Savi SaviTag ST-614 User manual

Installation Guide
SaviTag ST-614/ST-615
Version 0.1

Published September 2006
Part number xxx-xxxxxx Rev A
Documentation for SaviTag ST-614/ST-615, version .1
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Contents
Introduction
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tag ST-614/ST-615 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Model Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing SaviTag ST-614/ST-615
Required Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Commissioning SaviTag ST-614/ST-615. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Conserving the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Low Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Avoiding Overpolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Placing the Tag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Example Asset Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mounting SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mounting SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 Using Pressure Sensitive Tape
19
Mounting SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 Using Rivets. . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mounting SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 Using Other Methods. . . . 24
Removing Pressure Sensitive Tape-Mounted Tags . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix A: PST Reliability and Durability

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Features
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Introduction
SaviTag™ ST-614/ST-615 is an active RFID tag that is purpose-bulit for
locating, tracking, and managing medium to high value assets in
Department of Defence (ST-614) and commercial (ST-615) applications.
Fully compatible with fixed and handheld Savi® readers, these tags feature
up to 270 feet (82.3 meters) of omnidirectional line-of-sight range. Battery
life, using lithium cells, is typically five years. SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 is
also certified as safe for operation with live ordnance.
Features
◆433 MHz, active RFID technology with up to 270-foot (82.3 m) range
for monitor, wake-up, and RF write/read
◆123 KHz receiver for slot level, chokepoint tag wake-up and short range
commissioning
◆Small form factor design ideally suited for medium and large assets,
such as shipping containers, vehicles, and 463L aircraft pallets.
◆Rugged, weatherproof design
◆Built-in 1KB firmware allows readers to rapidly collect asset
configuration and maintenance information stored on the tag.

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Tag ST-614/ST-615 Description
Specifications
Specification Description
Physical characteristics Length: 6.8inches (17.3 cm)
Width: .99 inch (2.5 cm)
Height: .68 inch (1.7 cm)
Weight:
Color: ST-614: Gray, ST-615: Black
Environment Temperature: MIL-STD-810F Methods 501.4 and 502.4
-26°to 158°F (-32°to 70°C) Operating, -40°F to 185°F
(-40°to 85°C) Storage
Humidity: MIL-STD-810F Method 507.4:
100% at 50°C, non-condensing
Salt fog:MIL-STD-810F Method 509.4
Low pressure (altitude): MIL-STD-810F Method 500.4
Maximum altitude 40,000 ft.
RF receiver/transmitter Ultra High Frequency transceiver:
Frequency: 433.92 MHz
Modulation: FSK, deviation +/- 50 KHz
Data rate: 27.8 Kbps
Data coding: Manchester
Communication range (unobstructed): Typical range is 270
feet (82.3 m) line-of-sight when mounted onto an asset and
communicating with a Savi Fixed Reader SR-650-101 or
SaviReader 410R.
Maximum transmit power: 0.6 mW
Air protocol:
ST-614 only: EBCS Commands (22-bit tag identification
supported)
ST-614 and ST-615: Savi EchoPoint Air Protocol 2.1 (32-bit
tag identification supported)

Tag ST-614/ST-615 Description
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LF receiver Low Frequency receiver (downlink)
Frequency: 123 KHz
Modulation: ASK On-Off Keying
Data rate: Average 1.6 Kbps, 50% duty cycle
Data coding: Pulse Width Modulation
Communication range: Up to 12 feet from EchoPoint SP-
651/652-211 Signpost. Up to 3.5 feet from (Intermec) SMR-
650 Mobile Readers.
Up to 12 feet (3.66 meters) with Savi Signpost (model
SP-65x-xxx)
Air protocol: Savi EchoPoint Air Protocol 1.1
Network Wireless: RF read/write capable
Memory Onboard non-volatile memory 1K
Antenna Internal UHF: Omni loop antenna
Shock and vibration Shock: MIL-STD-810F 514.5 Loose cargo test
Vibration: MIL-STD-810F 514.4 Random vibration
Power Battery type: non-replaceable lithium-ion
Battery life: Approximately 5 years depending on usage
Power management: UHF sleep mode prevents unwanted
collections, enabled/disabled by LF link. Over-polling
protection algorithm to extend battery life.
Diagnostics: Reports low tag battery status when battery is
too low to support 500 UHF reads.
Specification Description

