CompTIA RFID+ Training and Certification
Nov. 26, 2007 — Toronto, Canada . Toronto Congress Centre
As part of LIVE! Canada 2007, we are offering a fast-track CompTIA RFID+ training & certification preparation course, in partnership with RFID4U, a leading provider of RFID training courses. RFID+ is a vendor-neutral professional certification that validates a professional's knowledge and skills in the areas of installation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of RFID systems. The fast-track course offered at EPC Connection is an accelerated learning experience that will prepare you for the CompTIA RFID+ training & certification test.
SPECIAL OFFER! The first 30 registrants will receive a FREE copy of the RFID+ Passport Book (published by McGraw Hill and authored by RFID4U). Book details can be viewed at: http://www.rfid4u.com/certification/rfid+book.asp
| CompTIA RFID+ Training & Certification Preparation Course The course provides one day of intensive instructor-led training using state-of-the-art RFID equipment (Nov. 26), and includes the RFID+ Certification Exam* on Nov. 27. Attendees unable to take the exam during the conference and exhibition will receive a voucher allowing them to take the exam at a later date. |
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| RFID+ Practice Tests CD-ROM All attendees will receive a CD-ROM with RFID+ practice tests from RFID4U. This valuable study aid will help you prepare for RFID+ certification. Included in the licensed product version will be over 300 practice questions with explanations covering the CompTIA RFID+ exam. Software features will include practice/testing modes, test scoring and review. |
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CompTIA RFID+ Certification Training Agenda
| Nov. 26 Training |
Nov. 27 Testing slots |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast |
6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Testing Slot 1
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| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. RF Physics |
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| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Standards and Regulations |
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| 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. RFID Hardware: tags, readers, peripherals |
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| 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Testing Slot 2 |
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| 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Testing Slot 3 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Design Selection |
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| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with 15min break RFID Field Deployment: Site analysis, installation, testing, troubleshooting |
*RFID+ exam testing subject to availability of certification from CompTIA. Participants who want to take certification exam onsite will have an opportunity to register for one of the available slots each day on Nov. 27.
CompTIA RFID+ Training and Certification
8:00 am – 9:00 am
RF Physics
This session helps understand the factors affecting the performance of an RFID system, implementers need to comprehend the nature and behavior of radio waves. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for RF Physics:
- Identify RF propagation/communication techniques
- Describe antenna field performance/characteristics related to reflective and absorptive materials
- Given a scenario, calculate radiated power output from antenna based on antenna gains, cable type, cable length and interrogator transmit power
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Standards & Regulations
This session discusses various standards and regulations that influence the design and use of RFID systems. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for Standards and Regulations:
- Given a scenario, map user requirements to standards
- Regulations/standards that impact the design of a particular RFID solution
- Identify the differences between air interface protocols and tag data formats
- Recognize regulatory requirements globally, as well as by region
- Recognize safety regulations/issues regarding human exposure
10:15 am – 12:15 pm
RFID Hardware: Tags, Readers and Peripherals
Part A: RFID Tags
This session explains the RFID tag’s components and subassemblies, types of tags and the reason for having various tag types, different tag performance parameters and tag selection criteria. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for Tag Knowledge:
- Classify tag types
- Select the RFID tag best suited for a specific use case
- Pros and cons of tag types
- Tag performance
- Tag antenna to region/frequency
- Identify inductively coupled tags vs. back-scatter
- Identify the differences between active and passive Given a scenario, select an item's optimal placement locations for an RFID tag:
- Evaluate media and adhesive selection for tags
- Tag orientation and location
- Tag stacking (shadowing)
- Package contents
- Packaging
- Items
- Tags
- Labels
- Inserts
- Liquids
- Metal
- Polarization
This session helps understand the various types of RFID interrogators (readers), their components and the functionality of RFID interrogators. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for Interrogation Zone Basics:
- Describe interrogator functionality
- I/O capability
- Handheld interrogators
- Vehicle-mount interrogator
- LAN/Serial communications
- Firmware upgrades
- Software operation (GUIs)
- Describe configuration of interrogation zones
- Explain interrogator-to-interrogator interference
- Optimization
- System performance and tuning
- Travel speed and direction
- Bi-static / monostatic antennas
- Define anti-collision protocols (e.g., number of tags in the field/response time)
