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DRAFT P350-T010101 Tag User’s Manual PulsON 350 Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tracking System Time Domain Corporation Cummings Research Park 7057 Old Madison Pike Suite 250 Huntsville, AL 35806 USA http://www.timedomain.com Tel: +1.256.428.6481 +1.888.826.8378 ext 6481 Fax: +1.256.922.0387 P320-0170 March 2007

DRAFT P350 Tag User’s Manual 3 Proprietary Information: Do not disclose unless authorized under a Nondisclosure Agreement and/or the Terms and Conditions signed at time of purchase Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5 2. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 5 3. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 6 4. BEAM ORIENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................ 6 WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 7

4 P350 Tag User’s Manual DRAFT Proprietary Information: Do not disclose unless authorized under a Nondisclosure Agreement and/or the Terms and Conditions signed at time of purchase Active Change Record Version Comments Release Date Rev X Draft release 3/22/07

DRAFT P350 Tag User’s Manual 5 Proprietary Information: Do not disclose unless authorized under a Nondisclosure Agreement and/or the Terms and Conditions signed at time of purchase 1. Introduction The P350-T010101 Tag, hereafter referred to as the P350 Tag, is the transmitter for the P350 Ultra Wideband Active RFID Tracking System. It is small in size, durable, and with its long battery life, requires minimal maintenance. It has been certified by U.S. FCC to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules subject to the conditions listed under the Regulatory Notice on Page 2 of this manual. Figure 1-1 shows the tag’s FCC identification (ID) number with a sticker denoting its unique device ID. Figure 1-2 demonstrates the small size of the tag device. Figure 1-1 P350 Tag FCC ID Figure 1-2 P350 Tag 2. Overview Background Tag tracking is accomplished by analyzing time-differences-of-arrival (TDOAs) of tag transmissions. When a tag transmits a packet, readers that successfully receive the packet will send out information concerning the tag packet, including a precise timestamp. The difference in the timestamp between readers gives the TDOA for that reader pair/tag combination. At least three readers must hear a tag in order to determine a valid position for that tag. P350 Tag Within the P350 Ultra Wideband Active RFID Tracking System, the P350 Tag is used both to calibrate the tracking system readers and to track assets within the system. When used as a calibration tag, the tag’s unique id and position are input to the system. During the calibration process, the tag remains stationary at this location, transmitting ultra wideband (UWB) RF packets. As the readers “hear” and report time-of-arrival (TOA) data, a solution is determined and calibrated. The system must be calibrated before tag tracking can commence. When used to track assets, the tag is mounted on that asset, and through transmitted RF packets, sends its unique device ID and status. As the system readers hear the tag, the tag position is determined and the position is added to its internal database. Note that the tracking system automatically discovers new tags and adds those newly discovered tags to that database.

6 P350 Tag User’s Manual DRAFT Proprietary Information: Do not disclose unless authorized under a Nondisclosure Agreement and/or the Terms and Conditions signed at time of purchase 3. Specifications The P350 Tag specifications are listed below. These specifications are for the tag circuit board and are independent of housing. Function: Transmits RF packets Battery Life: 4 Years at 1 Hz Packet Rate Packet Rate: 1 Hz Range: 75' typical line of sight Dimensions: 1.1" W x 1.2" D x 0.4" T Weight: 0.4 oz (11.8g) RF Emissions: FCC 15.250 compliant 4. Beam Orientation Recommendations TBD

