ST-Octopus Tool & Instrument RFID Tag Sample Pack

The Tool & Instrument RFID Tag Sample Pack is designed for customers to try out a variety of RFID tags for asset tracking for tools and instruments. 

This sample pack is designed to be used in conjunction with ST-Octopus Asset Tracking (AT) and ST-Octopus Asset Tracking Lite (AT Lite)

ST-Octopus AT and AT Lite include workflows to automate the management and tracking of tools and instruments using RFID technology.

The sample pack includes the following (ETSI version): 

  1. qty 50 of ST-Octopus 6D RFID Tags (TAG-E-TT-06D)
  2. qty 50 of ST-Octopus 1102 RFID Tags (TAG-E-TT-1102)
  3. qty 50 of ST-Octopus 1502 RFID Tags (TAG-E-TT-1502)
  4. qty 50 of ST-Octopus 2802 RFID Tags (TAG-E-TT-2802)

These tags are also resistant to a very wide range of chemicals, and have an ingress protection rating of IP 68. These tags can easily be adapted for applications involving overmolding/overspraying or embedding in metal. 

SKU Description Size Chip Type Typical Read Ranges
TAG-E-TT-06D ST-Octopus 06D – Tool & Instrument RFID Tag 6mm diameter X 3.6mm tall (0.24” x 0.14”) R-6P or M750 Up to 4-5 ft.
TAG-E-TT-1102 ST-Octopus 1102 – Tool & Instrument RFID Tag 12 mm (0.49″) x 1.8 mm (0.07”) x 1.4 mm (0.054”) R-6P or M750 Up to 4-6 ft.
TAG-E-TT-1502 ST-Octopus 1502 – Tool & Instrument RFID Tag 15 mm (1.06″) x 1.8 mm (0.07”) x 1.4 mm (0.054”) M750 Up to 5-7 ft.
TAG-E-TT-2802 ST-Octopus 2802 – Tool & Instrument RFID Tag 27 mm (1.06″) x 1.8 mm (0.07”) x 1.4 mm (0.054”) M750 Up to 6-8 ft.

They require customer-supplied epoxy for attaching to the instruments. JB Weld epoxies are usually good for an application like this. Surface prep is super important to get a good bond, clean the surface with alcohol and dry thoroughly.

Operating Temperature: -50° C to 85° C (-58° F to 185° F)

Temperature Tolerance: -50° C to 185° C (-58° F to 365° F)

Product Summary

The ST-Octopus Tool & Instrument RFID Tag Sample Pack contains 200 industrial-grade UHF tags (50 each of four specialized models) designed for tracking small, metal-intensive assets like tools and medical instruments. These IP68-rated, chemical-resistant tags feature Impinj chips and require epoxy attachment, providing a versatile solution for evaluating durable asset management workflows.

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