Card / tag-based

UHF

Long-range tag reading built for outdoor perimeters, yards and vehicle tracking.

What it is

UHF (Ultra-High Frequency) RFID reads tags from several meters away, making it suited to vehicle gates, large yards, and asset tracking rather than close-range personal attendance.

A handheld UHF RFID reader capturing classroom attendance in seconds.

Best for / not for

Where UHF genuinely fits — and where it doesn't

Best for

  • Large outdoor industrial campuses and loading docks
  • Vehicle and asset tracking across a wide perimeter
  • High-throughput gates where stopping for a close-range tap isn't practical

Not for

  • Indoor personal attendance at a desk or ward-level entry — short-range RFID is more appropriate
  • Small sites where the long-range capability adds cost without benefit
MemoFaceAI integration

UHF-tracked vehicle and asset events are typically handled by Metaguard's Inventory and Transport solutions; personnel attendance on the same site usually pairs UHF with a separate short-range Source feeding MemoFaceAI.

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Frequently asked questions

UHF (Ultra-High Frequency) RFID reads tags from several meters away, making it suited to vehicle gates, large yards, and asset tracking rather than close-range personal attendance.

A proposal for pricing will be submitted after we understand what exactly suits you!

2-3 weeks depending on perimeter size.

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