DRAFT P350 Tag User’s Manual 7 Proprietary Information: Do not disclose unless authorized under a Nondisclosure Agreement and/or the Terms and Conditions signed at time of purchase Warranty Covered Products These warranties cover the following equipment and products made and provided by us: P350-T010101 Scope and Duration of Warranties Product Warranties and Warranty Period: We warrant to you that for one (1) year from the date we deliver the Product to the Carrier in Huntsville, Alabama, the Covered Products listed in our Purchase Order (except batteries) will (1) be free from defects in material, workmanship, and title, and (2) conform substantially to our published Covered Product specifications in effect on the date of shipment of the Covered Products. Our published Covered Product specifications are available on request. Batteries are warranted only by the original equipment manufacturer. Patent and Copyright Warranty: We warrant to you that when they are delivered, the Covered Products will not be subject to any valid patent or copyright infringement claim. We will defend or settle any suit against you to the extent it is based on an infringement claim that would be a breach of the Patent and Copyright warranty, provided we receive prompt written notice of the claim, your cooperation in its defense or settlement, and complete and exclusive control over its defense or settlement. If a court of competent jurisdiction renders a final judgment that the infringement claim is valid, we will pay all damages and costs awarded against you due to the breach. In addition, we will either obtain a license for you to continue using the infringing Covered Product, provide a non-infringing replacement, alter the Covered Product so that it is non-infringing, or remove the infringing Covered Product and refund the price (less reasonable depreciation) and any return transportation costs paid by you. Warranty Period: The warranty period for all warranties listed above is limited in time to one year from the date referenced above. The warranty period for any Covered Product or part furnished to you without a pro rata charge as a warranty remedy will be the remaining portion of the warranty period applicable to the repaired or replaced Covered Product. The warranty period for any replacement Covered Product or part furnished to you with a pro rata charge as a warranty remedy will be the full period of the warranty applicable to the replacement Covered Product. Warranty Exclusions These warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether written, oral, expressed, implied or statutory. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLY. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT AND NO PRIOR STATEMENTS BY ANY OF OUR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL MODIFY OR EXPAND THESE WARRANTIES. The warranties do not cover: A. Any defect or deficiency (including failure to conform to our published Covered Product specifications) which results, in whole or in part, from: (1) the opening and/or tampering of the Product in any way which breaks the new product seal or which removes or makes illegible the product serial number, (2) any improper storage, handling, misuse, accident, water, neglect or maintenance of the Covered Products, or any alteration or extraordinary use of the Covered Products, by anyone other than us, (3) failure to follow any of our written instructions or recommendations, (4) using or combining the Covered Products with any item or data except as specified in the Covered Product specifications or using or combining the Covered Products with any item or data that does not properly and unambiguously exchange data with the Covered Products in accordance with the Covered Products’ specifications, (5) any of your designs, specifications or instructions, (6) any failure to use the Covered Products in accordance with their specifications, including upper and lower data limits, (7) any freight costs associated with your return of the Products to us for warranty claims, and (8) any cause external to the Covered Products as furnished by us or beyond our reasonable control. B. The payment or reimbursement of any facility costs arising from repair or replacement of the Covered Products or parts. C. Covered Products used or exported outside the United States without necessary U.S. and foreign government authorization.

8 P350 Tag User’s Manual DRAFT Proprietary Information: Do not disclose unless authorized under a Nondisclosure Agreement and/or the Terms and Conditions signed at time of purchase Exclusive Warranty Remedies Product Warranties: If you promptly notify us of your warranty claim and make the Covered Product available for service, we will at our option, repair, adjust or replace (with new or exchange replacement parts) the non-conforming Covered Product or parts of the Covered Product. Warranty service will be performed without charge from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Central Time, excluding our holidays, and outside those hours at our then prevailing service rates and subject to the availability of personnel. Please contact Customer Service at 1-256-428-6333 to arrange for Warranty Service. Patent and Copyright Warranty: Exclusive Remedies and Sole Liability: The above remedies in this EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY REMEDIES section are your exclusive remedies and constitute our sole liability for any warranty claims. YOU AGREE THAT WE AND OUR REPRESENTATIVES HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU FOR (1) ANY PENAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS EXCESS COSTS INCURRED AND LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, (2) ANY ASSISTANCE NOT REQUIRED UNDER OUR PURCHASE ORDER, AND (3) ANYTHING OCCURRING AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDS. Voiding of Warranty: This Warranty shall become void upon your failure to pay in full for the Covered Product or upon your material breach of any of the Terms and Conditions of Sale.