TransCore 05716 Manuel D’Utilisation

The mounting surface must be metal, vertical, and smooth within the area of the tag. If 
the mounting area does not meet this requirement, you must use a metal mounting 
bracket.

If the mounting surface is irregular or non-metal (e.g., fiberglass), the tag must be 
attached to a metal bracket to provide an electrical reflector for the tag. Use a 1/8-inch 
(0.32-cm) or thicker smooth metal bracket whose dimensions are at least equal to 
those of the tag. Mounting brackets are preferred for application of the tag such that 
the tag and the bracket are in intimate contact to avoid interference with transmission 
of radio waves.

Each piece of equipment has a specific area or tag placement window for optimum tag 
placement. Tag positioning in the tag placement window is based on the center of the 
tag in reference to window physical parameters.

The tag placement window is on opposite ends and opposite sides of the equipment. 
The front and rear ends of the equipment are referred to as the “A” end and “B” end. 
The “B” end represents the hand brake end and the “A” end represents the opposite 
end looking forward. To determine left and right sides, stand at the “B” end and look 
toward the front end of the equipment.

Refer to the appropriate section for tag placement window location rail cars and 
locomotive devices. Where possible, tags should be mounted in locations to minimize 
the likelihood of damage from equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and other hazards.

Mount the tag on a plane perpendicular to the rail (back of the tag against the 
equipment) with the long edge of the tag horizontal to the rail.

There is a clear zone surrounding the tag and toward the wayside that allows for 
unobstructed transmission of data. This zone must not be obstructed by any metallic 
objects or protrusions.