This OPC UA ObjectType represents an RFID reader device including NFC reader devices. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing RFID readers or to get additional information on their scan events. The object provides also functions for accessing the user memory, writing to a tag, and more. There is no dependency to the actual RFID technology (e.g. HF, UHF).

Figure 10 shows an overview for the RfidReaderDeviceType with its Methods, Property and related ObjectType. It is formally defined in Table 14.

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Figure 10 – RfidReaderDeviceType overview