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Model Description
Part number: ST-614-001 and ST-615-001
Description: SaviTag ST-614-001 and SaviTag ST 615-001
Onboard memory: 1K Serial EEPROM – User memory
Contacting Customer Support
If you cannot find the information you need in this guide, contact Savi
Customer Support.
◆Call 1-888-994-SAVI (North America only) or 1-408-743-8888
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Regulatory approvals Radiated emission (intentional): U.S. emissionstandards as
contained in FCC Part 15 subclauses 15.231a, 15.231e, and
15.240. European Community emission standards as
contained in EN 300 220-1 (433 MHz) and EN 301 489-1.
Korean MIC regulation 2005-50 (433 MHz). Compliance
with ISO 18000-7 specifications
Electromagnetic immunity: 80 MHz to 1,000 MHz, 3 V/m
in accordance with EN 301 489-1.
ESD compliance: Exposed to 8 kV air discharge or 4 kV
contact discharge in accordance with EN 301 489-1.
Radiated emission (unintentional): U.S. emissions
standards as contained in FCC Part 15 and European
Community emission standards as contained in EN 301
489-1
Ordnance Safety (ST-614 only): HERO Certification at 4”
distance. Self-certified at 1” distance through ARDEC.
Markings: Savi Name & Logo, Product Model Number, Serial
Number, ARDEC / HERO Label (ST-614 only), EMC
Compliance Label.
Mounting ✦Pressure-sensitive tape mounting kit
✦Magnetic mounting kit
Software Savi SmartChain® Site Manager, Retriever, or Savi
SmartChain® Client Tools 4.0
Specification Description

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◆Send email to [email protected].
◆Check www.savi.com/support for information.
When you contact Savi Customer Support by telephone or email,
have the following information available:
◆Contact information (company name, your name, email, and
phone number)
◆Problem description
◆Product type and location
◆Serial number or license information

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Required Tools and Materials
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Installing SaviTag ST-
614/ST-615
Required Tools and Materials
Before you begin installation of SaviTag ST-614/ST-615, make sure you
have the following materials available:
◆SaviTag ST-614/ST-615
◆Savi SmartChain Client Tools 4.0 or TAV Tools 3.6x or later
◆Pressure sensitive tape (provided)
◆Two (2) zip ties (provided) or:
◆Alternatively: Two (2) rivets and a handheld rivet gun
Commissioning SaviTag ST-614/ST-
615
You can commission SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 using the low-frequency UHF
interface.
You can send a low frequency command from SmartChain Mobile Manager
to SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 to enable the UHF receiver.
Note: SmartChain Mobile Manager cannot process this command while
the Savi Mobile Reader is charging. If the external power supply to the
mobile reader is plugged in, you must disconnect it and remove the
mobile device from the charging unit to run the command.
1. Start SmartChain Mobile Manager.
2. On the Main Menu, select Next >> to view the second page of
commands.

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3. Select Enable/Disable Tag UHF Receiver.
Savi SmartChain Mobile Manager searches for and displays a list of all
SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 within range and indicates if they can be
enabled or disabled.

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4. Select a tag to enable its UHF receiver.
5. Select OK to close the confirmation message.
6. Select another tag to enable or select Done.
Conserving the Battery
SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 is equipped with a non-replaceable battery which
can become depleted by excessive accessing through overpolling.
Low Battery Warning
The battery will last approximately three to five years. When the battery is
too low to support two complete shipments, the tag will report a low-battery
message to the SaviChain software. At that time, the SaviTag ST-614/ST-
615 battery is depleted and the tag must be replaced.
Avoiding Overpolling
The most common cause of early battery depletion is overpolling from
leaving the tag in an area where the tag is idle within range of an RF
interrogator, such as in a warehouse or shipping yard.

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The SaviTag has an algorithm to identify when it is in an idle environment
and manage its power consumption. In addition, you can put the SaviTag
ST-614/ST-615 to sleep or wake it from a sleeping state manually by
enabling or disabling the UHF receiver. With the UHF receiver disabled, the
tag stops responding to tag collections from any fixed or mobile reader
initiating UHF collection commands.
To put the SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 to sleep using the SmartChain Mobile
Manager, follow these steps:
Note: SmartChain Mobile Manager cannot process this command while
the Savi Mobile Reader is charging. If the external power supply to the
mobile reader is plugged in, you must disconnect it and remove the
mobile device from the charging unit to run the command.
1. Start SmartChain Mobile Manager.
2. On the Main Menu, select Next >> to view the second page of
commands.
3. Select Enable/Disable Tag UHF Receiver.

