User's Manual

Active RFID Tags: Features, Specifications, and Deployment Guidelines
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R160 Differential Air Pressure Sensor Tag
The R160 Differential Air Pressure Sensor monitors and
reports the differential air pressure reading between two
points. It is typically installed under raised floors in data
centers or in critical areas in hospitals where
positive/negative air pressure is needed.
R160 Air Pressure Tag Details
The R160 Differential Air Pressure Sensor is used to
measure air pressure difference above vs. below a raised
floor, in a room vs. hallway (patient room monitoring), or between other areas in a data center. It reports its unique ID
along with the sensor data observed by the tag to an RF Code fixed reader and then to the RF Code software stack (first
to Zone Manager and then to Asset Manager).
It includes 8 feet of flexible tubing to achieve physical separation between
the +/- sensor
terminals.
The R160 sensor can be mounted with strong adhesive on the back of the case, or via hardware/screws or zip-ties
through the mounting holes.
Mounting R160 Tags
When mounting R160 Air Pressure Tags, follow these instructions and guidelines:
1. Mount the R160 tag using provided adhesive pads or by securing with screws or zip-ties (not provided).
2. Attach the plenum pressure tube to the Plenum Pressure Tube Port indicated by a + symbol on the tag (or the
“top” tube port).
Plenum Pressure Tube Port Room Pressure Tube Port
3. Extend the tubing inside the plenum space.
4. Secure the end of the tubing using provided zip-ties so that air-flow doesn’t cause movement of the tubing,
which can cause inconsistent sensor readings.