RFID HKRAT-RT02 EMPRESS 2.4GHz Wireless Active RFID Tag User Manual

Hong Kong RFID Ltd. EMPRESS 2.4GHz Wireless Active RFID Tag

User Manual

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Hong Kong RFID Limited
Address: Unit 11, 9/F, Wah Wai Centre,38-40 Au Pui Wan Street,Fotan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3426 9136 Fax: (852) 3426 9519 Email: info@hk-rfid.com
By Hong Kong RFID Ltd.
New Product Development Team
Tel: 3426 2135
© 2006 Hong Kong RFID Ltd. All rights reserve
Garrison Rugged 2.4GHz
RFID Active Tag
(Model: HKRAT-RT02)
User Manual
Update
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Disclaimer
The information and know-how included in this document
are the exclusive property of Hong Kong RFID Limited and
are intended for the use of the addressee or the user alone.
The addressees shall not forward to another their right of
using the information, know-how or document forwarded
herewith, in whole or in part in all matters relating or
stemming from or involved therein, where for consideration
or with consideration, and shall not permit any third party
to utilize the information, know-how or the documents
forwarded herewith or copies or duplicated thereof, unless
at the company’s consent in advance and in writing.
EnterpriseLicense
No part of this document may be reproduced, distributed,
publicized or made publicly available in part or in total
without prior written consent of Hong Kong RFID Ltd. All
content herein is solely owned by Hong Kong RFID Ltd.
All inquiries should be directed to info@hk-rfid.com.
ImportantNotice
All statements, technical information, and recommendations
related to Hong Kong RFID’s products are based on
information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or
completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product,
you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your
intended application. You assume all risks and liability
associated with such use. Any statements related to products
which are not contained in HK-RFID’s current publications,
or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order
shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon, in
writing, by an authorized officer of Hong Kong RFID.
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FCCCompliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CECompliance
CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
Disposal:
All electrical and electronic products including batteries should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or
the local authorities.
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Contents
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Enterprise License ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Notice ...................................................................................................................................... 2
FCC Compliance ........................................................................................................................................ 3
CE Compliance .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Feature ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Applications ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Vehicle management ....................................................................................................................... 8
Warehouse management ................................................................................................................ 8
Heavy dusty, harsh environment applications ............................................................................... 8
Battery Installation and Power On .......................................................................................................... 9
Method to Read Tag ID .......................................................................................................................... 12
EmpressTM EM02 Handheld ......................................................................................................... 13
PC with EmpressTM EM02 Reader .................................................................................................. 14
Problem Shooting ................................................................................................................................... 15
Signal Unstable ............................................................................................................................... 15
No signals after battery installation or replacement ................................................................... 15
Case Damaged ................................................................................................................................ 15
Contact plate of the battery rusted .............................................................................................. 16
Part or the whole of the case body turns yellow ......................................................................... 17
Can’t purchase the proper battery ............................................................................................... 17
Contact plate of the battery is deformed or floated up .............................................................. 17
Sticker fall off .................................................................................................................................. 17
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Problems about reading range ...................................................................................................... 17
Specification ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Technological Specification ........................................................................................................... 18
Power Supply Specification ........................................................................................................... 18
Environmental & Hardware Specification ............................................................................................. 18
Product Dimension ................................................................................................................................. 19
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Contact Information ............................................................................................................................... 21
DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................................................. 21
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Introduction
The RT02 Active Tag provides excellent reading
range and reliability for industrial applications in
extreme or harsh environments like construction sites
and tunnels.
With its robust design, it is durable performs reliably
in environments with metal and other non-RF-
friendly items. This ensures an accurate readability. It
is also suitable fore working under heavy duty
environment.
RT02 enables the most cost effective operation in the
long term. Unlike other active RFID tags, RT02’s
battery is replaceable but the tag is still waterproof
and dust-proof. Operators can replace a new battery
when it runs out.
RT02’s mounting design allows users to fix it on
various items easily. It is user-friendly and
convenient to install.
