Tag FAQs

What are the dimensions of your smallest RF tag?

Our small form factor active rfid tags are 1.1” in diameter and range from 0.33” to .48” in thickness.

Why are GuardRFID active RF tags faster than comparable products?

We designed our active rfid Argus platform with a high speed wireless tag-to-system link, and with algorithms and database techniques that permit fast data throughput.

What is your tag population density?

Tag population density is how many tags can be accurately supported within range of one reader. It can be measured in many ways. We achieve a population density measured in thousands per Reader, though this can be affected by multiple factors like how often you can move tags. Our system is designed to be fast, accurate and reliable.

How do you achieve such a high active RF tag density?

Our active rfid Argus platform manages the throughput. Tag density is a function of the beacon rate, speed and locating algorithm. If the client requires high tag density, we configure the system to allow the density required.

How are your active RF tags attached to assets?

All of our small form factor active tags are designed to be either mounted using an adhesive “peel and stick” label at the back of the Tag, or by employing GuardRFID’s patented tag mounting mechanism. The tag mount enables the Article Tags to be mounted on round and cylindrical surfaces, such as poles and power cables. Larger tags can be mounted with zapstraps, or magnets.

What is the GuardRFID active tag battery life?*

Battery life depends on required beacon rate specified for the application, the power draw of features and the environment – for example, a tag on perishable foodstuffs can be designed with a short battery life since the tag may only be used once. Or if you have slow moving inventory, without densely placed items, a motion sensor might be more appropriate to trigger a beacon. Tha battery life of our longest lasting tag is measured in years.