AssetWorx software, from InfinID Technologies supports both UHF Passive and Active RFID tracking projects using a combination of Mobile and Fixed UHF RFID readers, and/or Active Mesh-building WiFi Tag readers.
The V-Tag + AssetWorx system is constructed around the understanding that excessive infrastructure costs have long been the major impediment to implementing RFID tracking systems. Also, the vast majority of RFID tracking systems are built around a single RFID tag and reader technology - UHF passive (Mobile or Fixed Readers), Active WiFi, Active BlueTooth, GPS. AssetWorx software supports all of these reader and tag systems, allowing users to select a combination of tag and reader types which best suit their facility and product needs.
The key feature of the V-Tag Active Tracking System is what it is NOT. This system does not require expensive ethernet or electical power cabling. A single WiFi 'Gateway' can receive location information from a family of 'auto-mesh-building' fixed tags, which in turn receive/transmit asset information from a collection of 'Asset Tags' in the vicinity of each 'Fixed Tag'. The V-Tag system now supports Active tags which communicate over WiFi, BLE, or GPS
AssetWorx software can be either locally installed, or used via a Cloud-based service. Unlike competing tracking software, AssetWorx can simultaneously manage RFID tracking information from multiple tag and reader technology types. For passive UHF tags, there are no dependencies on any one reader type. AssetWorx support multiple UHF Fixed readers and can support LLRP communication from any manufacturer's reader model.
RFID Primer
The Hardware Elements
of an AssetWorx system will include a variety of hardware requirements depending on what tracking technology is to be used. Passive RFID tracking systems commonly require a thermal printer for creating printed and encoded labels/tags, fixed and/or mobile RFID readers. Active V-Tag, beacon, or GPS tracking systems will require a Gateway Reader, and Active RFID tags. Check the pricing tab on the top navigation bar for ordering P/Ns and USD pricing.
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Active Asset Tracking via AssetWorx software is accomplished with V-Tag sensors which create an auto-generated coverage mesh which communicate location and environmental data
to a centralized "Gateway" device. 
V-tags are purchased as a combination of "FIXED" location tags (attached to the surrounding room surfaces), and "ASSET" tags which are attached to
physical assets which move around within the mesh network space. ASSET tags periodically 'chirp' their location to the nearest FIXED tags in a technical version of the child's game Marco Polo.
The FIXED tags also communicate with their closest neighbor fixed tags to automatically create their own mesh network within the monitored asset tracking space. As Asset Tags 'chirp' to the closest Fixed tag,
that message is then passed from fixed tag to fixed tag in a chain which leads back to the "V-Tag Gateway" which thereafter syncs those messages to the SQL database location history table via the AssetWorx Web Service .
| InfinID V-tag Gateway | |
| Model | VG100-1 |
| Size | 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.2 inch (HxWxThick); Weight: 105 gram (4 ounce) |
| Ports | Ethernet, WiFi Dongle |
| Mesh Network Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
| Certification | FCC Part 15C, Low Power Transceiver |
| Communication Range | 100-300 feet depending on infrastructure |
| Power Requirement | 2.5Amp, 5 VDC microUSB adapter plug; or POE with Ethernet/USB splitter |
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| Firmware | Latest Release: v1.0 The gateway firmware version is visible and upgradable in a web browser from the Gateway home page. If needed, please contact ID Integration for assistance to upgrade. Each VG100-1 gateway has a microSD card slot which contains the firmware, and can be replaced by contacting ID Integration. |
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Active Asset Tracking via AssetWorx software is accomplished with V-Tag sensors which create an auto-generated coverage mesh which communicate location and environmental data to a centralized "Gateway" device. The gateway communicates with the V-tags via it's own WiFi network, but can be integrated to a customer's communication network either via WiFi or Ethernet. Power requirements are low power 5VDC which can be provided either by wall power, or POE (requires splitter cable for separate Ethernet and microUSB connections.
| InfinID V-tag Gateway | |
| Communication Range | 100-300 feet depending on infrastructure |
| Power Requirement | 5 VDC microUSB adapter plug; or POE with Ethernet/USB splitter |
| Size | 13.0 x 12.6 x 18.9 inch (HxWxD); Weight: 8.2 kg (40 lbs) |
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ID Integration does NOT recommend use of Zebra-supplied printer drivers. Although Zebra does provide a WinOS printer driver, our experience is that drivers provided by Seagull Scientific (bundled with Bartender Software) are superior to most original printer manufacturer's drivers - and offer higher stability, functionality, and flexibility when used by WinOS applications.
