Tagsys FOLIODISPENSER User Manual

Fast Tagging Station

User's Guide

Revision 2.1

October 2007

Fast Tagging Station User's Guide

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Read This First

Welcome to the TAGSYS range of products operating at the 13.56 MHz frequency. This
range of products is used to implement high-quality
applications.

This document provides information about how to install and use the TAGSYS Fast Tagging
Station.

Audience

This document does not require familiarity with RFID technology. It is intended for people in
charge of library tagging operations.

Conventions

RFID systems for demanding

Symbol Meaning

CAUTION: A note that advises users that a specific action could result in the loss of data

or damage the hardware.

WARNING: A note that advises users that a specific action may result in physical harm.

A note that provides additional information that helps the user perform a task or obtain
the best performance from the product.

If you need assistance

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Quality Issues

TAGSYS implements stringent quality controls at all stages of its manufacturing process.
However, should you find a defect with this product, please notify your TAGSYS Quality
Service representative using the dedicated Product Return Form.

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Table of Contents

PUBLISHING INFORMATION____________________________________________________ 2

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY __________________________________________ 2

READ THIS FIRST ______________________________________________________________ 3

AUDIENCE_______________________________________________________________________ 3
CONVENTIONS ___________________________________________________________________ 3
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE __________________________________________________________ 3
CONTACT FOR COMMENTS _________________________________________________________ 3
QUALITY ISSUES__________________________________________________________________ 4

1. FOR YOUR SAFETY _________________________________________________________ 7

1.1 GENERAL USE_______________________________________________________________ 7

1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE _____________________________________________________ 7

1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION _____________________________________________ 8

1.3.1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ___________________________________________________ 8

2. CERTIFICATION____________________________________________________________ 9

2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH______________________________________________________ 9

2.2 REGULATORY NOTICES _______________________________________________________ 9

2.2.1 IN EUROPE (CE AND RTTE DIRECTIVES) _________________________________________ 9

2.2.2 IN USA (FCC DIRECTIVE) ___________________________________________________ 10

2.2.3 IN CANADA _______________________________________________________________ 10

2.3 ROHS AND WEEE DIRECTIVES _______________________________________________ 11

2.3.1 ROHS (RESTRICTION OF THE USES OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES)_____________ 11

2.3.2 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) ________________________ 11

3. INTRODUCTION ___________________________________________________________ 12

3.1 MAIN FEATURES____________________________________________________________ 12

3.2 COMPONENTS ______________________________________________________________ 12

4. INSTALLATION____________________________________________________________ 13

3.1 OVERVIEW ________________________________________________________________ 13

3.1.1 CONNECTIONS_____________________________________________________________ 13

3.1.2 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION __________________________________________________ 14

4.2 POSITION RFID TAG ROLL ON FAST TAGGING STATION ___________________________ 15

4.3 CELL CONFIGURATION_______________________________________________________ 18

4.3.1 FUNCTION ________________________________________________________________ 18

4.3.2 CONFIGURATION ___________________________________________________________ 18

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5. OPERATIONS______________________________________________________________ 20

5.1 WHAT TAGGING CONSISTS OF? ________________________________________________ 20

5.2 BENEFITS OF USING THE FAST TAGGING STATION ________________________________ 20

6. FAST TAGGING STATION USE ______________________________________________ 21

7. FAST TAGGING STATION DEMO SOFTWARE________________________________ 22

5.1 PURPOSE OF THE FAST TAGGING STATION DEMO SOFTWARE _______________________ 22

7.2 RECOMMENDED ALGORITHM _________________________________________________ 22

7.2.1 CATALOGUING OPERATION___________________________________________________ 22

7.2.2 CONVERTING OPERATION ____________________________________________________ 23

8. MAINTENANCE____________________________________________________________ 24

9. WARRANTY CONDITIONS__________________________________________________ 25

9.1 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS_____________________________________________________ 25

9.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS _______________________________________________________ 25

9.3 HOW TO RETURN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS _______________________________________ 26

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For your Safety

1. For your Safety

1.1 General Use

The Fast tagging station is designed to be reliable and to provide years of trouble-free
service. Please observe the following general tips:

 Take care not to scratch the device. Keep the device clean. When working with the

device, use only TAGSYS-approved accessories.

 This device is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Under

extreme conditions, water may enter the circuitry.

 Protect the device from extreme temperatures. For example, do not place the device

in a windowed area where the sun may cause extreme temperatures, and keep it
away from heaters and other heat sources.

 Do not store or use the device in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.

 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device. If the surface of the device becomes

soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

1.2 Care and Maintenance

This device is a product of superior design and should be handled with care. The
suggestions below will further increase the lifetime of this device.

• Keep the device and all parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will

corrode electronic circuits.

• Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts can be damaged.

• Do not store in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic

devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

• Do not store in cold areas. When the device warms up (to its normal temperature),
moisture can form inside the device, which may damage electronic circuit boards.

• Do not attempt to open the device. Non-professional handling of the device may
damage it.

• Handle the device with care. Shocks may break internal circuit boards.

• Do not clean the device with harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

Gently wipe the device with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water
solution.

• Do not paint the device. Paint may clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper
operation. Paint with metallic contents may limit device performances.

• If the device or any accessory are not working properly, take it to your nearest
qualified TAGSYS representative.

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1.3 Important Safety Information

1.3.1 Operating Environment

When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for
detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its
normal operating position.

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Certification

2. Certification

2.1 Occupational Health

TAGSYS Fast Tagging Station has been designed and tested to be in conformity with the
European Standard EN 50364 “Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from
devices used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
and similar applications” in conjunction with the European Standard EN 50357 describing
how to evaluate the exposure level.

2.2 Regulatory Notices

An RFID system typically composed of an RF emission device such as the Fast Tagging
Station with its antenna is subject to national regulations that may differ by country.
One important item to consider is the maximum permissible magnetic field intensity at a
distance of 10 meters from the antenna that must not exceed 42 dBµA/m in Europe and 38
dBµA/m in US.
The Fast Tagging Station meets these limits.

2.2.1 In Europe (CE and RTTE Directives)

The Fast Tagging Station complies with the European EMC directive. (CE Declaration of
Conformity granted)
The Fast Tagging Station complies with the requirements of the Telecommunication Terminal
Equipment Act (FTEG) and the RTTE Directive 1995/5/CE.
It is the responsibility of the TAGSYS Reseller to install the Fast Tagging Station as
described in this User’s Guide or TAGSYS Documentation.
Any modification of the Fast Tagging Station is prohibited without the written consent of
TAGSYS. Unauthorized modification may void the conformity of the equipment to CE and
RTTE Directives and will void the TAGSYS warranty.

It is the responsibility of the CIT (Certified Integrators by TAGSYS) to install the Fast Tagging

Station as described in this User’s Guide or in TAGSYS Documentation.

If the Fast Tagging Station is further integrated in a different product, it is the responsibility of
the manufacturer of this complementary product to obtain the required approvals for this
product.

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