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User Manual - INTRODUCTION

TAG LINK

The eXI Tag Link device automates tag administration by providing a localized
eLink between the Halo or Assetrac application software and the targeted tag
device.

The Tag Link communicates directly with the system computer through a serial
port and may be powered by an internal 9 volt battery or accessory AC wall
adapter. The Tag Link enables the software application to transparently interact
with the tags.

Tag Link Views

PHOTO ILLUS: TAG LINK WITH PTAG

WITH LED HIGHLIGHTED

PHOTO ILLUS: TAG LINK WITH MOTHER TAG

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Tag Link Range

The communication range for Tag Link is designed to be typically less than 12
inches. Therefore, it is recommended that the tags be located within 6 to 12
inches of Tag Link. Those tags with ‘off body’ sensor must be placed on the front
panel in the marked area. This will assure that the alarm TIC message is not
transmitted.

Tag Link Functions

The following table lists the functions that are performed transparently in
response to commands from the application software:

COMMAND TAG LINK ACTION LED

Power Up Powers up from sleep mode

Power Down Return to sleep mode immediately or after 30

seconds if no application command

Check RF Noise Measures and reports interference at 307 kHz

Measures and reports interference at 433.92 MHz

Test Tag TIF Interrogates tag and returns ID and tag status

Test Tag TIC Tag Link waits for TIC signal from specified tag

Set TLM Tag Link issues eLink TLM set command

Disable TLM Tag Link issues eLink TLM disable command

Check TLM Tag Link queries tag and reports rate to application

Assign MTAG Reads Mother Tag ID and assigns dynamic ID

MTAG Bond Sends baby tag ID(s) to Mother Tag, Mother Tag is

then bonded to the assigned tag(s)

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none

Green Flashes

Red Flashes

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Each operation is performed for a maximum of 10 seconds. During application
the following audio-visual signals are output:

ACTION BEEPER LED’s

Command received Very short beep None

Command succeeded Longer beep random

Command failed 4 short beeps

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