User Manual Active RFID Tags
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags ABBREVIATIONS USED Abbreviation Meaning ActivDuo One of Wavetrend’s two ranges of Active RFID Tags ASK Amplitude-shift keying modulation BNC connector Bayonet Neill-Concelman connector (a common type of RF connector) CE Conformité Européenne, "European Conformity" in French. CISPR Comite international Special des Perturbations Radioelectriques, “International Special Committee on Radio Interference” in French.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE READER ® Each of Wavetrend ’s ActivDuo active RFID tags has been specifically designed to operate in specific circumstances or applications and be attached to specific types of items in a specific manner. Failure to follow the guidelines and application notes contained in this manual for each tag listed can lead to their incorrect operation and failure to perform as expected or intended.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 THE ACTIVDUO RANGE OF ACTIVE RFID TAGS ..................................................................................... 7 1.1 Product Overview ............................................................................................................................... 7 1.1.1 L-Series & W-Series Explained ...................................................................................................... 7 1.1.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 2.3.1 2.3.2 3 Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 20 Removal ....................................................................................................................................... 20 THE TG501-A ‘PERSONNEL’ TAG......................................................................................................... 22 3.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 7.1 Important Facts about the Small Asset Tag ..................................................................................... 33 7.2 Attaching the TG801-A for Tracking IT Equipment and Other Assets ............................................. 33 7.2.1 Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 33 7.2.2 Preparation ..................................................
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1 THE ACTIVDUO RANGE OF ACTIVE RFID TAGS 1.1 Product Overview Wavetrend® ActivDuo tags are Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) beacon tags (i.e. selfpowered tags, that transmit their data at periodic intervals without being ‘asked’ to transmit by a reader) and are to be used in conjunction with the Wavetrend® range of Active RFID readers or OEM products that support reading Wavetrend’s tags. All ActivDuo tags have –A included in their part number, e.g.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.1.2 Key Features and Benefits of ActivDuo Tags Key Tag Features Available Business Benefits L-Series W-Series Transmits a Unique ID Number Allows for the unique identification of every tag in an RFID system, and by extension, the asset or person the tag is attached to or carried by. ; ; Incorporates a motion sensor as standard Provides immediate notification if movement of the tag occurs.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags Key Tag Features Tag ID* ; ;** The Age Counter allows for advance notification to RFID systems of the nearing end of the tag’s functional life. Uniquely identifies each transmission made by the tag. ; ;** Factory set ID for the tag that can function as the tag’s unique ID number instead of a Site Code/Tag ID combination. The user cannot change the PUC.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.2 General Facts about ActivDuo Tags Radio Frequency (RF) signals are scientifically complex and subject to strict government controls to avoid causing interference with other RF signals. How tags are used and where they are used all affect how the tags perform and what may be allowed in one country may be prohibited in another. The products offered by other active RFID vendors are not functionally identical to Wavetrend’s and may perform very differently.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.4 Standard Tag Functionality The ActivDuo tag offers three primary modes of operation that determines how often the tag will transmit. They are defined as being ‘Standard’, ‘Movement Alert’ and ‘Tamper Alert’ transmission modes: 1.4.1 1.4.2 Alert Tx Rates L Series Status Tx Rates L-Series In this mode, the tag will transmit its ID number and ancillary data regularly at the programmed status transmission interval (called the ‘Status Tx rate’). 0.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags are generated in exactly the same way as for the Movement Alert Mode described above, the only difference being that the transmissions are initiated by the user through a button press rather than a movement sensor being activated by motion. For track and trace operations that require the use of the TG700-A Key Fob PA tag, set the Status Tx rate to the minimum rate available (10 seconds) to ensure regular location updates for the tag are received by the RTLS system.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags While the tag batteries are manufactured on demand for Wavetrend to minimize the loss of functional life span between battery manufacture and customer activation of the tag, Wavetrend typically quotes a conservative maximum battery life span of 6 years 2 months for tags set to the default transmission rates to allow for a more than reasonable amount of time that the tag might be stored in stock by our distributors & resellers and to allow for usage in either variable
