USER GUIDE for RS250 Grey Stick Reader
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1. Special Notes Regarding Stick Reader Settings Factory default configuration can be restored by holding down the READ button while applying power After 2 seconds the Reader will respond with 6 flashes of its green indicator and 6 audible beeps indicating that the standard factory settings have been restored 12 Connecting And Testing The Stick Reader Using HyperTerminal Step 1 Step 1 assumes that you have successfully completed steps 1 through to 4 in the basic operations walk through on page 12 Step 2 Connect the serial cable to the computers COM port COM1 is the most common port used Step 2 Connecting to comm port 1 Step 3 Launch HyperTerminal by going to the Start button then to Programs then to accessories then to Communications and finally click on the HyperTerminal icon to launch the program b Fl Accessibility Aia Communications Recycle Bin Pii Enterprise a New Office Document J F Open Office Document u Windows 2000 Professional HyperTerminal comes standard with any windows installation though versions may vary across different operating platforms The version of HyperTerminal used for the photos in Set Program Access and Defaults eS Jasc Software fr Label Wizard Cx fr Microsoft Office Tools PrintMe Internet Printing startup Fal Symantec Client Security Tightvnc H WinRAR IY Adobe Reader 6 0 Internet Explorer Microsoft Access Microsoft Ex2. Rubber anti slip gripping surface Strain Relief Watertight cable entry that resists cable breakage Serial Connector Connects serial data to PC scale head data logger etc using RS232 communication 21 Serial Command Language Method Basic Instructions This section is designed for the use of programmers and advanced users The instructions listed in table 5 describe some of the basic and more frequently used configuration options It illustrates how to implement them using the Stick Reader Serial Command Language in conjunction with HyperTerminal The Command Language method uses upper and lower case alpha characters combined with hexadecimal characters to establish the Reader s configuration The most common commands are listed in Table 6 Advanced Stick Reader Functions Table 6 Frequently Used Command Language Characters P Reader s current settings are sent in command language format Sets miscellaneous options Z o o Inn Sets miscellaneous options Retrieves list of valid Command Language characters Note 15 In Table 6 commands followed with n hexadecimal characters require the user to press the PC s lt Enter gt key after typing in all command characters Single letter commands do not require lt Enter gt to be pressed except as noted in Table 6 Advanced Communication Options ID Codes can be retrieved from the Stick Reader via its RS232 serial port by sending the Reader a lt G gt
3. command The lt G gt command can be issued as many times as desired and the complete memory contents will be transferred upon each event ID codes are not erased from the memory until a lt C gt command is received Each ID code is followed by a lt CR gt lt LF gt carriage return line feed which will cause each ID code to appear on a separate line of a PC display The Stick Reader contains a configuration option that automatically inserts a null identification code in memory upon application of power to the Reader This provides a means of establishing partitions in memory between blocks of ID codes that represent separate groups of identified animals thus facilitating the management of ID code data once downloaded to a PC database To set this partitioning marker use the command lt M02 gt the default state is M00 20 Typical Stick Reader Configurations Some of the common customer Stick Reader configurations are pictured below While using these configurations the user must be aware that the battery powering the weigh scale may go flat quicker than normal See Special Notes Regarding Power Requirements on page 6 for more details The Stick Reader connected to the Ruddweigh Gallagher 600 _ S t f CE TEMS b ihe TE g _ k The Stick Reader connected to the Trutest XR 3000 The Stick Reader in stand alone mode 5 Power Source Requirements The Stick Reader is typically supplied with an Allflex PW 50
