USER MANUAL - Allflex USA, Inc
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1. The reader will not operate with individual battery cells of either disposable or gt rechargeable variety CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Note 31 Do not use this reader near water when connected to the AC DC adapter Note 32 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Note 33 Do not charge the battery pack from AC main sources during electrical storms or when unused for long periods of time 2 Note 34 The reader is protected for reverse polarity connections Battery handling instructions Please read and follow the handling instructions for the battery before use Improper use of the battery may cause heat fire rupture and damage or capacity deterioration of the battery 24 aa Caution zo OM E p a Do not use or leave the battery in high heat environments for example at strong direct sunlight or in a vehicle in extremely hot weather Otherwise it can overheat ignite or battery performance will be degraded thus shortening its service life Do not use it in a location where static electricity is rich otherwise the safety devices may be damaged causing a harmful situation Incase the electrolyte gets into the eyes due to the leakage of battery do not rub the eyes Rinse the eyes with clean running2. reader to established the connection with a printer So use PC software provided with the reader to configure the reader s Bluetooth security refer to PC software documentation Connect the reader to an USB flash drive USB adapter that allows you to connect to a USB Flash Drive With this equipment you can import and or export sessions see Note 9 The sessions can be working sessions stored in the reader or comparison sessions which contain details and information about each animal ID code Power Management Reader Power Sources The reader contains a 7 4VDC 2600mAh Li Ion rechargeable battery pack which serves as its primary power source This feature adds hours of scans with a fully charged battery Alternately the reader can be powered and used indoors only by the following methods 1 From its AC Adapter Once the external AC adapter is connected the reader is powered up it will remain on until the AC adapter is disconnected and the Battery Pack is charged The reader can be powered regardless of the charge state of the Battery Pack The AC Adapter can be used as a power source even if the Battery Pack has been removed from the device If the AC Adapter has been connected the user may proceed with configuration and performance testing while the Battery Pack is charging This configuration could affect reading performances 2 From its DC power supply cable with alligator clips You can connect your reader to any DC
3. 00 4 4 2 5 READER NAME lt 6 3 SESSION 1 TOTAL 7 00000 00000 Item Feature Description of use 1 Battery level The battery level shows the fully charged level as well as the charge level during the charge mode USB connection Appears when the reader is connected to a computer via USB port NOTE The reading mode is disabled if there is no battery and no external power supply Therefore it is not possible to read a transponder although the other functions are fully active 3 Current number Number of read and saved ID codes in the current session of ID codes 4 Clock Clock time in 24 hour mode Bluetooth Check the Bluetooth status and connection see section connection Bluetooth management for more details Reader name Displays the reader name It appears only upon power on and until a tag is read Number of ID Total number of read and saved ID codes in all recorded sessions codes Note 1 Once activated the reader will remain activated for 5 minutes by default if it is powered only by its battery pack Read Range Performance Figure 2 illustrates the reading zone of the reader within which tags can be successfully detected and read Optimum read distance occurs depending upon the orientation of the tag Tags and implant read best when positioned as shown below Figure 2 Optimum Read Distance Tag Orientation Item Legend Comments 1 Reading zone Area in whi
4. Authentication Enable or disable the security feature of the Bluetooth iPhone Make the reader discoverable by iPhone iPad Discoverable and iPod About Provide information about the Bluetooth features see Menu 7 Note 10 When the reader is discoverable by iPhone iPad or iPod a message pairing finished is displayed Press Yes once the iPhone iPad or iPod is connected via Bluetooth Menu 7 Information about Bluetooth Item Feature Description of use About Bluetooth Name Name of the reader A f the BI h le Name RS420 pod Address o e Bluetoot meu e Addr 00 04 3E AA BD BA Pairing Bluetooth address of the device when the reader is Pairing Slave in MASTER mode or term SLAVE when the reader is in Security OFF SLAVE mode PIN 1234 Security On Off the Bluetooth connection is secure or not Version 120506B IDPS PIN Pin code Version Version of the Bluetooth stack 12 Note 11 Understanding the Bluetooth icon When the Bluetooth module is enabled but not connected an icon is displayed and is blinking If the icon doesn t blink that means the device is connected in SLAVE mode If the icon 2 is displayed a connection has been established in MASTER mode Note 12 1 beep is emitted and 1 message is displayed when the Bluetooth connection is established and 3 beeps are emitted when the connection is removed Read settings Menu 8 Menu R
