User's Manual

USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags
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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. If any attempt is made to
remove the tag, the deformation and breakup of the gel pad caused by the attempt to remove the tag will
cause the magnet to shift in position relative to the tag, immediately activating the tamper alert transmission
from the tag.
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.
1.6.3 Identifying the Correct Attachment Kit to Use
All attachment kits have a product code starting with the prefix ‘TA’, and share the same product code
number as the tag type they are to be used with. For example, the TA501 kit will be used with the TG501-A
ActivDuo tag.
The Anti-Tamper Tag Attachment Kit has the suffix ‘-AT’ after the kit’s product code. For example the anti-
tamper kit for the TG501-A tag is the TA501-AT.
1.6.4 Other Attachment Methods
Certain tags, usually those with part numbers ending in –IH (“Industrial Housing”) or –WM (“wing mount”),
are designed to allow attachment to assets using customer supplied screws or rivets, and fixing holes are
provided in the tag housing for this purpose. It is not recommended to rely purely on the VHB gel pads or
other adhesives if a very secure fixture to an asset is required, such as to a vehicle or asset that is normally
handled roughly.
It is recommended to test any other type of adhesive or glue before generally attaching tags to assets using
this other type of adhesive. Not all adhesives will bond well with both the tag and the surface material of the
tagged object. Some adhesives or glues will cause damage to the plastic tag housing and possibly to the tag.
It is not recommended to attach the tag by any type of permanent adhesive method if the tag is to be
removed at the end of its functional lifespan as damage may be caused to the asset, rather use screws or
rivets that can be removed without causing damage to the outdoor asset, or for indoor assets, use the tag
attachment kits.
For temporary attachment to assets that allow quick removal or re-attachment of the tag when desired,
adhesive Velcro™ strips are an excellent material for this purpose.