Identec Solutions ILR-IQ350THH Gen3 Active UHF Transponder Tag User Manual Hothead Tag Users Guide
Identec Solutions, Inc. Gen3 Active UHF Transponder Tag Hothead Tag Users Guide
User Manual
May2008
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i-Q350T ILR Tag
Users Guide
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc.
Liberty Plaza II, Suite 375
5057 Keller Springs Rd,
Addison, Texas 75001
USA
www.identecsolutions.com
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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. and its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors,
employees and agents provide the information contained in this Manual on an “as-is”
basis and do not make any express or implied warranties or representations with
respect to such information including, without limitation, warranties as to noninfringement,
reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, completeness,
accuracy or currentness. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. shall not in any circumstances be
liable to any person for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages,
including without limitation, damages resulting from use of or reliance on information
presented herein, or loss of profits or revenues or costs of replacement goods, even if
informed in advance of the possibility of such damages.
Trademarks
“IDENTEC SOLUTIONS”, “Intelligent Long Range”, “ILR” and the stylized “i” are
registered trademarks and “i-Q”, “i-D”, “i-CARD”, “i-PORT”, “i-LINKS”, “Solutions. It’s
in our name.” are trademarks of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. and/or IDENTEC
SOLUTIONS AG.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2008 IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any
means, photographic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, or used in any information
storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of IDENTEC
SOLUTIONS, Inc.
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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. is the responsible party for the compliance of the following device:
MODEL: i-Q350T / i-B350T
TYPE: HH/NA
FCC ID: O2E-ILR-IQ350THH
CANADA: 3538B-IQ350THH
The user(s) of these products are cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in
advance, by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those
approved by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc., or unauthorized changes to approved products, may void
the compliance of these products and may result in the loss of the user(s) authority to operate the
equipment.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Compliance
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 FUNDAMENTALS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.0 CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................ 6
3.0 MOUNTING THE TAG......................................................................................................................... 6
4.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................ 6
5.0 TECHNICAL CONTACTS: ................................................................................................................. 7
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Fundamentals
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR® (Intelligent Long Range®) technology is the next generation of
long range RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). The objective is wireless and automated
data collection over large distances.
1.2 System Overview
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS’ ILR-System consists of four main components:
• Active tags (also called transponders) with internal power supply, which are used to
identify goods or to store data and histories
• Interrogator (i-PORT; fixed-mounted) and handheld devices (mobile), which
exchange information with the tags and host computer systems
• Antennas for definition of read zone
• A central computer system as basis for control and monitoring
This manual only describes the operations of the i-Q32T active tag.
1.3 Operational Description
The i-DQ32T tag is a high performance active RFID tag suitable for a wide variety of
applications. The tag response to an activation telegram from the interrogator is to
transmit its unique identification number.
The tag has a low current FSK receiver in the UHF band for a data rate up to 115 Kbps. The
PLL stabilized FSK transmitter has a data rate up to 115.2 Kbps. The operation range is 350
meters in open air, with a typical operation life of six years.
1.4 Features
Low cost Tracks large quantities of assets economically using high speed active
technology.
2000-tag simultaneous identification Provides high-speed data collection to facilitate warehousing and
inventory-based applications.
Wireless triangulation Allows fast, precise location of assets in a warehouse or an inventory
yard.
64-byte data memory Stores process information onto the tag to provide real-time tracking
and tracing.
100-tags/sec. identification rate Provides reliable identification of fast moving objects.
350-meter read/write range Allows identification, tracking and tracing of personnel and assets
without human intervention.
LED (option) Provides visual identification of an addressed tag (pick-to-light).
6-year battery life time Delivers long time maintenance-free operation, without battery
replacement.
On-demand communication Eliminates RF flooding by using application-driven read/write
operations.
UHF operating frequencies Operates on standard North American ISM band frequency so that no
radio license is required for operation
Non-line-of-sight data transmission Allows tags to be buried while transmitting for improved
tracking/locating efficiency.
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2.0 Configuration
The i-Q350T tag requires no special configuration. Options are configured at the factory. It
is controlled by commands from the ILR Interrogation device.
3.0 Mounting the Tag.
The tag is designed with two mounting holes so it can be firmly mounted onto virtually any
surface. It can be mounted using various methods dependent on the particular application.
Among the common types of mounting are:
• Screws
• Rivets
• Double sided tape
Note: Mounting hardware is not supplied with the tag.
4.0 Technical Specifications
Performance
Read rate Up to 100 tags/s (Identification Code only)
Up to 35 tags/s @ 128 bit data reading
Max. response time < 10 ms (single tag)
Multiple tag handling Up to 2,000 tags in the read zone
Communication
Read/write range: Up to 350 m (free air)
Operating frequency 868 MHz (EC) or 915 MHz (NA) ISM band
Data rate (download to tag) 115.2 kbits/s
Data rate (upload to reader) 115.2 kbits/s
Maximum transmission power 0.75 mW ERP
Certification EN 300 220 (EC), FCC Part 15 (US), Industry Canada
Electrical
Power source Lithium battery (not replaceable)
Expected battery life > 2.5 Years @ 600 times 64 bit readings/day
Battery monitoring: Yes
Data
Data retention >10 years without power
Write cycles 100,000 writes to a tag
Memory size 32Kbytes
Identification code 48 bit fixed ID (one in one trillion)
Environmental
Operating temperature –20°C to +70°C (–4ºF to +158ºF)
Shock 50 G; 3 times DIN IEC 68-2-27
1-meter multiple drops to concrete
Vibration 3 G; 20 sine wave cycles; 5 Hz to 150 Hz,
DIN IEC 6
5 G; noise 5 Hz to 1000 Hz; 30 minutes
DIN IEC 68-2-64
Package rating
Personnel tag IP69 — Totally sealed against moisture and dust
Physical
Dimensions: personnel tag 55 mm x 28 mm x 6 mm
Case material: Macromelt OM 652
Mass: 27 grams
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5.0 Technical contacts:
In North America:
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Inc.
Liberty Plaza II
5057 Keller Springs Road
Suite 375
Addison, TX, USA 75001
Tel: (972) 535-4144
Fax: (469) 424-0404
In Europe:
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AG
Millennium Park 2
A-6890 Lustenau
Austria
Tel: +43 (0)5577 87387-0
Fax: +43 (0)5577 87387-15