User's Manual

WiData Firefly Real Time Locating System Tag User’s Guide
Instructions
WiData Model TFF-1000-00AA Tag
The WiData Model TFF-1000-00AA Tag is a compact battery operated radio frequency device which is a component of the WiData
Firefly Real Time Location System. The Firefly System is designed to track and locate items tagged with Model TFF-1000-00AA
tags. Each tag emits short, low power bursts of widely spread spectrum radio energy. These bursts are received by the Firefly System
Infrastructure. The time difference of arrival of bursts at each Infrastructure receiver are noted and the position of tagged items are
computed by multiple triangulation. Each burst contains the tag’s unique identification code and a status data word that provides
information on the tag’s configuration, battery state and other data. These data are entered into tags using the WiData Model HPC-
2000-00AA Hand Held Communicator. The tag’s identification number, status data word and it’s location are provided to the user by
the Infrastructure. Multiple tags may be present in typical installations allowing a large number of items to be tracked and located in
real time. The tags are packaged in sealed cases designed to operate in both indoor and outdoor environments. The tags have self
contained antennas and have no user replaceable parts or adjustments.
Battery life under typical conditions is in excess of 5 years.
Tag Installation and Activation
Tags are shipped with all radio emitters deactivated. Prior to installing a tag on an item to be tracked the tag must be activated. This is
done using The WiData Model HPC-2000-00AA Hand Held Communicator. The Communicator is used to configure and activate the
tag, and to confirm that the tag is properly configured and operational. The detailed procedure for tag activation is covered in the
HPC-2000-00AA Communicator Users Manual.
The tag is attached using appropriate mounting hardware kits.