Savi Technology 676T-V1 RFID Tag User Manual ST 656 InstallGuide

Savi Technology Inc RFID Tag ST 656 InstallGuide

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Installation GuideSavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door TagVersion 1.0
Published September 2005Part number 805-04980-001 Rev ADocumentation for Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag, version 1.0Copyright © 2005 Savi Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment from the vendor. The software and/or databases described in this document are furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software and/or databases may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or nondisclosure agreement.Savi, Savi SmartChain, SmartChain, the Savi logo, EchoPoint, the EchoPoint logo, and UDAP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Savi Technology, Inc. in the United States and other countries.Other product names mentioned in this guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.Savi Technology, Inc.615 Tasman DriveSunnyvale, CA 94089-1707Phone: 1-408-743-8000Facsimile: 1-408-543-8650www.savi.com
Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 3Contents1About Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door TagFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Guides to Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Contacting Savi Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Installing Savi ST-656-I ISO ContainerDoor TagRequired Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Commissioning the Tag with SaviTag Write Cable STA-1030 . . . 9Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Tag Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13ASavi ST-656-I ISO Container DoorTag Specifications
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CHAPTER 1Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 5About Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag1Savi® ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag is a high performance active RFID tag that works with Savi software to track containers as they move through the global supply chain. This device is fully compatible with fixed and portable Savi readers and features up to 300 feet (91.44 meters) of omni-directional line-of-sight range. Lithium battery life is typically five years. The ST-656-I tag is available with 128K of programmable memory. It includes a door clamp and external antennas. Using the door clamp, you affix the tag to the left door of an ISO-compliant container.Note:Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag only supports ISO 668: 1995(E) Series 1 freight containers.Features◆433 MHz, active RFID technology with up to 300-foot (91.44-meter) range for monitor, wake-up, RF write/read◆123 KHz receiver for slot level, portal, or chokepoint tag wake-up and short range commissioning (12 feet [3.7 meters] or less)◆Small form factor, ideally suited for shipping containers◆Rugged, weatherproof design◆Powered by a lithium battery
CHAPTER 1About Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag6 Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation GuideDescriptionFigure 1-1 Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door TagRFID Communication ModuleThe communication module is positioned on the outside of the container and operates at 433 MHz. This enables the Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag to communicate back to the Savi network with excellent RF performance in both heavy metal and non line-of-sight environments. Front viewBack viewBottom view of tagTa gEasy to install door clamp;clips onto front door of containerExternal patch antennaTag commissioning port for Savi Tag Write Cable STA-1030
For More InformationSavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 7For More InformationGuides to ReadFor information about using:◆Signposts, see the Savi Signpost SP-65X Series Installation Guide◆Fixed readers, see the Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 Installation Guide◆Mobile readers, see the Savi Mobile Reader SMR-650 for the Intermec 751G/A Mobile Computer and PC User GuideContacting Savi SupportIf you cannot find the information you need, contact Savi Support.◆Check www.savi.com/services/su.contact.shtml for contact information.◆Send email to help@savi.com.◆Call 1-888-994-SAVI (North America only) or 1-408-743-8888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time.When you contact Savi Support by telephone or email, have the following information available:◆Contact information (company name, your name, email, and phone number)◆Problem description◆Product type◆Software version◆Serial number or license information
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CHAPTER 2Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 9Installing Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag2Required Tools and MaterialsBefore you begin installation, make sure the following materials are available:◆Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag◆SaviTag Write Cable STA-1030◆One 3.6V lithium battery, size A (provided)◆A coin or flat-head screwdriverCommissioning the Tag with SaviTag Write Cable STA-1030You can commission Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag using SaviTag Write Cable STA-1030. You can also commission a tag using Savi software that operates on a mobile device, such as the Intermec® 741G/A or 751G/A Mobile Computer with an attached Savi® Mobile Reader SMR-650. You can purchase the cable, software, and mobile device separately.Note:Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag is shipped from the factory with the battery installed in the reverse direction to preserve battery life. Before you attempt to commission the tag, make sure the battery is properly installed. See “Replacing the Battery” on page 11.
CHAPTER 2Installing Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag10 Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide1. Connect SaviTag Write Cable STA-1030 to an available serial port on the host computer.2. Locate the tag commissioning port on the Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag.3. Unplug the rubber cap covering the port.4. Insert SaviTag Write Cable STA-1030, with the LED up, into the Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag commissioning port. Start the tag commissioning application. The LED is lit when the application writes data to the tag.PortLEDvisible
Replacing the BatterySavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 11Replacing the BatterySavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag is equipped with non-volatile memory, which means stored data is not lost when you replace the battery.1. Using a coin or flat-head screwdriver, turn the battery cover counterclockwise.When removing the battery cover, hold on to it to avoid dropping it.2. Remove the discharged battery from its compartment.Warning:The lithium battery can be harmful to the environment. Follow current procedures for safely disposing of lithium batteries.3. Install an A 3.6V lithium battery, matching the negative (–) and positive (+) terminals to the symbols shown on the tag housing. The tag will not work if you install the battery in the wrong direction (reversed).
