PLCTAG

PLCTAG

Prolificx’s PLCTag is typically fitted to the trailing equipment of a vehicle (e.g. trailers and dollies) and is used to provide identification information to a reader device such that connected equipment can be automatically identified, tracked and verify that the correct equipment is attached.

Its small size means it can usually be mounted inside a trailer's J560 housing

In addition to a factory programmed unique ID, the PLCTag has a 12 character user programmable ID so user definable naming conventions can be used. The user programmable ID can be programmed in-system with a programming tool.

The PLCTag is based around a communication standard called PLC4Trucks which uses the power wires of a vehicle to transmit the signals.

The PLCTag when used in conjunction with a reader device such as our Vector 300WP, is capable of:

• Detecting hook and drop hook events
• Real-time tracking of trailing equipment
• Distance reporting
• Gate arrival and departure warnings

The PLCTag optionally has two digital inputs which can be used for monitoring status of door switches, lamps, or other digital sensing equipment.

• Download :   General+PLC+wiring+diagram.pdf (20 KB)

PLCTAG wiring colours:

• Ground - White
• PLC/Power - Blue

Specifications:

• Operating Voltage 10-16VDC with internal fuse
• Internal over voltage protection (Load dump/ transient protected to SAE J1455 standard)
• Identification Factory programmed fixed unique ID -
• 12 Character in system user programmable ID
• Size 38mm * 44mm * 10mm (1.07" * 1.7" * .4")
• Communications PLC4Trucks
• Operational Functionality Randomized broadcast rate between 2-4 seconds
• Supports multiple concurrent tags
• Can be queried on demand by reader
• Operating Temperature -40°C - +85°C

Connections:

• Typically a two wire connection of power/comms and ground, wires of 110mm length, terminating with #10 Ring Terminals
• Three wire connection option with separate power and communications
• 2 * Digital inputs (optional)

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