RFCODE M190 IR Enabled Asset Tag Owner’s Manual

RFCODE M190 IR Enabled Asset Tag

Specifications

Operation

• Operating Frequency: 433.92 Mhz
• Group Code & Sensor ID Codes: > 540,000 unique IDs per Group Code
• Typical Transmission Range: > 30 ft. in the data center; up to 300 ft. open field
• Emitted Radiated Power: 71.8 dBu/m at 3 meters (maximum)
• Stability: SAW stabilized

Enclosure

• Case Length: 1.56 in (39.6 mm)
• Case Width: 1.27 in (32.3 mm)
• Case Height: 0.35 in (8.9 mm)
• Case Weight (with sensor): 0.4 oz. (11 g)
• Enclosure Material: Lexan polycarbonate
• Durability: Tough, impact resistant and temperature stable
• Mounting Options: Replaceable, interchangeable flag, loop, and thumb-screw mounting tab

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: -20 C to +70 C
• Storage Temperature: -40 C to +80 C
• Operational Humidity: Not specified in provided text

Power

• Battery Type: Smart Sensor Feature (specific type not detailed)
• Battery Life: 5 years (typical)

IR Compatibility

• Rack Locators: RF Code A740 with Series 2 Protocol
• Room Locators: RF Code A750 with Series 2 Protocol

Available Product SKUs

• M190-i060-000
• M190-i030-001

Regulatory

• FCC Compliance: FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15; FCC ID: P6FM190
• CE Compliance: RED Health and Safety 2014/53/EU Article 3.1(a), RED 2014/53/EU Article 3.1(b), RED Radio Spectrum 2014/53/EU Article 3.2
• CE Marked: Yes
• WEEE Compliant: Yes
• Standards: EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020, EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 62479: 2010

Introduction

M190 IR Enabled Asset Tag
The M190 introduces two essential upgrades: a user replaceable battery engineered to support asset tracking lifecycles of five years and beyond, and an onboard temperature sensor that delivers real-time, asset-level thermal intelligence alongside location data.

Features

• Low power consumption for
  long battery life
• User-replaceable battery
  designed for asset lifecycles of 5+ years
• Small, light-weight active
  RFID sensor
• Industrial-Strength
  installation tabs keep sensors securely in place
• Superior anti-collision
  technology for high sensor densities
• Onboard temperature sensor
  for asset-level thermal monitoring
• Designed for use with the
  A740 rack locator and A750 room locator

Usage instructions

The M190 is equipped with on-board infrared (IR) and temperature sensors, and is designed to be deployed in concert with RF Code’s A740 Rack Locators and A750 Room Locators. IR-enabled tags monitor their environment for incoming IR signals and periodically report their unique ID, IR location code, and current temperature reading. Tagged assets can be rapidly located with rack level or room-level precision, while simultaneous temperature data eliminates the gap between where an asset is and how it is performing thermally.

The M190 enclosure is injection-molded using an IR-transparent material that synchronizes the tag with the nearest IR transmitter. Location is determined via the IR code, requiring no signal strength calculations or triangulation algorithms. The integrated temperature sensor reports ambient conditions at the asset level, providing data that complements rack-level and row-level environmental monitoring systems with granular, per-asset visibility.

Designed for rack-mounted assets, the M190 battery-powered 433 MHz RF transmitter features a user-replaceable battery and replaceable installation tabs for quick, non-disruptive servicing. The replaceable battery design allows operations teams to extend the life of each deployed tag without removing it from the asset, a critical advantage for equipment with lifecycles exceeding five years. Interchangeable tabs support flag, loop, or thumb-screw installation on any standard U-mounted rack asset.

Powered by a standard coin cell battery, the M190 performs reliably across a wide temperature range (-20°C to +70°C) and resists humidity and thermal cycling. The M190 operates with a very low duty cycle, and with the user-replaceable battery, delivers an effectively unlimited tracking lifecycle with simple field maintenance. Every tag broadcasts its unique ID, IR location, and temperature using RF Code’s patented communication protocol, supporting very high tag densities with accurate, real-time data.

FCC Warning

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, the distance must be at least 20cm between the radiator and your body, and fully supported by the operating and installation.