Manual
980-000010-000R1.01
eLink Tag Tester - User Guide
Computer Serial
Interface
(Future option)
9V Alkaline
Battery
Battery
Cover
Replace only with
Alkaline Battery
1
Tag Tester Functions
2
Rear View And Battery Replacement
The Tag Tester performs the following functions:
• Reads the unique ID of a tag, by generating an RF field (Tag In Field – TIF).
• Tests the Tamper mechanism of a tag (Tag Initiated Communications – TIC).
• Reads the battery status for the tag (Good or bad only).
Tag Tamper Test
Indicator
2 Lines by 12 Characters
backlit Liquid Crystal Display
Scroll Down
Button
Scroll Up
Button
Cancel Entry and
Power OFF Button Accept Entry, Power
ON and Backlight
Button
Tag ID Test
Indicator
6”
Field Pattern
Tag is best read about 6” under
Tester. Tags may also be placed
adjacent to Tester, with Tester
laying on flat surface
3
Tag Read Range
980-000010-000R1.01
eLink Tag Tester - User Guide
4
Tag Tester Operation
2001 eXI Wireless Systems Inc. All rights reserved. eXI and the
eXI logo, RoamAlert, RoamAlertPlus and eLink! are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of eXI Wireless Systems inc.
Specifications subject to change without notice
eXI Wireless Systems Inc.
Suite 100 - 13551 Commerce Parkway
Richmond, BC Canada V6V 2L1
1-800-667-9689 (North America only)
Telephone +1 (604) 207-7760
Hold down the “Accept”
button for one second
Press “Accept” for
testing a tag
If Tag is not detected in
30 seconds
If Tag is detected, and the
tag battery is low
Operate the Tamper
mechanism on the tag
Tamper
mechanism failed
Begin next Test
Tamper Detected
Approximately 2 seconds
after power up
The Tester automatically powers down after 60
seconds of inactivity. Pressing the “Cancel”
button for 3 seconds also turns off the unit.
Tag Tester 9V Battery low condition is
reported
on the display for 2 seconds, after which the
screen will revert back to the previous function.
Holding down the “Accept” button for 3
seconds enables the display backlight.
NOTICE
Any changes or modifications to the eLink Tag
Tester that have not been approved by EXI
Wireless Systems Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.