MiniTracker Wand Reader User Manual
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1. AVID ID Systems Inc Mini TracKer Wand Reader User s Manual 2004 AVID Multi Mode Reader Manufactured under one or more of the following U S Patents 4 333 072 5 214 409 5 235 326 5 257 011 321 069 5 266 926 318 658 5 465 556 5 484 403 5 499 017 4 262 632 5 559 507 Other Patents Pending U S and International FCC ID IOL 125 AV1040 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment For information Within USA 800 336 2843 Outside USA 951 284 1300 Fax 951 737 8967 http www avidid com 3185 Hamner Ave2. nue Norco California USA 92860 Congratulations on the purchase of your new AVID Mini Tracker Wand Reader This reader is capable of reading AVID and other brands of electronic identification tags INSTRUCTIONS How to use the AVID WAND Reader 1 Power Button Turn the reader ON by sliding the lower right hand button on the face of the reader forward When the reader is powered on it will emit a double beep sound and the LCD will display AVID ID READY To turn the reader OFF slide the button back 2 Read Button Press the upper right button on the reader or the red button on the wand handle to put the reader into the LOOKING mode The LCD will display LOOKING When a microchip is found the reader will emit two beep tones and display the number on the LCD If the read button is released before finding a microchip the message NO ID FOUND will display on the LCD 3 Reading The reader antenna is located in the round loop on the end of the wand handle This provides communications between the microchip and the reader While pressing down the Read button rotate the antenna in a circular pattern while moving down the animal s back starting from the back of the head The Wand Reader antenna handle and switch are waterproof and can be completely immersed underwater as long as the reader itself is kept out of the water Chip orientation plays a major role in optimum performance of the reader and reading distances In the figure bel
3. ow CHIP A in a parallel orientation to the antenna will achieve its maximum reading distance towards the center of the coil CHIP B in the perpendicular orientation to the antenna will achieve it maximum read distance towards the outside edges of the antenna It is therefore recommended to move the antenna in a circular motion so that at some point you are energizing the chip with a greater magnetic field making it easier to find the microchip wean ee ge A Pi ar N ANTENNA N J Invisible Magnetic Field 4 Battery The reader is powered by one 9 volt battery An alkaline battery is recommended for a longer battery life The battery is located in the battery compartment on the lower backside of the reader To replace the battery slide the cover straight off Secure it by sliding the cover back to it s original position making sure the wires are securely inside the compartment WARNING FOLLOW BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL Operating the Reader Near Metal Metal objects especially ferrous metals absorb electromagnetic fields Operating the reader antenna or placing the chip too close to metal object can severely limit the range of operation ot the system If you are experiencing reduced operating range of your system check for metal tabletops doors etc in close proximity a few inches to any part of the chip reader environment Warranty Service The AVID Mini Tracker Wand Reader is warranted to be free of manufactu
4. ring defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase Defective readers will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of AVID ID Systems Please contact an AVID representative for a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA or if you have any questions
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