User's Manual

USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags
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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.
The Small Asset tag is also available with wing mount option
(TG801-A-WM), providing two fixing holes that can be used to
attach the tag to an asset using screws or rivets.
7.1 Important Facts about the Small Asset Tag
 The tag should be installed directly onto metal surfaces to obtain the best read range performance from
the tag.
 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 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.
 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 TG801-A tag is 64, which means it is protected against dust and
splashing water. Using the tag in harsher conditions will cause damage to the tag and possibly cause its
complete failure.
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.
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.
7.2 Attaching the TG801-A for Tracking IT Equipment and Other Assets
7.2.1 Requirements
 TG801-A tag
 1 adhesive gel pad (& magnet) from a 10-pack TA801 or TA801-AT Attachment Kit