Installation Guide Savi ST-656 Data Rich Tag with Container Door Mount
Published February 2009 Part number 805-05827-901 Rev B Documentation for SaviTag ST-656 Copyright © 2009 Savi Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Unpublished - rights reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United States. EchoPoint, Savi, Savi SensorTag, Savi SmartChain, Savi SmartStart, Savi Technology, Savi’s Nested Visibility, SaviTag, SmartChain, the EchoPoint Logo, and the Savi Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Savi Technology, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Contents 1 Savi ST-656 Data-Rich Tag Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Activating the Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Initializing the Tag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Placing the Tag for Best Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savi ST-656 Data-Rich Tag Description The Savi ST-656 tag is an active RFID tag for shipping containers that enables shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to monitor shipments in real time as they move through the global supply chain. The ST-656 tag’s unique C-clamp door-mount design places the sensitive RFID components inside the shipping container.
Savi ST-656 Container Tag Installation Guide Figure 2: Top view Door Clamp Inside Outside Antenna Figure 3: Rear view Tag ID number Model number 6 USB port Battery compartment
Features Features • ISO 18000-7 compliant active RFID tag for tracking shipping containers • Unique C-clamp door-mounted design greatly reduces risk of damage to the tag • 128 Kbytes of programmable database memory enables tag to support multiple applications • 400-foot (122m) omnidirectional, line-of-sight range • Replaceable battery with typical life of five years • Supports low-frequency technology for more precise locating capabilities • Supports USB operation for reading and writing • F
Savi ST-656 Container Tag Installation Guide 2. Remove the battery. Wait a few seconds and then reinsert the battery, matching the negative (–) and positive (+) terminals to the symbols shown on the tag housing. The tag will not work if you install the battery in the wrong direction (reversed). Correct battery orientation Turn to open Correct battery orientation Whenever a battery is inserted into a tag, the tag will emit 5 beeps.
Initializing the Tag 3. Replace the battery cap on the tag. Continue tightening the cap until it is secure. Improper O-ring exposed Proper O-ring hidden Turn cap until tight If the O-ring is not properly compressed by the cap, water leakage and damage may occur. Note: When the tag is not in use, disable the tag by removing, reversing, and re-inserting the battery. Store the battery at room temperature (50-80 °F or 10-27 °C ).
Savi ST-656 Container Tag Installation Guide USB cable 3. Refer to the Savi SmartChain Mobile User Guide or the Savi Smart- Chain WorkStation User Guide for instructions on the initialization process. Placing the Tag for Best Performance Savi Technology recommends that you mount the tag on a flat surface, with the tag aligned vertically.
Placing the Tag for Best Performance • Mounted on the container door higher than the closing and locking mechanism. The next figure shows an example of a security tag mounted on an ISO container door. Figure 4: Security tag mounted on an ISO container door Note: Make sure you clean the surface of the container or other asset before attaching the tag. The tag will have 400-foot (122m) read/write range to Savi SR-650 Fixed Readers.
Savi ST-656 Container Tag Installation Guide Mounting the Tag 1. Open the right door of the container. 2. Using both hands, push the C-clamp on the tag onto the edge of the left door until it is on as far as it can go. Left door outside view 3. Close the right door.
Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The tag is equipped with non-volatile memory, which means stored data is not lost when you replace the battery. 1. Remove the battery cap. 2. Remove the discharged battery from its compartment. For more information, see “Activating the Tag” on page 7. The lithium battery can be harmful to the environment. Follow current procedures for safely disposing of lithium batteries. The battery cannot be reused or recharged. 3. Install a 3.
Savi ST-656 Container Tag Installation Guide Contacting Savi Support If you cannot find the information you need, contact Savi Support Services. • Check http://supportcenter.savi.com for contact information. • Send an email to help@savi.com. • Call 1-888-994-SAVI (North America only) or 1-650-316-4760 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers ST-656-030: Data-rich tag with shipping container door mount ST-656-030-NSN: Data-rich tag with shipping container door mount with label Physical Characteristics Rear case: 4.7 in. (12 cm) x 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) x 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) Front case: 4.6 in. (11.6 cm) x 3.2 in. (8.1 cm) x 0.5 in. (1.2 cm) C-clamp: 4.7 in. (12 cm) x 5.2 in. (13.3 cm) x 2 in.
Savi ST-656 Container Tag Installation Guide Power Battery type: 3.6 volt lithium, replaceable by user without tools Battery life: Approximately 5 years at 2 collections per day. Over-polling protection algorithm to extend battery life Digital Database memory: On-board non-volatile memory: 128 Kb Wired interface: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Mounting C-clamp: Clamps easily onto shipping container left door edge (frame) - C-clamp to left door.
