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 23 OF 30
4 THE TGM MICRO TAG
The TGM Micro tag is specially designed for use in asset tagging applications such as laptops, IT equipment,
vehicles and transport media. The TGM is optimized to operate on metal assets however it can be used
equally well on non metallic assets as well.
4.1 Important Facts about the Micro Tag
 The tag has an Omni directional antenna. When mounted on metal it can be read through 180 degrees,
when mounted on plastic it can be read from the full 360 degrees.
 Attaching the tag to plastic or other non-metal surfaces will reduce the maximum read range the tag can
provide by approximately 10%
 The tag can a movement sensor in Active versions TGM-MS, in Active Duo TGM-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 +90
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 TGM 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.
4.2 Attaching the TGM for Tracking IT Equipment and Other Assets
4.2.1 Requirements
 TGM tag
 1 adhesive gel pad (& magnet) from a 10-pack TAM or TAM-AT Attachment Kit
 Glass cleaner
 Clean dry cloth
4.2.2 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.
4.2.3 Arming the anti-tamper (if using the TAM-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