AeroScout TAG2300 Users Manual

AeroScout T2

User Guide

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T2S-UG-080910-01

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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5

T2s Tag Features ................................................................................................................. 6

Tag Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 8

Removing Tags ................................................................................................................. 13

Tag Management .............................................................................................................. 14

Tag Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 14

T2s Tag Models ................................................................................................................. 16

Tag Accessory Models ..................................................................................................... 17

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 18

Safety and Warnings ........................................................................................................ 20

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................. 21

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REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Comments Author

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Introduction

The AeroScout T2s Tag is a key component of the AeroScout Visibility System. The T2s

Fi and active RFID device that enables the wireless network

infrastructure to locate assets not connected to a wireless network. The tag can be

to people and to a variety of equipment, such as medical devices, containers,

manufacturing equipment and vehicles. This enables tagged items to be accurately located

time and in any environment

open outdoor spaces such as parking lots.

There is an option of the T2s Tag with a tamper proof design and there is an option for an

embedded Ultrasound receiver.

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from tight indoor locations such as hospital floors

Tag is a small Wi-

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Tag with

Tags contain on

configured to trigger alerts. It also enables different transmission intervals for tags when

ry or in motion

The T2s Tags include a serial interface that enables customized connectivity to host units

for data retrieval. The tags can be configured to ret

and to send the data together with location messages. Applications for this function may

include reading mileage and fuel information from cars or reading temperature from

shipping containers (such implementations requ

An optional call button provides the capability to define events according to button

such as for emergency a

end different data depending on how the button is pressed: different messages can be

associated with a long push of the button and with short, successive pushes.

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board motion sensors. The motion sensor can be

which reduces unnecessary network traffic and

rieve data from the host periodically

ire specific integration and additional

The tag can be configured

Figure 2. AeroScout T2s

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Motion Sensing

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they are stationa
conserves battery life.

Telemetry Functionality

hardware).

Call Button Functionality

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Ultrasound Receiver

The T2s Tag can be equipped with an ultrasound receiverthat picks up the ultrasound
transmissions of EX4100 and EX4200 Ultrasound Exciters. The tag transmits the Exciter ID
over the Wi-Fi network. The tag is equipped with a proprietary dilution algorithm that
extends battery life.

Flexible Mounting and Usage Options

A wide variety of mounting options are available for AeroScout T2s Tags – screw mounts,
adhesives, cradle, lanyard, badge clip, belt clip, Velcro and tie-wraps, and wrist straps. An
optional cradle allows mounting the tag on a wide array of assets and in various
environments.

Long Battery Life

A powerful, replaceable battery provides power for a period of up to 4 years. The Tag
periodically provides a report on the battery level so that when the battery level runs low,
it can be replaced efficiently with minimum down time. The AeroScout T2s Tag can also
be easily deactivated in order to conserve battery power.

Tag Management

The T2s Tag can be programmed via a wireless interface using the AeroScout Tag
Activator. Together with the AeroScout Tag Manager software it allows for easy and
efficient Tag configuration, activation or deactivation and programming.

Tag Programmability and Storage

The T2s Tag can store up to 15 messages of 15 bytes each. These messages can either be
pre-programmed via the Tag Manager or programmed on the fly by an AeroScout Exciter
when a tag is in proximity to it. These messages can also be transmitted in addition to the
standard location messages (the tags can be either configured to transmit one of the
messages or triggered by an AeroScout Exciter to transmit a specific message).

Active RFID Functionality

Using the AeroScout Exciter, the tag sends out specific location reports upon arrival at
chokepoints or gateways. The tag behavior can also be automatically modified while
passing through a chokepoint such as a doorway or gate. This includes
activating/deactivating tags or changing the tags’ transmission rate to accommodate
different usage patterns.

Compatibility and Non-interference

AeroScout Tags are 802.11b compatible. The tag’s clear channel sensing techniques avoid
interference with Wi-Fi networks. The use of the unlicensed 2.4GHz frequency band at low
power levels ensures no interference with other wireless equipment, making AeroScout
tags safe for use with such sensitive equipment as medical devices in a hospital.

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