extronics iTAG 100 User manual

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Contents
1Introduction.......................................................................................................... 4
2Safety 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
3Installation and Setting-to-Work .......................................................................... 7
3.1 Assembly and Disassembly ......................................................................... 7
3.2 Installation.................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Adjustment................................................................................................... 7
4Intended 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
5Type Codes....................................................................................................... 10
5.1 iTAG100..................................................................................................... 10
5.2 iTAG100-B1................................................................................................ 10
5.3 BWH3000................................................................................................... 10
6Certification ....................................................................................................... 11
7Label Drawing ................................................................................................... 20
8Manual Revision................................................................................................ 22

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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.
•Danger / Warning.
oPossible hazard to life or health.
•Caution
oPossible damage to property.
•Important
oPossible damage to the tag.
•Information
oNotes 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 is suitable for the
hazardous area which it is to be used in.
Warning! iTAG100-IIC and iTAG100-IIC-CB are both 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-IIC-xx should not be used in a hazardous area
which is greater than gas group IIC.
Warning! All iTAG100 devices should only be clean with a damp cloth.
Warning! All iTAG100 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 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 Description
iTAG100-IIB iTAG100 suitable for use in a IIA and IIB Gas hazardous area.
iTAG100-IIB-CB iTAG100, fitted with a call button, suitable for use in a IIA and IIB Gas
hazardous area.
iTAG100-IIC iTAG100 suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA Gas hazardous area.
iTAG100-IIC iTAG100 fitted with a call button, suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA
Gas hazardous area.
iTAG100-I iTAG100 suitable for mining group I use.
iTAG100-I-CB iTAG100 fitted with call button, suitable for mining group I use.
5.2 iTAG100-B1
Part Number Description
iTAG100-B1-II Encapsulated Lithium battery suitable for use in group II areas.
Xeno Energy XL-
050F Lithium Battery suitable for mining group I.
5.3 BWH3000
Part Number Description
BWH3000-X1 T2 Tag suitable for use in a IIA and IIB Gas hazardous area.
BWH3000-X2 T2 Tag, fitted with a call button, suitable for use in a IIA and IIB Gas
hazardous area.
BWH3000-C-X1 T2 Tag suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA Gas hazardous area.
BWH3000-C-X2 T2 Tag fitted with a call button, suitable for use in a IIC, IIB and IIA Gas
hazardous area.
BWH3000-X3 T2 Tag suitable for mining group I use.
BWH3000-C-X3 T2 Tag fitted with call button, suitable for mining group I use.

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6 Certification

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7 Label Drawing