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USER MANUAL FOR WAVETREND TAGS
USER MANUAL
FOR THE
WAVETREND TAGS
Document Number: EAA-00000-04-UM
Client: Wavetrend (Pty) Ltd
Date: Created on 02/07/02 10:26 AM
Status: Final
Classification: Confidential
S/W File Name EAA-00000-04-UM (Tag User Manual).doc
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Copyright Wavetrend Technologies Limited – 2003. This document contains information relating to the
patented rights of Wavetrend. The confidentiality agreement provisions are applicable to this document.
When no longer needed for authorised purposes, this document must be destroyed or returned to
Wavetrend.
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
Issue Date Amendment Details Amended By
0.00 18 February 2002 Draft and Final C.L. Neuhoff
1.10 26 March 2002 Orientation of L-TG800 corrected at movement
C.L. Neuhoff
1.20 9 September 2002 Tag Age at 15 seconds interval C.L. Neuhoff
1.3 21 October 2002 Correct L-TG800 orientations C.L. Neuhoff
1.4 12 November 2003 Update with new products D. Rabe
Table 1: Amendment History
APPROVALS
Number Name Designation Date Signature
1. A. Evangelidis Technical Director
2. C.L. Neuhoff Systems Engineer
3. D. Rabe Product Manager
Table 2: Approvals
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Number Title Document Number Rev Source
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Table 3: Referenced Documents
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ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Meaning
BCC Block Check Character (Checksum)
CR Carriage Return
EOM End of Message
I/O Input/Input
ID Identity
LF Line Feed
LSB Least Significant Bit/Byte
m Meter
mm Millimetre
MSB Most Significant Bit/Byte
NC No Connection
PC Personal Computer
PCB Printed Circuit Board
Pwr Power
RF Radio Frequency
RFID Radio Frequency Identification
Rx Receive
SOM Start of Message
TBA To be Announced
Tx Transmit
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
VHB Very High Bond
Table 4: Abbreviations
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................5
1.1 IDENTIFICATION...............................................................................................................................5
1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................5
1.3 PRODUCT MODELS..........................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 L-Series ..........................................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 W-Series.........................................................................................................................................6
2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................7
2.1 TAG LIFE-SPAN.................................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 L-Series ..........................................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 W-Series.........................................................................................................................................9
2.2 MOVEMENT SENSING....................................................................................................................11
2.3 TAG MOUNTING METHODS...........................................................................................................12
2.3.1 TAG ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................12
2.4 ANTI-TAMPER .................................................................................................................................12
3 TROUBLE SHOOTING...............................................................................................13
4 CERTIFICATION.........................................................................................................14
4.1 FCC CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................................14
4.2 CE CERTIFICATION........................................................................................................................14
4.3 RTCA / DO-160C CERTIFICATION.................................................................................................14
4.4 INTRINSIC SAFE CERTIFICATION.................................................................................................14
4.5 HERO CERTIFICATION...................................................................................................................14
4.6 SAR CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................................15
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1 SCOPE
1.1 IDENTIFICATION
Wavetrend Active Tags can be used in various applications such as access control, personnel monitoring,
asset monitoring, vehicle monitoring and building management applications. Wavetrend Tags are suitably
packaged to meet the various requirements for different applications.
L / W-TG100 L / W-TG501 L / W-TG800
L / W-TG800-IH W-TG1000 L / W-TG1200
1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Wavetrend tags are Active Radio Frequency Identification tags (i.e. self-powered). Tags can be configured to
transmit its unique identification with a predefined time-interval, and can report events such as tampering
and movement. Each tag in the Wavetrend Tag range has unique properties that enable the user to tag a
wide range of appliances and objects.
• L & W-TG100 Æ Tag plastic, wooden and rubber objects.
• L & W-TG501 Æ Tag people, access control.
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• L & W-TG800 Æ Tag metal objects, computers and notebooks.
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• L & W-TG800-IH Æ Tag outdoor metal objects, containers, tankers.
• W – TG1000 Æ Tag rounded objects, bicycles, barrels etc.
• L & W – TG1200 Æ Tag people, medical industry, theme parks, etc.
Wavetrend tags operate at a frequency of 433 MHz.
1.3 PRODUCT MODELS
Wavetrend tags consist of two basic series of tags, the L series and W series.
1.3.1 L-Series
The L series tags have got a fixed data structure consisting of:
• Transmit Interval – that is configurable to 0.4, 0.8, 1.5, 15 and 30 second intervals.
• Tag Id – that is a 4 byte configurable number and can be configured for standard Wiegand site code
and Id.
• Site Code – that is a 3 byte configurable number.
• Tag Age (4 bytes).
• Movement Alarm Counter (1 byte) – only on Motion Sensor (MS) tags.
• Anti -Tamper Alarm Counter (1 byte).
• Alarm bit (1 bit).
• Tag type (1 byte).