5. Buzzer and Vibrator Serial port USB port and Bluetooth module Bluetooth interface Class 1 up to 100m Serial Port Profile SPP and iPod Accessory Protocol iAP Mechanical and physical Dimensions Long reader 670 x 60 x 70 mm 26 4 x 2 4 x 2 8 in Short reader 530 x 60 x 70 mm 20 9 x 2 4 x 2 8 in Weight Long reader with battery 830 g 29 3 oz Short reader with battery 810 g 28 6 oz Material ABS PC and fiberglass tube Operating temperature 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Storage temperature 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F Humidity 80 Reading Distance for ear tags cattle Up to 42 cm 16 5 in depending on tag type and orientation Distance for implants Up to 20 cm 8 in for 12 mm FDX B ear tags Distance for ear tags sheep Upto 30 cm 12 in depending on tag type and orientation 28 Reader physical integrity The device has been built from rugged and durable materials to withstand use in harsh environments for long periods of time However the reader contains electronic components that can be damaged if they are deliberately exposed to extreme abuse This damage can adversely affect or stop the reader s operation The user must avoid deliberately striking other surfaces and objects with the device Damage that results from such handling is not covered by the warranty described below Limited Product Warranty Manufacturer guarantees this product against all defects due to faulty materials o
6. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver 29 Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user must be at 20 cm of the reader antennas Notice to Consumers Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 Il ne doit pas produire d interf rence et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t
7. accepter toute interf rence radio lectrique re u m me si celle ci est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Avis aux consommateurs Toutes modifications non express ment approuv es par la partie responsable de la conformit peuvent annuler le droit de l utilisateur utiliser cet quipement L utilisateur doit se tenir 20 cm des antennes du lecteur Apple Legal Notice iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance 30 Regulatory Compliance ISO 11784 amp 11785 This device complies with the standards set forward by the International Standardization Organization Specifically with standards 11784 Radio frequency identification of animals Code Structure 11785 Radio frequency identification of animals Technical
8. If the mobile transceiver detects an activation signal it must wait for the rising edge of the next activation signal and activate during a fixed period of 50ms cf ISO1185 Annex C chapter 3 Note 3 Activate the wireless synchronization feature only with readers which comply with the ISO11785 timings 9 Managing the menu Using the menu With the reader powered on press the black button for over 3 seconds Menu 1 Menu listed after pressing of the black button for over 3 seconds Sub Menu Definition Back Return to the main screen Session Enter into the session management sub men Menu 2 Session enu see Menu 2 Bluetooth settings Bluetooth settings Enter into the Bluetooth management sub Read settings menu see Menu 6 General settings Read settings Enter into the reading management sub Reader information menu see Menu 8 General settings Enter into the device settings sub menu see Menu 14 Reader information Gives information about the reader see Menu 19 Note 4 To enter into a sub menu move the horizontal lines by pressing the green button and press the black button to select it Note 5 The reader automatically closes the menu if no action occurs for 8 seconds Session management Menu 2 Menu session Sub Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen New working Create a new work session after validation by the New working session session user This new session bec
9. charger supplied by the manufacturer Do not replace the battery with other manufacturer s batteries or different types and or models of batteries such as dry batteries nickel metal hydride batteries or nickel cadmium batteries or a combination of old and new lithium batteries together Do not leave the battery in a charger or equipment if it generates an odour and or heat changes color and or shape leaks electrolyte or cause any other abnormality Do not discharge the battery continuously when it is not charged It is necessary first to fully charge the Battery Pack as described in the section Getting Started before using the reader Accessories for the reader Battery pack fast charger The fast charger for indoors use only can charge up to 2 battery packs simultaneously in 3 hours A light indicates the status of each battery charging Green light Red light Charger status Off Not Charging Standby or Shutdown Bad Battery fault Normal Charging Temperature fault The battery charger can be placed horizontally or vertically on a table Make sure the battery orientation is correct before insertion into the charger 26 Plastic Carry Case Durable Plastic Carry Case is available as an optional extra or is included in the Premium Kit Package 27 Specifications General Norms ISO 11784 and full ISO 11785 for FDX B and HDX tags IP67 User interface Graphical display 128x128 dots 2 keys