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.5.2 W-Series Life Spans Battery life spans for a W-Series tag are very much determined on the amount of tag data the user selects the tag to transmit. For the purposes of this section, the best case life span figures are given for Class 1 tags which transmit the least amount of data, while the worst case life span figures are given for tags that are programmed to transmit the full amount of data possible.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.6.2 Anti-Tamper Tag Attachment Kits The kits of 10 VHB gel pads also include a small magnet that fits into the pre-punched hole in each gel pad. This magnet provides the mechanism to arm the anti-tamper circuit in the tag.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.7 1.7.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.7.2 External Antennas The read range offered by any tag is actually determined by three key factors: the type of reader used to detect the tag transmissions, the antenna that the reader uses, and environmental and “noise” conditions present at the location of use. Wavetrend readers can use any 433MHz, 50 Ohm antenna that comes with a BNC (F) connector.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 1.9 Activating W-Series ActivDuo Tags In addition to using the PG101-A Programmer, all W-Series tags offer an ‘auto-wake’ feature. This feature automatically activates the tag approximately 2 minutes after fitting the tag to an asset and arming the antitamper circuit. If the anti-tamper feature is not going to be used, then ensure the tag is activated using the tag programmer before attachment to an asset. 1.9.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 2 THE TG100-A ‘DOMINO’ TAG The TG100-A Domino tag is one of the smallest ActivDuo tags, and is ideally suited for use indoors on non-metallic assets for general tracking or movement monitoring purposes. The tag has a polycarbonate coated external antenna. The tag incorporates a motion sensor and has an anti-tamper facility. The tag is also used to indicate ‘door open’ events wirelessly.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 2.2 Attaching the TG100-A for Tracking Assets 2.2.1 Requirements TG100-A tag 1 adhesive gel pad (& magnet) from a 10-pack TA100 or TA100-AT Attachment Kit Glass cleaner Clean dry cloth 2.2.2 Preparation Clean an area a little larger than the tag on an object. Ensure that no dust, oil, grease or residue remains. Position the gel pad over the back of the tag and align the hole in the pad with the embossed circle on the tag.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags Continue to twist the tag until it comes off the object. Notes: The anti-tamper feature (if used) will cause the tag to alarm immediately if any attempt is made to remove the tag before the end of its functional lifespan. Do not try to pull the tag off the object when removing it, the best way to break down the bond between the gel pad and the tag & object is to rotate the tag clockwise and anti-clockwise repeatedly while loosening the gel pad. Configuration No.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 3 THE TG501-A ‘PERSONNEL’ TAG The TG501-A Personnel tag is generally used by people who need to carry a tag with them, typically for access control or time & attendance purposes. The housing incorporates a clip-slot for convenient wearing for that purpose. However, it may be used in other applications such as asset monitoring. The mounting and affixing method for the tag depends on the type of application it is used in.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 3.3 Installing the TG501-A for Tracking Assets 3.3.1 Requirements TG501-A tag 1 adhesive gel pad (& magnet) from a 10-pack TA501 or TA501-AT Attachment Kit Glass cleaner Clean dry cloth 3.3.2 Preparation Clean an area a little larger than the tag on an object. Ensure that no dust, oil, grease or residue remains. Position the gel pad over the back of the tag and align the hole in the pad with the embossed circle on the tag.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags Continue to twist the tag until it comes off the object. Notes: The anti-tamper feature will cause the tag to alarm immediately if any attempt is made to remove the tag before the end of its functional lifespan. Do not try to pull the tag off the object when removing it, the best way to break down the bond between the gel pad and the tag & object is to rotate the tag clockwise and anti-clockwise repeatedly. Configuration No.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 4 THE TG700-A ‘KEY FOB PA’ TAG The TG700 Key Fob PA tag is designed for use by personnel who require a ‘panic alert’ button that will allow them to send a specific alert message when required by pressing the button. The tag may be used also for more mundane purposes, such as opening doors or audio/visual indicators, etc. when the button is pressed.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 4.2.2 Modes of Operation The TG700-A tag’s button will activate the alert transmission from the tag whether the tag has its Status Transmissions activated or not. Where the tag is to be used purely for personnel panic alert or access control purposes, this mode may be sufficient. For all personnel or asset tracking and tracing purposes, the tag should be activated to allow the Status Transmissions to be issued at least once every 10s. Configuration No.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 5 THE TG800-A ‘ASSET’ TAG The TG800-A Asset tag is specially designed for use in asset tagging applications such as laptops, IT equipment, vehicles and transportation media. The TG800-A is specifically designed for operating on metallic surfaces (or plastics containing a high metal content). When placed on metal it offers the best read range performance.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 5.2 Attaching the TG800-A for Tracking IT Equipments and Other Assets 5.2.1 Requirements TG800-A tag 1 adhesive gel pad (& magnet) from a 10-pack TA800 or TA800-AT Attachment Kit Glass cleaner Clean dry cloth 5.2.2 Preparation Clean an area a little larger than the tag on an object. Ensure that no dust, oil, grease or residue remains.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags Continue to twist the tag until it comes off the object. Notes: The anti-tamper feature (if used) will cause the tag to alarm immediately if any attempt is made to remove the tag before the end of its functional lifespan. Do not try to pull the tag off the object when removing it, the best way to break down the bond between the gel pad and the tag & object is to rotate the tag clockwise and anti-clockwise repeatedly. Configuration No.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 6 THE TG800-A-IH ‘ASSET IP67’ TAG The TG800-A-IH Asset IP67 tag is specially designed for use in asset tagging applications such as containers, vehicles and transport media where the tag must be water proof and capable of withstanding extremely harsh treatment. The TG800-A-IH is specially designed for operating on metallic surfaces (or plastics containing a high metal content).