4. Battery as shown in figure 4 on page 7 It can be powered from a variety of DC power source options These include a car truck tractor motorbike or dolphin torch battery using the stick readers backup battery cable and the DC power jack located on the back of its serial connector or through the serial connector itself using the PW 50 battery pack For more details on using the backup battery cable See page 8 Special Notes Regarding Power Requirements The stick reader can be powered by connecting it to some weigh scale heads instead of its own stand alone battery source In doing this the user must be aware that the battery powering the weigh scale may go flat quicker than normal The stick reader itself does not contain an on off switch If the stick reader is left connected to a battery that is switched on it will consume small amounts of power until the battery is flat If connected to the Ni Cad battery power source ensure that the on off switch on the battery pack is turned off while not in use to conserve battery life The stick reader is also protected against accidental reverse voltage application and will not be damaged if this occurs Configuration Options The Stick Reader comes with a default configuration that will suit most scale heads without modification If however it is necessary for these settings to be changed it can be done in one of two ways The first being a set of code commands sent to the stick reader via its R
5. it at no charge Allflex will return the product shipping paid provided it is shipped at customer cost to Allflex To obtain a return material authorization RMA code please call Allflex at 07 3245 9100 or contact your Allflex sales representative 22 Your Allflex Installation CD After inserting the cd into your CDROM the cd will automatically start and display the menu shown in figure 2 below The menu items are listed with a simple description in table 1 below Allflex NILS link NLIS Video Herd Test Video VICNLIS Video He Figure 2 The Allflex CD menu screen Table 1 Software menu screen layout Install NLIS Link 2 8 Installs the NLIS link program onto your PC Installs the Allflex link program onto your PC 2 8 Allflex Info Displays general information about Allflex products Must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view this document NLIS Info Displays detailed information on the National wv Livestock Identification Scheme Must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view this document NLIS Video General information video VIC NLIS Video NLIS information specifically for Victoria Acrobat Reader 5 0 Installs Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 This software is required to view the documents on this cd Exits the menu screen Herd Test Video General information video Installing programs from the cd To install any program from the cd simply press the button corresponding with the program that
6. make any modifications to this equipment or use it in any manner inconsistent with the methods described in this User Manual without express approval from Allflex Doing so will void the user s authority to operate this equipment Allflex recommends that as a precaution persons with pacemakers should not uses this device Stick Reader Physical Integrity The Stick Reader has been constructed from rugged and durable materials to provide long periods of service in harsh environments It is waterproof and can withstand direct exposure to rain and small amounts of water for cleaning purposes The Stick Reader does contain electronic components however that can be damaged if subjected to extreme intentional abuse and such damage can deteriorate or terminate the Reader s functioning The user should refrain from intentionally striking other surfaces and objects with the Stick Reader Damage resulting from such is not covered by the Limited Product Warranty describe below Limited Product Warranty Allflex warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of one year after date of purchase This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product resulting from accident misuse modification or application other than that for which it is intended and that is described within this User Manual If the product should become defective within the warranty period Allflex will repair or replace
7. you wish to install Read the instructions carefully and follow the steps provided Stick Reader User Interface Each of the Stick Readers features and its corresponding function are described in Table 2 Command Language Examples Retrieve Current Configuration Settings below User P Reader Allflex Stick Reader Product Identity HW V1 00 Hardware Version Number SW V1 06 Software Version Number PR V2 21 Protocol Version Number B 840239 Serial Data Format Setting S 4C RS232 Settings 01 Miscellaneous Settings M 00 Memory Options A 3 Read Time Interval L 0000 Memory ID Codes Stored F 1638 Memory ID Codes Vacant Change Communications Bit Rate to 1200 BPS User S49 lt CR gt lt LF gt lt CR gt lt LF gt same as Enter Reader S 49 lt CR gt lt LF gt Command Confirmed Change ID Code Transmit Format to Hexadecimal User B850239 lt CR gt lt LF gt lt CR gt lt LF gt same as Enter Reader B 850239 Command Confirmed Start Read Cycle User R lt CR gt lt LF gt not required Reader LA 982 000000678234 lt CR gt lt LF gt if tag found For a complete description of all commands and configuration option variables please call Allflex Figure 3 Features of The Allflex Stick Reader Table 2 Stick Reader Features and Descriptions of Use Antenna Emits activation signal and receives transponder signal DC Power Jack Accepts 6 to 12 VDC input as reader power source Soft Grip Handle
