User Manual

USER MANUAL –Active RFID Tags
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cause the magnet to shift in position relative to the tag, immediately activating the tamper alert transmission
from the tag.
It is recommended to place a spot of Superglue™ or other suitable adhesive on the magnet so that it will
adhere to the asset surface and be able to trigger a tamper alert more quickly should any unauthorized
attempt be made to remove a tag from its asset. Do not glue the magnet to the back of the tag, this will
prevent the anti-tamper feature from working.
1.11.3 Identifying the Correct Attachment Kit to Use
All attachment kits have a product code starting with the prefix ‘TA’, and share the same product code
number as the tag type they are to be used with. For example, the TATGP kit will be used with the TGP tag.
The Anti-Tamper Tag Attachment Kit has the suffix ‘-AT’ after the kit’s product code. For example the anti-
tamper kit for the TGP tag is the TATGP-AT.
1.11.4 Other Attachment Methods
The TGA Family of tags are designed to allow attachment to assets using customer supplied screws or
rivets, and fixing holes are provided in the tag housing for this purpose. It is not recommended to rely purely
on the VHB gel pads or other adhesives if a very secure fixture to an asset is required, such as to a vehicle
or asset that is normally handled roughly.
It is recommended to test any other type of adhesive or glue before generally attaching tags to assets using
this other type of adhesive. Not all adhesives will bond well with both the tag and the surface material of the
tagged object. Some adhesives or glues will cause damage to the plastic tag housing and possibly to the tag.
It is not recommended to attach the tag by any type of permanent adhesive method if the tag is to be
removed at the end of its functional lifespan as damage may be caused to the asset, rather use screws or
rivets that can be removed without causing damage to the outdoor asset, or for indoor assets, use the tag
attachment kits.
For temporary attachment to assets that allow quick removal or re-attachment of the tag when desired,
adhesive Velcro™ strips are an excellent material for this purpose.
1.12 Programming Tags
Before tags can be deployed and used, they should be configured to suit the user’s requirements. The tag is
manufactured to hold a unique factory set CSC & Tag ID and is set to the default Status Tx & Alert Tx rates
and motion sensor sensitivity settings previously mentioned.
Should the Status or Alert Tx rates need to be changed, or for any additional user data to be written onto the
tag, the user will need to use the PG101-A Wavetrend Tag Programmer unit available for purchase from
any Wavetrend sales agent.
Alternatively the user can order tags from their Wavetrend sales agent pre-programmed to their specification,
if the agent offers this service. Wavetrend offers tag programming at manufacture for orders exceeding 1000
tags. Please enquire with Wavetrend or a sales agent for more information.
Tags are typically shipped in an inactive or ‘asleep’ state to comply with regulations concerning the air
freight of transmitting devices. The L-PG101-A Programmer must be used to configure, activate the tags
prior to deployment.