User's Manual

USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags

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5 THE TG800-A ‘ASSET’ TAG

The TG800-A Asset tag is specially designed for use in asset

tagging applications such as laptops, IT equipment, vehicles and

transportation media. The TG800-A is specifically designed for

operating on metallic surfaces (or plastics containing a high

metal content). When placed on metal it offers the best read

range performance.

For non-metal assets, it is recommended to use the TG501-A

Personnel tag or TG100-A Domino tag instead of the TG800-A

Asset tag. The Personnel or Domino tags will provide full signal

strength when used on non-metal assets.

5.1 Important Facts about the TG800-A 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 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

C and +60

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 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.