8. Allflex Australasia Sales Offices Allflex Australia Allflex New Zeland 33 Neumann Rd Private Bag 11003 Capalaba 4157 Palmerston North Brisbane Australia New Zealand Tel 61 07 3245 9100 Tel 0011 646 356 7199 Fax 61 07 3245 9110 Fax 0015 646 355 3421 Http www Allflex com au ISO 11784 amp 11785 This device complies with the standards set forward by the International Standardisation Organisation Specifically with standards 11784 Radio frequency identification of animals Code Structure And 11785 Radio frequency identification of animals Technical Concept FCC ID NQY 930010 This 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 and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device has been tested and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements of EN50082 1 and EN50022 for the CE Declaration of Conformity DoC Trademark Notices HyperTerminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve Inc MS Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc Configurator is a registered trademark of Allflex USA Inc 24 The Allflex RFID Stick Reader User Manual Version 1 0 11 June 04 Software V1 24 About This Guide SPECIFICATIONS Information contained in this guide deals with operating the Allflex Stick Reade
9. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL Dimensions Weight Material Color Operate Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Altitude Mechanical Shock Vibration Hermeticity RELIABILITY MTBF MTTR Expected Life PERFORMANCE Read Distance 6 VDC add 5 cm for 12VDC Reading Orientation Read Zone Interrogation Rate Read Error Rate Exciter Signal Field Strength 60 cm or 45cm L x 32mm diameter 18 L x 1 25 diameter 0 62 kg 22 ounces UL94V0 Fiberglass and ABS UL94 HB Plastic Black Gray 10 C to 55 C IEC68 2 1 2 40 C to 85 C IEC68 2 1 2 0 to 95 IEC68 2 56 100 to 3 000 meters Per IEC 68 2 27 15g 11mS sawtooth amp 1 meter free fall drop onto concrete Per IEC 68 2 6 10 55 Hz sinusoidal 0 75mm displ 1 oct min 10 cycles IP 67 dust tight immersible per IEC 529 50 000 hours 0 5 hours not field serviceable 5 years minimum 27cm minimum Allflex 30mm HDX HP ear tag 20cm minimum Allflex 31mm FDX B ear tag 0 to 45 with less than 10 range decrease 360 in radial and axial planes with respect to end of reader enclosure 9 times second Less than 1 in 10 81 dBuV m 10 meters with 6VDC power input 87 dBuV m 10 meters with 12VDC power input 23 Special cautions and warnings This equipment has been designed constructed and tested for compliance with FCC Rules that regulate intentional and unintentional radiators The user is not permitted to
10. S232 serial communications port or using a The Allflex Stick Reader Configurator program Once changed the Stick Reader will retain these settings in memory until they are intentionally changed by the user For more information on changing these settings please contact Allflex Table 5 lists the Stick Readers factory default configuration settings Table 5 Default Configuration Options Default Configuration Serial Data Format Per table 2 duplicate tag reads transmitted Serial Hardware 9600 BPS no parity 8 BPW 1 stop bit no flow control Beeper LAMP on push to read wireless sync off Changing Configuration Options Once communications have been established see Stick Reader Setup on page 12 of this guide either of two methods can be used to change the Reader s configuration The first method uses a terminal emulator program such as HyperTerminal where the user must type in short alphanumeric commands to make configuration changes The second and simplest method uses the Allflex Configurator MS Windows based PC utility software program which allows the user to select configuration options from a series of drop down menu choices To make any changes to the stick readers configuration that are not covered in this manual please contact Allflex Australia on 07 3245 9100 ID Code Memory The Stick Reader contains an internal non volatile memory capable of storing 1638 ID codes ID codes are stored automaticall
11. cel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word i Outlook Express gt Entertainment r Fal Games E Fal System Tools gt Address Book gt E Calculator gt EY command Prompt gt E Imaging r Notepad paint Synchronize ey Windows Explorer y WordPad J HyperTerminal r we Internet Connection Wizard gt ad NetMeeting Network and Dial up Connections HA Phone Dialer fF HyperTerminal Step 3 Selecting The HyperTerminal Program this manual is the version installed with Microsoft Windows 2000 13