- Given a scenario, solve dense interrogator environment issues (domestic/international)
- Understand how a dense interrogator installation will affect network traffic
- Installation of multiple interrogators, (e.g., dock doors, synchronization of multiple interrogators and antenna footprints)
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. This session 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
Design Selection
System design is a very critical part of any RFID implementation, because without the right design and the proper hardware and software, the implemented RFID system might not function properly. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for Design Selection:
- Given a scenario, predict the performance of a given frequency and power (active/passive) related to read distance, write distance, tag response time and storage capacity
- Summarize how hardware selection affects performance
- Antenna type
- Equipment mounting and protection
- Cable length/loss
- Interference considerations
- Tag type (e.g., active/passive and frequency)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
RFID Field Deployment: Site Analysis, Installation, Testing, Troubleshooting
Part A: Site Analysis
This session focuses on a site survey, discusses the planning that goes into the site survey, highlights various aspects that should be examined when performing the site analysis (such as site anomalies) and provides pointers regarding how to generate the site survey report. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for Site Analysis:
- Given a scenario, demonstrate how to read blueprints
- Determine sources of interference
- Use analysis equipment such as a spectrum analyzer to determine if there is any ambient noise in the frequency range that may conflict with the RFID system to be installed
- Given a scenario, analyze environmental conditions end to end
Part B: RFID Installations
This session discusses installation techniques for successful RFID implementations, including antenna installation, portal performance and design, conveyor portal design, electrostatic discharge (ESD), grounding and cable issues, pre-installation decisions, routine installation procedures and post-installation checks. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for Installation:
- Given a scenario, describe hardware installation using industry-standard practices
- Identify grounding considerations (e.g., lightning, ground loops and electrostatic discharge)
- Test installed equipment and connections (pre-install and post-install)
- Given a scenario, interpret a site diagram created by an RFID architect describing interrogation zone locations, cable drops and device mounting locations
Part C: Testing and Troubleshooting
This session discusses obstacles to RFID system implementations, RF field issues and variables affecting the ability to read tags consistently (such as interference), the tagged material’s impact on tag performance and tag placement. Troubleshooting methods and solutions for slow reads, no reads and missed reads are further discussed. This session maps to the following CompTIA objectives for Testing and Troubleshooting:
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot RF interrogation zones (e.g., root-cause analysis)
- Analyze less-than-required read rate
- Identify improperly tagged items
- Diagnose hardware
- Recognize need for firmware upgrades
- Equipment replacement procedures (e.g., antenna, cable and interrogator)
- Identify reasons for tag failure
- Failed tag management
- ESD issues
- Given a scenario, contrast actual tag data to expected tag data
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Prerequisites
Participants should already possess certain prerequisite skills, which can be gained from completing the foundational RFID courses available with RFID4U or through work experience. The participant should have a working knowledge of:
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• | Basic RF fundamentals |
| • | Various types of Tags | |
| • | Readers (interrogators) | |
| • | Standards | |
| • | Current RFID market awareness | |
These prerequisites are important! Participants arriving without them will probably achieve less than optimal progress in the training and be unlikely to pass the certification exam.
Price:
Bundle price includes one-day course, training material, practice test CD-ROM and
onsite exam or voucher.
| Attendee Registration Options | Regular/On-Site Registration after 10/27/07 |
CompTIA RFID+ Training & Certification plus 2-Day Pass - BEST VALUE!
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$1,899 +6% GST after Oct 27  |
CompTIA RFID+ Training & Certification plus Exhibit Only Pass
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$1,599 +6% GST after Oct 27 |
RFID4U's Guarantee
RFID4U guarantees that you will obtain your RFID+ certification. If you finish the RFID4U preparation training without the certification, you can attend a future RFID4U training within a period of one year, at no additional cost. To attend a future training, simply retain your courseware. You will only need to pay for meals, test vouchers and travel cost if applicable. Participants who want to take the certification exam on site will have an opportunity to register for one of the available slots on Nov. 27.
About RFID4U: RFID4U, a division of eSmart Source, Inc., is a worldwide leader in vendor neutral RFID learning solutions. The company has assembled a full complement of products and services to help RFID implementers align technology with business objectives. A pioneer in RFID learning, RFID4U has maintained a steadfast focus on developing a robust and highly acclaimed catalog of RFID courses. It also offer a training implementation program customized to fit your organizations needs.
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