1.3.2 W-Series
The W series tags have got a variable data structure consisting of:
• Transmit Interval – that is configurable to 0.4, 0.8, 1, 1.5, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 45 second intervals
as well as 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5 and 10 minute intervals.
• Tag model and firmware version (1 byte).
• Tag type (1 byte).
• PUK Code – a fixed unique factory programmed serial number of 4 bytes.
• Tag Age – optional 4 byte incremental number.
• Tag Id – optional 4 byte configurable number and can be configured for standard Wiegand site code
and Id.
• Site Code – optional 3 byte configurable number.
• Movement Alarm Counter - optional 1 byte number – only on Motion Sensor (MS) tags.
• Anti -Tamper Alarm Counter - optional 1 byte number with tamper latch facility.
• User Data - optional 1 to 32 byte user defined ASCII text data.
It must be noted that the more data transmitted the longer it will take for the transmission and the more
power is required. Thus battery life will deteriorate with increase in data transmission.
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2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
All tags consist of the same functional blocks. This functionality is illustrated in the figure below.
• Battery: Lithium Battery provides life-span of up to 10
years depending on the battery used and the way the tag
is used and configured.
Micro
Controller
Radio
Frequency
Generator
Battery
R
F
Anti-Tamper Movement
• Micro-Controller: Handles communications and sensors.
• Radio Frequency Generator: Modulates digital data for
transmission over free air.
• Anti-Tamper: Magnetic sensor used for tamper detection,
auto-wake functionality and to configure the tag with
unique properties.
• Movement Sensor: Detect and report movement (Only
MS options).
• RF: Modulated Radio signal transports data over free air
via the antenna.
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2.1 TAG LIFE-SPAN
2.1.1 L-Series
Movement Switch Always Open
1.36
1.28
2.66
2.37
4.82
3.93
6.00 6.00
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
Open Closed
Reed Switch
Lifespan (Years)
0.4
0.8
1.5
30
Movement Switch Always C losed
1.28
1.21
2.37
2.13
3.93
3.32
6.00 6.00
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
Open Closed
Reed Sw itch
Lifespan (Years)
0.4
0.8
1.5
30
Movement Effect (Reed Open)
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
Movement
Life (Years)
0.4
0.8
1.5
30
0.4
1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36 1.36
0.8
2.66 2.55 2.43 2.30 2.18 2.06 1.95 1.83 1.71 1.58 1.46
1.5
4.82 4.51 4.20 3.85 3.54 3.23 2.92 2.61 2.29 1.95 1.64
30
6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.53
0% 9% 18% 28% 37% 46% 55% 64% 73% 83% 92%
Movem ent Effect (Reed Closed)
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
Movement
Life (Years)
0.4
0.8
1.5
30
0.4
1.28 1.28 1.28 1.28 1.28 1.28 1.28 1.28
0.8
2.37 2.24 2.10 1.96 1.82 1.68 1.54 1.41
1.5
3.93 3.61 3.27 2.95 2.60 2.26 1.91 1.60
30
6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
%
Move
ment
12% 25% 37% 50% 63% 76% 88%
• Tag life span can vary up to 10%
• Tag life span can vary up to 25% from specification when anti-tamper and movement sensor options are
used
• Movement sensor (Only MS option) is open when tag is mounted in least sensitive position, and closed
when the tag is mounted in most sensitive position. See also paragraph 2.2 MOVEMENT SENSING.
• “Reed Switch” refers to the magnetic sensor in the tag.
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2.1.2 W-Series
Repetition rate = 0.4 seconds
Class (Wavetrend
info)
Tag transmitting Expected life
(Years)
Expected life (Years)
with tamper armed
1 PUK 2.8 2.4
2 PUK + AGE 2.6 2.2
3 PUK + WIEGAND 2.2 1.9
4 PUK + USER DATA
X X
5 PUK + WIEGAND +
AGE
1.8 1.66
6 PUK + USER DATA +
AGE
X X
7 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA
X X
8 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA + AGE
X X
Repetition rate = 1 seconds
Class (Wavetrend
info)
Tag transmitting Expected life
(Years)
Expected life (Years)
with tamper armed
1 PUK 6.2 4.5
2 PUK + AGE 5.6 4.2
3 PUK + WIEGAND 4.88 3.7
4 PUK + USER DATA
X X
5 PUK + WIEGAND +
AGE
4.1 3.2
6 PUK + USER DATA +
AGE
X X
7 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA
X X
8 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA + AGE
X X
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Repetition rate = 2 seconds
Class (Wavetrend
info)
Tag transmitting Expected life
(Years)
Expected life (Years)
with tamper armed
1 PUK 10 6.2
2 PUK + AGE 9.3 5.9
3 PUK + WIEGAND 8.2 5.4
4 PUK + USER DATA
X X
5 PUK + WIEGAND +
AGE
7.1 5
6 PUK + USER DATA +
AGE
X X
7 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA
X X
8 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA + AGE
X X
Repetition rate = 5 seconds
Class (Wavetrend
info)
Tag transmitting Expected life
(Years)
Expected life (Years)
with tamper armed
1 PUK 10 8
2 PUK + AGE 10 7.8
3 PUK + WIEGAND 10 7.5
4 PUK + USER DATA
X X
5 PUK + WIEGAND +
AGE
10 7.1
6 PUK + USER DATA +
AGE
X X
7 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA
X X
8 PUK + WIEGAND +
USER DATA + AGE
X X
X – Contact Wavetrend for details.
