PIPE IDENT was developed to eliminate the incorrect connection of material feed hoses. PIPE IDENT uses a wireless sensor (RFID) on the removable flex hose which does not need a power source. The fixed pipe side is connected to the control system. The flex hose and the fixed pipe side are paired via the system software. If the hose is connected to the wrong pipe then a visual indication is displayed on the coupling as well as on the operator display. In this case the start-up of the loading system is not allowed.