Operating Manual

iTAG100

TAG-2000

Operating Manual

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©2006 Extronics Limited. This document is Copyright Extronics limited.

Extronics reserve the right to change this manual and its contents without notice, the latest version applies.

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Contents

1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 4

2 Safety Information and Notes .............................................................................. 5

2.1

Storage of this Manual ................................................................................. 5

2.2

Essential health and safety requirements..................................................... 5

2.3

List of Notes ................................................................................................. 5

3 Installation and Setting-to-Work .......................................................................... 7

3.1

Assembly and Disassembly ......................................................................... 7

3.2

Installation .................................................................................................... 7

3.3

Adjustment ................................................................................................... 7

4 Intended Purpose Usage..................................................................................... 8

4.1

Transportation and Storage.......................................................................... 8

4.2

Authorized Persons ...................................................................................... 8

4.3

Cleaning and Maintenance........................................................................... 8

4.4

Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 9

4.5

Cleaning and Maintenance Intervals ............................................................ 9

4.6

Aggressive substances and environments ................................................... 9

4.7

Exposure to external stresses ...................................................................... 9

5 Type Codes ........................................................................................................10

5.1

iTAG100. .....................................................................................................10

5.2

iTAG100-B1.................................................................................................10

5.3

TAG-2000....................................................................................................10

6 Certification ........................................................................................................11

7 EC Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................21

8 Label Drawing ....................................................................................................23

9 Manual Revision .................................................................................................24

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1 Introduction

The iTAG 100 is an intrinsically safe version of the AeroScout T2 Tag and is the most advanced Wi-Fi based Active RFID tag on the market, from the company that originated the Wi-Fi tag industry. The iTAG 100 is a small, long-life Wi-Fi based

Active RFID device that can be placed on any asset, allowing the AeroScout system to locate assets that are not Wi-Fi enabled.

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2 Safety Information and Notes

2.1 Storage of this Manual

Keep this user manual safe and in the vicinity of the controller. All persons who have to work on or with the controller should be advised on where the manual is stored.

2.2 Essential health and safety requirements

This equipment is designed to satisfy clause 1.2.7 of the Essential Health and Safety

Requirement ANNEX II of directive 94/9/EC.

2.3 List of Notes

The notes supplied in this chapter provide information on the following.

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Danger / Warning. o

Possible hazard to life or health.

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Caution o

Possible damage to property.

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Important o

Possible damage to the tag.

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Notes on the optimum use of the device

Warning! This product can be delivered in a number of different variations, each variant has restrictions on were it can be used. Please read the user instructions fully and ensure that your iTAG100 / TAG2000 is suitable for the hazardous area which it is to be used in.

Warning! iTAG100-2 / TAG2000-X2 and iTAG100-2-CB / TAG2000-C-X2 are coated with a conductive coating, users should check that this coating is not damaged before use. Should the coating be damaged or scratched in an area which is greater than 4cm² the iTAG100-2-xx should not be used in a hazardous area which is greater than gas group IIC.

Warning! All iTAG100 / TAG2000 devices should only be clean with a damp cloth.

Warning! All iTAG100 / TAG2000 devices which are to be used in group II areas, should only be fitted with the iTAG100-B1-II battery. This is a special battery which has an encapsulated end, and should only be installed by a competent person.

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Warning! iTAG100 / TAG2000 batteries should only be replaced in the safe area, by a competent person who is approved by the manufacturer.

Important! The device contains no user serviceable parts.

Important! Any repairs or replacement of parts MUST be performed by the manufacturer or its nominated sub-contractor or agent.

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3 Installation and Setting-to-Work

3.1 Assembly and Disassembly

The iTAG100 is provided ready assembled and should not be dismantled by the user.

3.2 Installation

The iTAG100 should be mounted on the asset which desires tracking or worn by the person who is to be tracked.

Warning! Attention should be paid to the Temperature Class (T Class) of the area which the asset or person could be entering. Restrictions on the ambient temperature apply to the certification of the iTAG100. Please read the

Label and the ATEX certificate at the back of the manual for detail on the maximum ambient temperature permitted for each T Class.