12. ctor Wiring Diagram Reading Transponder Tags The Stick Reader is always ready to read an electronic tag when power has been applied to it Pressing the read button on your stick reader will start this process When the READ button is pressed and released it searches for an electronic tag for a 3 second period by default This option can be configured to intervals between 1 second 9 seconds or to a continuous read signal see page 11 for issues with the continuous read function Alternately the READ button can be held down and the activation signal will remain on until the READ button is released or until a tag has been read You can tell if the stick reader is searching for a transponder by looking for the flashing red read light 10 Step 5 Now set the properties for the connection to the following Then press OK Fort Settings Bits per second a00 o Data bits je tst is s Parity None Stop bits Flow control Nowe Restore Defaults Step 5 Setting up your connection properties Notice the caption and time label down the bottom left hand corner of the screen showing the status of the connection y Connected 0 00 09 15 When HyperTerminal has fully loaded you will be asked to input a name for your new connection We ll call this connection Test Connection Description Dy Mew Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Hame Tes lor Step 3 Start
13. e section Power Source Requirements on page 6 17 If you wish to disconnect or re connect at any time you can use the two buttons in the top left corner of your HyperTerminal Window File Edit View Call Tra P S Step 6 Next be sure that your Stick Reader is turned on and press the read button Bring a tag to within 15 cm 6 of the antenna see figure 7 on page 11 Observe the green light briefly flash indicating a successful read The HyperTerminal window should now have a transponder id code Test HyperTerminal Fie Edit View Call Transfer Help Gel sl 3B 1 HH 962 HHHHHLIZOHGA Even if the user s intends to use a program other than HyperTerminal completing the steps above ensure that a the Stick Readers operation and communication is verified and b the user becomes familiar with the basic operation of both the stick reader and HyperTerminal as a backup precaution 16 Portable Battery Assembly The stick reader is supplied with a few accessories to make portable field operations easy The first of the two is the battery carry pouch This holds the battery pack tightly and simply clips on using the belt clip provided The second 1s the stick reader belt clip This simply slides down to the base of the stick reader and clips to the users belt See figure 5 below Figure 5 The portable battery pack assembly Serial Data Interface Requirements Data is transmitted between the st
14. her manufacturer s tag and can also be replaced by an ISO country code 250 France for example When other manufacturer codes or country codes exist there can exist the same 12 digit ID number While HDX and FDX B type transponders have an identical context they are guaranteed by Allflex to be unique That is HDX tag type ID numbers are never duplicated in FDX B type tags For HDX Industrial coded tags the output format 1s LR_0006_ 00000000185 14348 lt CR gt lt LF gt In this tag format the prefix LR represents line mode industrial coded read only tag 0006 is an application code unique to Allflex and the last 16 digits comprise a unique identifying number sequence The above default formats can be changed using the features described in the section Configuration Options on page 19 of this guide 18 About The Allflex PW50 Battery Pack The PW 50 is the standard battery shipped with all Allflex Stick Readers The advantages of using this battery are the following The battery is rechargeable and portable The battery supports continuous trickle charging There is an audible beeper built into the unit Convenient power and data connection via the battery s RS232 serial port Rugged heavy duty construction Preparing For Use And Charging To get the most out of the PW 50 the battery charge is cycled at the factory before dispatch This means that the battery pack is charged and discha
15. ick reader and the scale head and or computer using a system called RS232 serial communications The RS232 serial data connection consists of a 3 wire arrangement Transmit TxD pin 2 receive RxD pin 3 and ground GND pin 5 This interface can be configured for a variety of communications settings and is factory configured with default settings of 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 9600N81 This is the standard setting for communicating with most scale heads To change these default settings please see Configuration Options on page 20 of this guide The stick readers RS232 port interface is designed to connect directly to the serial port of a computer scale head or any other RS232 compliant device If you find that the length of your serial data cable is too short it can be extended using a standard male to female RS232 cable which can be purchased from most computer shops Extensions longer than 2 meters 6 feet are not recommended for data and power How Does It Work When a transponder is scanned data appears on the Stick Reader s transmit pin pin 2 in a format known as ASCII The ASCII language is compatible with most PC terminal emulator programs e g HyperTerminal The returned data is then filtered into a readable format and is displayed or sent to the connected appliance gt To Stick Reader Figure 6 Stick Reader Power Jack and Data Conne
