Netronix VGIDEBT User Manual

ViewTag

Bluetooth® Low Energy

Digital Luggage Tag

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DESCRIPTION

ViewTag is a smart baggage tag equipped
with Bluetooth® Low Energy, RFID, and a bi­state display. The ViewTag is backwards
compatible with existing airport
infrastructure and barcode scanners, yet is
also designed with future compatibility in
mind. Using a smartphone app, Andriod or
iOS, passengers can send their itinerary
information via Bluetooth® LE to their
permanent digital luggage tag. The bi-stable
display allows the ViewTag to consume
virtually no power when in-between updates,
resulting in a battery lifetime of over 500
writes. By allowing passengers to write this
information digitally before they arrive at
the airport, the ViewTag can significantly
reduce the amount of time spent at check-in.
The ViewTag is water and dust resistant. The
strap allows for secure attachment while
also allowing the tag to be interchangeable
with bags.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Rating Unit

Operating temperature range 0 – 50 °C

Storage temperature range (without display degradation) -25 – 60 °C

Storage temperature range (without damage) -40 – 60 °C

Number of writes (per battery lifetime) 500

Weight 93 gram

Dimensions 118 x 122 x 10 mm

Screen 4.05” E ink

Battery chemistry Lithium Manganese Dioxide

Communication protocols

RFID UHF

Impact resistance IK10 (IEC 62262 Standard)

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

SETUP & CONNECTION

The ViewTag setup requires the user to download the smartphone app. The user then fills in all
of their itinerary information in the fields within the app. The user initiates the connection
within the app and then completes the connection by pressing the power button on the
ViewTag.

If the power button on the ViewTag is pressed and the LED blinks, and a connection isn’t
established within 15 seconds, the ViewTag will turn off and stop attempting connection.

If the power button is pressed and the LED does not illuminate, the user must wait at least 15
seconds before attempting another connection.

BLANKING THE SCREEN

In order to clear the ViewTag’s display, the user must press and hold the power button on the
ViewTag for approximately 2 seconds (the blue LED will double blink at 2 seconds), release the
button, then press the button once more (without holding it). This will blank the bi-stable
display and clear it of any existing data.

RECALLING THE SCREEN

In order to recall the ViewTag’s display information after blanking, the user must press and hold
the power button on the ViewTag for approximately 4 seconds (the LED will double blink at 2
seconds and again at 4 seconds), release the button, then press the button once more (without
holding it). This will recall the bi-stable display and redisplay the information.

RFID

The airline is capable of updating the tag based on itinerary changes. Via RFID UHF readers, the
airline can update the ViewTag’s RFID memory. When in the presence of an RFID field, the
ViewTag will automatically check for updates to its RFID memory and update the display
information if required.

DEACTIVATION DURING FLIGHT

The ViewTag is in sleep mode until the power button is pressed. All radio communications are
disabled to save power. Radio function is only active on a user initiated button press.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement :
The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF
exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user
body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

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Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit pas
produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y
compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF
exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user
body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats­Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux
expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du
corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une
telle fonction est disponible.

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