User Manual

USER MANUAL –Active RFID Tags
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Configuration No.
Wavetrend Technologies Ltd
Issue Date
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25042002 REV 2.3 User Manual 25
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APRIL 2012 17 OF 30
2 THE TGP PERSONNEL TAG
The TGP Personnel tag is generally used by people who need to carry a tag with them, typically for access
control or time & attendance purposes. The housing incorporates a clip-slot for convenient wearing for that
purpose. However, it may be used in other applications such as asset monitoring. The mounting and affixing
method for the tag depends on the type of application it is used in.
The TGPHZ version of this product can be used for exactly the same purpose but in addition holds the ATEX,
IECEx certifications.
2.1 Important Facts about the TGP Tag
 The tag must not be installed directly onto metal surfaces.
 The tag has an omni directional antenna, which achieves and a near perfect spherical field allowing this
tag to mounted in any orientation.
 The tag can a movement sensor in Active versions TGP-MS, in Active Duo TGP-A it 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 -30
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 TGP 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.
2.2 Using the TGP for Tracking Personnel
2.2.1 Requirements & Instructions
 TGP- tag
 Any standard card clip, lanyard, key ring, card holder etc.
Attach the tag to the clip / lanyard / key ring using the clip slot provided on the tag, or slide the tag into the
card holder (it will fit in most). The tag should be worn with the flat back facing outward, and should not be
kept in a pocket or anywhere else where it is pressed up against the body. The human body can reduce the
tag’s signal strength and this may lead to apparently erratic operation in certain instances.
If desired, a ‘sticky-back’ plastic label that is pre-printed with personal identification information can be stuck
to the flat back of the TGP tag, to enable the TGP to function as an ID card for the carrier.
2.3 Installing the TGP for Tracking Assets
2.3.1 Requirements
 TGP tag
 1 adhesive gel pad (& magnet) from a 10-pack TATGP or TATGP-AT Attachment Kit