10. extension into a USB port on your computer 17 Note 22 Once the USB cable is connected the reader is automatically powered on and it will remain activated until the cable is disconnected The reader will be able to read a tag if a sufficiently charged battery is inserted With a depleted battery the reader will not be able to read a tag but will remain on and can only communicate with computer When connecting to a PDA or a PC you may need to install specific drivers supplied by manufacturer When connecting to a Windows PC the operating systems start the Device Manager more details provided by the manufacturer on the CDROM Using serial interface The serial port allows the device to send and receive data via an RS 232 connection To establish a USB connection simply connect the reader with a PC or a PDA with the data power cable The RS232 serial interface comprises a 3 wire arrangement with a DB9F connector and consists of transmit TxD pin 2 receive RxD pin 3 and ground GND pin 5 This interface is factory configured with the default settings of 9600 bits second no parity 8 bits 1 word and 1 stop bit 9600N81 These parameters can be changed from PC software Serial output data appears on the device s TxD pin 2 connection in ASCII format Note 23 The RS232 interface is wired as a DCE data communications equipment type that connects directly to the serial port of a PC or any other device that
11. power supply between minimum 12V DC and maximum 28V DC such as a car truck tractor or battery The reader is connected through the socket located on the back of the reader data power cable as shown in step 2 see chapter Getting Started 4 Not proposed for sale in Europe 22 Step 1 Connect to a battery Step 3 Checking the reader 23 Connect the black alligator clip to the negative 1 terminal Connect the red alligator clip to the positive terminal Remove the protective cap which covers the reader s cable connector and which guards the reader against foreign material contamination Install the data power cable by engaging the connector and rotating the lock ring Then connect the other end of the battery cable into the power socket located at the end of the reader s data power cable Once you are connected to a power source the reader display s backlight will turn on Press the green button momentarily and notice the flashing red light This indicates that the reader is receiving power At the top of the screen the icon of the battery level shows the discharge level as well as the charge level during the charge mode Display Summary Good Quite good Slightly depleted but sufficient Depleted Recharge the battery LOW BATTERY Depleted Recharge the battery Reader power instructions Note 30 The reader is designed to operate only with the Battery Pack provided
12. reader antenna coils must be optimally orientated as shown in Figure 2 2 Transponder quality Each transponder manufacturer uses their own unique manufacturing process Consequently it is normal to find that many common transponders from different manufacturers have different read range performance levels 3 Animal movement If the animal moves too quickly the transponder may not be located in the read zone long enough for the ID code information to be obtained 4 Transponder type HDX and FDX B transponders generally have similar reading distances but tag manufacturers and environmental factors such as RF interferences may affect overall tag performances 5 Nearby metal objects Metal objects located near a transponder or reader may attenuate and distort the magnetic fields generated in the RFID systems therefore reducing the reading distance An example an ear tag against a squeeze chute significantly reduces the read distance 6 Electrical noise interference The operating principle of RFID transponders and readers is based on electromagnetic signals Other electromagnetic phenomena such as radiated electrical noise from other RFID tag readers or computer screens may interfere with RFID signal transmission and reception therefore reducing the read distance 7 Transponder reader interference Several transponders in the reception range of the reader or other readers that emit excitation energy close by may adversely affect reade
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14. Allflex RS420 Portable stick reader USER MANUAL Version 1 9 Description The RS420 reader is a rugged portable hand held scanner and telemeter for RFID tags specifically designed for livestock applications The reader fully complies with ISO standards ISO11784 ISO11785 for FDX B and HDX technologies In addition to its tag reading functions the reader can store up to 100 000 IDs in different work sessions each associated with a time date stamp in its internal memory and transmit them to a personal computer via a USB interface an RS232 interface or a Bluetooth interface The device has a large display window which allows you to view the Main Menu and configure the reader to your specifications Packaging list item features Description Part Number 1 Cardboard Used to transport the reader EOIVE0S 2 ER 3 IEC cable Supply cable to power the external adapter Data Power Cable Conveys external power to reader and serial E88VE017 data to and from reader External Power Adapter Powers the reader and charges the battery E88VE016 North America E88VE028 UK E88VE020 other 7 USB flash drive adapter Allows the user to connect an USB stick to E88VE015 upload or to download data to or from reader s userMamal P OOS EB8VEOTA Ear Tags 2 ear tags to demonstrate and test FDX and HDX E88VE012 reading capabilities Rechargeable Li lon battery Supplies the reader Adds expected batte
