Wavetrend Technologies TGP-A User Manual

User Manual

Active RFID Tags

USER MANUAL –Active RFID Tags

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ABBREVIATIONS USED

Abbreviation Meaning

ActivDuo One of Wavetrend’s two ranges of Active RFID Tags

ASK Amplitude-shift keying modulation

BNC connector Bayonet Neill-Concelman connector (a common type of RF connector)

CE Conformité Européenne, "European Conformity" in French.

CISPR Comite international Special des Perturbations Radioelectriques, “International

Special Committee on Radio Interference” in French.

CSC ‘Customer Site Code’ – Uniquely assigned by Wavetrend to every customer, on

request.

EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility

FCC Federal Communications Commission (USA)

ID Identifier

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IP rating Ingress Protection rating

IPR Intellectual Property Rights

IT Information Technology

m Meter (metric measurement)

MHz Mega hertz (= 1000 Hz)

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturing

Ohm The unit of electrical impedance or, in the direct current case, electrical

resistance, named after Georg Ohm

PUC Product Unique Code

RF Radio Frequency

RFID Radio Frequency Identification

RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances (EU Directive)

RTLS Real Time Location System

SABS South African Bureau of Standards

Tx Transmit / Transmission

VHB Very high bond

WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EU Directive)

µV/m Microvolts per meter (the units used to describe the strength of an electric field

created by the operation of a transmitter)

Table 1: Abbreviations Used

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE READER

Each of Wavetrend®’s ActivDuo active RFID tags have been specifically designed to operate in specific
circumstances or applications and be attached to specific types of items in a specific manner. Failure to
follow the guidelines and application notes contained in this manual for each tag listed can lead to their
incorrect operation and failure to perform as expected or intended. The choice of which Wavetrend® tags to
use in any project must be made by a fully trained and Wavetrend® certified engineer. Wavetrend® accepts
no responsibility for any failure of the product in any way caused by the incorrect selection, installation and
usage of Wavetrend®’s active RFID tags, readers, ancillary devices and software.

DISCLAIMER

NOTICES REGARDING HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DOCUMENTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE

AVAILABLE FROM WAVETREND:

In no event shall Wavetrend® and/or its respective suppliers be liable for any special, indirect or
consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an
action of contract, negligence or other tortuous action, arising out of or in connection with the use or
performance of hardware, software, documents, provision of or failure to provide services, or information
available from Wavetrend® and/or our website http://www.wavetrend.net.

The documents published by Wavetrend® could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Changes are periodically added to the information herein. Wavetrend® and/or its respective suppliers may
make improvements and/or changes in the product (s) and/or the program (s) described herein at any time
without prior notice.

FCC STATEMENT

The ActivDuo devices described in this manual comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following three conditions:

The device may not cause harmful interference

The device must accept all interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The device is for commercial use only and intended for use in a confined area with an appropriate system
receiver

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 THE W

1.1 Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Key Features and Benefits of ActivDuo .......................................................................................... 7

1.3 Key Features and Benefits of Active Tags ..................................................................................... 8

1.4 Data Transmitted by ActivDuo and Active Tags ............................................................................. 9

1.5 General Facts about Wavetrend Tags ......................................................................................... 10

1.6 Obtaining Professional Advice on Using Tags .............................................................................. 10

1.7 ActivDuo Tag Functionality .......................................................................................................... 11

1.7.1 Standard Transmission Mode .................................................................................................. 11

1.7.2 Movement Alert Mode ............................................................................................................. 11

1.7.3 Tamper Alert Mode .................................................................................................................. 11

1.8 Wavetrend Tag Families Overview .............................................................................................. 12

1.8.1 TGP (Personnel) Family .......................................................................................................... 12

1.8.2 TGA (Asset) Family ................................................................................................................. 12

1.8.3 TGM (Micro) Family ................................................................................................................. 12

1.9 Tag Properties ............................................................................................................................ 13

1.10 Tag Battery (Functional) Life Span .............................................................................................. 13

1.10.1 End of Life ............................................................................................................................... 14

1.10.2 Keeping Tags in Stock ............................................................................................................. 14

AVETREND RANGE OF

ACTIVE RFID TAGS .................................................................................. 6

1.11 Tag Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 14

1.11.1 Tag Attachment Kits ................................................................................................................ 14

1.11.2 Anti-Tamper Tag Attachment Kits ............................................................................................ 14

1.11.3 Identifying the Correct Attachment Kit to Use ........................................................................... 15

1.11.4 Other Attachment Methods ...................................................................................................... 15

1.12 Programming Tags ...................................................................................................................... 15

1.13 Safe Use ..................................................................................................................................... 16

1.14 ATEX Special Condition of Use ................................................................................................... 16

1.15 Disposal of Tags ......................................................................................................................... 16

1.16 FCC Conditions of use. ............................................................................................................... 16

