WhereTag IV
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1. 1 Way 115 kHz FSK Range s Th uA Range 25 ft Rang Reader 115 kHz FSK Wired Wired Ethernet or Ethernet or Wireless Wireless 802 11 Link 802 11 Link WhereLan WhereLan Corporate LAN VSS VSS Server Database WhereNet Corp 2007 D1194rA WhereTag IV Users Guide doc Page 5 SN WhereNet WhereLan Location Sensor LOS and Location Access Point LAP The Location Sensor and Locating Access Point receive the tag transmissions and forwards the information to the WhereNet Visibility Server Software which performs locations calculations database functions and systems management The Location Sensors and Locating Access Points communicate with each other and the Visibility Server Software via standard wired Ethernet cables or an 802 11b compliant wireless LAN Utilizing sophisticated DSP technology the LOS and LAP are able to track large populations of WhereTags simultaneously They can be installed in a grid configuration to provide ubiquitous coverage over large areas comprised of many cells The Locating Access Point combines multiple functions an RTLS Location Sensor and a Wi Fi certified access point for wireless LAN clients and applications WherePort III WherePort III is a proximity communication device that is used to trigger a WhereTag to transmit an alternate blink pattern When a WhereTag passes though the WherePort s field the tag can initiate a pre programmed and typically faster blink rate to allow more location points2. 85 C 40 F to 4185 F Dur bility iiieeeeteeet reete 1 8 m 6 ft drop to concrete Heights Oe tret p t re ee ER Des 2 cm 0 9 in Length without mounting tabs 6 6 cm 2 6 in Madthii n RE RR 4 4 cm 1 7 in We eiblit i nee e i ade 53 g 1 9 oz Environmental Sealing IP67 dust tight immersible Case Maternal ance teens Molded Plastic polyester REGULATORY APPROVALS North America FCC Part 15 Class B Part 15 247 Industry Canada ICES 003 RSS 210 RSS GEN ANSI INCITS 371 1 2003 Europe CE R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC EN 300328 EN 301489 1 17 EN 60950 1 Worldwide ISO IEC 24730 2 Compliant Cisco CCX Compliant WhereNet Corp 2007 D1194rA WhereTag IV Users Guide doc Page 8
3. as a tagged asset passes through a critical threshold such as a shipping receiving dock door or from one zone to another When the WhereTag is sending WherePort initiated blinks the tag includes the identification number of the WherePort WhereWand Handheld Programmer The WhereWand Handheld Programmer consists of a handheld computer with an integrated Type II PC card and an antenna assembly The WhereWand is capable of two way wireless communication with WhereTag devices The WhereWand is also capable of wired communication with WherePort devices The third capability of the WhereWand is wireless communications with the WhereLan The WhereWand communicates with WhereTag devices by sending magnetic FSK data to the tag and receiving on off keyed frequency shift keyed OOK FSK RF data from the tag Communication with the WhereTag allow the user to set tag configuration parameters such as DSSS blink intervals and tag responses to such stimuli as WherePorts and or switch telemetry inputs It also allows the user to read back configuration and other data from the tag Visibility Server Software VSS WhereNet s Visibility Server Software VSS is an integrated software package that provides all the tools required to effectively manage assets and resources as well as the WhereNet Real Time Locating System RTLS Visibility provides all core software components to allow efficient resource management Key among those software components is WhereSoft Loca
4. ISO container mounts WhereNet Corp 2007 D1194rA WhereTag IV Users Guide doc Page 7 SN WhereNet S pecifications Subject to change without notice WhereTag IV Model TFF 2000 00AA CAPABILITIES Frequency Range 2 4 to 2 483 GHz Typical Locate Range Indoors 100 m 325 ft Typical Locate Range Outdoors 1 000 m 3200 ft Typical Read Range Indoors 200 m 650 ft Typical Read Range Outdoors 1 750 m 5700 ft User Configurable Blink Rate 1 sec to 5 days WherePort Range eee 8 m 24 ft With WherePort set for maximum power and optimum orientation TAG MOUNTING OPTONS WhereTag IV Snap on Mounting Ring The optional WhereTag IV Snap on Mounting Ring fits onto the WhereTag IV asset tag to provide identical mounting tabs with screw and rivets holes to match the standard WhereTag III design Tie wrap Poly lock Adhesive tape Vehicle rearview mirror mount Trailer Rail Car and ISO container mounts ELECTRICAL BOWE chroniona eein aai AA 3 6V Lithium Thionyl Chloride cell The battery is not replaceable Typical Battery Life sss 6 0 years dependent on blink rate and operating temperature ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL Operating Temperature Range 30 C to 75 C 22 F to 4167 F Storage Temperature Range 40 C to