15. Concept FCC NQY 30002 IC 4246A 30002 CE Marking DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to the R amp TTE Directive 99 05 EC Manufacturer s Authorized Representative ALLFLEX EUROPE S A S Route de Eaux ZI de Plagu B P 90219 35502 VITRE Cedex FRANCE 33 0 2 99 75 77 00 Type of Equipment Short Range Device SRD Low Frequency Radio Frequency Identification RFID Scanner Brand Name Trademark Allflex Type Designation Model No RS420 XX XX can be 45 or 60 Allflex Europe declares on its sole responsibility that the products listed above are in conformity with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive The products comply with the following harmonized European Standards or technical specifications Standards Regarding EN 301 489 3 2002 V1 4 1 EMC EN 301 489 17 2009 V2 1 1 EMC EN 300 330 2 V1 5 1 Radio Spectrum EN 300 328 V1 7 1 Radio Spectrum EN 62311 2008 Radio Spectrum EN 50364 2001 Radio Spectrum IEC EN 60950 1 2006 Safety Health Allflex Europe has an internal production control system that ensures compliance between the manufactured products and the technical documentation August 27 2012 By Dominique BOIRON Allflex Europe RFID Director Trademark Notices Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc 31 Allflex Offices Allflex UK Ltd Unit 6 8 Galalaw Business Park HAWICK United Kingdom TD9 8PZ Phone 44 0 1450
16. Return to the previous screen Disabled Enabled Disable the temperature measurement Enable the temperature measurement Note 13 When the reader is in low consumption the reading distances are reduced Menu 12 Menu Comparison and Alerts Definition Return to the previous screen List all sessions saved inside the reader and select the comparison session used to compare the read ID codes Disable the comparison Comparison and Alerts ___ _ Select compare Select compare P Disable compare Alerts Disable compare Alerts Enter into the menu alerts see Menu 13 Menu 13 Menu Alerts Sub Definition Menu Back Return to the previous screen Disabled On animal found On animal not found From compare session Disabled On animal found On animal not found From compare session Disable the alert management Produce an alert signal when the read ID code is found in the comparison session Produce an alert signal when the read ID code is NOT found in the comparison session Produce an alert message if the read ID is tagged with an alert within the compare session Note 14 When a tag is read and compared successfully to an ID code stored in a selected comparison session supplementary information stored in the comparison session can be displayed on the reader s screen ex visual id code supplementary data 14 General settings Menu 14 Menu general settin
17. ansponder type it means that its transponder is not coded for animals Country code The country code is according the ISO 3166 and ISO 11784 5 in Manufacturer numeric or in alpha coding Manufacturer code is according to code ICAR assignment First digits of ID First digits of the identify code is according the ISO 11784 5 code Last digits of ID Last digits of the identify code is according the ISO 11784 5 The code user can select the number of last bold digits between 3 and 8 digits When a new EID transponder is successfully read the green light flashes and the reader stores the ID code in its internal memory after its first reading and if the option duplicate search is activated with the current date and time if the option is activated The number of read ID codes in the current session is increased The buzzer and the vibrator will sound and or vibrate with every scan Note 2 The Date and Time Stamp and the sound vibration features are options that can be turned on or off according to your specific applications Each time a tag is scanned the identification code is transmitted automatically via the USB cable the RS232 cable or Bluetooth Tips for efficient reading Tag reader efficiency is often linked with reading distance The device s read distance performance is affected by the following factors 1 Transponder orientation to obtain maximum reading distance the axes of the transponder and
18. ces that you trust Cancel With the reader turned on select one EjsptostiDevices of these options The Bluetooth Devices Options COM Rortey Hardware program should open a window All other devices within one minute showing all RTS Bluetooth enabled devices in the Q area Click on the device the reader you want to connect to and follow the steps provided by the program 20 The program may ask you to provide Add Bluetooth Device Wizard a Pass Key for the device AS noted Do you need a passkey to add your device in the following example select the option Let me choose my own To answer this question refer to the Bluetooth section of the documentation that came with 3 your device If the documentation specifies a passkey use that one passkey The default passkey for the reader is s 1 234 O Choose a passkey for me Use the passkey found in the documentation Don t use a passkey We recommend using a passkey that is 8 to 16 digits long Q y You should always use a passkey unless your device recommend using a passkey that is 8 to 16 digits long The longer the Sakay the more secure it will be The program will assign 2 communication ports for the reader Most applications will use the outgoing port Make note of this port number for use when connecting to a software program If this fails use the following links search the reader in the peripheral list and connect it You have to add an out