CHAPTER 2Installing Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag12 Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation GuideThe tag beeps twice if you install a fully charged battery. The tag beeps three times if you install a battery with low charge; replace it with a charged battery. When removing and replacing a charged battery, you may need to wait a few seconds after replacing the battery to hear the confirmation beep.4. Replace the battery cover using a coin or screwdriver. With the coin placed in the battery cover groove, push the cover in. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn to properly seat the cover. Turn the battery cover clockwise until it fits flush with the tag case. Be careful not to overtighten.Make sure the battery cover is completely closed and that it is not cross-threaded.5. Dispose of the used battery according to local safety requirements.
Tag PlacementSavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 13Tag PlacementSavi Technology recommends that you fit the Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag above the door bracket and on the left-hand door of the container. The recommended mounting location for the tag is shown in the following photos.
CHAPTER 2Installing Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag14 Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide1. Open the right door of the container.2. Align the device with the bracket on the right door, if possible.3. Using both hands, secure the device on the left door until it is flush.This is a side view of the device mounted on the left door. This is a view from inside the container.Door bracket
Tag PlacementSavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 15This is a view of the outside of the container4. Close the right door.This is a view of the tag on the container with both doors closed.
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APPENDIX ASavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 17Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag SpecificationsASpecification DescriptionPhysical characteristics TagHeight: 4.75 inches (12.07 cm)Width: 4.5 inches (11.43 cm)Depth: 1.5 inches (3.81 cm)Patch antennaHeight: 4.6 inches (11.68 cm)Width: 3.2 inches (8.13 cm)Depth: 0.5 inches (1.27 cm)Door clampHeight: 4.75 inches (12.07 cm)Width: 5.25 inches (13.34 cm)Depth: 2 inches (5.08 cm)Total weight of tag 15.2 ounces (430.91 g) without battery;16 ounces (453.59 g) with batteryEnvironment Temperature: -26ºF to +158ºF (-32ºC to +70ºC) operating; -40ºF to +185ºF (-40ºC to +85ºC) storageHumidity: 100% non-condensingAltitude: Maximum altitude = 40,000 feet (12,192m); MIL-STD-810E Method 500.3, Procedure I
APPENDIX ASavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Specifications18 Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation GuideRF receiver/transmitter Ultra High Frequency transceiver:Frequency: 433.92 MHzModulation: FSK, deviation +/- 50 KHzData rate: 27.8 KbpsData coding: ManchesterCommunication range (unobstructed): Typical range is up to 300 feet (91.44 meters) line-of-sight when mounted on a container and communicating with a Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 or SaviReader 410R. Typical range is 200 feet (61 meters) line-of-sight when mounted on a container and communicating with a Savi MobileReader SMR-650P-110 and SMR-650P-111 or Savi Mobile Reader SMR-650-212Maximum transmit power: -7.4 dBm (0.18mW) typical; -2.4 dBm (0.6 mW) with ground reflection (uncommon)Air protocol: BCS Commands, EBCS Commands (22-bit tag identification supported); Savi EchoPoint Air Protocol 2.1 (32-bit tag identification supported), Draft Standard for ISO 18185LF receiver (downlink) Low Frequency receiver (downlink)Frequency: 123 KHzModulation: ASK On-Off KeyingData rate: Average 1.6 Kbps, 50% duty cycleData coding: Pulse Width ModulationCommunication range: Up to 4 feet (1.22 meters) from Savi MobileReader SMR-650P-110 and SMR-650P-111 or Savi Mobile Reader SMR-650-212Up to 12 feet (3.66 meters) from Savi Signpost (models SP-600-xxx and SP-65x-xxx)Air protocol: BCS Commands, EBCS Commands (22-bit tag identification supported); Savi EchoPoint Air Protocol 1.1Network Wireless: RF read/write capable with Savi software that operates on a mobile deviceWired: Serial read/write capable via Savi Tag Write Cable STA-1030Memory On board non-volatile 128K memory Specification Description
Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation Guide 19Hardware compatibility ✦Savi Mobile Reader SMR650P (model SMR-650P-xxx)✦Savi Mobile Reader SMR-650 (models SMR-650-xxx)✦Savi Fixed Reader SR-650✦Savi Signpost SP 65x seriesAntenna External patch antennaShock and vibration Shock: MIL-STD-810E Mechanical Shock, Transit Drop Methods 516.4Vibration: MIL-STD-810E Method 514.4, Category 10Loose cargo test: MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 Protection type Sealed to IP 54ISO 1496 weatherproofing requirementsPower Battery type: 3.6 volt primary lithium (Li-SOCI2), A size, user replaceableBattery life: Approximately 5 years depending on usagePower management: UHF sleep mode prevents unwanted collections, enabled/disabled by LF linkDiagnostics: Reports low tag battery statusRegulatory approvals Radiated emission (intentional): U.S. emission standards as contained in FCC Part 15 and European Community emission standards as contained in EN 300 220 (433 MHz)Electromagnetic immunity: ESD complianceExposed to 8 kV air discharge or 4 kV contact discharge in accordance with EN 301 489-1Radiated emission (unintentional): U.S. emissions standards as contained in FCC Part 15 and European Community emission standards as contained in EN 301 489-1Safety approval: U.S UL 1950; European EN 60950Ordnance Safety: HERO certificationMarkings: Savi logo, product model and serial number, EMC compliance (FCC/EN), and Ordnance/HEROMounting Contains a door clamp that clips onto the left-side door of a containerSpecification Description
APPENDIX ASavi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Specifications20 Savi ST-656-I ISO Container Door Tag Installation GuideSoftware EchoPoint FTMobile, EchoPoint EK-650, and Savi SmartChain Transportation Security System (TSS), Savi SmartChain Site Manager 5.6, Savi SmartChain Client Tools 4.x, Savi SmartChain Mobile Manager 6.x and 7.x, TAV Tools 3.6, Savi Retriever 2.1Accessories Spare A size batteries; part number BAT-1125Specification Description

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