Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a method and arrangement for monitoring the operating condition of a transport system. In one or more example embodiments, the method includes measuring a value associated with operation of a reader device, the reader device configured to transmit a reading signal to read an identifier, if the identifier is situated within range of the reading signal, and detecting a presence of a functional nonconformance in the operation of the reader device based on the value associated with operation of the reader device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and arrangement for monitoring the operating condition of a transport system. In the method a reader device is fitted to the transport system, which reader device is configured to read an identifier that is separate from the reader device and is provided with a readable marking when the identifier is situated within range of the reading signal of the reader device, measuring means are fitted in connection with the reader device for measuring the operation of the reader device, the operation of the reader device is measured in connection with a reading procedure being performed, and also a functional nonconformance of the reader device is determined on the basis of the measurement of the operation of the reader device.