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2.2 MOVEMENT SENSING
Tags can be rotated through 360° degrees to achieve various sensitivity levels of movement sensing. Note
that the tag is rotated in the vertical plane (i.e. a wall mount).
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Sensitivity L&W-TG100-MS L&W-TG501-MS L&W-TG800-MS
Most Sensitive
Least Sensitive
Once the movement sensor has been activated, the Movement Alarm Counter will be incremented and the
tag will transmit four consecutive transmissions with a 0.4-second interval. Thereafter the tag movement
sensor will be de-activated for 1 second. The tag will then return to its normal state again. (i.e. sensor activated)
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2.3 TAG MOUNTING METHODS
Very High Bondage (VHB) Tape can be used to affix Wavetrend Tags to various objects and appliances. The
pictures below describe the method in which the tape is affixed to the tags. Note that the magnet for antitamper applications should be positioned as indicated. (Bottom view of tags)
L-TG100 Bottom View
L-TG501 Bottom View
L-TG 800 CE
L-TG800 Bottom View
L&W-TG100 L&W-TG501 L&W-TG800
2.3.1 TAG ACCESSORIES
Code Description Note
L-TA100 L&W-TG501 Card Holder for personnel tagging Plastic holder and clip
L-TA200 Double sided VHB fixing tape for L&W-TG501 VHB Tape cut to size (10 per pack)
L-TA300 Anti-tamper kit for L&W-TG501 VHB Tape cut to size and magnet (10 per pack)
L-TA400 Double sided VHB fixing tape for L&W-TG100 VHB Tape cut to size (10 per pack)
L-TA500 Anti-tamper kit for L&W-TG100 VHB Tape cut to size and magnet (10 per pack)
L-TA600 Double sided VHB fixing tape for L&W-TG800 VHB Tape cut to size (10 per pack)
L-TA700 Anti-tamper kit for L&W-TG800 VHB Tape cut to size and magnet (10 per pack)
2.4 ANTI-TAMPER
All tags have a magnetic sensor that can be used to detect the tampering of tags that have been affixed using VHB tape. The figure below illustrates how the magnet is placed in the VHB tape. For certain applications
it is suggested that the magnet is affixed to the object with glue prior to mounting the tag.
L-TG501 Bottom View
MAGNET
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3 TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC REMEDY
Tag is in sleep mode Tag must be activated
Life-span of tag expired Tag must be replaced with a new tag
Tag is not transmitting
L&W-TG100, L&W-TG501 on
metallic surface
L&W-TG501 and L&W-TG100 do not
work on metallic surfaces
Movement sensor not working Movement sensor not fitted
Not a MS option tag
Tamper not working Magnet not present See paragraph 2.4 ANTI-TAMPER
Mounting and Affixing No VHB tape See paragraph 2.3 TAG MOUNTING
METHODS
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4 CERTIFICATION
4.1 FCC CERTIFICATION
All the tags in this document conforms to the following certification specifications
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 op-
eration.
4.2 CE CERTIFICATION
The following standards applied in accordance with Article 5 of the directive, 1999/5/EC:
EN 300 220-1 V1.2.1 (1997-11)
ETS 300 683 (1997-03).
Summary of tests:
Effective radiated power 25MHz-4GHz
Range of modulation bandwidth for wideband equipment
Frequency stability under low voltage conditions
EN55022 Radiated emissions 30MHz – 1GHz
EN61000-4-3
Radiated immunity 80MHz – 1GHz, excl 433.92MHz±20MHz
EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge
4.3 RTCA / DO-160C CERTIFICATION
The tags conform to the specifications of section 21 Category Z of the EMC requirements on Aircraft Safety.
4.4 INTRINSIC SAFE CERTIFICATION
The tags conform to the following “Explosion Protection Classification” Ex ia I / II T4 according to the SANS
60079-0:2000 part 0 and the 60079-11:1999 part 11 requirements for “Electrical apparatus for explosive gas
atmospheres”.
4.5 HERO CERTIFICATION
The tags conform to the Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation Ordnance requirements.
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4.6 SAR CERTIFICATION
The tags conform to the Specific Absorption Rate regulations and has been tested and evaluated not to interfere with pacemakers according to the recommendations of the International Commission on Non-Ionising
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
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