3.3 Adjustment

No User adjustment is possible of the iTAG100.

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4 Intended Purpose Usage

Important Before setting the units to work, read the technical documentation carefully.

Important The latest version of the technical documentation or the corresponding technical supplements is valid in each case.

The iTAG100 is built using modern components and is extremely reliable in operation; however it must only be used for its intended purpose. Please note that the intended purpose also includes compliance with the instructions issued by the manufacturer for installation, setting up and service.

Any other use is regarded as conflicting with the intended purpose. The manufacturer is not liable for any subsequent damage resulting from such inadmissible use. The user bears the sole risk in such cases.

4.1 Transportation and Storage

All iTAG100 devices must be so transported and stored that they are not subjected to any excessive mechanical stresses.

4.2 Authorized Persons

Only persons trained for the purpose are authorized to handle the iTAG100; they must be familiar with the unit and must be aware of the regulation and provisions required for explosion protection as well as the relevant accident prevention regulations.

4.3 Cleaning and Maintenance

The iTAG100 and all its components require no maintenance and are self-monitoring.

All work on the iTAG100 by personnel who are not expressly qualified for such activities will cause the Ex approval and the guarantee to become void.

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4.4 Safety Precautions

Important For the installation, maintenance and cleaning of the units, it is absolutely necessary to observe the applicable regulations and provisions concerned with explosion protection (EN 50014, EN 50020) as well as the Accident Prevention Regulations.

4.5 Cleaning and Maintenance Intervals

The cleaning intervals depends on the environment where the system is installed.

4.6 Aggressive substances and environments

The iTAG100 is not designed to come into contact with aggressive substances or environments, please be aware that additional protection may be required.

4.7 Exposure to external stresses

The iTAG100 is not designed to be subjected to excessive stresses e.g. vibration, heat, impact. Additional protection is required to protect against these external stresses.

The iTAG100 will require additional protection if it is installed in a location where it may be subjected to damage.

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5 Type Codes

5.1 iTAG100.

Part Number

iTAG100-1 iTAG100-1-CB iTAG100-2 iTAG100-2-CB iTAG100-3 iTAG100-3-CB

Description

iTAG100 suitable for use in a Zone 0 IIA and IIB Gas hazardous area and in a Zone 1 IIC hazardous area iTAG100, fitted with a call button, suitable for use Zone 0 IIA and IIB

Gas hazardous area and in a Zone 1 IIC hazardous area iTAG100 suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA Gas Zone 0 hazardous area. iTAG100 fitted with a call button, suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA

Gas Zone 0hazardous area. iTAG100 suitable for mining group I use. iTAG100 fitted with call button, suitable for mining group I use.

5.2 iTAG100-B1

Part Number

iTAG100-B1-II

Xeno Energy XL-

050F

Description

Encapsulated Lithium battery suitable for use in all group II areas.

Lithium Battery suitable for mining group I.

5.3 TAG-2000

Part Number

TAG-2000-X1

TAG-2000-X2

TAG-2000-C-X1

TAG-2000-C-X2

TAG-2000-X3

TAG-2000-C-X3

Description

T2 Tag suitable for use in a Zone 0 IIA and IIB Gas hazardous area and in a Zone 1 IIC hazardous area.

T2 Tag, suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA Gas Zone 0 hazardous area.

T2 Tag fitted with a call button, suitable for use Zone 0 IIA and IIB Gas hazardous area and in a Zone 1 IIC hazardous area

T2 Tag fitted with a call button, suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA Gas

Zone 0hazardous area.

T2 Tag suitable for mining group I use.

T2 Tag fitted with call button, suitable for mining group I use.

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9 Manual Revision

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Added new picture on front cover

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Added EC Declaration

Amendments Made

New EC Declaration / Label Drawing

New EC DoC, updated label drawing, new certificate added

Date

27/7/06

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