Near-field with far-field to verify that device is connected or secured

A connector system for the assurance of properly mated and secured connectors comprising:

• a first connector and a second connector configured to be mated with the first connector, wherein the first connector or the second connector is provided with a far-field antenna;
• and
• a CPA member including an integrated circuit and a near-field antenna electrically connected to the integrated circuit the CPA member being configured to have an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position the CPA member confirms a proper connection of the first connector and the second connector and prevents the first connector and the second connector from accidental un-mating;
• wherein in the closed position of the CPA member the near-field antenna is inductively coupled with the far-field antenna such that communication with the integrated circuit of the CPA member is possible in a far-field of RFID communication.

An RFID tag comprising:

• a first component provided with an integrated circuit and a near-field antenna being electrically connected to the integrated circuit;
• a second component provided with a far-field antenna;
• and
• a pivoting mechanism configured to allow pivoting of the first component and the second component from an open position, in which the first and second components are separated, to a closed position, in which the integrated circuit with near-field antenna is inductively coupled with the far-field antenna such that the integrated circuit is readable not only in a near-field of RFID communication but also in a far-field of RFID communication.