Field and buyer decisions for Pepperl+Fuchs IPC02-12
Pepperl+Fuchs IPC02-12 is a RFID code carrier used for carrying a fixed identity for a matched RFID read head. This product page centers on the precise IPC02-12 designation and practical fit decisions. Its shared montage is an illustrative category image, not a photograph of the exact variant. Confirm every site-specific electrical, mechanical and approval requirement against the current manufacturer's documentation before a purchase or changeover.
Technical data for the exact designation
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Exact model | IPC02-12 |
| Product role | RFID code carrier |
| Role | Passive, read-only identification transponder |
| Frequency | 125 kHz LF IPC02 family |
| Nominal size | Approx. 12.4 mm diameter, 2.2 mm high |
| Protection | IP68 family construction |
| Variant check | Confirm the complete designation and current manufacturer documentation before replacement. |
Follow the application path
The first decision for IPC02-12 is where it sits in the process: carrying a fixed identity for a matched RFID read head. Follow the real signal or mechanical movement through the system before selecting the spare.
1. Match the interface
For IPC02-12, confirm the read head frequency, mounting material, read distance and permitted tag orientation. Record the installed nameplate, matching device, space envelope and existing configuration. An appearance match is only a starting point: signal direction, power, interface and certification must be considered separately.
2. Prove the function
With IPC02-12 installed, read the same identity repeatedly in the real machine position. Compare observed values with a known test condition and record the controller or diagnostic response. Repeat at the relevant operating limits so that an intermittent wiring or setup problem does not go unnoticed.
3. Close the purchasing record
For a IPC02-12 enquiry, do not assume IQC21 codes use the same frequency or memory as IPC02. Provide the full label, circuit or mounting drawing and operating conditions. Ask for written confirmation before accepting any substituted suffix, especially when a related-looking code has different terminals, approval or function.
Related-looking designations
These names visually resemble IPC02-12 and are grouped as identification references. They may differ in function, circuit values, mounting, communications and hazardous-area approval. Do not apply the technical values of IPC02-12 to another complete designation without its own specification.
- IPC02-12 261624
- IPC02-50P
- IPC03-50W
- IQC21-16
- IQC21-50 25pcs
Final record
Keep the completed check with the maintenance history for IPC02-12. If site conditions change, review the current datasheet and repeat the relevant electrical, mechanical and functional checks. The values in this page identify IPC02-12 where stated; they do not define every visually related code.
