RF Code R151 Installation Manual

Contents Preface 3 Trademarks 3 Copyright Statement 3 FCC Compliance 4 CE Compliance 4 WEEE Compliance 4 Battery Statement 4 R151 Tethered Temperature Sensor 5 Introduction 5 Features 5 Contents 5 Hardware 6 RF Transmitter Operational Specifications 6 Power Specifications 6 Installation Steps 7 Temperature Sensor Tether Cable Connection Steps 7 Recommended Best Practices 9 Battery Replacement Instructions 10 Warranty & Service 14 Limited Standard Warranty Terms 14 Standard Warranty Limitations 14 Obtaining Service & Support 14 RF Code Customer Support 14

Preface Trademarks RF CodeTM and the RF Code logo are trademarks of RF Code, Inc. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. Copyright Statement Copyright © 2011 RF Code, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This document, as well as the hardware and firmware described therein, are furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. The information in these pages are furnished for informa- tional use only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by RF Code, Inc. RF Code assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in these pages. RF Code reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. RF Code makes no war- ranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does RF Code assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. The user of this system is cautioned that any changes or modifications to this system, not expressly approved by RF Code, Inc., could void the warranty. Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information. However, RF Code assumes no responsibility for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties, which would result. RF Code, Inc. 9229 Waterford Centre Blvd. Suite 500 Austin, TX 78758 www.rfcode.com

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip- ment 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 com- munications. 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 own expense. RF Code is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void 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. RF Code, Inc. 9229 Waterford Centre Blvd. Suite 500 Austin, TX 78758 www.rfcode.com Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. The system is designed to operate with RF Code RFID Tags – whose operating frequency is 433.92 MHz which have been certified or are in the certification process. These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. a. FCC ID: P6F2005433 for beacon intervals greater than, or equal to 10 seconds. b. FCC ID: P6F433MHZ for the security tag with beacon intervals less than 10 seconds. CE Compliance This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 class A, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the ap- proximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. WEEE Compliance Do Not Dispose Product with Municipal Waste. Special Collection/Disposal Required. Battery Statement RF Code warrants all tags to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year. Based on the ratings and specifications from the battery manufacturers, RF Code develops usage models to calculate the life of the active RFID Tags. Like all models there are assumptions and approximations involved. The values are to be taken as engineering estimates - not guaranteed performance. In most asset tag deployment scenarios, RF Code tags with a 10-second beacon rate have a useful life of 5-to-7 years. In most sensor tag deployment scenarios, RF Code tags will typically have a useful life of 3 or more years. Exposure to extreme temperatures for all tags will shorten the battery life.

Introduction The R151 Tethered Temperature Sensor is a battery-powered RF transmitter that monitors and reports the temperature measured by a digital thermometer located at the end of a 6-foot plenum-rated tether cable. This design provides physical separation between the RF transmitter and the sealed temperature sensor. This allows the tethered sensor cable to be in- stalled in harsh environments, particularly when compared to the R150 Temperature Tag. The R151 Tethered Tempera- ture Sensor is ideal for monitoring within freezers or other areas where condensation occurs. This form factor is particularly well-suited for environments where the RF transmitter is mounted in open space while the temperature sensor is installed inside RF-blocking enclosures such as a metal duct work or refrigerators. Mount- ing is easy and flexible. The temperature tether sensor cable can be routed into difficult to reach places, such as above a suspended ceiling or inside HVAC air ducts. The RF transmitter will report its own unique ID, along with the ambient temperature measured by the temperature sensor every 20 seconds. RF Code’s Environmental Monitoring solution line is made up of: • R120 Door Tag • R130 Dry Contact Tag • R135 Fluid Detector Tag • R150 Rack Temperature Tag • R151 Tethered Temperature Sensor • R155 Humidity-Temperature Tag • R160 Air Pressure Tag • R170 PDU Family of Tags • Sensor Manager Software Features Features of the R151 Tethered Temperature Sensor include: •  Operating temperature range from -67° F to 212° F •  Temperature reporting accuracy of +/- 2° F between 14° F and 185° F and accuracy of +/- 4° F below 14° F and above 185° F •  The temperature sensor can be installed inside metal enclosures without affecting RF transmission range •  Removable and re-attachable temperature sensor •  Temperature sensor design suitable for use in plenum spaces •  Real-time temperature monitoring for harsh environments (e.g., higher/lower temperatures and condensation compared to the R150 temperature tag) •  Leverages existing RF Code active RFID infrastructures Contents The contents of the R151 Tethered Temperature Sensor package are: • R151 RF transmitter with 6 ft. temperature sensor tether cable • Adhesive pads for mounting • Three tie-wraps and tie-wrap mounts (for positioning temperature sensor) • Printed R151 Installation Guide R151 Tethered Temperature Sensor