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Tag and Tag Programmer User Guide

PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag ProgrammerPinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag ProgrammerUser GuideUser GuideP/N: 3000-11620-001Released: 02/26/04
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer3Preface................................................................................................................................3Overview............................................................................................................................4Using the PinPoint Tag Programmer..............................................................................5Replacing a Battery in the PTP ......................................................................................8Applying a 721 Tag .........................................................................................................9Removing a 721 Tag ......................................................................................................10Testing a 721 Tag............................................................................................................11Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................11Cleaning and Caring for a 721 Tag...............................................................................13721 Specifications............................................................................................................14PTP Specifications............................................................................................................14 WARNINGSCompliance Statement ( Part 15.19 )This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.Warning ( Part 15.21 )Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.RF Exposure ( OET Bulletin 65 )To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons.FCC ID: OGK30013500001IC Part # - TAG - 1001 - 05Industry Canada ID CAN xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxIndustry Canada Statement The term “IC” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.ContentsCopyright 2004 by RF Technologies, Inc.All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by anymeans without written permission from RF Technologies, Inc.
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag ProgrammerIt is important for your facility to implement and enforce the following guidelines inorder to keep all equipment functioning properly.Important InformationInstallation and ConfigurationUser TrainingIt is the responsibility of the facility to implement structured trainingprocedures for all employees using the system. Only users who have receivedadequate training on the use of the system should use the system.Failure to adequately train employees may cause equipment failure due touser error. In addition, incorrect use of the equipment may also result inequipment failure.System MaintenanceIt is the responsibility of the facility to establish and facilitate a regular mainte-nance schedule of your (PinPoint®) system. This includes regular inspection, testing,and cleaning.Failure to provide regular maintenance to these products may result inequipment failure.The 721 Tags are water and shock resistant; however, immersion, high-pressurewashing, or extreme force can damage the 721 tags.The 721 Tag may absorb radio signals in the immediate area of the Tag. This canhinder Tag performance. WARNINGSIt is the responsibility of the facility to use the supplies specified byRF Technologies for all (PinPoint® ) installations.Failure to use the supplies specified by PinPoint may result in equipment failure.17NOTES:
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer3PrefaceThis guide provides detailed information about the PinPoint 721 Tag and thePinPoint Tag Programmer. It provides detailed instructions about using the 721Tags and Tag Programmer as well as specific requirements.Contact InformationFor more information about PinPoint Systems go to www.PinPointCo.com. For technicalsupport, contact (800) 669-9946. For questions or comments about PinPoint Systemdocumentation, contact the PinPoint Technical Publications team at techpubs@rft.com.The PinPoint System is a Real-Time Location System (RTLS). It uses high frequencyradio signals from cell controllers to locate and follow the movement of the 721 tags,which are attached to assets. Tagged items can include hospital equipment, manyvarieties of containers, and a wide array of devices and other mobile resources thatrequire protection, tracking, or location. From here, the data is sent to clientapplications and stored in a database.About this GuideThe PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer User Guide is intended for userswho fasten, clean, and care for 721 Tags. It includes detailed information about the 721Tags and using the PinPoint Tag Programmer to program them.Additional DocumentationDocumentation for the PinPoint System is available in Portable Document Format (PDF)on the PinPoint System. The PinPoint System Documentation includes the followingguides:PinPoint Information Center User GuidePinPoint Web Forms User GuidePinPoint Notifications User Guide16NOTES:
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag ProgrammerThe 721 Tag is designed for use in PinPoint RTLS system. It can be used in applicationsinvolving the tracking and monitoring of industrial, construction, and hospital equipmentin order to improve equipment utilization by providing real-time location informationstaff can quickly find the equipment when needed. In addition, it provides an historicalrecord of the equipments’ movement histories, allowing for analysis and possiblerestructuring of internal processes.Overview721 Tag415NOTES:
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer5Using the PinPoint Tag ProgrammerWhen you initially receive the PinPoint 721 Tags, it is necessary to program them before use.To do this, use the PinPoint Tag Programmer software. This reads and programs the 721 Tagsand enables them to work with your system. Before you can activate the tags, you mustconfigure the PTP unit to connect to the Comm Port on your computer and install the PTPsoftware on your computer. Use the following steps.To install the PTP software on the computer1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive.2 Follow the steps on the screen to install the PinPoint Tag Programmersoftware.PTP Unit721 Tag14721 Tag SpecificationsPTP SpecificationssnoisnemiDerusolcnE"49.x"57.2x"49.4derewoPyrettaBnoitarepOyrettaBV9slortnoChctiwSffO/nODELsrorrenosehsalfdnarewoPsetacidnI-deRsniamer,pu-ekawgnirudsehsalF-neerG.snoitcnufgnimmargorpgniruddilosecafretnIlaireSnoitcennoCecafretnI232-SRniP9ycneuqerFevieceR/timsnarTzHK052ycneuqerFzHM2442:xRzHM0085:xTeziS"576.x"283.1x"458.1roloCeulBthgieWsmarg72erutarepmeTgnitarepO)F°941+otF°22-(C°56+otC°03-noitisopmoCU753xolaVefiLyrettaBsraey5efilyrettablacipyT)etarprihcnotnedneped(snoitalugeR,tnailpmoC51traPCCFtnailpmoCadanaCyrtsudnIrebmuNtraP50-1001
