RFID HKRAT-RT02 EMPRESS 2.4GHz Wireless Active RFID Tag User Manual
Hong Kong RFID Ltd. EMPRESS 2.4GHz Wireless Active RFID Tag
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Garrison Rugged 2.4GHz RFID Active Tag (Model: HKRAT-RT02) User Manual Update By Hong Kong RFID Ltd. New Product Development Team Tel: 3426 2135 © 2006 Hong Kong RFID Ltd. All rights reserve 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 2 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. Copyright© Hong Kong RFID Ltd., All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is strictly prohibited. P a g e | 2 3 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. Copyright© Hong Kong RFID Ltd., All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is strictly prohibited. P a g e | 3 4 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. Copyright© Hong Kong RFID Ltd., All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is strictly prohibited. P a g e | 4 5 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 Hong Kong RFID Limited 6 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 Hong Kong RFID Limited 7 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-RFfriendly 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 Hong Kong RFID Limited 8 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. Heavy dusty, 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. Hong Kong RFID Limited 9 Battery Installation and Power On i. Loosen the two screws ii. Remove the battery cover. Hong Kong RFID Limited 10 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. Hong Kong RFID Limited 11 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. Hong Kong RFID Limited 12 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 EmpressTM EM02 Handheld 2. Use PC with EmpressTM EM02 Hong Kong RFID Limited 13 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 Hong Kong RFID Limited 14 PC with EmpressTM EM02 Reader (Please reference to EmpressTM EM02 User Manual for Detail) 1. Connect Empress TM EM02 to PC (Comport/Ethernet) 2. Open the software on PC 3. Click “Start read” to discover surrounding all active Tag with include RR02 Hong Kong RFID Limited 15 Problem Shooting Signal Unstable Possible Cause Interfered by metal objects Low battery Solutions Check all objects around the tag and remove all metal objects Replace Battery. ( Refer to Battery Installation) No signals after battery installation or replacement Possible Cause Improper battery installation Low battery Reader installed wrongly Solutions Check battery status Replace battery (Refer to Battery Installation) Check the reader installation (Refer to EMWF reader User Manual) Case Damaged Possible Cause Improper storage or hit by hard objects Hong Kong RFID Limited Solutions Please contact your supplier for replacement 16 provided that is non-artificial damage during Guarantee Period Contact plate of the battery rusted Possible Cause Improper storage or affected by moisture Hong Kong RFID Limited Solutions 1) Please contact your supplier to purchase a new tag. 2) Put it in dry and airy place 17 Part or the whole of the case body turns yellow Possible Cause Improper storage or under direct sunlight for a long time Solutions 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 Can’t purchase the proper battery Solutions Please contact your supplier Contact plate of the battery is deformed or floated up Possible Cause Battery is installed incorrectly Solutions 1) Please Refer to Battery Installation. 2) Please contact your supplier to purchase a new tag. Sticker fall off Possible Cause Improper storage or affected by moisture Solutions 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 1) Check ambient conditions, try to avoid as ambient humidity, surrounded by waterwater-rich objects or metal objects rich objects or metal objects and so on 2) Use it in dry and airy open space The direction of antenna of the reader Hong Kong RFID Limited Adjust the direction of the antenna 18 Specification Technological Specification Frequency RF Power Output Power Reading Range Modulation Data Rate Communication Mode Anti-collision Operation 2.4GHz ~2.5GHz ISM 0dBm (1mW) 16~18 A, 3V 30~ 50m ( Line of Sight) GFSK 1 Mpbs 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) 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. Read Only, with Unique ID Power Supply Specification Battery Battery Life for Operation CR 2450 (Battery Replaceable) About 1-3 year, depends on Tx interval Environmental & Hardware Specification Working Temperature Case Material Case Dimension Hong Kong RFID Limited -20°C to 60°C Plastic 78.8mm x 33.6mm x 9.7mm 19 Product Dimension Hong Kong RFID Limited 20 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 HKRFID’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 HKRFID’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 Hong Kong RFID Limited 21 (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. 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