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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

RFind Systems, Inc. and its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents provide the

information contained in this Manual on an “as

warranties or representations with respect to such i

as to non-

infringement, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, completeness, accuracy

or currentness. RFind Systems, Inc. shall not in any circumstances be liable to any person for a

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

Trademarks

“RFind Systems”, “Expeditor 2D”, “A

Inc. All other names, products, and services mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective organizations.

or transmitted in any form by any means, photographic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, or used in

any inform

ation storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of RFind Systems,

Inc.

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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

RFind Systems, 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 i

nformation including, without limitation, warranties

infringement, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, completeness, accuracy

or currentness. RFind Systems, Inc. shall not in any circumstances be liable to any person for a

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.

“RFind Systems”, “Expeditor 2D”, “A

nswering the Question, Where?” are

trademarks of RFind Systems,

Inc. All other names, products, and services mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

or transmitted in any form by any means, photographic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, or used in

ation storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of RFind Systems,

RFind Systems, Inc. and its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents provide the

is” basis and do not make any express or implied

nformation including, without limitation, warranties

infringement, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, completeness, accuracy

or currentness. RFind Systems, Inc. shall not in any circumstances be liable to any person for a

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

trademarks of RFind Systems,

Inc. All other names, products, and services mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

or transmitted in any form by any means, photographic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, or used in

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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement

RFind Systems, Inc. is the responsible party for the compliance of the following device:

MODEL: PT100

FCC ID: UL3PT100

CANADA: 6721A-PT100

The user(s) of this product is

cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in advance, by

RFind Systems, Inc. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those approved by RFind Systems,

Inc., or unauthorized cha

nges 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

subject to the following two co

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

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. Thi

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

required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES

Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB

This device complies with Industry Canada licence

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the

device.

Cet

appareil est conforme la norme d

est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne p

et appareil doit accepter toute interf

fonctionnement de la appareil.

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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement

RFind Systems, Inc. is the responsible party for the compliance of the following device:

cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in advance, by

RFind Systems, Inc. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those approved by RFind Systems,

nges 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is

subject to the following two co

nditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

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. Thi

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

authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES

-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB

-001 du Canada.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the

appareil est conforme la norme d

’

Industrie Canada exempts de license RSS (s). Son fonctionnement

est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne p

eut pas provoquer d’

interf

et appareil doit accepter toute interf

érence, y compris les interfé

rences qui peuvent causer un

RFind Systems, Inc. is the responsible party for the compliance of the following device:

cautioned to only use accessories and peripherals approved, in advance, by

RFind Systems, Inc. The use of accessories and peripherals, other than those approved by RFind Systems,

nges to approved products, may void the compliance of these products and

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. Thi

s 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

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

responsible for

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the

Industrie Canada exempts de license RSS (s). Son fonctionnement

interf

érences, et (2)

rences qui peuvent causer un

mauvais

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Introduction ................................

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Tag Overview ................................

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System Overview

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Network Architecture

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RFind Software

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Installation ................................

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Deployment ................................

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Battery Replacement

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Support ................................

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Introduction

RFind Systems, Inc. is an Active

RTLS

With tag to tag communications technology

for i

ndustry clients who have the need to locate and tr

This guide describes how to use the RFind active RFID tag. The RFind RFID tag is primarily used for

locating assets in a warehouse, yard, or finished goods area. By attaching the tag to an item of interest

known as an asset, when u

sed in conjunction with one or more RFind Gateways and the RFind

Expeditor2D

software pack

age, the asset can be located.

The RFind

Tag is the 1st key component of the 3

comprising our Expeditor 2D

Asset Location System Solution.

Long range and robust communications ability, as well as

flexibility and extended operational lifetime and performance.

Tag Overview

The tag can be utilized in one of two different

are placed at known locations in your facility while asset tags are then attached to items which you wish

to locate. Using a proprietary algorithm, asset tags will automatically perform a locating se

that the system can report on the tags’ location.

System Overview

When attached to an asset, the

tag transmits a broadcast message while it is moving. When the asset

enters an area and comes to a stop, it initiates a series of communication events with reference location

tags. The asset

tag then transmits the results of this communication up to the

Network Architecture

RFind uses flexible network architecture for communication pathways culminating in an open systems

database residing on a server. Data from this server may be accessed through a collection of user

interfaces

through a web browser on a workstation or hand held device. Data may also be integrated

into other management systems through our application programming interface (E2D

figure 1 for a depiction of

the network architecture for the RFind sys

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RTLS

Technology Company

specializing in tag to tag communications

With tag to tag communications technology

, RFind produces Re

al Time Locating System (RTLS) solutions

ndustry clients who have the need to locate and tr

ack important assets.