Feature
Waterproof, Dust proof, Shock proof, IP65
Replaceable Battery
Convenient Mounting Design
Stable Performance
Durable with special plastic
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Applications
The active RT02 provides excellent RF performance,
compact in size and convenient to be used together with
keychain. With relatively low cost, RT02 also has excellent
reading range and reliability for industrial applications such
as Vehicle management, Warehouse management and so
on.
Vehiclemanagement
With RT02’s mounting design, RT02 can be fixed on
vehicle easily. When the vehicles go in or out a zone,
reader will read the tag and the vehicle information will be
shown in the system simultaneously. It can make the
vehicle management more convenient.
Warehousemanagement
With RT02’s excellent anti-collision function, reader can
read more than 100 tags simultaneously. When a load of
goods go in or out a warehouse, reader will read the tags
simultaneously and the goods’ information will be recorded
immediately. It makes a warehouse management much
easier.
Heavydusty,harshenvironmentapplications
RT02 is waterproof, dust proof and shock proof. It makes
RT02 can work in a heavy dusty and harsh environment
such as construction site.
Application cases are endless. Please send E-mail to
sales@hk-rfid.com if you are interested.
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BatteryInstallationandPowerOn
i. Loosen the two screws
ii. Remove the battery cover.
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iii. Insert the CR2450 battery from the side with its
positive pole upward and negative pole downward.
(Please do not use other battery model)
iv. Lay the battery cover flat on the compartment that
has installed battery and put the two screws into the
holes.
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v. Screw the nuts tightly.
vi. Check if latches are in right place or so long as the
whole cover is not deformed, it’s OK
vii. Finish installation, RT02 start work
Because RT02 has factory default setting when
delivery, customers simply install the battery
according to above steps and the tag will start
communication with readers.
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MethodtoReadTagID
Hong Kong RFID Limited provide two device for reading active Tag which include RR02. One of
them can be used for using RR02 Tag ID.
1.
Use Empress
TM
EM02 Handheld
2.
Use PC with Empress
TM
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EmpressTMEM02Handheld
(Please reference to EmpressTM EM02 Handheld User Manual for Detail)
1. Open the apps on the Handheld
2. Click “Read TagID” to discover surrounding all active Tag with include RR02
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PCwithEmpressTMEM02Reader
(Please reference to EmpressTM EM02 User Manual for Detail)
1. Connect EmpressTM EM02 to PC (Comport/Ethernet)
2. Open the software on PC
3. Click “Start read” to discover surrounding all active Tag with include RR02
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ProblemShooting
SignalUnstable
Possible
Cause
Solutions
Interfered by metal objects
Check all objects around the tag and remove all
metal objects
Low battery
Replace Battery. ( Refer to
Battery Installation)
Nosignalsafterbatteryinstallationorreplacement
Possible Cause Solutions
Improper battery installation
Check battery status
Low battery
Replace battery (Refer to
Battery Installation
)
Reader installed wrongly
Check the reader installation
(Refer to EMWF reader User
Manual)
CaseDamaged
Possible Cause Solutions
Improper storage or hit by hard objects
Please contact your supplier for replacement
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provided that is non
-
artificial damage during
Guarantee Period
Contactplateofthebatteryrusted
Possible Cause Solutions
Improper storage or affected by
moisture
1)
Please contact your supplier to purchase a
new tag.
2) Put it in dry and airy place
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Partorthewholeofthecasebodyturnsyellow
Possible Cause Solutions
Improper storage or under direct sunlight
for a long time 1)
Please contact your supplier
to purchase a
new tag.
2) Keep it in shady, cool and airy place
3) Avoid direct sunlight exposure
Can’tpurchasetheproperbattery
Possible Cause Solutions
Can’t purchase the proper battery
Please contact your supplier
Contactplateofthebatteryisdeformedorfloatedup
Possible Cause Solutions
Battery is installed incorrectly
1)
Please Refer to
Battery Installation.
2) Please contact your supplier to purchase a
new tag.