16. ing a new connection Step 4 Next select the COM Port that your Stick Reader is connected to On most computers this will be COM 1 Connect To D Test Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country regior Australis 61 a Area code OF Phone number Connect using com T Win Modem COM COMMS TCP IP Mingock Step 4 Selecting the right connection 14 Issues With The Continuous Read Function The Stick Reader can be configured for a continuously on activation signal thus eliminating the need to press the READ button In continuous mode the stick reader will constantly search for an electronic tag When a tag is found it will continue to search immediately after This mode should be used only when a powering the Stick Reader from a 6 volt power source b when interference with other electronic tag readers is not likely and c when powering the Reader from a source that can provide sufficient Operating time see page 6 for power source options For information about enabling continuous read mode please call Allflex Read Zones Stick Reader poai Antenna oe I Implant Figure 7 The Stick Reader read zone Figure 7 illustrates the read zone of the Stick Reader Tags within this field can be successfully detected and read Optimum read distance is achieved by aligning the transponder with the stick readers antenna as shown Table 3 lists the typical read distances that ca
17. m the battery If no battery is connected it will have no power Removing the backup battery cable will allow you to power from the reader from its serial connector again Step 1 Connect the black alligator clip to the negative terminal Connect the red alligator clip to the positive terminal Step 2 Connect the other end of the battery cable into the power socket located at the end of the Stick Readers data cable Step 3 You should now be ready to start using your stick reader Press the READ button momentarily and observe the red lamp flashes for approximately 3 seconds and then stops Read Range Performance Tag readers are frequently assessed with respect to performance by their tag reading distance The read distance of the Stick Reader will be affected by the following Transponder Orientation For maximum reading distance the axes of the transponder and reader antenna coils must be optimally oriented see Figure 7 Transponder Quality Each manufacturer s transponder differs in a the amount of energy necessary to for the tag to generate a signal and b the signal level of the information that is returned to the reader Consequently it is normal for transponders made by different manufacturers to exhibit different read range performance characteristics Transponder Motion Most portable readers produce small effective read zones Transponders that are moving quickly past the reader may not be i
18. n be expected when operating the Stick Reader at different power levels and when reading different types of Allflex ear tags Table 4 Typical read distances for various Allflex ear tags Tag Type Allflex PW 50 Battery Pack HDX HP Ear tag NLIS cattle tag 25 30 cm FDX B Ear tag small stock sheep tag 15 20 cm 11 Stick Reader Setup The Stick Reader is configured at the factory with standard configuration settings that make it ready to use as soon as power is supplied to it These settings are selected for compatibility with most users applications and should be changed only when the user has a full understanding of the effects of changing each option Basic Operating Procedure Step 1 Turn the stick reader on or connect to your scale head standard battery or other power source Step 2 Press the READ button momentarily and observe the red light flashes for approximately 3 seconds and then stops Step 3 Press the READ button again and bring a electonic tag within 15 cm 6 of the end of the Stick Reader Observe the green light illuminates briefly with the beeper indicating a successful read and the red LAMP ceases flashing Step 4 Repeat step 3 using the same tag and observe a double flash double beep indicating that the transponder tag has been read twice Step 1 Connecting the power cables Step 2 Observe red LAMP Step 3 Read transponder Step 4 2 beeps while green LAMP flashes
19. n the antennas read zone long enough for all the tag information to be obtained Transponder Size Larger transponders generally contain larger receiving coils that produce longer reading distances than smaller transponders Transponder Type HDX or half duplex transponders NLIS cattle tag generally exhibit greater reading distances than full duplex or FDX B transponders Lightweight sheep tag of approximately the same size Proximal Metallic Objects And Electrical Interference Metal objects located near the transponder or Reader can diminish the read distance and performance of both devices Radiated electrical noise from computer displays and other such appliances can also interfere with the transmission and reception of RFID signals thus reducing read range and device performance Transponder Reader Interference Having two or more transponders in the immediate vicinity can dramatically affect the reading performance and temporarily prevent the Stick Reader from reading Stick Reader Power Source The performance of the stick reader is directly related to the amount of power that the stick reader receives from its power source The Stick Reader will operate at its best when powered using a stand alone power supply Rechargeable sealed lead acid batteries rated to 12 volts and 4 5 ampere hours or greater are an excellent choice for portable and field applications For more information on stick reader power sources please the read th
