User's Manual

USER MANUAL – ActivDuo Active RFID Tags

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2 THE TG100-A ‘DOMINO’ TAG

The TG100-A Domino tag is one of the smallest ActivDuo tags, and

is ideally suited for use indoors on non-metallic assets for general

tracking or movement monitoring purposes. The tag has a

polycarbonate coated external antenna. The tag incorporates a

motion sensor and has an anti-tamper facility.

The tag is also used to indicate ‘door open’ events wirelessly. This is

achieved by fitting the tag to the door and fitting a magnet to the

frame in such a way that closing the door arms the anti-tamper

mechanism, and opening the door initiates the tamper alert. Place a

reader within range of the tag. The tag ID will uniquely identify the

door that has been opened.

2.1 Important Facts about the TG100-A Tag

 The tag must not be installed directly onto 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.

 Do not cut or remove the antenna as this will drastically reduce the tag’s read range or render it

inoperable. Replacement antennas are available from Wavetrend in the event of the loss of or damage to

the antenna.

 Fitting the tag with a longer antenna to extend the read range is prohibited as this will cause the tag to

exceed the limits for its signal strength set by the FCC Part 15 Rules. Wavetrend is not responsible for

any unauthorized modifications made to this tag by the user that compromises the tag’s FCC Approval

Grant and the user may face prosecution by the FCC for any such unauthorized modifications.

 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, movement alert operation mode that

transmits with the Alert Tx rate when its movement sensor senses any movement or vibration of the tag,

and 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 TG100-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.