This guide describes how to use the RFind active RFID tag. The RFind RFID tag is primarily used for

locating assets in a warehouse, yard, or finished goods area. By attaching the tag to an item of interest

sed in conjunction with one or more RFind Gateways and the RFind

age, the asset can be located.

Tag is the 1st key component of the 3

element Active RFID Technology hardware architecture

Asset Location System Solution.

Long range and robust communications ability, as well as

ower saving features afford application

flexibility and extended operational lifetime and performance.

The tag can be utilized in one of two different

operational modes: Reference and Asset. Reference tags

are placed at known locations in your facility while asset tags are then attached to items which you wish

to locate. Using a proprietary algorithm, asset tags will automatically perform a locating se

that the system can report on the tags’ location.

System Overview

tag transmits a broadcast message while it is moving. When the asset

enters an area and comes to a stop, it initiates a series of communication events with reference location

tag then transmits the results of this communication up to the

server via the Gateway.

RFind uses flexible network architecture for communication pathways culminating in an open systems

database residing on a server. Data from this server may be accessed through a collection of user

through a web browser on a workstation or hand held device. Data may also be integrated

into other management systems through our application programming interface (E2D

the network architecture for the RFind sys

tem.

specializing in tag to tag communications

al Time Locating System (RTLS) solutions

This guide describes how to use the RFind active RFID tag. The RFind RFID tag is primarily used for

locating assets in a warehouse, yard, or finished goods area. By attaching the tag to an item of interest

sed in conjunction with one or more RFind Gateways and the RFind

element Active RFID Technology hardware architecture

ower saving features afford application

operational modes: Reference and Asset. Reference tags

are placed at known locations in your facility while asset tags are then attached to items which you wish

to locate. Using a proprietary algorithm, asset tags will automatically perform a locating se

quence so

tag transmits a broadcast message while it is moving. When the asset

enters an area and comes to a stop, it initiates a series of communication events with reference location

server via the Gateway.

RFind uses flexible network architecture for communication pathways culminating in an open systems

database residing on a server. Data from this server may be accessed through a collection of user

through a web browser on a workstation or hand held device. Data may also be integrated

API). Refer to

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Step

receives data from gateway

Step #4 – User accesses

data on the E2D server

through web browser

Step #1 –

Asset tag

communicates with gateway

Figure 1

: Network architecture for RFind system

Once this communication is co

mplete the asset

transmitt

ing its heartbeat if turned on.

Finally, the tag

may also operate in

transmitting and go into an RF quiet mode until a user sends a command to the tag to exit the idle state.

This is desirable for applications requiring assets to trave

RFind Software

The RFind software system is referred to as Expeditor 2D (‘E2D’). There are several components in this

system:



Locating engine and database

 API

 E2D Core

 E2D Mapping

In order for the RTLS to function, it is necessary

All data that comes from the tags, gateways, and gateposts will be filtered through the locating engine

and then reside in the database. All the data in the database is fully accessible through our

comprehensive application programmer’s interface (API). This means all functions, configuration

settings, location data etc. held in the database is accessible through the API. All of the RFind

applications are designed and built as web interfaces.

The E2D Core is an application that contains all the functionality used in performing configuration,

commissioning, and administrative tasks. This core set of functions are typically one

are used during installation of the RTLS or reco

integrated into other systems, this core set of functionality is most often accessed through the provided

E2D Core.

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Network Backbone

3 - E2D Server

receives data from gateway

Step #2 – Gateway

sends data to E2D

server

Asset tag

communicates with gateway

Step

accesses data on the

web browser

: Network architecture for RFind system

mplete the asset

tag goes to a stationary power saving

state and begins

ing its heartbeat if turned on.

may also operate in

an idle state. This user-

initiated state forces the tag to stop all

transmitting and go into an RF quiet mode until a user sends a command to the tag to exit the idle state.

This is desirable for applications requiring assets to trave

l in RF quiet zones.

The RFind software system is referred to as Expeditor 2D (‘E2D’). There are several components in this

Locating engine and database

In order for the RTLS to function, it is necessary

to install the locating engine and database on a server.

All data that comes from the tags, gateways, and gateposts will be filtered through the locating engine

and then reside in the database. All the data in the database is fully accessible through our

comprehensive application programmer’s interface (API). This means all functions, configuration

settings, location data etc. held in the database is accessible through the API. All of the RFind

applications are designed and built as web interfaces.

