Xtreme Tag® Metal

The rugged UHF tag of choice for high performance data collection on any metal asset. The Xtreme Tag Metal features IP68 protection and is engineered to withstand strong impacts, high pressure, outdoor use, and a wide range of chemicals which are typical of industrial environments. This rugged tag is well suited for tracking and management of Returnable Transport Items (RTIs), waste containers, and other metal and non-metal assets that see extreme outdoor conditions. The Xtreme Tag Metal can be attached simply with two rivets or two screws.

Advantages:

  • Versatile
  • UV stable
  • 3 meter (10 feet) read range
  • Fully encapsulated, one piece rugged RFID tag

Common Applications:

  • Metal municipal solid waste containers
  • Metal storage containers
  • Metal construction assets

Physical Specifications

Tag Dimensions:

147 L x 57 W x 9 H (mm)
5.8 L x 2.2 W x 0.3 H (inches)

Mounting Hole Diameter:

5.3 mm (0.210 inches)

Weight:

45 grams (0.1lb)

Encasement Material:

Glass filled nylon

Attachment Method:

Two rivets or screws

Packaging:

150 tags per box

RF Specifications

RF Protocol:

UHF, EPC Class 1 Gen 2, ISO 18000-6C

Operating Frequency:

860 - 960 MHz (Global)

User Memory:

32 bit

EPC Memory:

128 bit

Read Range (Typical):

3 Meters (10 Feet)

Environmental Specifications

Operational Temperature:

-40C to 65C (-40°F to 149°F)

Storage Temperature:

-40C to 85C (-40°F to 185°F)

Humidity:

40% to 80% RH

Mounting Substrates:

Plastic, Wood, Metal

UV Stabilization:

10 Years

Chemical Resistance:

Water, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Dishwashing Detergent, Windex, Gasoline, Isopropyl Alcohol, Mineral Spirits, Acetone, Bleach, 409 Cleaner or Fantastic All Purpose Cleaner, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Machine Oil

Environmental and Performance Testing*

IP Rating

IP68

Thermal Shock I (In Accordance with IEC): 60068-2-14 Test Nb

20C to 85C (-4°F to 185°F)

Thermal Shock II (In Accordance with IEC): 60068-2-14 Test Na

-40C to 70C (-40°F to 158°F)

Pressure Test:

241 Bar Water Pressure Washer
(3500 PSI Water Pressure Washer)

Steel Ball Impact Test:

2.18 Kg ball drop from 0.914 meters 5 times
(4.8 lb ball drop from 5 feet 3 times)

Maximum (Calculated) Water Submersion Depth:

4.0 Km (2.5 miles)

*Testing performed in an A2LA Accredited Laboratory