User Manual

USER MANUAL –Active RFID Tags
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Configuration No.
Wavetrend Technologies Ltd
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25042002 REV 2.3 User Manual 25
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APRIL 2012 21 OF 30
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.
3.4 Attaching the TGA for Tracking Containers and Other Assets
3.4.1 Requirements
 TGA tag (comes with VHB foam-gel pad attached)
 Anti-tamper Kit
 Glass cleaner
 Clean dry cloth
3.4.2 Preparation
 Clean an area a little larger than the tag on an object. Ensure that no dust, oil, grease or residue
remains.
 Position the gel pad over the back of the tag and align the hole in the pad with the embossed circle
on the tag. Remove the gel pad cover and stick the gel pad to the back of the tag. Make sure the
hole in the pad and the circle on the back of the tag are aligned.
3.4.3 Arming the anti-tamper (if using the TATGA-AT attachment kit)
 Once the gel pad is stuck firmly to the tag insert the small magnet into the pad and press around it.
Make sure the magnet has stuck firmly to the pad in the hole. The tag’s anti-tamper is now armed.
 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.
3.4.4 Final steps
 Remove the paper cover from the gel pad on the back of the tag and position the tag in a suitable
location on the asset. Press firmly to ensure a firm bond.
 The gel pad will take up to 24 hours to cure to full bond strength.
 For all assets that will be driven or transported and/or which may experience rough handling and/or
cleaning with high pressure water jets it is strongly recommended to fix the TGA tag to the asset with
screws or rivets in addition to the VHB gel pad. 4mm diameter screws or rivets are suitable.
 It is helpful to first attach the tag to the asset using the VHB pad and then to drill the required holes
for the screws or rivets as the tag will be held in the correct location by the VHB pad while you are
working.
3.5 Removing the TGA
The tag may require removal from the object either at the end of its functional life, or in instances where the
tag has been damaged, or where the asset is at end of its life cycle and must be replaced or disposed of. In
the case of asset replacement or disposal and where the tag is still fully functional, the tag can be installed
onto a new asset with a new VHB pad and screws/rivets.