20. r using the power supply connecting the serial data ports and setting the Stick Readers configuration GENERAL opHons RFID Compatibility ISO 11784 amp 11785 HDX and FDX B Form Factor Portable Handheld Fiberglass Rod Enclosure w Rubber Handle Grip Unpacking User Interface Single Press to Read Activation Button The Allflex Stick Reader is shipped to you in a box containing one each of the following items 6 18mserialcable oo 8 Beltelip S 9 Allflex software disc Figure 1 Components shipped with Stick Reader RS232 Serial Port Serial Data Format Memory User Options Power Data Interface Battery Power Agency Certifications PENDING Red LAMP Exciter Active Visual Indicator Audible Beeper and Green LAMP Good Read Visual Indicator RS232 Serial Data Port Software upgradeable via RS232 serial port 1200 BPS to 57 6 KBPS 9600N81 default setting Decimal or Hexadecimal Mfr Country Code National ID Code Stores up to 1 638 transponder codes in non volatile memory for download Non volatile mode control options selectable via RS232 serial port interface 1 meter coilamp cable extends to 3 meters or 5 meter straight cable w DB9 f connector amp 2 5mm x 5 5mm coaxial power jack 6 to 12 VDC External Battery or Mains Powered Supply Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 Class A and CISPR 22 EN55022 and EN50082 1 Product Safety UL1950 IEC950 CE Marked ISPRA Certification
21. rged three times to heighten the battery life expectancy The battery is shipped in a discharged state meaning that prior to the first use the battery must be charged for a period of at least 16 hours To get the most out of the PW 50 Allflex recommends that the battery pack is completely discharged and charged before any use This can be done simply by placing a rubber band over the read button The battery will emit a series of beeps when it is almost fully discharged Figure 4 Features of The PW 50 Battery Pack Table 3 Battery Features And Description of Use i a a oa pack on off switch 2 Plug the communications cable from your PC or scale head into this socket 2 5mm DC power socket Plug your DC battery charger into this socket to charge the battery 4 Red lamp displayed while battery is on charge Plug your stick reader into this socket for power and data transfer Using Your Backup Battery Cable You can connect your stick reader to any 6V 12V power supply such as a car truck tractor motorbike or dolphin torch battery The Stick reader is connected through the socket located on the back of the Stick Readers data cable as shown in step 2 Users must be aware that when the DC power jack is plugged in the stick reader will no longer draw power from the serial connector This is a basic switch For example if the backup battery cable is connected to the reader as in step 2 it will try to derive its power fro
22. y upon being read A transponder ID code will not be stored multiple times if read multiple times successively but can be stored in memory multiple times if other tags are read in between All ID codes are retained when power to the Stick Reader is shut off or set to the default factory settings If more than 1638 ID codes are read the new ID codes are written over the oldest ID codes in a wrap around manner 19 Interpreting Tag ID Code Information Table 2 lists the default data formats that are transmitted from the Stick Reader s serial communications port The default formats emulate the output of the TIRIS S2000 reader that has been frequently used for animal identification in many venues For ISO type tags there is no difference between HDX Half Duplex and FDX B Full Duplex outputs Both types of tags produce a default format LA 982 000001088420 lt CR gt lt LF gt Where the underscore _ represents a space character and lt CR gt lt LF gt is a carriage return line feed unprinted control characters which cause a PC s display cursor to jump to the beginning of the next line prior to displaying the next ID number In the above data output the prefix LA represents line mode animal coded read only tag 982 is the Allflex manufacturer number assigned by ICAR and the last 12 digits is a unique number sequence for this particular transponder The manufacturer code 982 will be different for anot
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