The AWID SV-UHF-0-0 is a side-view-mirror style UHF tag for AWID long-range reader installations. It is used when the reader is positioned so that an exterior side tag gives a better read path than a windshield, visor, or rear-view mirror credential. Typical uses include gated communities, commercial parking, fleet lanes, and properties with side-mounted readers where the vehicle passes close to the reader. The tag is commonly adhered to the side mirror shell or another approved non-metallic exterior surface. Because side mirrors vary widely in shape and material, placement should be tested before applying tags across a full vehicle population. The credential must also be programmed with the proper facility code, format, and number range. Do not assume that a side-view tag, rear-view tag, windshield tag, and metal-mount tag will all perform the same in the same lane; each one is intended for a different physical mounting condition.
| Manufacturer | AWID |
|---|---|
| Product Type | UHF long-range credential / vehicle tag |
| Part Number | SV-UHF-0-0 |
| Pack Quantity | 50 pack unless otherwise listed by the product row |
| Application | Hands-free vehicle identification for AWID UHF reader systems |
| Mounting Style | Adhesive mount on side view mirror shell or approved exterior non-metallic surface |
| Compatible Reader Type | AWID UHF long-range readers |
| Read Range | Varies by reader, tag position, lane layout, and vehicle material |
| Programming | Facility code, bit format, and credential numbering must match the access control system |
| Power | Passive credential; no battery in the tag |
Side-view mirror tags can work very well in side-reader lanes, but mirror housing material and vehicle approach angle matter. Test the actual vehicle path before issuing a full batch.
Credential selection should be handled as part of the access control system. Poor tag placement or the wrong credential style can look like a bad reader even when the reader is operating correctly.
It is commonly mounted on the side view mirror shell or another suitable exterior non-metallic surface facing the reader.
It is commonly used with AWID LR-2000, LR-2200, LR-3000, and related UHF readers.
It depends on the lane. A side-view tag may be better for side-mounted readers, while windshield tags may be better for overhead or front-facing reads.
Use a metal-mount tag for metal surfaces. SV-UHF is normally selected for mirror or non-metallic exterior mounting.
Check reader side, vehicle approach, mirror material, tag orientation, and access control programming.