Panasonic VIEW 3 User manual

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2021-02-02
View Tag
Product Family Specification & User Information Guide
VT03-G3
VT03-G3C
VT03-G3BKT
VT04-G3
VT04-G3C
VT04-G3BKT
VT07-G3
VT07-G3BKT
Attention
Please read entire guide before product use

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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Model Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Model Delineation.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
VIEW 3................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
VIEW 3 Bracket............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
VIEW 4................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
VIEW 4 Bracket............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
VIEW 7................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
VIEW 7 Bracket............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
View Tag Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Physical.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Communication .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Environment & Testing............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Bracket.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Using Panasonic View Tags ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Installation & Integration................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting to Your System........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
User/View Tag Interaction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Screen................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
LED....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Button(s)........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
GPIO Port........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
System/View Tag Interaction........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Bracket Mounting.............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Mounting Position.......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Mounting Options........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Contact Us.................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Economic operators’ information in EU ......................................................................................................................................................11
Safety& Legal Information.................................................................................................................................................................................12
Health and Safety Warnings.........................................................................................................................................................................12
Safety Considerations.....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Acceptance Inspection....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Product Disclaimer ..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
General Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Warranty Details...............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Guide Terms & Conditions............................................................................................................................................................................13

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Consideration for EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC, Its Amended Directive 2013/56/EU ).......................................13
General notes and Information on Collection and Disposal of Used Batteries in accordance with EU Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC)................................................................................................................................................................................13
Information on the batteries that are installed in this product ....................................................................................................14
In Case of Disposal in Other Region Outside the European Union...............................................................................................14
Information Pertaining to EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)...................................................................................................14
Regulatory Certifications...............................................................................................................................................................................15
FCC Interface Statement................................................................................................................................................................................15
Industry Canada Statement..........................................................................................................................................................................15
Disposal of VIEW Tags and Batteries .......................................................................................................................................................16
For European Union and countries with recycling systems......................................................................................................16
Consideration for Battery Recycling....................................................................................................................................................16
Battery Removal ...............................................................................................................................................................................................16
VIEW 3 and VIEW 4 ....................................................................................................................................................................................16
VIEW 7..............................................................................................................................................................................................................18

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Introduction
Welcome to the Panasonic View Tag product line
With current manufacturing processes constantly pushing the capabilities of operation speed and efficiency forward, you
want to be sure to get up-to-date information into the hands of the people who need it the most.
Printed instructions leave your bottom line at risk. Not only is it costly to edit, print, and distribute information when a
change is necessary, but the amount of time from change order initiation to implementation can be wasteful to production
time and/or materials. With Panasonic View Tags, information and instruction can be changed in-process, as soon as it is
received. This will allow you to serve your customers better, as well as reduce the potential costs associated with running
your operation using out-of-date information.
The Panasonic View Tag product line is intended to be used as a replacement for written instruction. Each Tag features an
ePaper display, providing an easily readable, customizable format to get the information you want, exactly where, and when
you want it. In addition to conveying information to your team, the View Tag family of products offers a multitude of
information sharing options and settings, as well as different interactive and automated features which can be custom
tailored to suit the specific needs of your operation.
In this guide you will find an overview of the Panasonic View Tag family of products, as well as a starter guide on usage and
installation.

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Model Overview
Model Delineation
VIEW 3
VIEW 3 Bracket
Model Numbers(s)
Model Numbers(s)
VT03-G3 & VT03-G3C
VT03-G3BKT
Features
1. ePaper Screen
2. LED Light
3. Button
4. GPIO Port*
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
VIEW 4
VIEW 4 Bracket
Model Numbers(s)
Model Numbers(s)
VT04-G3 & VT04-G3C
VT04-G3BKT
Features
1. ePaper Screen
2. LED Light
3. Button
4. GPIO Port*
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4

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VIEW 71
VIEW 7 Bracket
Model Numbers(s)
Model Numbers(s)
VT07-G3
VT07-G3BKT
Features
1. ePaper Screen
2. LED Light
3. Buttons
4. GPIO Port*2
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Tolerance Table3
(mm)
6 or Less
+/- 0.3
Over 6 to 30 incl.
+/- 0.4
Over 30 to 120 incl.
+/- 0.8
Over 120 to 315 incl.
+/- 1.2
Over 315 to 630 incl.
+/- 1.8
Over 630 to 1000 incl.
+/- 2.5
1
The VIEW 7 model will be available in the second quarter of 2021
2
For GPIO Pinout diagram, see Figure 14, located in the
GPIO Port section
3
All tolerances adhere to table unless otherwise specified
1
3
2
4