Stickerfalloff
Possible
Cause
Solutions
Improper storage or affected by
moisture
1)
Please contact your supplier to purchase
new tags
2) Put it in dry and airy place
Problemsaboutreadingrange
Possible Cause Solutions
Affected by environmental condition such
as ambient humidity, surrounded by water-
rich objects or metal objects and so on
1)
Check ambient conditions, try to avoid
water-rich objects or metal objects
2) Use it in dry and airy open space
The direction of antenna of the reader Adjust the direction of the antenna
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Specification
TechnologicalSpecification
Frequency 2.4GHz ~2.5GHz ISM
RF Power Output 0dBm (1mW)
Power 16~18A, 3V
Reading Range 30~ 50m ( Line of Sight)
Modulation GFSK
Data Rate 1 Mpbs
Communication Mode Once every second, with low voltage warning
signal, only can send out signals (Empress
Reader is required to receiving ID and low
voltage warning signals, please contact sales
representative)
Anti
-
collision
In general, 100 tags can be read
simultaneously, depends on reader. Longer
reading time can read more than 100 tags.
500 tags can be read within 10 seconds.
Operation Read Only, with Unique ID
PowerSupplySpecification
Battery
CR 2450 (Battery Replaceable)
Battery Life for Operation
About 1-3 year, depends on Tx interval
Environmental&HardwareSpecification
Working Temperature -20°C to 60°C
Case Material Plastic
Case Dimension 78.8mm x 33.6mm x 9.7mm
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ProductDimension
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Maintenance
Warranty for RFID Device (Consumables)
TERMS and CONDITIONS
HK-RFID warrants RFID Devices (Consumables) sold to
customers (the “Device(s)”) against defects in workmanship
and materials for a period of three (3) months from the
original date of delivery under the following conditions:
(1) Customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire
liability of HK-RFID under this warranty will be, at HK-
RFID’s option, repair or replacement of the product if
reported within the period of warranty after the defect.
(2) The warranty card must be presented together with the
official purchase receipt or dealer's invoice when
warranty service is rendered. Otherwise, HK-RFID
reserves the right to refuse the provision of free warranty
during the warranty period.
(3) All sales are final. In no event does HK-RFID warrant or
accept the return of Device is error free or that customer
will be able to operate the product without problems or
interruptions.
(4) Customers may return defective Devices to HK-RFID for
one-to-one replacement within three (3) months under
the terms and conditions set forth in this warranty.
(5) Before returning any Device for replacement, be sure to
back up data and remove any confidential, proprietary, or
personal information from the Device. HK-RFID is not
responsible for the damage to or loss of any data which
the customer do not back up.
(6) The customer is responsible for returning the defective
Device at his/her own expense.
(7) A fee (excluding material fee) will be charged at the HK-
RFID’s discretion for any out-of-warranty service under
the circumstances described in (9) below.
(8) For any uncertain or doubtful occasion, after examination,
HK-RFID has the right to alter or refuse to issue or to
cease this warranty.
(9) Restrictions. The warranty does not apply if the product
has been (a) explicitly or implicitly altered or repaired in
any way by anybody other than qualified technical
people of HK-RFID. (b) damaged due to failure to follow
installation or operation instruction, abuse, negligence,
fire, flood, acts of God (including, but not limited to,
lightning strikes), natural calamities, electrostatic
discharge damage , failure to provide a suitable
operating environment, improper transportation and
storage or other events beyond HK-RFID control and
damage that is caused during shipping for warranty and
maintenance services and any Device that
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(10) HK-RFID reserves the rights to alter the terms and
conditions each year. The terms and conditions are subject
to change without prior notice.
Please feel free to contact the Customer
Support for any difficulty in usage or
technical support, or if there’s any advice
for products.
ContactInformation
Address:
Hong Kong RFID Ltd.
Unit 11, 9/F, Wah Wai Centre,38-40 Au Pui Wan Street,
Fotan, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: + (852) 3426 9136
Fax: + (852) 3426 9519
Email us:
General Enquiries: info@hk-rfid.com
Customer Support: support@hk-rfid.com
DISCLAIMER
EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND
WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
NONINFRINGEMENT, SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR ARISING
FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, LAW, USAGE, OR TRADE
PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT
ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW. TO THE EXTENT AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, SUCH
WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY
PERIOD. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDCTION

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