RFind Systems T400A T400 RFID Tag User Manual CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
RFind Systems, Inc. T400 RFID Tag CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
User Manual
T400 Tag User’s Guide
RFind Systems, Inc.
#102 - 2076 Enterprise Way
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6H7
Telephone: 250-862-3412
www.rfind.com
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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
information including, without limitation, warranties 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 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
“RFind Systems”, “Expeditor 2D”, “Answering the Question, Where?” are
trademarks of RFind Systems, Inc. All other names, products, and services mentioned
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective organizations.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2010 RFind Systems, 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 RFind Systems, Inc.
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Radio Frequency Compliance Statement
RFind Systems, Inc. is the responsible party for the compliance of the following device:
MODEL: T400
FCC ID: UL3T400A
IC: 6721A-T400A
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 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.
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.
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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Introduction......................................................................................................................... 5
Tag Overview...................................................................................................................... 5
System Overview ................................................................................................................ 5
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 6
Installation........................................................................................................................... 7
Deployment......................................................................................................................... 7
Support................................................................................................................................ 8
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Introduction
RFind Systems, Inc. is an Active RTLS RFID Technology Company. With tag to tag
communications technology, RFind produces Real Time Locating System (RTLS)
solutions for industry clients who have the need to locate and track important assets.
This guide describes how to use the RFind T400 active RFID tag. The RFind T400 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 used in conjunction with
one or more readers and the RFind Expeditor2DTM software package, the asset can be
located. RFind Systems has changed the game of affordable RTLS (Real-Time Locating
Systems).
The T400 Mode Asset Tag is the 1st key component of the 18000-7 Active 433MHz
RFID Technology hardware architecture comprising our Expeditor 2DTM Asset Location
System Solution.
Robust communications ability, as well as power saving features afford application
flexibility and extended operational lifetime and performance.
Tag Overview
The T400 tag can be utilized in one of two different operational modes: Location marker
and Asset. Location marker 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 sequence and forwards that
information over 18000-7 protocol to reader(s) so that the system can report on the tags’
location.
System Overview
When attached to an asset, the T400 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 T400 tag then transmits the
results of this communication up to the server via a reader also known as gateway.
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Once this communication is complete the T400 tag goes to a stationary power saving
state and begins transmitting its heartbeat if turned on.
Finally, the T400 tag may also operate in an idle state. This user-initiated state forces the
tag to stop all periodic and motion activated transmissions and goes 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 travel in RF quiet zones.
Specifications
Asset Tag Specifications
Range 200 feet (61m)
Life 4 years
Communication Events/Day 10 location sequences and
2 beacons messages per day
Replaceable Battery Yes
Shape Oval
Size L 3.58" x W 3.5" D 1.4"
(L 9.8cm x W 8.9cm D 3.6cm)
Weight 4.6oz (130g) w/o battery,
6.2oz (175g) w battery
Environmental Rating IP64
Housing Material Polycarbonate
Operating Temperature -40˚ to +158˚F -40˚ to +70˚C
Storage Temperature -40˚ to +185˚F -40˚ to +85˚C
ID Number 48 bit
LED Yes
Motion Detection Yes
Heartbeats Yes
Frequency RTLS 433.5MHz/433.92MHz
Frequency 18000-7 433.92MHz (TX only)
Gateway Compatible Yes
RTLS Enabled Yes
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Location Marker Specifications
Range 200 feet (61m)
Life 6 years
Communication Events/Day 100 location sequences and
2 beacons messages per day
Replaceable Battery Yes
Shape Oval
Size L 3.58" x W 3.5" D 1.4"
(L 9.8cm x W 8.9cm D 3.6cm)
Weight 4.6oz (130g) w/o battery,
6.2oz (175g) w battery
Environmental Rating IP67
Housing Material Polycarbonate
Operating Temperature -40˚ to +158˚F -40˚ to +70˚C
Storage Temperature -40˚ to +185˚F -40˚ to +85˚C
ID Number 48 bit
Heartbeats Yes
Frequency RTLS 433.5MHz/433.92MHz
Gateway Compatible Yes
RTLS Enabled Yes
Installation
The tag’s back surface is suitable for applying adhesives, magnets, hook and loop
fasteners, or double-sided tape to facilitate other methods of mounting the Tags to Assets.
For additional mounting flexibility, a mounting bracket is available. The bracket allows
the tag to be easily removed and replaced during battery replacement.
Deployment
The tags, either Asset Tags or Location markers, are factory configured during
manufacturing.
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 facility. Then you should place your
Location Marker tags:
Up high to get as much coverage as possible
In a rectangular pattern where the Asset tag can reasonably be expected to be
inside the boundary of a group of Reference tags
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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.
You should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively high transmit power.
I want to:
Know exactly what area (paint station or carpentry station) my assets are in.
You should place your Reference tags:
As close to the center of your stations as possible
As far apart from one another as possible
Close to the ground to restrict transmission range
You should configure your Reference tags to use a relatively low transmit power.
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