https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=286. These graphics may be resized to
meet user needs.
Graphic files are available in bmp, jpg, eps and pcx formats. Additional formats will be made available upon
request.
4.7 Restrictions on use
The RFID Emblem shall not be modified in any way.
Ad hoc and “internal use only” assignments of two-character codes in conjunction with the RFID Emblem are
prohibited.
5 Maintenance
5.1 General
As more standards and user applications evolve, additional index assignments will be made. Corresponding
graphics will be made available for download from the AIM Global website.
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5.2 Requesting an index assignment
Anyone may request additional index assignments by submitting the application form shown in Annex C.
Requests should be addressed to ISO_IEC_29160_RegistrationAuthority@aimglobal.org.
The completed information from Annex C shall be provided for all requests.
5.3 Criteria for additional index assignments
— The technology standard(s) shall be stable.
— The issuer of the technology standard(s) shall be an internationally recognized standards-setting
organization.
— The data authority shall be a widely recognized coding authority.
— There is a demonstrated need for the assignment.
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Annex A
(normative)

RFID Index
Table A.1 — Two-character code assignments for the RFID Emblem
Data
2-Character Transpon
Air Interface Structure
Printed der Data Structure
Protocol Defining
Code Frequency
Agency
Mutually Mutually
RFID Mutually agreed Indicates transponders and interrogators
agreed agreed
A* 433 MHz ISO/IEC 18000-7 ISO JWG Indicates compatible interrogators
A0 433 MHz ISO/IEC 18000-7 (RFU) Reserved for future use
License plate ID plus optional application
A1 433 MHz ISO/IEC 18000-7 ISO 17363
data
A2 433 MHz ISO/IEC 18000-7 (RFU) Reserved for future use
A3 433 MHz ISO/IEC 18000-7 (RFU) Reserved for future use
Not Listed 433 MHz OTHER APPLICATION AND AIR INTERFACE NOT LISTED

860-960
B* ISO/IEC 18000-6 C ISO JWG Indicates compatible interrogators
MHz
860-960
B0 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C (RFU) Reserved for future use
MHz
860-960 License plate ID plus optional application
B1 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C ISO 17364
MHz data
860-960
B2 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C (RFU) Reserved for future use
MHz
860-960 License plate ID plus optional application
B3 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C ISO 17365
MHz data
860-960
B4 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C (RFU) Reserved for future use
MHz
860-960 License plate ID plus optional application
B5 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C ISO 17366
MHz data
860-960
B6 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C (RFU) Reserved for future use
MHz
860-960 License plate ID plus optional application
B7 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C ISO 17367
MHz data
860-960 License plate ID plus optional application
B8 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C ISO 17363
MHz data
860-960
Not Listed OTHER APPLICATION AND AIR INTERFACE NOT LISTED
MHz

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Data
2-Character Transpon
Air Interface Structure
Printed der Data Structure
Protocol Defining
Code Frequency
Agency
860-960
E* ISO/IEC 18000-6 C EPCglobal † Indicates compatible interrogators
MHz
860-960
E0 ISO/IEC 18000-6 C EPCglobal † GID Genera
...