The Zebra ZT410R is an RFID-capable thermal printer. It is available in 3 printer resolutions (203, 305, and 609 dpi) with the standard ZT410 model. For thicker metal mount RFID tags applications, Zebra offers a special Silverline Edition of the ZT410R. However, it's print resolution is limited to 203dpi. It is this printer version that is used on the VA cart.
| Zebra ZT410R | Zebra ZD500R | ||
| Print Width, Resolution | 4.1 inch, (203, 305, 610 dpi) | 4.1 inch, (305 dpi) | |
| Power Requirement | 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, PFC; Consumption: 100W typical | 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, PFC; Consumption: 100W typical | |
| Size | 12.75 x 10.6 x 19.5 inch (HxWxD); Weight: 36 lbm | 12.75 x 10.6 x 19.5 inch (HxWxD); Weight: 8 lbm | |
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| Firmware | LinkOS6.2 |
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| Win10 Printer Driver |  Zebra Driver |
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The MC3330XR handheld reader comes with integrated barcode scannerwhich allows data collection for both barcodes and UHF tags . The reader firware is Android 10.x and an AssetWorx mobile app is available for free from the Google PlayStore .
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| RFID Reader Type | UHF EPC Class 1 Gen 2; Model support for EU, US, and other Frequency Ranges |
| RFID Power | 30 dB Max |
| RFID Antenna | Circular |
| Power Requirement | 4.2 volt Lithium Polymer 2400 mAh battery pack: Removable, Rechargeable, 8.9 watt hrs |
| Size & Weight | 16.0 cm x 7.7 cm x 16.9 cm ; Weight: 13.5 oz |
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The Software Elements
of this system fall into the following categories:AssetWorx! software uses SQL Server as its database. Customers with an existing SQL Server installation can simply create a new DB instance for AssestWorx. Customers without SQL Server can use the free download of SQL Express from Microsoft.
In general, AssetWorx software is used to track " Existing" customer data. So, rather than building the AssetWorx database by adding individual asset records, it is possible to import customer data into 4 key AssetWorx SQL tables.
AssetWorx! software utilizes Microsoft's IIS Web Service for communication to/from browser displays, RFID handheld readers, and for coordination of asset 'events' and 'alarms'. Users must first identify a computer where the AssetWorx Web Service will be installed. And then make sure that the core IIS features are enabled on that computer prior to AssetWorx software installation.
AssetWorx Software installation
The Bartender Software Suite is a group of Win10 applications which allow users to design label artwork, connect to databases and user prompts, and then print to any print system with a Win10 printer driver. Download links and reference materials are provided here to help get users started with the installation and licensing of the Bartender Suite onto their company network.
- Bartender Edition: Either Enterprise or Automation editions may be used. Please refer to the Features Comparison Chart to determine which Edition best suits your company‘s needs.
- Bartender Version: v2019R6 is the most recent as of March 20, 2020. However, the Brady Template Library is compatible with existing installations of v2016. Download the FREE version of Bartender 2019R6 to evaluate the software. Once you have purchased either the Enterprise or Automation Editions, you will receive an Activation Code that you can use to upgrade from the free version.
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Win10 printer drivers from Seagull Scientific are REQUIRED for full functionality of the ATA template library. DO NOT use drivers from other vendors (even the printer manufacturer) since these will not support the advanced RFID write and locking requirements of the ATA specification. Download links, driver configuration import files, and installation instructions are available in the links provided below:
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AssetWorx/V-tag Materials:
The table below provides Ordering P/N and descriptions for AssetWorx software, V-Tag tags and accessories.Contact ID Integration Sales directly for an updated quotation on any of these items.