19. ch the ear tags and the implants can be read 2 RFID Ear tag RFID Implant 3 4 Best orientation Best orientation of the ear tags regarding the reader antenna Typical read distances will vary when reading different types of ear tags in the optimum tag orientation at the end of the reader as shown in Figure 2 the reader will read up to 42cm depending tag type and orientation 6 Power off instructions The reader can be powered off by simultaneously depressing BOTH buttons for approximately 3 seconds Reading an RFID Transponder Scanning animals Place the device near the animal identification tag to be read then press the green button in order to activate the reading mode The screen backlight switches on and the red light will be flashing During the reading mode move the reader along the animal to scan the transponder ID The reading mode remains activated during a programmed duration If the green button is held down the reading mode remains activated If the device is programmed in continuous reading mode the reading mode remains indefinitely activated until you press the green button a second time The following picture shows the result of a successful reading session m 00 00 SESSION 1 TOTAL 00001 00001 Item Feature Description of use Transponder type ISO standard 11784 5 has approved 2 technologies for animal identification FDX B and HDX When the reader displays the word IND as tr
20. d the icon is displayed and is blinking Once the communication is established between the reader and another device if the reader is SLAVE the icon is the same and if the reader is MASTER the icon is Ba In both cases the icon stops to blink If you are using a PDA it will require software Not supplied by the manufacturer Your software supplier will explain how to connect the PDA Note 25 We advise that to achieve successful Bluetooth connection with your reader simply follow the implementation methods listed see the following Note 26 If these implementation methods are not followed the connection may become inconsistent thus causing other reader related errors Note 27 When Windows 7 installs Bluetooth drivers it will not find the driver for Bluetooth Peripheral Device but this is normal see picture below Windows cannot install this driver because it corresponds to Apple iAP service needed to connect with iOS devices iPhone iPad For reader to PC connection only Standard Serial over Bluetooth link is needed o F 3 Driver Software Installation Device driver software was not successfully installed Please consult with your device manufacturer for assistance getting this device installed Standard Serial over Bluetooth link COM J Ready to use Standard Serial over Bluetooth link COM7 Jf Ready to use Bluetooth Peripheral Device SE No driver found What can Close Op
21. ead settings Sub Menu Definition Read settings Back Return to the previous screen Read time Manage the scanning time of reading 3s 5s 10s Read time or continuously scanning Tag storage mode Tag storage Manage the storage of read tag no storage on Comparison and Alerts mode read and on read but no duplicated in the Counter mode memory RFID Power mode Comparison and Manage comparison and alerts regarding read Temperature Alerts tags see Menu 12 Counter mode Manage the counters displayed on main screen RFID Power Manage the power consumption of the device Mode see Menu 10 Temperature Manage the temperature detection This option is useful with Bio Thermo implants Menu 9 Menu Counter mode Sub Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen Session Total 1 counter for all IDs stored in the current session and 1 counter for all IDs saved in memory max 9999 Session Unique tags 1 counter for all IDs stored in the current session and 1 counter for all unique IDs stored in memory max 1000 The tag storage mode is automatically changed to ON READ referred to item 3 in menu above 13 Menu 10 Menu RFID power mode Item Sub Menu Definition 1 Back Return to the previous screen 2 Save power Puts the device in low power consumption with shorter reading distances 3 Full power Puts the device in high power consumption Menu 11 Menu Temperature Sub Menu Definition Back
22. elect the protocol used by ALLFLEX S readers RS320 RS320 and RS340 RS340 Note 16 21 All commands of ALLFLEX S reader are implemented but all functionalities are not implemented see specifications Protocol_Document_V 1 0 About the reader Menu 19 Menu Reader information Feature Description of use Reader information FW Indicates the firmware version of the reader S N C000 00000 HW Indicates the hardware version of the reader FW XX YYZZ Memory Indicates the percentage of the memory used P N 3000X XXX used Memory used 1 Files used Indicates the number of files saved in the reader Files used 1 400 Batt Indicates the battery charge level in percentage Batt 0 Connect the reader to a PC This section is meant to describe how to connect the reader to hand held computer PDA or to a personal computer PC The device can be connected to a PC in 3 ways a wired USB connection a wired RS 232 connection or by a wireless Bluetooth connection Using USB interface The USB port allows the device to send and receive data via a USB connection To establish a USB connection simply connect the reader to a PC or a PDA with the data power cable Remove the protective cap which covers the reader s cable connector and guards the reader against foreign material 1 contamination Install the data power cable by engaging it into the connector and rotating the lock ring 2 Plug the USB
