RFID Field Markers: Connect Physical Assets to Reliable Records
Working record — September 20, 2026

Guide: https://yenra.com/rfid-data-stakes/

Purpose: Define a marker-to-asset record with provenance, coordinates, installation evidence and maintenance responsibilities.

Instructions
Work through the steps below with representative evidence. Mark unresolved fields explicitly. Retain source revisions and test records; do not store credentials or sensitive account information in this file.

1. Record marker ID/family, compatible reader/model, referenced asset ID, relationship, owner and lifecycle status.
Notes / evidence:

2. Record coordinates, units, coordinate reference system, measurement method/date and uncertainty. Label approximate or unresolved positions explicitly.
Notes / evidence:

3. Attach installation evidence, approved association, dated photos and access-controlled record references.
Notes / evidence:

4. Compare read ID and stored fields with the managed record; record database revision/retrieval time and offline status.
Notes / evidence:

5. For discrepancies, preserve observations and route to the responsible owner. Record replacement/retirement links and approved changes.
Notes / evidence:

6. This record is not excavation clearance or a legal boundary determination. Follow applicable utility damage-prevention and qualified surveying procedures.
Notes / evidence:

Decision / result:

Open issue | Owner | Next action | Due date:

Reviewed by / date:

Source references (check current versions)
https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/power-utilities-uk/applications/utility-marking-locating/
https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/864159O/3m-tm-dynatel-tm-ems-marker-locator-7420-operator-s-manual.pdf
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/safety-awareness/join-phmsa-national-811-day