WhereTag III ST HO User’s Guide Revision B, July 2005 Model Number: TFF-1015 with external antenna connection Model Number: TFF-1015 with internal antenna connection WhereNet Corp. 2858 De La Cruz Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-845-8500 WWW.WhereNet.COM ©WhereNet Corp.
FCC Requirements This device must operate in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations Parts 15. See FCC registration label, located on the bottom of the equipment for the FCC, registration. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for both Class A and Class B devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................4 Installation and Activation ................................................................................................7 Tag Mounting Options.......................................................................................................7 Specifications .....................................................................................................
Introduction This User Guide describes the features, communication formats, configuration, and operation of the WhereTag. It includes everything needed to be able to configure the tag and the communications between the tag and a host system. Appendix A is a complete description of all the WhereTag commands together with examples of how they are used to set up and operate the WhereTag. Appendix B is a physical description of the tag.
Integration of these standard APs allows complete compatibility with wireless LAN infrastructure. All the wireless services required within an enterprise are then available on a single infrastructure. WherePorts The WherePort transmits a short range, adjustable from 5 to 20 feet, 127 kHz electro-magnetic signal. This signal defines a field. The field may indicate an entry gate or transition point. Each WherePort is programmed with its own ID.
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Tag Mounting Options Introduction The WhereTag III device has a variety of ways to be mounted depending on the user’s needs. The following mounting methods can be used: With external antenna as seen in photo.
Specifications (Subject to change without notice) WhereTag III ST HO (Model #: TFF-1015-00AA) CAPABILITIES Frequency Range 2.4 to 2.483 GHz Typical Locate Range, Indoors 175 m (600 ft) Typical Locate Range, Outdoors 1,500 m (4,500 ft) Typical Read Range, Indoors 400 m (1,300 ft) Typical Read Range, Outdoors 2,500 m (8,000 ft) User Configurable Blink Rate 5 sec to 9 hr WherePort Activation Up to 6 m (20 ft) (With WherePort set for maximum power and optimum orientation.