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View Tag Specifications
Physical
VIEW 3
VIEW 3 CM4
VIEW 4
VIEW 4 CM
VIEW 7
Model Number(s)
VT03-G3
VT03-G3C
VT04-G3
VT04-G3C
VT07-G3
Physical Measurements
Height
(mm)
48.5
90.5
209.7
Width
(mm)
137.8
124.6
130.8
Depth
(mm)
13.5
13.3
15.4
Mass
(grams)
90.0
137.0
375.0
Reference
Figure 3
Figure 7
Figure 11
Materials
Upper
Polycarbonate
Lower
ABS Plastic
Buttons
Silicone
Display
Active Area
(mm)
66.9 × 29.06
84.8 × 63.6
163.2 x 97.92
Resolution
(pixels)
296 × 128
400 × 300
640 x 384
Pixel Pitch
(mm)
0.227 × 0.226
0.212 × 0.212
0.255 x 0.255
Battery
Composition
Single Cell Primary LiMnO2
(model: CP603956)
Voltage
3 Volts
Quantity
1
Weight
25 g (typical)
Est. Life Expectancy
5 years5
Communication
System
Radio
Frequency
(MHz)
433.056 to 434.784
Channels
1 ; 5 ; 9 ; 13
Effective Radiated Power
(dBm)
10
Modulation
2-GFSK
Passive
RFID
Standard
EPC Gen 2
Device
Impinj MonzaX-2K
4
VIEW 3 CM and VIEW 4 CM can operate in Gen2 compatible mode.
5
Typical battery life under normal operating conditions; results will vary based on usage.

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Environment & Testing
Operating
Environment
Temperature
(°C)
0 to 40
Relative Humidity
(%RH)
≤65
(@40°C)
Storage
Environment
Temperature
(°C)
-20 to 50
Relative Humidity
(%RH)
10 to 95
(@25°C non-condensing)
Testing6
Vibration
MIL-STD-810G method 514.6 Cat. 24
Ingress Protection
IP 50
Shock
Survives 1-meter drop to concrete
Button Actuation
5 million
Bracket
VIEW 3 Bracket
VIEW 4 Bracket
VIEW 7 Bracket
Model number
VT03-G3BKT
VT04-G3BKT
VT07-G3BKT
Physical Specifications
Height
(mm)
52.8
94.7
212.7
Width
(mm)
170.0
157.2
133.8
Depth
(mm)
15.9
15.9
17.0
Mass
(grams)
10.6
15.0
92.0
Material
ABS Plastic
Reference Diagram
Figure 4
Figure 8
Figure 12
6
All testing carried out within recommended environmental conditions

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Using Panasonic View Tags
Installation & Integration
Connecting to Your System
For the View Tag to send and receive information, it will first need to be paired with your Gateway Network. Due to varying application options we
offer, navigating the pairing process may be slightly from system to system. For a detailed step-by-step guide to pairing your View Tag to your
Gateway Network, refer to the information manual specific to your application.
User/View Tag Interaction
Screen
The View Tag product line features an electrophoretic ePaper display. This display is designed specifically for displaying information, in a two-tone
format, that is easily readable and reduces strain in various lighting conditions.
LED
Each View Tag has a single, green LED located next to the screen. The actuation of this LED can be programmed and specified by the system to
operate in several different modes, including:
➢Blink when a button is pressed
➢Blink when radio is actively transmitting
➢Blink when passive RFID channel is active
➢Blink 10 times
➢Blink until Tag user presses button
Button(s)
The VIEW 3, VIEW 4, and VIEW 7 feature a single, round button for the user to interact with the tag, locally and system via designated
communication channels. The following functions are supported:
➢Announce - An “active” transmission from a View Tag, including information about the tag, as well as setting tag to enter Receive Mode
(information payload contents & local tag action configured by administrator)
•Press (x1): Sends out “single button press” announce signal
•Press (x2 consecutively): Sends out “double button press” announce signal
•Long Press (>2 seconds): Sends out “extended button press” announce signal
➢Press (x3 consecutively)
•Tag will display the UID and EPC numbers in an alpha-numeric and barcode formats
•Repeating this procedure will bring the user back to the tag’s previously displayed screen
➢Long Press (>7 seconds)
•Tag will generate a diagnostic page which will display various tag configuration settings
➢Long Press (>20 seconds)
•Tag’s embedded processor will perform a soft reset
Our newest product in the View Tag Line is the VIEW 7. The VIEW 7 offers two additional buttons, increasing the ways in which a user can interact
with the View Tag. The functionality of these buttons can be set using the Logiscend software at your network workstation. (See Figure 13 below)
VIEW 7
2 additional buttons
Figure 13

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GPIO Port
The View Tag product line features a proprietary GPIO port allowing the user to attach various optional expansion modules. This feature allows
the tag increased functionality that can be tailored to fit the needs of your operation.
GPIO
Connections
Input (x1)
Output (x1)
Data Line (x1)
Shared Ground
Output
24V @ 0.1A
(internally current limited)
Input
24V max
(use only with normally open switch to save battery power)
Data
3.3V logic signal only
(NOT 24V TOLERANT)
Pinout Reference
See Pinout Table below
Figure 14
GPIO Pinout
Pin
Description
Type
1
GPIO OUT
OUT
2
GPIO IN
IN
3
GROUND
GND
4
DATA
IN/OUT
System/View Tag Interaction
The Panasonic View Tag product line has embedded firmware allowing interaction with two separate administrative software packages. Utilizing
the features in these applications, an administrator can interact with any specific tag or several at once depending on intent. Some of the most used
features include:
➢Determine what information is displayed by which tags
➢Edit information displayed, in real-time
➢Set Tag parameters including:
•LED function attributes
•Passive and Responsive Communication Parameters
•Image display
➢Retrieve information about the Tag including:
•Temperature
•Battery Level
•User interaction information
(These are a few examples of the functionality when using a View Tag. To learn more, refer to your system-specific user guide)