2 THE TGP PERSONNEL TAG .............................................................................................................. 17

2.1 Important Facts about the TGP Tag ............................................................................................. 17

2.2 Using the TGP for Tracking Personnel ......................................................................................... 17

2.2.1 Requirements & Instructions .................................................................................................... 17

2.3 Installing the TGP for Tracking Assets ......................................................................................... 17

2.3.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 17

2.3.2 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 18

2.3.3 Arming the anti-tamper (if using the TATGP-AT attachment kit) ............................................... 18

2.3.4 Final steps ............................................................................................................................... 18

2.4 Removing the TGP ...................................................................................................................... 18

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2.4.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 18

2.4.2 Removal .................................................................................................................................. 18

3 THE TGA ASSET TAG ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.1 Important Facts about the TGA Tag ............................................................................................. 20

3.2 TGAHT........................................................................................................................................ 20

3.3 TGAE .......................................................................................................................................... 20

3.4 Attaching the TGA for Tracking Containers and Other Assets ...................................................... 21

3.4.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 21

3.4.2 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 21

3.4.3 Arming the anti-tamper (if using the TATGA-AT attachment kit) ............................................... 21

3.4.4 Final steps ............................................................................................................................... 21

3.5 Removing the TGA ...................................................................................................................... 21

3.5.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 22

3.5.2 Removal .................................................................................................................................. 22

4 THE TGM M

4.1 Important Facts about the Micro Tag ........................................................................................... 23

4.2 Attaching the TGM for Tracking IT Equipment and Other Assets .................................................. 23

4.2.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 23

4.2.2 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 23

4.2.3 Arming the anti-tamper (if using the TAM-AT attachment kit) .................................................... 23

4.2.4 Final steps ............................................................................................................................... 24

ICRO

TAG ......................................................................................................................... 23

4.3 Removing the TGM ..................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.2 Removal .................................................................................................................................. 24

APPENDIX A. DOCUMENT INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX B. C

APPENDIX C. E

APPENDIX D. ATEX T

TGPHZ ATEX labelling ...................................................................................................................... 29

TGAHZ ATEX labelling ....................................................................................................................... 30

TGAHT ATEX labelling ....................................................................................................................... 30

TGAE ATEX labelling ........................................................................................................................ 30

ERTIFICATIONS

LECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AG LABELLING

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1 THE WAVETREND RANGE OF ACTIVE RFID TAGS

1.1 Product Overview

Wavetrend® tags are Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) beacon tags (i.e. self-powered tags,
that transmit their data at periodic intervals without being ‘asked’ to transmit by a reader) and are to be used
in conjunction with the Wavetrend® range of Active RFID readers or OEM products that support reading
Wavetrend’s tags.

Wavetrend tags are available in two formats Active and ActivDuo.

Active tags comply with the ETSI radio standards and carry a CE mark

ActivDuo Tags comply with the FCC part 15 regulations

All Wavetrend readers can read both Active and ActivDuo tags.

Activ Duo tags have –A included in their part number, e.g. TGP-A.

It should be noted that the supply or sale of Active tags into an FCC regulated country is illegal, only the FCC
certified ActivDuo tags may be used in these countries

Wavetrend Tags can be used in various applications such as access control, personnel monitoring, asset
location & status monitoring, vehicle monitoring and building management applications. Standard on-board
sensors identify attempts to tamper with or move the tagged asset and the tag transmits alerts immediately,
allowing the RFID system to raise real time alerts for the RFID system users. Temperature, humidity and
other digital sensors can be added to the tags to transmit the data from these sensors wirelessly. Please
enquire with Wavetrend® if you require such advanced sensor functionality.

The tags are suitably packaged in sealed plastic housings to meet the most common requirements for
different tag usage applications; although it is advised to check with Wavetrend® and the local standards
authority that the tag(s) of choice meet all regulatory requirements in the country and location of use before
specifying or using it in that country and/or location. For instance, tags used within a petrochemical plant will
be required to hold nationally recognized intrinsic safety (IS) certification, and many countries require that
their own IS certification is obtained for the tags.

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1.2 Key Features and Benefits of ActivDuo

Key Tag Features

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Transmits a Unique ID Number

Incorporates a motion sensor as standard

Transmits on a regular basis (called ‘status
transmissions’).

The next transmission is initiated randomly
within a very short period of time after the user
programmed transmission or ‘Tx’ interval has
elapsed after the previous transmission.

Transmits on an exceptional basis (called
‘alarm’ or ‘alert’ transmissions’) immediately on
activation of either the tamper sensor (if
armed) or the movement sensor.

Transmits additional tag information, such as
the tag type, the tag’s standard transmission
interval, the status of the alarm bit, the status
of the tamper bit, the motion sensor counter
and the tamper sensor counter.