5. NY WhereNet WhereTag IV User s Guide Document Number D1194rA December 2007 Model Number TFF 2000 00AA WhereNet Corp 2858 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara CA 95050 408 845 8500 WWW WhereNet COM OWhereNet Corp 2007 D1194rA WhereTag IV Users Guide doc Page 1 SN WhereNet FCC Requirements 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 See FCC registration label located on the bottom of the equipment for the FCC registration This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for both Class A and Class B devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB 001 du Canada RF Notice Any changes or modifications to WhereNet Corp equipment not expressly approved by WhereNet Corp could void the user s authority to operate the equipment A There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not attempt to open the unit to change batteries WhereNet Corp 2007 D1194rA WhereTag IV Users Guide doc Page 2 WhereNet Contents MAORI CTO ss sseecccacicindeceessieaecccicedecccucssusdduesSekeosedueuiesusbassssiancudectdusucsescecdacsosnseagsosecedossseseecea Installation and Activation s
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7. eiver is also built into the WhereTag IV The tag can receive low frequency magnetic signals from an exciter called a WherePort The WherePort transmissions can be read at distances ranging from 1 to 8 meters Each WhereTag IV has a unique identification number that is transmitted via radio during each blink When its battery is running low the tag alerts the WhereNet RTLS infrastructure so that the tag can be proactively replaced WhereTag IVs are configured with WhereNet s WhereWand The WhereTag unique ID number is also printed as a Code 128 on the bar code labels affixed to the tag s case The bar code enables seamless integration with existing inventory systems and delivers a cost effective total resource visibility solution that extends beyond the range of the WhereNet RTLS Designed to operate in a wide range of applications the WhereTag IV is fully sealed and will function in both indoor and outdoor environments The tag s case is also resistant to oils solvents and hydraulic fluids WhereNet Corp 2007 D1194rA WhereTag IV Users Guide doc Page 4 WhereNet Figure 1 WhereNet Real Time Locating System Block Diagram WhereLan 1 Way 2 4 GHz 1SO24730 or 802 11b SONS elt Range 400 ft indoors or 3000 ft outdoors 1 Way 2 4 GHz 18024730 2 4 GHz OOK WhereWand Buc SS WhereTag IV Hand held
8. hereNet Real Time Locating System RTLS Itis a small device that can be attached to assets of many kinds such as forklifts containers ULDs hospital and test equipment as well as trailers and container chassis s It is used to manage those assets by allowing them to be identified and located by the system The WhereTag IV blinks an RF transmission at pre programmed rates ranging from 1 seconds to 5 days between blinks The WhereNet RTLS infrastructure receives these blinks and use sophisticated Differential Time of Arrival DTOA algorithms to determine the location of the tag Accuracy of this determined location can be as low as 2 meters and is nominally within 3 meters in most installations The WhereTag IV complies with the ISO 24730 2 RTLS standard It operates in the globally accepted 2 4GHz frequency band and transmits spread spectrum signals in accordance with the standard The use of direct sequence spread spectrum technology provides extremely long range in excess of 1 000 meter locate range outdoors and 120 meter locate range indoors The WhereTag IV also incorporates an 802 11b transceiver for data communication and or positioning by standard or location enabling 802 11 access points The combination of low average power consumption and good engineering allow the WhereTag IV to operate for long periods of time without any maintenance Battery life can be a long as 6 years depending upon blink rate and temperature A magnetic rec
9. te which is a distributed Windows Service When WhereSoft Locate is combined with Visibility and any of the many applications available from WhereNet it is possible to locate assets know their status and react to any number of user configurable alert conditions Visibility also provides the tools required to control and monitor the Real Time Location System RTLS It includes configuration tools diagnostics system alerts an interface manager and installation tools WhereNet Corp 2007 D1194rA WhereTag IV Users Guide doc Page 6 WhereNet Tag Installation and Activation Tags are shipped with all radio emitters deactivated Prior to installing a tag on an item to be tracked the tag must be activated This is done using the WhereNet s WhereWand The WhereWand is used to configure and activate the tag and to confirm that the tag is properly configured and operational The detailed procedure for tag activation is covered in WhereWand User s Manual Tag Mounting Options Introduction The WhereTag IV device has a variety of ways to be mounted depending on the user s needs The following mounting methods can be used WhereTag IV Snap on Mounting Ring The optional WhereTag IV Snap on Mounting Ring fits onto the WhereTag IV asset tag to provide identical mounting tabs with screw and rivets holes to match the standard WhereTag III design Tie wrap Poly lock Adhesive tape Vehicle rearview mirror mount Trailer Rail Car and
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