RuBee active tags come in a variety of sizes and form factors, with many security, sensor and memory options. Visible Assets manufactures a wide variety of tags, designed for specific applications. Please contact us for all options.
So how much do RuBee tags cost ? In high volumes can be under $1.25. Add in specialized calibrated sensors and advanced waveform firmware/software they can be as much as $140.00. Typical dumb tag without any special security features are $15-$25 and tags with advanced tag sub-nets, and memory, security features $50-$70. We have many specialized tags that range from $15 to $95 depending on volume function and features. If you have an application we are happy to discuss prices.
We provide several example tags below, with sample specifications.
Glossary
Dimensions: Size in inches.
Antennas: Type of antenna, determines sensitivity to de-tuning near steel and range.
Environmental: Tag materials and potted tags determine immunity to solvents and waterproof.
Reads/Writes: Number of two way reads and writes before battery dies.
RX On: Time tag can stay in receive active state. Tags normally are in sleep mode, and come on 5-10 times a second for a few milli-seconds.
Normal Use Battery Life: Expected battery life in normal use.
Optional Sensors: Sensors that can be added to tag.
Security Options: Basic option is read and write lock, prevention of exit entry changes. Optional AES encryption, with some specialized tags that have public private key authentication.
Memory Options: Static read write memory sizes.
Attachment: How tag is mechanically attached to person or asset.
Catalog Number: TAS-112-B-107-B - Tag Name: Cell Phone Tag, Asset Tag; Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.9" x 0.2"; Antennas: Single Ferrite; Environmental: MIL STD 810G, Steel Immune; Range: Co-Planer 12-15 Feet; Reads/Write 6 million; Rx On: One Year; Normal Use Battery Life: 10 Years; Optional Sensors: Accelerometer, Temperature; Memory: Standard 500 Bytes, Optional 1Kbyte; Security Options: Read and Write Lock, AES Encryption; Attachment: Adhesive;
Catalog Number: TAS-112-B-107-B - Tag Name: 1T Tag, ID and Asset Tag; Dimensions: 2.1 x 3.1 x .15 "; Antennas: Single Loop 2" x 3" ; Environmental: MIL STD 810G, Not Steel Immune; Range: Co-Planer 15-20 Feet; Reads/Write 6 million; Rx On: One Year; Normal Use Battery Life: 10 Years; Optional Sensors: Temperature; Memory: Standard 500 Bytes, Optional 1Kbyte; Security Options: Read and Write Lock, AES Encryption; Attachment: none free space tag;