Placing the Tag
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Savi SmartChain Mobile Manager searches for and displays a list of all
SaviTag ST-654 within range and indicates if they can be enabled or
disabled.
4. Select a tag to disable its UHF receiver.
5. Select OK to close the confirmation message.
6. Select another tag to disable or select Done.
To wake the SaviTag ST-614/ST-615, follow the steps outlined for taking
the SaviTag out of storage mode, as described in “Commissioning SaviTag
ST-614/ST-615” on page 13.
Placing the Tag
Savi Technology recommends that you mount SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 on a
flat surface. For optimal radio communication, place SaviTag ST-614/ST-
615 as high as possible, safe from impact (for example, between the ribs of
an ISO-type shipping container), and away from obstructions on the asset.
When SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 is mounted in its optimal position:
◆It is mounted at no less than a 4-foot (1.21 meters) elevation.

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SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 will achieve a 270-foot (82.3 m) read range to
SR-410 and SR-650 fixed readers. To achieve the most consistent
communications with SaviTag ST-614/ST-615, the fixed readers must be
mounted:
◆To have an unobstructed line of sight to the tag
◆At 20 feet (6 meters) or higher
◆With the reader dome pointed downward
Example Asset Mounting Locations
M3 Container Roll-in/out Platform (CROP) Mounting Locations
Recommended mounting locations for an M3 Container Roll-in/out
Platform (CROP) and other mobile assets are shown in the following
pictures.
Figure -1 Primary CROP location for SaviTag ST-614/ST-615
Figure 1 Alternative location for mounting SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 to CROP.

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ISO Container Mounting Locations
Figure -1 Examples of tag mounting locations on mobile assets
463L Pallet Mounting Locations
Figure -2 Tag mounting locations on 463L pallet
Mounting SaviTag ST-614/ST-615
The primary mounting tool for SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 is pressure sensitive
tape, but you also have the option to use rivets, screws, or zip-ties.
Whichever mounting method you select, the goal is to prevent accidental
loss of the tag by sudden impact, vibration, or shock during transport. The
fastener you choose often depends on the material from which the asset or
container is constructed and your personal preference.
SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 includes these recommended mounting fasteners:
◆Pressure sensitive tape (PST)
◆Rivets
◆Magnetic mount STA-610-M (must be ordered separately)
Unlike similar products, there is no plastic mounting sleeve option.
You can also use the following alternative fastening methods:
◆Tie-wraps (included in STA-610-RPK)
◆Twine
◆Screws
Mounting SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 Using
Pressure Sensitive Tape
The recommended mounting method is pressure-sensitive tape (PST) to
attach a SaviTag ST-614/ST-615. The only brand of PST that Savi

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Technology recommends for mounting SaviTags is 3M Corporation’s
Automotive Acrylic Plus Attachment Tape.
For ease of installation, during manufacturing Savi installs this PST on the
back of the tag. PST mounting kits are also available for separate purchase.
Figure -3 SaviTag ST-614/ST-615 factory installed PST
Preparing the Surface for PST Application
PST is suitable for almost any smooth, flat surface made of metal or plastic.
Metal surfaces may be coated with most paints, including Chemical Agent
Resistant Coating (CARC). It is, however, extremely important that you
follow proper surface preparation to enable optimal adhesion.
PST is not intended for attachment to wooden surfaces because of the
surface roughness of wood, and the wicking of rain or spray through wood
fiber. Screws are the preferred mounting method for wooden surfaces.
PST surface preparation is a simple, but critical process. The surface
cleaning procedure on page 21 demonstrates how to clean a shipping
container that has greasy residue and dirt on the intended mounting
surface as shown in Figure -4.
Figure -4 Dirty, greasy mount location
This demonstration was performed at about 50 degrees Fahrenheit on a
mounting surface covered with moisture and condensation. The optimum
mounting surface temperature for PST application is 60 degrees Fahrenheit
or above. At this temperature full adhesion strength will be achieved within