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags This manual gives instructions for the correct method and location to attach the tag; failure to follow these instructions will result in impaired operation or even the complete loss of tag signals. 6.2 Attaching the TG800-A-IH for Tracking Containers and Other Assets 6.2.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 6.3.1 Requirements 1 strong, flat tipped instrument, such as a flat head screw driver Drill or screw driver to remove any rivets or screws used to fix the tag to the asset 6.3.2 Removal For plastic assets or assets made of softer metal, it is highly likely that some surface damage could occur during removal of the tag.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 7 THE TG801-A & TG801-A-WM ‘SMALL ASSET’ TAG The TG801-A Small Asset tag is specially designed for use in asset tagging applications such as laptops, IT equipment, vehicles and transport media. The TG801-A is specially designed for operating on metallic surfaces (or plastics containing a high metal content). When placed on metal with dimensions of at least 86mm x 86 mm, it offers the best read range performance.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 7.2.2 Glass cleaner Clean dry cloth Preparation Clean an area a little larger than the tag on an object. Ensure that no dust, oil, grease or residue remains. Position the gel pad over the back of the tag and align the hole in the pad with the embossed circle on the tag. Remove the gel pad cover and stick the gel pad to the back of the tag. Make sure the hole in the pad and the circle on the back of the tag are aligned. 7.2.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags It is recommended to place a spot of Superglue™ or other suitable adhesive on the magnet so that it will adhere to the asset surface and be able to trigger a tamper alert more quickly should any unauthorized attempt be made to remove a tag from its asset. Do not glue the magnet to the back of the tag, this will prevent the anti-tamper feature from working. 7.3.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 8 THE TG1800-A ‘WRIST’ TAG The TG1800-A Wrist tag is specially designed for use on people’s wrists for the purpose of personnel tracking or other similar uses, such as patient tracking. The TG1800A is capable of operating on metallic surfaces (or plastics containing a high metal content), although this type of use is unlikely given the tag’s design. This tag will be available to order in 2009.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 8.3 Attaching the TG1800-A to Objects for Asset Tracking Systems 8.3.1 8.3.2 Requirements An adjustable strap of the user’s choice. Examples could be any type of plastic, silicon or rubber wrist strap that can fit through the TG1800-A tag’s side slots. Steel or metal straps can be used, but take note of the important instruction below.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 9 THE TG1810-A ‘MINI ASSET’ TAG The TG1810-A Mini Asset tag is specially designed for use in asset tagging applications for a diverse array of assets such as laptops, IT equipment, vehicles and transportation media. The TG1810-A is specifically suited for operating on metallic surfaces (or plastics containing a high metal content). This tag will be available to order in 2009.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags 9.2 Attaching the TG1810-A for Tracking IT Equipments and Other Assets 9.2.1 Requirements TG1810-A tag 1 adhesive gel pad (& magnet) from a 10-pack TA1810 or TA1810-AT Attachment Kit Glass cleaner Clean dry cloth Alternately, a tie strap (max. 5mm width) can be used to attach the tag to the asset by using the slot provided at the top of the tag. 9.2.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags Repeat this as many times as it take to loosen enough of the gel pad around the edge of the tag to allow gentle twisting or rotation of the tag in a clock-wise then anti-clockwise manner. Use the blade to continue loosening or breaking up the gel pad to allow greater rotation of the tag. Continue to twist the tag until it comes off the object.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags APPENDIX A. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS Standard Tag Specifications The standard specifications applicable to the ActivDuo tag range are shown in the table alongside.
USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags APPENDIX B. DOCUMENT INFORMATION AMENDMENT HISTORY Issue Date Amendment Details Amended By 0.1 22 May 2008 Final Draft Compiled Yuri Guest 0.2 22 May 2008 Final Draft Reviewed, minor edits Warren Scott 0.3 16 June 2008 Some abbreviations were added 1.1.2 Key Features were edited TG801 was added Yuri Guest 0.4 15 July 2008 Pictures were added Yuri Guest 0.6 1 December 2008 Updates to all sections Warren Scott 0.
