Virtual Tether Specifications
Virtual Tether Ordering Information
Tag Features. A tag is placed on any asset or tooling the customer would like to monitor.
Qty. Part No. 544244PT 1 935239 1 544224PT 1 544229PT 2 935046
Description Virtual Tether Kit (Pistol Tool Parts) Backcover for Pistol Tool with IR reader Plastic Housing - Pistol Asset Tag Screw, 5-40UNC x 1 Inch SHCS
544245PT 1 544228PT-1 2 542940-41 1 544229PT
Virtual Tether Kit (Angle Tool Parts) Plastic Housing - Angle Machined Screw, M4 x 0.7 x 16MM Flat Head Socket Steel/Black Asset Tag
544246PT 2 544230PT 2 544232PT 2 543445-7 2 543445-25 2 544233PT 2 544243PT 2 544229PT
Virtual Tether Kit (Sensor Parts) Tag Sensor - Programmable Sensitivity/POE Ethernet Power Injector Ethernet Patch Cable - 7 FT Ethernet Patch Cable - 25 FT Mounting Arm, Tag Sensor Power Cord, POE Adapter Asset Tag
544258PT
Dartwand Module - programs tag for blink rate
K I T S
United States
544229PT 6.35 - 6.75 GHz 1 year @ pre-set blink rate Indoors up to 100 m (328 ft) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) IP67 Ø4.0 cm (1.57 in) 2.0 cm (0.78 in) 20 gm (0.70 oz) BR2335 FCC Part15 subpart C (15.250), ICES-003, RS-220, and RSS-GEN for indoor use only
European Union
CE, EN50371, ETSI 301 489-1, ETSI 301 489-33, Draft ETSI EN 302 500-1 V2.1.1
ATEX Option
CE 0035 II 2 G Ex ib IIC T3 -40C ≤ Ta ≤ 70C
Virtual Tether
Power Tools Sales- & Service Centers Please note that all locations may not service all products. Please contact the nearest Apex Tool Group Sales & Service Center for the appropriate facility to handle your service requirements. Additionally, you can find our regional dealers and distributors network on our website www.apexpowertools.com. Lexington, SC
Detroit, MI
Canada
Brazil
Apex Tool Group Apex Tool Group Apex Tool Group Apex Tool Group 670 Industrial Drive Sales & Service Center Sales & Service Center Sales & Service Center Lexington, SC 29072 2630 Superior Court 5925 McLaughlin Road Caixa Postal 692 Phone: 001 800 845 5629 Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Mississauga, Ont. L5R 1B8 18001-970 Sorocaba, SP Fax: 001 803 358 7681 Phone: 001 248 393 5640 Phone: 001 905 501 4785 Phone: 0055 15 2383929 Web: www.apexpowertools.com Fax: 001 248 391 6295 Fax: 001 905 501 4786 Fax: 0055 15 2383260 VirtualTether EN US 1012 Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2012 apex tool group Gmbh & co. ohg. Printed in germany.
Products and Solutions for Lean Flexible Manufacturing.
Mexico
Cooper Tools de México S. de R.L. de C.V. Vialidad El Pueblito # 103 Parque Industrial Querétero Querétero, QRO 76220 Phone: 0052 442 211 3800
VirtualTether EN US 1012
Ordering Information Part Number Active Tag Performance Frequency Range Typical Battery Life Typical Range to Read (Presence) Environmental/Physical/Power Operating Temperature T Environmental Rating A Length / Width G Height (w/ Mounting Bracket) Weight Power (Battery) Regulatory Approvals
Virtual Tether Specifications
Virtual Tether System
Flexible. Lean. Modular.
Qualit y Assembly.
What is Virtual Tether?
Key features, Benefits and Values.
Virtual Tether System (VTS) is a solution that utilizes Ultra Wide band radio frequency technology, think radar / GPS to locate and monitor your assembly tooling, including assets and product as it flows through your facility. Easily integrated within your existing plant wide network to your tooling, assets and product. Standard with our Cleco range of products.
n Easy to install, utilize existing plant wide network, no special setup / configuration needs, low cost to implement. n Simulation tools for the design of your VTS application/s. Simplifies setup, no special engineering resources required. n Drive the system from your Cleco mPro400 Global Controller or from a PC, no special hardware required. n VTS operates on Ultra Wide Band (UWB) only, not impacted by other wireless products, reliable. n Accurate location in x, y and z coordinates. n Tag battery life of 1 year @ max blink rate, lower operational cost to maintain. n Sensors and Tags rated to IP67, can be used indoors and outdoors, no special / additional equipment required for outdoor use. n Enhance your Error Proofing requirements: - Eliminate the need for Bar Code Scanning or manual product identification by the operator, improves productivity. - Auto program selection capability with your smart tools, ensures correct operation applied per application, enhances quality and productivity. - Eliminate scrapping of parts, saves money. n Flexible virtual work foot print, adjusted accordingly per application: - Simplifies line rebalancing, move the footprint virtually and not physically, lean. - Eliminate need for hardwiring of the assembly footprint, reduces cost, lean. - Process optimization on the fly, efficient, greater productivity and quality. n Standard accessories, to add tags to your Cleco products and non Cleco products, flexible and economic.
Flexible Assembly. Complexity in assembly can be found in all industry types, whether it is a car, place, motorcycle or washing machine: The demands for greater flexibility are a constant that all manufacturers face as they strive to reduce the cost of manufacturing and deliver first pass quality. With market demands constantly changing, manufacturers look for greater levels of flexibility to enable a more rapid and efficient means of change, without incurring high costs to production and quality. VTS solutions address this need.
Quality Enhancement
Production Flexibility
Cost Effective
Process Enhancement
Modular Error Proofing
Reader Features. Readers connect directly to the Virtual Tether software running on the PC or Global Controller (GC). The readers gain can be controlled via the software to increase or decrease the area of coverage.
LEAN Manufacturing
R E A D E R
Ordering Information Part Number Description Performance Frequency Range Antenna Gain Adjustable Range Tag Throughput Daisy-chained Capability Environmental/Physical/Power Operating Temperature Environmental Sealing Length (w/ Drip Shield) Width (w/ Mounting Bracket) Height (w/ Mounting Bracket) Weight Power Consumption Standard Power Supply Ethernet cable Communications Ethernet Configuration & Diagnostics
544230PT Reader - Programmable Sensitivity/POE (-10dB) 6.35 to 6.75 GHz 6.5 dBi 1 ft (30 cm) to 100 m (328 ft) line of sight Up to 2000 tags / second Up to three additional units -40째C to +55째C (-40째F to +131째F) IP67 (Dust & Direct Water Spray Protection) 27.9 cm (11.0 in) 17.1 cm (6.75 in) 10.8 cm (4.25 in) 2.6 kg (5.8 lbs) POE 802.3af (37-56 VDC) 802.11af PoE Injector, 100-240 VAC, Up to 100 m Also commonly supplied by Customer 802.3af network switch Up to 100 m Ethernet cable 10/100 CAT6, IEEE 802.3af compliant Direct connection via Serial Port, RS-232, with adapter cable Telnet/ Secure Shell 2 via TCP/IP Ethernet interface