23. erating distance of communication is around 100 m 330 ft 19 Bluetooth Known Successful Methods There are 2 scenarios to correctly implement the Bluetooth connection They are as follows 1 Reader to a Bluetooth adapter connected to a PC or to a Bluetooth enabled PC or PDA 2 Reader to a Bluetooth adapter connected to a scale head or to a Bluetooth enabled device such as scale head or printer These options are discussed in further details below Reader to a Bluetooth adapter connected to a PC or to a Bluetooth enabled PC or PDA This scenario requires that a process called Pairing be undertaken On the reader go to the menu Bluetooth and then select slave in the sub menu select device to remove the previous pairing and allow the reader to return to SLAVE mode Start your PC Bluetooth Manager Add Binetnoth Device Wizard Welcome to the Add Bluetooth program or PDA Bluetooth O cron to th pene a Before proceeding refer to the Bluetooth section of the Dependin g on which Bluetooth eh bre Then set up your device so that your device your PC is using the Tuniton y 8 acs d visible Bluetooth Manager may vary in how Give it a name optional 7 Press the button on the bottom of the device it pairs a device As a general rule the keyboards and mice onl program should have the option to Add a Device or Discover a Device D Add only Bluetooth devi
24. going port that makes a connection to the device Follow the steps described in the links below For Windows XP http support microsoft com kb 883259 en us For Windows 7 http windows microsoft com en US windows7 Connect to Bluetooth and other wireless or network devices Note 28 Sometimes a PIN code is required to connect the reader to the PC PDA In such case the PIN code to use is 1234 Reader to a Bluetooth adapter connected to a scale head or to a Bluetooth enabled device such as scale head or printer This scenario requires that the reader lists the Bluetooth peripherals Go to the menu Bluetooth then the sub menu Search device which launches the Bluetooth scanning The device you want to connect to will be displayed on the reader Use the green button to scroll to the desired device Select the device by depressing the black button on the reader The reader will now connect in slave mode To connect the reader in Master mode the reader will need to be configured using the Tag Manager program In the Reader setup section of the Tag Manager Program the user can enter the 12 character address of the device they want to connect to Once this is done the reader will be in Master mode when it connects to that device gt Detailed instructions about EID Tag Manager are documented in a Help file 21 Note 29 Sometimes the security and check features have to be disabled on the
25. gs Sub Menu Definition General settings Back Return to the previous screen SO Load profiles Allow to recall profiles saved in the reader By default the factory settings can be reloaded Load profiles 2 Quick action Quick action Attribute a second feature to the black button see Vibrator Menu 15 Buzzer Vibrator Manage the vibrator see Protocol Menu 16 tanguagg Buzzer Manage the audible beeper see Menu 17 Protocol Select the protocol used by the communication interfaces see Menu 18 Language Select the language used by the device English French or Spanish Note 15 A profile corresponds to the current settings of the reader which can be dedicated to a custom use The user can save up to 4 profiles Menu 15 Menu quick action Sub Definition Menu Quick Action Back Return to the previous screen Disabled No feature attributed to the black button Disabled Enter Fast access to the menu Enter menu menu New session New Fast creation of a new session Re send last tag session Re send Last read tag is re sent on the communication last tag interfaces Note 16 A quick action is a second feature attributed to the black button The reader performs the selected action after a short keystroke of the black button Note 17 If the user holds the black button for over 3 seconds the device displays the menu and the quick action is not performed Note 18 The symbol gt is in fron
26. is designated as a DTE data terminal equipment type When the device is connected to other equipment that is wired as DCE such as a PDA a null modem adapter is required in order to properly cross wire transmit and receive signals so that communications can occur Note 24 The reader s serial data connection can be extended using a standard DB9M to DB9F extension cable Extensions longer than 20 meters 65 feet are not recommended for data Extensions longer that 2 meters 6 feet are not recommended for data and power Using Bluetooth interface Bluetooth works on a premise that one end of the communication will be a MASTER and the other a SLAVE The MASTER initiates communications and looks for a SLAVE device to connect to When the reader is in SLAVE mode it can be seen by other devices such as a PC or PDA PDAs and computers usually behave as MASTERS with the reader configured as a SLAVE device When the reader is configured as a MASTER it cannot be seen by other devices other than the device it is paired to Readers are typically used in a MASTER mode configuration when 18 it only needs to be paired with a single device such as a scale head PDA or Bluetooth printer The reader is equipped with a Class 1 Bluetooth module and is compliant with the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile SPP and the Apple s iPod Accessory Protocol iAP The connection can be in slave mode or in master mode When the module is enable