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag ProgrammerTo program a 721 TagNOTE: If you receive a “check sum” error when attempting to read or program a tag,verify that the PTP is at least three feet away from a laptop or computer monitor.1 Place the PTP at least three feet away from a computermonitor or laptop.2 Place the 721 Tag on the PTP where it says“Place Tag Here.”3 Open the PTP Software.4 Select File >> Properties to verify that the correctComm Port is selected.5 Click OK.5 Do one of the following steps:a. Enter the Tag ID of the tag you want to program in the Tag ID field, and click Read.b. If you do not know the Tag ID, click Read.Once the PTP has successfully read the 721 Tag, adialog box appears displaying all of the Tag’s currentsettings and the Tag ID appears in the Tag IDfield in the PTP software.7 Click OK.8 If necessary, change the settings in the PinPointTag Programmer window.9 Click Program.10 Once the 721 Tag is successfullyreprogrammed, a message appears in themessage box indicating “ProgrammingComplete!”See the table on the following page for a description of the PTP Programming options.613Cleaning and Caring for a 721 TagTo clean a 721 Tag after use1 Remove the 721 Tag from the asset.2 Wet a cotton swab or paper towel with Isopropyl Alcohol.4 Cleanse the 721 Tag.5 Cleanse the surface of the asset.5 Let the 721 Tag and the asset surface dry before reapplying another 721 Tag.Use of non-approved cleaners on 721 Tags may cause permanentdamage to the Tag and will void any and all warranties.This section provides detailed information about cleaning and caring for a 721 Tag. Ifyou want to use a cleaner other than, Isopropyl Alcohol, please contact RF Technologies at(800) 669-9946,
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer7noitcnuFnoitpircseDDIgaT.DIgaTehtsyalpsiDetaRprihCyranoitatSsitessaehtnehwtceffenietarprihcehT.yranoitatsedoMpeelSpeeDeboterasgaT127nehwylnoesuroFyrettabgnolorpotdesU.deppihsroderots.efilytivitisneSnoitoMotderiuqersinoitomhcumwohseifitnedI.rosnesehttesetaRprihCnoitoMsitessaehtnehwtceffenietarprihcehT.gnivomtnuoCprihCnoitoMehtstimsnartgaT127ehtsemitforebmuNotgninrutererofebetarprihcnoitom.etaryranoitats)sm(ecnuobeDrepmaTrepmatgatehtrehtehwserugifnoCgnittesecnuobedehT.tessinoitceted127ehtemitfotnuomaehtsenimretedrepmaTehtgnireggirterofebstiawgaT.mralaetaRprihCrepmaTtessaehtnehwtceffenietarprihcehT.repmatastropertnuoCprihCrepmaTehtstimsnartgaT127ehtsemitforebmuNotgninrutererofebetarprihcrepmat.edomnoitarepolamron12To configure the Pinpoint Tag Programmer1 Plug the female adapter into the jack on the bottom of the PinPoint Tag Programmer.2 Plug the additional 9-pin male adapter into an available Comm Port on the back ofyour computer.3 Verify that the Red ON LED is flashing to indicate power.4 Note the Comm Port to which you connected the additional 9-pin male adapter.PTP Cable5 On your computer, click Start >> Programs >> Tag Programmer to access the PTPSoftware.6 Select File >> Properties.The Properties Dialog box appears.7 In the Communications Port drop-down list, select the Comm Port number that younoted above.8 Click OK.
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer 8To test a 721 Tag1 Enter the 721 Tag into the PinPoint System.2 Position the 721 Tag within the line of sight of a PinPoint Antenna.3 Verify that the 721 Tag is read by the system.For more information about entering a 721 Tag into the PinPointSystem, see the PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager Software User Guide.After you have applied the 721 Tag to an asset, it is important to test the tag for properfunctionality.Testing a 721 TagTroubleshootingeussInosaeRnoituloSgnittimsnarttonsigaT.edompeelsnillitssigatehT.daedsiyrettaBehT.PTPehthtiwtidaertsumuoYta.cnI,seigolonhceTFRtcatnoC.6499-966)008(ecruoserehtfoffognillafsigaTdenaelctonsawecafruSevisehdaehtrofyletairporppa.dapdna,dapevisehdaehtevomeRlyporposihtiwylhguorohtnaelc.lohocla11Replacing a Battery in the PTPIn some cases, it is necessary to replace the 9-volt battery in the PinPoint Tag Programmer.Use the following steps.To replace the battery 1 Disconnect the PTP Unit from the PTP Cable.2 Remove the battery cover from the PTP unit.3 Remove the 9-volt battery.4 Replace new 9-volt battery according to directions on the inside of the batterycompartment.PTP UnitBattery CompartmentBattery Cover
PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer PinPoint 721 Tag and PinPoint Tag Programmer10Removing a 721 TagThe 721 Tag is applied using an adhesive pad. The following section provides detailedsteps about removing the 721 Tags that were applied to assets.To remove a 721 Tag1 Firmly grab the 721 Tag and move it in a twisting motion.2 Continue this motion until the 721 Tag peels from the asset.3 Clean the asset surface with Isopropyl Alcohol.NOTE: Depending on the policies of your facility, you may also use other means ofremoving a 721 Tag from an asset.9The 721 Tag can be attached using an adhesive pad that can be purchased with the 721tag. The following section provides detailed steps about applying the 721 Tag using theadhesive.Applying a 721 Tag NOTE: Depending on the policies of your facility, you may also use other means ofattaching a 721 Tag to your assets. For example, a loop mount zip tie.To apply the adhesive pad to the 721 Tag1 Remove an adhesive pad from the strip of paper.2 Turn the 721 Tag onto its front.3 Line the adhesive pad up with the back of the 721Tag.4 Apply the adhesive pad.5 Verify that the pad is applied correctly and is nothanging over the sides of the 721 Tag.Adhesive PadAdhesive Pad appliedto the 721 TagTo attach a 721 Tag to an Asset using an adhesivepad1 Obtain the asset to which you want to apply the 721Tag.2 Remove the adhesive plastic guard.3 Firmly attach the 721 Tag to the asset.4 Press firmly on the 721 Tag to verify that it adhered tothe asset.721 Tag

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