The C200H-IDS01 module acts as the controller for read/write heads that exchange data with carriers using RF technology. For use with V620 and V600 C200H RF ID sensor heads. The OMRON C200H-IDS01-V1 ID Sensor Unit is a versatile noncontact identification system comprising an ID Sensor Unit, a single Read/Write (R/W) Head or Antenna, and a Data Carrier.

The ID Sensor mounts to a C200H Programmable Controller (PC); the Data Carrier mounts to a moving workpiece or workpiece carrier. The R/W Head or Antenna, connected to the ID Sensor Unit by a cable, must be positioned within communication range of the travel path of the Data Carrier. Responding to commands from the user program in the CPU of the PC, the ID Sensor reads data from or writes data to the Data Carrier through the R/W Head or Antenna. The operation of the ID Sensor can be monitored and tested with the Handheld Programming Console; messages appear on the display of the Console.