The E2D Core is an application that contains all the functionality used in performing configuration,

commissioning, and administrative tasks. This core set of functions are typically one

time functions that

are used during installation of the RTLS or reco

nfiguration of the RTLS. When the RFind system is

integrated into other systems, this core set of functionality is most often accessed through the provided

Network Backbone

Step

#4 – User

accesses data on the

D server through

web browser

state and begins

initiated state forces the tag to stop all

transmitting and go into an RF quiet mode until a user sends a command to the tag to exit the idle state.

The RFind software system is referred to as Expeditor 2D (‘E2D’). There are several components in this

to install the locating engine and database on a server.

All data that comes from the tags, gateways, and gateposts will be filtered through the locating engine

and then reside in the database. All the data in the database is fully accessible through our

comprehensive application programmer’s interface (API). This means all functions, configuration

settings, location data etc. held in the database is accessible through the API. All of the RFind

The E2D Core is an application that contains all the functionality used in performing configuration,

time functions that

nfiguration of the RTLS. When the RFind system is

integrated into other systems, this core set of functionality is most often accessed through the provided

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The E2D Mapping application is an add

through a web interface for locating and viewing assets on a map of the user’s facility. The key functions

are:

 Locating an asset



Locating a group of assets by the asset type



Viewing the asset on a map



Zooming in on the location of the asset

 S

ending a command to a specific asset tag to illuminate the LED (blink)



Identify when an asset is in motion



Identify when an asset has stopped

This application is perfect as a first step in deploying a RTLS management system. This application can

be run

and used by users to identify where assets are located while getting used to using an RTLS or

while the integration to other applications is fine tuned. If the limit of functionality desired is locating

where an asset is located then E2D Mapping can cont

Installation

The tag’s back surface is suitable for applying adhesives, magnets,

sided tape to facilitate other methods

inf

ormation, please refer to RFind’s Installation Guidebook.

Deployment

Before tags can be used by the RFind Expeditor2D

Asset or a Reference tag. Depending on what tag type is selected, the system will auto

messages to the tags to configure them as the appropriate type.

There are several configuration options which can be established for the tag. These are:

• Transmit Power:

Configurable from

• Stationary Heartbeat

: Configurabl

• In-Motion Heartbeat

: Configurable from 0 to 18 hours.

• Blink Duration:

Configurable from 0 to 255 seconds.

Presented here are some tips for different deployment types which can be used as a guide when

preparing for a deployment at

your site.

I want to:

Know roughly where an asset is in my facilit

Up high to get as much coverage as possible

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The E2D Mapping application is an add

on application that provides additional user fun

through a web interface for locating and viewing assets on a map of the user’s facility. The key functions

Locating a group of assets by the asset type

Viewing the asset on a map

Zooming in on the location of the asset

ending a command to a specific asset tag to illuminate the LED (blink)

Identify when an asset is in motion

Identify when an asset has stopped

This application is perfect as a first step in deploying a RTLS management system. This application can

and used by users to identify where assets are located while getting used to using an RTLS or

while the integration to other applications is fine tuned. If the limit of functionality desired is locating

where an asset is located then E2D Mapping can cont

inue being used as a standalone system.

The tag’s back surface is suitable for applying adhesives, magnets,

hook and loop fasteners

sided tape to facilitate other methods

of mounting the Tags to Assets. For additional mounting

ormation, please refer to RFind’s Installation Guidebook.

Before tags can be used by the RFind Expeditor2D

system, they must be commissioned as either an

Asset or a Reference tag. Depending on what tag type is selected, the system will auto

messages to the tags to configure them as the appropriate type.

There are several configuration options which can be established for the tag. These are:

Configurable from

-30dBm to +10dBm.

: Configurabl

e from 0 to 4 minutes.

: Configurable from 0 to 18 hours.

Configurable from 0 to 255 seconds.

Presented here are some tips for different deployment types which can be used as a guide when

your site.

Know roughly where an asset is in my facilit

y. Then you should place your

Reference tags:

Up high to get as much coverage as possible

on application that provides additional user fun

ctionality

through a web interface for locating and viewing assets on a map of the user’s facility. The key functions

ending a command to a specific asset tag to illuminate the LED (blink)

This application is perfect as a first step in deploying a RTLS management system. This application can

and used by users to identify where assets are located while getting used to using an RTLS or

while the integration to other applications is fine tuned. If the limit of functionality desired is locating

inue being used as a standalone system.

hook and loop fasteners

, or double-

of mounting the Tags to Assets. For additional mounting

system, they must be commissioned as either an

Asset or a Reference tag. Depending on what tag type is selected, the system will auto

matically send

There are several configuration options which can be established for the tag. These are:

Presented here are some tips for different deployment types which can be used as a guide when

Reference tags:

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In a rectangular pattern where the Asset tag can reasonably be expected to be inside the

bound

ary of a group of Reference tags

Out of the way of objects which could interfere with transmissions from the Asset tags to the

Reference tags. Objects such as metal shelving units or metal sheeting can have unexpected

effects on radio transmissions.

u should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively high transmit power.

