Visibility Is the First Step to Automation
Switches are everywhere—light controls, safety interlocks, mechanical locks in warehouses. Yet in many industrial environments, we still rely on manual checks to know whether a switch is open or closed.
At Kliskatek, we believe automation begins with visibility. That’s why we’re introducing battery-free RFID switch monitors—a simple, scalable way to track the status of mechanical switches without wiring, batteries, or maintenance headaches.
What Is a Battery-Free Switch Monitor?
Unlike relays that control circuits, switch monitors are passive devices designed to detect and report the open/closed status of a mechanical switch or conductive loop. Each monitor carries a unique ID, and when scanned by an RFID reader, it reports both its identity and its current state.
Powered entirely by the RFID reader’s energy field, these devices offer:
- 🔋 Battery-free → zero maintenance
- 📡 Wireless → easy to retrofit
- 🧠 Traceable → each switch is uniquely identifiable
Use Cases: From Manufacturing to Logistics
Here’s how battery-free switch monitors can transform operations:
🏭 Manufacturing Line Monitoring
Track safety interlocks, emergency stops, or mechanical switches on legacy equipment—without rewiring or downtime.
Example: A food processing plant installs switch monitors on emergency stop buttons across its conveyor lines. Operators can instantly verify that all stops are engaged before starting production, improving compliance and reducing risk.
📦 Warehouse Security
Seal high-value goods with conductive wire loops connected to switch monitors. If the wire is cut, the circuit opens—and the monitor reports it instantly.
Example: A pharmaceutical warehouse uses switch monitors on tamper-evident seals for controlled substances. If a seal is broken, the system logs the event and alerts security in real time.
🔄 Process Validation
Log every switch event with timestamps and asset IDs. Build historical data for predictive maintenance, compliance, and process optimization.
Example: An automotive manufacturer uses switch monitors on assembly jigs to confirm that clamps are locked before welding. Each event is logged, creating a digital audit trail for quality assurance.
Ambient IoT in Action
This is Ambient IoT at its best: passive, maintenance-free devices that quietly monitor the physical world and feed real-time data into your systems. No batteries. No cables. Just actionable insight.
And because many facilities already use RFID for inventory or access control, adding switch monitors is a low-friction upgrade.
Final Thoughts
Automation doesn’t always require complex systems. Sometimes, it starts with something as simple as knowing whether a switch is open or closed.
At Kliskatek, we’re helping companies unlock smarter processes with battery-free sensing—because better visibility leads to better decisions.