Determining Your Tag Set Version and Version DifferencesUpdated a year ago
This article will assist in determining whether your RFID proximity tag set is Version 1 or Version 2.
Performance Differences Between Version 1 and Version 2
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
| Released prior to November 2021 | Released from November 2021 to Present Day |
| Maximum of four active tags at once | Maximum of twelve active tags at once |
| Range can be set to 3ft, 6ft, or 10ft only | Range can be set to anywhere from 1ft to 10ft |
| Tags hold door open for as long as in proximity | Tags have a timeout period of 30s |
Version 1 tag sets and Version 2 tag sets look outwardly identical. It's important to note that a Version 1 tag does not work with a Version 2 tag sensor box, and similarly a Version 2 tag does not work with a Version 1 tag sensor box.
When purchasing a replacement tag, if you're uncertain of your tag set version be sure to check by following the instructions below. If your tag set is Version 1, contact us prior to purchasing.
Determining Your Tag Set Version
RFID Tag:
Hold down the button on the RFID tag for at least 10 seconds. Note that you may need to hold the button down at an angle to get the press to register.
- If the blue LED at the corner of the tag begins to flash in a sequence - one flash, two flashes, three flashes, one flash, etc. - then the tag is V1.
- If the blue LED at the corner of the tag turns on solid, the tag is V2.
Alternatively, if the tag has an FCC sticker on the back and/or says "2.0" on the back, it's a V2 tag.
Tag Sensor Box:
With all tags out of range of the sensor box and the system powered on, observe the oval status light on the front.
- If the light is on solid blue, the tag sensor box is V1.
- If there is no light on at all, the tag sensor box is V2.
Alternatively, you can confirm the sensor box version by checking the color of the board on the back of the sensor box per this picture.