27. omes the current one Open working session and the previous one is closed Export session Open working List all stored sessions and indicates the number of Import from flash drive session existing saved ID codes per each session Delete session Export session Enter into the export sub menu Import from Import sessions from flash drive memory stick flash drive and store them into the reader flash memory Delete session Enter into the delete sub menu Note 6 Each ID Code is stored internally in the reader s memory until the user erases the stored ID codes after downloading them to a PC or other recording device such as an USB stick Up to 100 000 ID codes 10 000 ID codes per sessions can be stored and retrieved later at the user s convenience 10 Note 7 If enabled the reader provides a time and date stamp for each ID number stored The user can enable the date and time through a communication interface USB Serial or Bluetooth port and the software program Menu 3 Menu export session Item 1 2 Menu 4 List of channels to export the session s Sub Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen Current Open the Menu 4 to select the channel to export the current session session Select session List the stored sessions and once a session is selected open the Menu 4 to select the channel to export the selected session All sessions Open the link sub menu to select the channel to export all ses
28. r workmanship for a period of one year following the date of purchase The warranty does not apply to any damage resulting from an accident misuse modification or an application other than that described in this manual and for which the device was designed If the product develops a malfunction during the warranty period manufacturer will repair or replace it free of charge The cost of shipment is at the customer s expense whereas return shipment is paid by manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the reader has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Regulatory information USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
29. r performance or even prevent the reader from operating 8 Discharged battery pack As the battery pack discharges the power available to activate the field becomes weaker which in turn reduces the read range field Wireless synchronization A reader which is in the vicinity of a second reader is very likely to transmit its activation signal during the listening pause of the second reader and vice versa The result is that neither reader will be able to receive the HDX telegram Wireless synchronization can be used to control the coordination of readers The proviso is that the electrical noise in the environment is low and the RFI noise is constant for the type of readers in use Item Legend Comments 1 Activation signal of reader 1 Reader 1 reader 1 in transmitting mode Activation signal from reader 1 Reader 2 reader 2 in listening mode A mobile transceiver by nature cannot directly be connected to other transceivers To prevent a mobile transceiver interfering with the interrogation protocol of other transceivers it must be able to detect the presence of additional active transceivers through the reception of activation signals If no activation signal is detected within 30 ms the transceiver is out of reach of other active transceivers and its activation signal will not interfere with other interrogation processes The transceiver can therefore safety use the protocols defined in clause 6 of this International Standard
30. ry life E88VE013 External Power Adapter Powers the external fast charger E94VE00x Plastic case Use to transport the reader and accessory in a gt po Y E88VE027 robust case E94VE001 Europe EU except United Kingdom UK E94VE002 UK and E94VE003 World except EU and UK 2 Figure 1 Reader features and user interface Table 1 Reader features and description of use Item Feature Description of use 1 Antenna Emits activation signal and receives transponder signal 3 Audible beeper Beeps once on first transponder reading and 2 short beeps for repeat 4 Large graphical readout with Displays information about current reader status backlight 5 Green indicator IIluminates whenever a transponder data has been stored 6 Red indicator IIluminates whenever antenna is emitting activation signal 7 black MENU button Navigates in the reader menu to manage or to configure it 8 green READ button Applies power and causes activation signal to be emitted for reading transponder 9 Vibrator Vibrates once on first transponder reading and short vibrates for repeat 11 Cable connector Electrical interface for attaching Data Power cable or USB stick adapter 12 Bluetooth Wireless interface to communicate data to and from reader not pictured Operation Getting Started It is necessary to first fully charge the Battery Pack as described below and to have a few electronic identification ear tags or implants available for te
