User's Manual

Introduction

D1685 Rev -Draft April 2015

1 Introduction

DartTags are a wireless ultra-wideband (UWB) device from Zebra Technologies that are used for real-

time tracking and identification of assets and personnel. DartTags transmit UWB pulses which are

detected by a series of Dart UWB receivers. Dart receivers report detected tag events to the Dart RTLS

location processing hub where tag location information is computed and reported.

The DartTag tag family consists of the UWT-1100/1101, the UWT-1200, the UWT-1300 and the UWT-

1301. DartTags provide extended range and precision that is unmatched by conventional RFID solutions.

These UWB tags uniquely provide reliability and accuracy in difficult electromagnetic and multipath

environments, along with superb battery life for use in demanding industrial requirements.

2 Installation and Operation

DartTags are shipped with the transmitter off. With a proper Dart RTLS system in place, the installation

of DartTags is complete when the tag is activated. Tag transmitters are turned on (activated) using a ZLS

configuration tool. DartTags transmitting continuously at one blink per second are expected to last

multiple years. Batteries are non-replaceable.

3 Orientation

UWT-1100 \ UWT-1101

The UWT-1100 and UWT-1101 DartTag (asset tag) is designed to provide optimal performance when

used with either the top or bottom side of the tag pointing upwards. The picture below shows the top and

back side of the tag and the proper orientation.