User's Manual

USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags
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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).
For non-metal assets requiring a robust, waterproof tag, it is
recommended to use the TG501-A-IH Slimline Asset IP67
Tag instead of the TG800-A-IH Asset IP67 tag. The Slimline
Asset IP67 tag will provide full signal strength when used on
non-metal assets. The TG501-A-IH Slimline Asset IP67 tag
will be available to order in early 2009.
6.1 Important Facts about the TG800-A-IH Tag
 The tag should be installed directly onto metal surfaces to obtain the best read range performance from
the tag.
 The tag has a linear polarized antenna. Where all tags will be attached to assets in exactly the same
orientation, use linear polarized antennas with the reader, and orientate the reader antenna to obtain the
best read range. Where all tags will be attached to assets in a manner that means you cannot be sure
which orientation any tag could be in when passing through a read zone, use a circular polarized
antenna or expect that some tags may offer lower signal strength due to their adverse orientation in
relation to the antenna.
 Attaching the tag to plastic or other non-metal surfaces will reduce the maximum read range the tag can
provide. This is because the tag’s antenna is designed to be more effective when placed against a metal
surface. Please ensure that, especially when the tag is intended to be used with other Wavetrend tags in
the system, you can obtain sufficient read range to ensure the system will operate correctly despite the
lower signal strength output by this tag when installed on non-metal surfaces.
 The tag’s back plate is slightly curved meaning that, when fitted to perfectly flat surfaces, the VHB pad
will typically bond only the edges of the tag to the asset, rather than providing a bond across the entire
back surface of the tag. The curve is part of the original design for the tag, where it was to be fitted to
petrochemical tankers. For this reason it is recommended to attach the tag using both the VHB pad and
screws or rivets to ensure the tag cannot become accidentally detached during use.
 The tag incorporates a movement sensor as standard and operates in three different modes, the
standard operation mode that transmits its data with Status Tx rate, the movement alert operation mode
that transmits with the Alert Tx rate when its movement sensor senses any movement or vibration of the
tag, and the tamper alert mode if the tag is fixed to an object with Anti-Tamper kit.
 The tag is rated to operate in ambient temperatures between -10
o
C and +60
o
C, using the tag in ambient
temperatures beyond this range will cause damage to the tag and possibly cause its complete failure.
 The Nema standard IP rating of the TG800-A-IH tag is 67, which means it is dustproof and waterproof
but is not capable of being submerged deep in water. Using the tag in harsher conditions will cause
damage to the tag and possibly cause its complete failure.
 The anti-tamper spring loaded magnet is supplied loose with the tag. The tag cannot be programmed if
the anti-tamper magnet is fitted, so first program the tag and activate it, and then fit the magnet.
Note: Using this tag for an incorrect application can significantly reduce the read range the tag provides,
possibly to the point that no signal from the tag can be received at all.