Overview
TagMate USB
®
is a simple, comprehensive and powerful tool for starting, reading and
configuring TurboTag
®
T-700 tags, anywhere.
1
This device has a USB port for file-
based communications to/from a PC, mediated by a USB drive.
2
As shown below,
the user interface is minimal: a single button for operator input, and a three-color
LED and beeper for status output. Additional data input/output options are
available: an internal barcode scanner and/or a wireless modem may be included as
hardware options. Various modes of operation are controlled by DIP switches inside
the device and/or ToggleTag™ accessories and indicated by the LED (see section
entitled “Operating Modes of the TagMate USB
®
”).
3-COLOR LED
combines with the internal
beeper to indicate the
operating mode of the device
and the outcome of each
process that is carried out
BUTTON
activates READ or
START operations
The single “
ON READ
” button functions to power-up the TagMate USB
®
and to
activate READ and START operations (including the bar code scanner if present).
There is no power-off step—the unit will automatically shut off after several minutes
of inactivity.
Operators can set the mode of operation of the TagMate USB
®
by making
appropriate DIP switch settings (see next section).
The DIP switches are inside the
battery compartment of the TagMate USB
®
.
As shown in the information flow diagram below, TagMate USB
®
can serve as a
mobile alternative to a computer system running TurboTag
®
Session Manager
software, performing the any or all of the functions (configure, start, read, stop) that
the computer would perform. There is no tradeoff in data capture or connectivity
since all data from each process can be transferred easily to a computer, or direct to
the Internet, via the USB interface. The embedded wireless modem option can
ensure real-time data connectivity with a global reach. The optional internal bar
1
It is possible to process all types of T-700 tags, including T-700C and T-700E tags, which are 21CFR part
11 compliant tags. Details about a CFR-compliant operating mode are given in Appendix A.
2
Most USB drives are compatible with TagMate USB
®
, but unless the drive was provided explicitly for use
with TagMate USB
®
compatibility must be ascertained by the user.
USB Port
connects to a USB
memory device (as
shown in picture) for
data file exchange
Battery Compartment
houses 6-AAA
batteries and the DIP
switches that control
the operating mode
AC Adapter Jack
permits line-powered,
hands-free operation
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