Ultra low power consumption

All tags sealed to IP64 standards or higher Splash proof and intrinsically safe capable

Allows for the unique identification of every tag in an RFID system, and by
extension, the asset or person the tag is attached to or carried by.

Provides immediate notification if movement of the tag occurs. This allows the tag
to operate in two modes – more frequent transmissions when in alert mode (i.e.
when movement or tampering occurs), or less frequent transmissions when in
standard or ‘at rest’ mode.

Regular transmissions at short intervals (typically 10 seconds) provide near real
time tracking capability of tagged assets or personnel, while still providing an
exceptional functional lifespan

Provides real time indication of any attempt to tamper with a tag or move a
tagged asset, with alert transmissions being made at short intervals (typically 1.5
seconds) for a period of 5 seconds.

Allows for advanced application functions to be built into the RFID system to fully
utilize the RFID hardware’s capabilities.

Life span of 5+ years when transmitting at the standard 10 second or greater
interval

All tags can be configured, activated or deactivated by the user by using a desktop tag programmer (PG101-A) available for
purchase from Wavetrend or any of its Accredited Partners.

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Transmits a Unique ID Number

Transmits on a regular basis (called ‘status
transmissions’).

The next transmission is initiated randomly
within a very short period of time after the user
programmed transmission or ‘Tx’ interval has
elapsed after the previous transmission.

Transmits on an exceptional basis (called
‘alarm’ or ‘alert’ transmissions’) immediately on
activation of either the tamper sensor (if
armed) or the movement sensor.

Transmits additional tag information, such as
the tag type, the tag’s standard transmission
interval, the status of the alarm bit, the status
of the tamper bit, the motion sensor counter
and the tamper sensor counter.

Collision avoidance algorithm

Ultra low power consumption

All tags sealed to IP64 standards or higher Splash proof and intrinsically safe capable

All tags can be configured, activated or deactivated by the user by using a desktop tag programmer (PG101-A) available for
purchase from Wavetrend or any of its Accredited Partners.

Allows for the unique identification of every tag in an RFID system, and by
extension, the asset or person the tag is attached to or carried by.

Regular transmissions at short intervals (typically 1.5 seconds) provide near real
time tracking capability of tagged assets or personnel, while still providing an
exceptional functional lifespan

Provides real time indication of any attempt to tamper with a tag or move a
tagged asset, with alert transmissions being made at short intervals (typically 1.5
seconds) for a period of 5 seconds.

Allows for advanced application functions to be built into the RFID system to fully
utilize the RFID hardware’s capabilities.

Reduces loss of data through simultaneous transmissions from multiple tags. The
randomization of the transmission interval aids the collision avoidance algorithm.

Life span of 5+ years when transmitting at the standard 10 second or greater
interval

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1.4 Data Transmitted by ActivDuo and Active Tags

Key Tag

Features

Business Benefits

Data Transmitted by Tags:

 Site/Vendor Code (CSC)*

 Tag ID*

 Tag Age Counter

 Product Unique Code (PUC)

 Various standard transmission

repetition intervals*
(default is 10 seconds ActivDuo)
(default is 1.5 seconds Active)

 Various alert transmission repetition

intervals*
(default is 1.5 seconds, nominal)

 Movement Alert

 Movement Counter Value

 Tamper Counter Value

• Tamper Alert

 A unique code that is allocated by Wavetrend to each customer on request.
 Readers can be set to accept only one specific CSC and ignore tags with

‘incorrect’ site codes

 4.2 billion Tag ID’s are available per Site Code (Tag ID is different from the

PUC).

 The Age Counter allows for advance notification to RFID systems of the

nearing end of the tag’s functional life.

 Uniquely identifies each transmission made by the tag.

 Factory set ID for the tag that can function as the tag’s unique ID number

instead of a Site Code/Tag ID combination.

 The user cannot change the PUC.

Different status transmission intervals allow tags to be configured for use in diverse
applications in a way to ensure 100% system functionality and that the maximum
battery life is achieved, but without overloading the RFID system with too many
unnecessary tag signals.

 Different alert transmission intervals allow tags to be used in diverse security

applications in a way to ensure 100% system functionality is achieved, but
maximizing the battery life span of the tag.

 When activated, alert transmissions continue for a maximum period of 5

seconds.

Provides instant notification of an attempt to move a tag by setting the alarm bit and
entering Alert Tx mode for 5 seconds.

Increments each time the motion sensor triggers the tag’s alert transmission mode.
This allows an RFID system to determine if Alert Tx mode was initiated because of
movement.

Increments each time the tamper sensor triggers the tag’s alert transmission mode.
This allows an RFID system to determine if Alert Tx mode was initiated because of
tampering, or if a tamper event occurred outside of a reading zone.

Provides instant notification of unauthorized attempts to remove a tag from an asset
by setting the alarm bit and transmitting 4 rapid alarm Tx’s.

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