System Setup & Operation:
The AssetWorx! software suite includes SQL database tables, and IIS web service, and WinOS alarm monitoring services for Active V-tags. However, there are numerous other software elements that must be installed and configured BEFORE AssetWorx! is installed. The following tabs attempt to identify the primary functional steps towards a full AssetWorx! system integration. The sequence of required steps follows the tab order from left to right.AssetWorx! software is dependent upon numerous other Windows software elements. Each of the following sections should be completed on the customer's network before proceeding with the installation of AssetWorx! software.
After AssetWorx! software is purchased, a username/password login account is created on the InfinID Technical Support Web Portal. From there, users can retrieve their license key and download the latest version of the AssetWorx! software.
After extracting the compressed download file, users can begin the installation process by running the 'Setup.exe' program (run as Administrator). The installation process leads the user through individual steps of installing the AssetWorx! database table set; AssetWorx! IIS Web Service, and MS Alarm monitoring services. Videos of these processes are located in the Videos navigation link.
At this point, AssetWorx! is installed, but the database is empty. AssetWorx! has four (4) tables which must be filled with data prior to use
- company: AssetWorx! can subdivide the SQL Asset database into discrete departments, regions, or companies such that each subgroup can only see and manage assest within their subgroup. Initially, there is only one 'company' - CompanyID = 1. If a customer desires to expand the number of distinct asset and location datasets, they must do so BEFORE defining users, assets, or locations. This can be done either via a SQL script executed from within SSMS, or manually via the AssetWorx! web service dashboard - logging in as 'superadmin' and browsing to : Tools/Options/CompanySettings.
- sysuser: AssetWorx! currently supports the following 3 functional user roles. The 'superadmin' role is used to define new users and to set passwords via the AssetWorx! web service dashboard - browsing to : Admin/Users/Add
- superadmin - Can see ALL assets and locations, across all company IDs. Can create sysusers and company IDs, but can't create or edit locations or assets.
- admin - Can only create or edit sysusers, locations, and assets within their own companyID.
- READONLY - same as admin, but cannot edit or add users, locations, or assets.
- location: Like the asset table below, the location table is derived from imported customer data. It is possible to use the AssetWorx Web portal to import a .csv file of unique location data. However, this can only be done for a single companyID, by an admin account.
- asset: Like the location table above, the asset table is derived from imported customer data. It is possible to use the AssetWorx Web portal to import a .csv file of unique asset data. However, this can only be done for a single companyID, by an admin account.
Typically, customers will provide a single asset import file across all 'companyID' datasets. We have a video tutorial showing how to complete this process with SSMS, and some custom SQL scripts to extract the unique list of location data from the customer supplied import file. A second SQL script imports the supplied asset information and properly maps it to the various AssetWorx! data fields.
Passive RFID label printers are available from numerous manufacturers. Regardless of the vendor or model, we recommend downloading and installing the printer drivers from Seagull Scientific instead of proprietary drivers from other companies. Because we enhance AssetWorx! functionality with use of the Bartender Label Software Suite, RFID programming via Bartender will require Seagull printer drivers. RFID read/write power level requirements can vary significantly between label types and printer models, and is therefore one of the more challenging setup tasks to perform. We provide a series of printer setup tutorials in the Videos section for Zebra printers.
Printer Setup Steps
We provide a sample bartender template here for use with a Zebra ZD500R printer. Although it is possible to print from the AssetWorx! web portal - that process still requires Bartender in a background process. Printing directly with Bartender, provides users with a broad range of options for enhanced security, data filtering, and automation.
Currently, the Zebra MC3330XR Android 10 terminal is the only mobile RFID reader that can work with the AssetWorx! mobile application. The AssetWorx! web service allows anyone with a browser device (and login credentials) access to the data. However, RFID and barcode inventory gathering is only possible with the MC3330XR model and app. The AssetWorx! mobile app is downloaded for free from the Google Play Store, and is configured to connect to the AssetWorx web service and database per the video tutorial shown in the Videos section.
A demo of the mobile reader inventory process is provide in the Videos tutorials section. An overview document is also available in this link.