User's Manual

USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags
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00000-0000-150-1 User Manual ActivDuo Tag-00.8-UM-LT 3 DECEMBER 2008 36 OF 42
8 THE TG1800-A ‘WRIST’ TAG
The TG1800-A Wrist tag is specially designed for use on
people’s wrists for the purpose of personnel tracking or
other similar uses, such as patient tracking. The TG1800-
A is capable of operating on metallic surfaces (or plastics
containing a high metal content), although this type of use
is unlikely given the tag’s design.
This tag will be available to order in 2009.
An IP67 version of the tag will be available in 2009 – the
TG1800-A-IH Wrist IP67 tag for use outdoors or in harsh
conditions.
8.1 Important Facts about the Wrist Tag
 The tag is specifically designed to fit a human wrist, but can be attached to curved 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 two different modes, the standard
operation mode that transmits its data with Status Tx rate; and the movement alert operation mode that
transmits with the Alert Tx rate when its movement sensor senses any movement or vibration of the tag.
 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 TG1800-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. The tag should not be submerged during use (i.e. in a bath or swimming pool), but can
be worn when washing hands or showering.
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.
8.2 Attaching the TG1800-A for Tracking Patients and Other People
8.2.1 Requirements
 An adjustable wrist strap of the user’s choice. Examples could be hospital ID straps or any type of
plastic, silicon or rubber wrist strap that can fit through the TG1800-A tag’s side slots.
8.2.2 Fitment
 Thread the strap up through one of the side slots on the tag, pass the strap over the top of the tag
and thread the strap down through the other side slot on the tag.