RFID tracking for warehouse logistics, prop tracking, and load-in/load-out at all 8 Light Park venues.
Mobile scanning for inventory counts, prop check-in/out, and truck loading verification.
Fixed-mount readers for automatic scanning as items pass through warehouse doors.
Tags for props, containers, and equipment — plastic, metal, and fabric options.
Start with 2-3 Chainway C72 units ($2,400-$3,600 total) for the warehouse. If budget allows, add a Zebra MC3330xR as the "power user" device for Zac. The Chainways are 80% of the capability at 40% of the price.
Start with handheld scanners first. Bay door readers are a future upgrade once the system is proven.
Smart setup: 1 reader has 4-8 antenna ports → covers multiple doors!
Cost for 6-8 doors: 2 readers + 8 antennas = ~$5,200 (not per-door!)
Key insight: Each reader has 4-8 antenna ports. Use 1 antenna per door.
4 doors: 1x FX9600 4-port ($2,000) + 4x antennas ($600) = $2,600
8 doors: 2x FX9600 4-port ($4,000) + 8x antennas ($1,200) = $5,200
For your 6-8 warehouse doors: ~$5,200 total (2 readers + 8 antennas)
Recommendation: Skip for now. Prove value with handhelds first.
Dust-tight and waterproof. Tags will be exposed to outdoor conditions at all 8 venues. All recommendations below meet IP68 or equivalent outdoor durability standards.
Option 1 (Budget): Smartrac DogBone with adhesive near grommet/corner — easy to scan during fold
Option 2 (Durable): Confidex Casey sewn into seam pocket — survives years of setup/teardown
Placement tip: Tag near a corner grommet so it's visible when folded, easy to scan during load-in
Props & Displays: Confidex Survivor ($1.50-$2.50) — IP68 hang tags, zip-tie on
Metal (truss, frames): Confidex Ironside ($3-$5) — IP68 on-metal, permanent
Tent walls & roofs: Confidex Casey ($2-$3) — IP68 flexible, UV resistant
Containers & bins: HID Epoxy tags ($2-$3) — IP68, adhesive mount
Starter Order: 500 plastic + 100 metal + 100 vinyl ≈ $1,650
| Item | Qty | Unit Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld Scanners | |||
| Chainway C72 (recommended) | 3 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Tags | |||
| Plastic IP68 tags (Confidex Survivor) | 500 | $2.00 | $1,000 |
| Metal-mount IP68 (Confidex Ironside) | 100 | $4.00 | $400 |
| Vinyl/tent IP68 tags (Confidex Casey) | 100 | $2.50 | $250 |
| TOTAL (Starter System — All IP68) | $4,650 | ||
| Optional Add-On (Phase 2) | |||
| FX9600 readers (4-port each) | 2 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Antennas (1 per door) | 8 | $150 | $1,200 |
| Full warehouse (8 doors) | $5,200 | ||
Phase 1 (~$4,650): 3 handhelds + 700 IP68 tags + QR printer — manual scanning, immediate value
Phase 2 (~$5,200): Add bay door readers — 2 readers + 8 antennas covers all warehouse doors
Thermal Transfer (not direct thermal — DT fades in sun)
Outdoor-rated ribbon (resin or resin/wax hybrid)
Synthetic labels (polyester, polypropylene — not paper)
Printer: Zebra ZD621 ($900) — desktop size, 300dpi for sharp QR codes
Labels: White polyester 2"x2" ($50/1000) — UV proof, waterproof
Ribbon: Zebra 5095 Resin ($30/roll) — won't fade or smear
Starter Cost: ~$1,000 (printer + 2000 labels + 2 ribbons)
Per-label cost: ~$0.05-0.08 each
Great selection, competitive pricing, good support. Buy readers + tags here.
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