I want to:

Know exactly what area (

or station) my assets are in.

As close to the center of your stations as possible

As far apart fr

om one another as possible

You should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively low transmit power.

Battery Replacement

The tag housing is designed to enable the user to replace batteries as required. The specific battery size

and type will

vary depending on the tag housing and version. Please consult the specific instructions

provided with your asset tags for battery replacement, or use the support link at the end of this

document to contact us.

The following steps will guide you through b

Step 1

: Twist off the top cover of the tag by rotating counter clockwise

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In a rectangular pattern where the Asset tag can reasonably be expected to be inside the

ary of a group of Reference tags

Out of the way of objects which could interfere with transmissions from the Asset tags to the

Reference tags. Objects such as metal shelving units or metal sheeting can have unexpected

effects on radio transmissions.

u should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively high transmit power.

or station) my assets are in.

You should place your Reference tags:

As close to the center of your stations as possible

om one another as possible

You should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively low transmit power.

Battery Replacement

The tag housing is designed to enable the user to replace batteries as required. The specific battery size

vary depending on the tag housing and version. Please consult the specific instructions

provided with your asset tags for battery replacement, or use the support link at the end of this

The following steps will guide you through b

attery replacement in the standard reference tag format.

: Twist off the top cover of the tag by rotating counter clockwise

In a rectangular pattern where the Asset tag can reasonably be expected to be inside the

Out of the way of objects which could interfere with transmissions from the Asset tags to the

Reference tags. Objects such as metal shelving units or metal sheeting can have unexpected

u should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively high transmit power.

You should place your Reference tags:

You should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively low transmit power.

The tag housing is designed to enable the user to replace batteries as required. The specific battery size

vary depending on the tag housing and version. Please consult the specific instructions

provided with your asset tags for battery replacement, or use the support link at the end of this

attery replacement in the standard reference tag format.

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Step 2

: Flip over the cover to remove and replace batteries.

Warning:

Lithium batteries can be harmful to the envi

disposing of used lithium batteries.

Do not damage holders while removing. If the batteries are too tight to remove by hand, use a non

metallic tool to aid in gently lifting the battery out of its holder.

nsure correct polarity during replacement, both batteries will have the same polarity as instructed on

battery holder. Ensure that batteries are 3.6V A lithium batteries.

Note

: New working batteries will cause the tag’s LED to blink once long followed by

This device’s memory is non-

volatile, therefore no reconfiguration is required.

Step 3

: Align the tops of the case cover and base and tighten by rotating clockwise approximately 360

degrees. Before tightening the tab with the hole and t

Warning

: This product contains a lithium bat

recharge, crush, disassemble, heat above 212

water. Exchange on

ly with approved part.

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: Flip over the cover to remove and replace batteries.

Lithium batteries can be harmful to the envi

ronment. Follow current procedures for safely

disposing of used lithium batteries.

Do not damage holders while removing. If the batteries are too tight to remove by hand, use a non

metallic tool to aid in gently lifting the battery out of its holder.

nsure correct polarity during replacement, both batteries will have the same polarity as instructed on

battery holder. Ensure that batteries are 3.6V A lithium batteries.

: New working batteries will cause the tag’s LED to blink once long followed by

two quick blinks.

volatile, therefore no reconfiguration is required.

: Align the tops of the case cover and base and tighten by rotating clockwise approximately 360

degrees. Before tightening the tab with the hole and t

he smaller label slot should be aligned.

: This product contains a lithium bat

tery. To avoid possible

explosion, do not

recharge, crush, disassemble, heat above 212

F (100

C), incinerate or expose contents to

ly with approved part.

ronment. Follow current procedures for safely

Do not damage holders while removing. If the batteries are too tight to remove by hand, use a non

nsure correct polarity during replacement, both batteries will have the same polarity as instructed on

two quick blinks.

: Align the tops of the case cover and base and tighten by rotating clockwise approximately 360

he smaller label slot should be aligned.

explosion, do not

C), incinerate or expose contents to

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Support

For support on any RFind Systems hardware, please contact us at:

RFind Systems, Inc.

www.rfind.com

email: support@rfind.com

Telephone: (250) 862-3412

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