31. sions Sub Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen Bluetooth Send session s via the Bluetooth link USB flash drive Store the session s on flash drive memory stick see Note 9 USB link Send session s via the USB link Serial link Send session s via the Serial link Note 8 Connect your flash drive memory stick establish an USB connection a serial connection or a Bluetooth connection before to select the session importation or the session exportation Note 9 Connect your flash drive memory stick before exporting the session otherwise the message No drive detected is displayed check that the drive is well connected then please retry or cancel Menu 5 Menu delete session Item 1 11 Sub Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen Select session List the stored sessions and once a session is selected it is deleted after confirmation All sessions Erase all stored sessions after confirmation Bluetooth management Menu 6 Menu Bluetooth Sub Menu Definition Bluetooth settings Back Return to the previous screen On Off Enable or Disable the Bluetooth feature On Of Select device Configure the reader in SLAVE mode or scan Select device and list all Bluetooth devices in the reader Authentication proximity to configure the reader in MASTER iPhone discoverable mode About Select device Slave gt MZ220 Allflex s iPhone Search new device
32. sting It is very important to carry out the three steps described in this section before using the reader see Battery handling instructions section for more information Step 1 Installing the battery pack in the device Insert the battery in the reader The pack is keyed for proper installation The stationary key should be up towards the display The battery pack will 2 snap into place when it is properly inserted DO NOT FORCE the battery into the reader If the battery does not insert smoothly verify it is properly orientated Step 2 Charging the battery pack Unscrew the protective cap which guards against foreign material contamination Insert the data power cable by engaging the connector and rotating the lock ring Plug the power cord into the cable socket located at the end of the data power cable A Plug the adapter into a power outlet The icon of the battery nu 3 level indicates that the battery pack is in charge the level bars flash inside the icon and gives the battery charge level The icon of the battery level will be MH when charging has finished Charging takes approx 3 hours 4 Remove the power cord Unplug the adapter from the power outlet and remove the ___ data power cable inserted in the reader Power on instructions Press the green button on the reader handle to power on the reader The main screen will appear on the display 1 gt l gt 00
33. t of the current selected option 15 Menu 16 Menu vibrator Item Sub Menu Definition 1 Back Return to the previous screen 2 Disabled Disable the vibrator 3 Enabled Enable the vibrator Note 19 A short vibration indicates that the reader has previously read the tag during the current session A vibration of medium duration means that the reader has read a new tag which has NOT been previously read during the current session A long vibration means that there is an alert regarding the tag which has been read Menu 17 Menu buzzer Item Sub Menu Definition 1 Back 2 Disabled Return to the previous screen Disable the audible beeper 3 Enabled Enable the audible beeper Note 20 A short beep indicates that the reader has switched on or that the Bluetooth connection is established Two short beeps mean that the reader has previously read the tag during the current session Three short beeps mean that the Bluetooth connection is removed A beep of medium duration means that the reader has read a new tag which has NOT been previously read during the current session A long beep means that there is an alert regarding the tag which has been read Menu 18 Menu protocol Definition Protocol Return to the previous screen Standard protocol Standard Select the standard protocol defined for this reader protocol see specifications Protocol_ Document_V1 0 Allflex RS320 RS340 Allflex S
34. water and seek medical attention immediately Otherwise it may injure eyes or cause a loss of sight If the battery gives off an odour generates heat becomes discoloured or deformed or in any way appear abnormal during use recharging or storage immediately remove it from the device and place it in a contained vessel such as a metal box Power or charge failure may occur due to the poor connection between the battery and the reader if the terminals are dirty or corroded In case the battery terminals are corroded clean the terminals with a dry cloth before use Be aware that discarded batteries may cause fire Tape the battery terminals to insulate them before disposal n Warning Do not immerse the battery in water Keep the battery in a cool dry environment during storage periods Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater When recharging use only the battery charger from manufacturer The battery charge should be realized indoors at a temperature between 0 and 45 C Do not let the battery terminals and contact any metal like ammunition coins metal necklace or hairpins When carried or stored together this may cause short circuit or severe bodily damage Do not strike or puncture the battery with other objects or use in any way other than its intended use Do not disassemble or alter the battery Notice 25 The battery should only be charged and discharged using the proper
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