User Guide WhereTag IV GT™ Models TFF-3110 User Guide 1 User Guide, WhereTag IV GT, TFF-3110 © Copyright Zebra Technologies Corporation D2280 Rev 02 Confidential and Private
User Guide Name: WhereTag IV GT Basic Part Number: TFF-3110-00AA Name: WhereTag IV GT Vehicle Part Number: TFF-3110-01AA 2 User Guide, WhereTag IV GT, TFF-3110 © Copyright Zebra Technologies Corporation D2280 Rev 02 Confidential and Private
User Guide Typographical Conventions WARNING CAUTION NOTE Warnings call attention to a procedure or practice that could result in personal injury if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until you fully understand and meet the required conditions. Cautions call attention to an operation procedure or practice that could damage the product if not correctly performed. Do not proceed until understanding and meeting these required conditions.
User Guide REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FCC Regulatory Compliance Information This device complies with FCC Part 15.247. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference which may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
User Guide Industry Canada Compliance Statements Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
User Guide EU & EFTA Compliance Information Approved for use in the following countries.
User Guide Cautions: • No modifications to the tag allowed. This includes any type of modification to the case, such as adding metal foils, holes, disassembly or modifications to the PCB assembly, antenna, battery or modifications to the product labels, etc. • Prior to installation, carefully inspect the tag, looking for crack, puncture or any other breach of the plastic case. Damaged tags must not be used. Properly dispose of any damaged tag. • Never dispose of the tag in a fire.
User Guide Document Revision History Revision Change Change Description Date Initials 01 Draft 2/26/12 HH 02 Draft #2: Change to one model #, TFF-3110, for both tag versions.
User Guide Table of Contents Page REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 4 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................. 10 1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................
User Guide 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 System overview The Zebra Real Time Locating System (RTLS) determines the position of tagged assets in both indoor and outdoor facilities such as factories and freight yards. The system locates tagged assets by a process involving redundant triangulation. Each tag autonomously emits a 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio signal at a predetermined blink rate.
User Guide Figure 1 Zebra Real Time Locating System Block Diagram WhereLan WhereLan 1-Way 2.4 GHz ISO24730 or 802.11b (Range = 400 ft indoors or 3000 ft outdoors) 1-Way 2.4 GHz ISO24730 2.4 GHz OOK WhereTag IV ST WherePort (Range = 3 ft) 1-Way 115 kHz FSK (Range = 25 ft) 115 kHz FSK Ethernet or Wireless 802.11 Link WhereWand Hand-held Computer with Laser Barcode Reader Ethernet or Wireless 802.11 Link 1-Way 2.4 GHz ISO24730 or 802.
User Guide 1.2 WhereTag IV GT Device The WhereTag IV GT is a component of the Zebra Real Time Locating System (RTLS). It can be attached to assets whose status must be quickly and accurately monitored. Examples are the movement of a shipping container through a loading yard or a trailer through a warehousing facility. The WhereTag IV GT "blinks" a radio frequency (RF) transmission at a pre-programmed rate ranging from 1 second to 5 days between blinks.
User Guide Each WhereTag IV GT has a unique identification number that is transmitted via radio during each blink. When its battery is running low, the tag alerts the Zebra RTLS infrastructure so that the tag can be proactively replaced. WhereTag IV GTs are configured at the factory to work with common container handling equipment. Alternatively, the WhereTag IV GT can be configured through the serial port by sending text command strings as defined in appendix A.
User Guide 1.4 WherePort III and WherePort IV WherePort III and WherePort IV are proximity communication devices that are used to trigger a WhereTag to transmit an alternate "blink" pattern. When a WhereTag passes though the WherePort's field, the tag can initiate a pre-programmed and (typically) faster blink rate to allow more location points as a tagged asset passes through a critical threshold, such as a shipping/receiving dock door or from one zone to another.
User Guide also provides the tools required to control and monitor the Real-Time Location System (RTLS). It includes configuration tools, diagnostics, system alerts, an interface manager and installation tools. 2 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 Zebra WhereWand.
User Guide 3 TAG MOUNTING OPTIONS 3.1 Introduction The WhereTag IV GT device has a variety of ways to be mounted depending on the user’s needs. The following mounting methods can be used: • ... Poly-Lock™ • ... Adhesive tape • ...
User Guide 4 SPECIFICATIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) 4.1 WhereTag IV GT (Model TFF-3110) PERFORMANCE ISO 24730‐2 MODE Frequency Range .............................. ………………..2.4 to 2.483 GHz Typical Locate Range, Indoors………………………..120 m (400 ft) Typical Locate Range, Outdoors........ ……………….1,000 m (3200 ft) Typical Read Range, Indoors............. ……………….280 m (920 ft) Typical Read Range, Outdoors .......... ……………….1,750 m (5700 ft) User Configurable Blink Rate ............. ……………….
User Guide 802.11B/G CCX AND CLIENT MODES Frequency Range .............................. ………………..2.4 to 2.483 GHz Typical Locate Range, Indoors………………………..21 m (70 ft) Typical Read Range, Indoors............. ……………….54 m (180 ft) User Configurable Blink Rate ............. ……………….1 sec to 5 days Typical Battery Life (Internal Battery)..........................TBD years (dependent on blink rate and operating temperature) GPS RECEIVER Receiver Type .................................... ………………..
User Guide TAG MOUNTING OPTONS • Poly-lock • Adhesive tape • screw in mounting adapter ELECTRICAL Internal Power ................... Two D-cells, 3.6V Lithium Thionyl Chloride (the batteries are replaceable by trained technician) External Power.................. Input: 12VDC-25VDC, 100mA typical, 400mA maximum ANTENNA OPTIONS • Integral 2.
User Guide ENVIRONMENTAL / PHYSICAL Operating Temperature Range .......... -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F) Storage Temperature Range ............. -30º C to +30º C (-22º F to +86º F) Durability ............................................ 1.8 m (6 ft) drop to concrete Height ................................................ 4.57 cm (1.8 in) Length, with mounting tabs ................ 16.3 cm (6.4 in) Width .................................................. 9.9 cm (3.9 in) Weight TFF-3110-00AA / -01AA .
User Guide Appendix A Physical Interface for P/N TFF-3110-01AA only Screw Terminal Block: Terminal Block MFG .................... ON-SHORE Terminal Block P/N ...................... OSTTE160161 Recommended Cables: Outer Jacket Diameter ................. 3-6.5 mm (0.11”-0.26”) Cat-6 UTP ....................................
User Guide [open or short between SENSE2(+) and SENSE2(-)] 13 SENSE 2 (-) 14 ALERT (A) 15 ALERT (B) 16 RESERVED Isolated Input: differential pair for contact detection [open or short between SENSE2(+) and SENSE2(-)] Isolated Output: Contact closure terminal A 100 mADC/AC max, 35 ohm on resistance max Isolated Output: Contact closure terminal B 100 mADC/AC max, 35 ohm on resistance max Available Protocols RS-485 Differential serial transmit / receive pairs Serial Data Baud Rate ..................
