Allflex USA 30005 EID reader for livestock counting with a BT module User Manual

Allflex USA, Inc. EID reader for livestock counting with a BT module

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Users Manual

GPR+ GLOBAL POCKET READER™ PLUS USER MANUAL Rev 1.6
User Manual 2 Table of contents 1 Description .............................................................................................................................. 3 2 Reader and Packing ............................................................................................................. 3 3 Operation and settings ......................................................................................................... 4 3.1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 4 3.2 Battery handling instructions ...................................................................................... 4 3.3 Power on / off instructions .......................................................................................... 5 3.4 Reading an implanted microchip ............................................................................ 5 3.4.1 Scanning and LOCATING AN IMPLANTED MICROCHIP ............................................ 5 3.4.2 Read range performances ............................................................................................ 6 3.5 Memory management ............................................................................................... 6 3.6 Temperature measurement ....................................................................................... 6 3.7 BLUETOOTH® management ....................................................................................... 7 3.8 Tones ............................................................................................................................. 7 4 Connecting the reader to a PC .......................................................................................... 8 4.1 Using USB interface ...................................................................................................... 8 4.2 Using Bluetooth® interface to pair, from Windows .................................................. 9 5 Connecting the reader to an application on smart phone or on mobile device ..... 10 5.1 Pairing with iPhone®/iPad® devices ...................................................................... 10 5.2 Pairing with Android™ devices................................................................................ 10 6 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................. 11 7 Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 12 8 Reader physical integrity .................................................................................................... 13 9 Limited Product Warranty ................................................................................................... 13 10 Regulatory information ....................................................................................................... 13 10.1 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ............................................... 13 10.2 Canada – Industry Canada (IC) ............................................................................. 14 10.3 Miscellaneous information ....................................................................................... 14 10.4 Trademarks ................................................................................................................. 14 10.5 Apple - Legal Notice ................................................................................................. 14 11 Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................................... 14
User Manual 3 1 Description GPR+ is a universal portable reader for RFID microchips with the purpose of identifying animals. The device can read a wide range of technologies: FDX-B ISO, HDX ISO, FDX-A (FECAVA), Trovan and Avid Encrypted. GPR+ can also read and display the Microchip Temperature™ when reading microchips with temperature sensing implants from Allflex or Destron Fearing. In addition to its microchip reading functions, the GPR+ scanner can store up to 3000 IDs, each associated with a time/date stamp in its internal memory and transmit them to a personal computer via an USB cable or wirelessly using Bluetooth®. 2 Reader and Packing Figure 1 – Packing Table 1 – Packing list Item Features Description 1 Plastic case Use to transport the reader in a robust case 2 Wall adapter Powers the reader and charges batteries. 3 Reader - 4 Notice Quick start notice 5 USB Cable Conveys data to and from reader. 6 Rechargeable NiMH battery Supplies the reader. 7 CD-ROM Contains PC Software, software guide and user manual 8 Lanyard - 9 Key chain with test microchip 1 implant to demonstrate and test reading capabilities. Figure 2 - Reader features and user interface. Table 2 – Reader features and description of use Item Feature Description of use 1 Antenna Emits activation signal and receives RFID microchip signal. 2 Large graphical readout with backlight Displays information about current reader status. 3 “SCAN” button Applies power and causes activation signal to be emitted for reading microchips 4 USB connector Electrical interface for attaching USB cable. 5 Eyelet Eyelet to place the lanyard 6 Handle grip Anti-slip griping surface 7 Battery cover Cover to access batteries 8 Battery door screw Screw on batteries cover 9 Bluetooth® (internal) Wireless interface to communicate data to and from reader (not pictured) 10 Audible beeper Beeper to identify the different reader functionalities 7892 51 3 64123548769 & 10
3 Operation and settings 3.1 Getting Started GPR+ comes supplied with six AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries which must be fully charged prior to use, as diagram below (step 1 through 3). If preferred, six standard non-rechargeable AAA Alkaline1 batteries can also be used and only step 1 should be followed (step 2 and step 3 do not apply). 1 Remove retention screw located on center of back of GPR+. Place batteries according to polarity indicators. Replace lid and screw. 2 Remove USB plug and attach cable in the GPR+. 3 Plug the adaptor into power outlet. The battery level icon will flash while charging and stop flashing when fully charged. A full charge will take approximately 3 hours. 3.2 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, damage or capacity deterioration of the battery. Caution DO NOT MIX RECHARGEABLE AND NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Warning Use rechargeable batteries with the same capacity. Do not use this reader near water when connected to the AC/DC adapter. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Do not charge the battery pack from AC main sources during electrical storms or when unused for long periods of time. The batteries must be charged indoors only, at temperature between 0° and +40°C. For best battery performance, charge unit at least every three months, if reader is unused. Notice Use the adapter and the USB cable provided with the reader to charge the batteries. 1 We recommend Duracell® or Energizer® alkaline batteries
User Manual 5 3.3 Power on / off instructions To turn the GPR+ on, press and release the “SCAN” button once. During this start up time the reader will display the screen below, beep once, and then display “READY”. Note 1 - Once activated, the reader will stay on for 2 minutes by default. 3.4 Reading an implanted microchip 3.4.1 Scanning and LOCATING AN IMPLANTED MICROCHIP When searching implantable microchips, place the reader so it touches the animal as shown in pictures. Use the following scanning patterns to locate the Microchip. Perform pattern 1 and 2 on Left, Top and Right sides of animal’s neck and shoulders. For Pets For other species Keep scanner touching animal and scan slowly following patterns below: Keep scanner touching animal over standard location for particular species. To search for microchips, press and hold down the SCAN button. The reader will display “SEARCHING” until a microchip is found or the scan button released. If the microchip was not found (see message below), re-test the Scanner with the test chip and rescan the animal, moving slower and varying angle of scans. The following pictures show the result of a successful reading session: WelcomeV0.86.00Firmware versionPattern 1 Pattern 2SEARCHING...NO ID FOUND
User Manual 6 Note 2 – If a microchip was found and the reader is connected via its USB interface or its Bluetooth® interface to a host computer, it will send the microchip number to the host computer. 3.4.2 Read range performances Figure 3 illustrates the reading zone of the reader, within which microchips can be successfully detected and read. Optimum read distance occurs depending upon the orientation of the microchip. Microchips and implants read best when positioned as shown below. Figure 3 - Optimum Read Distance Microchip Orientation (position 1, 2, 3 and 4) Typical read distances will vary when reading different types of microchips 3.5 Memory management The GPR+ can store up to 3000 IDs, each associated with a time/date stamp, in its internal memory and transmit them to a personal computer via an USB cable or wirelessly using Bluetooth®. The tool “GPR+ Software” allows you to enable/disable the memory storage (refer to the “GPR+ Software User Guide”). By default, the memory storage is DISABLED. When memory is enabled and a microchip is read, the GPR+ displays above the microchip number, the number of microchips stored in memory as shown in picture below. 3.6 Temperature measurement The GPR+ can read and display the Microchip Temperature™ when reading microchips with temperature sensing2 implants from Allflex or Destron Fearing. The Microchip Temperature™ is displayed above the microchip number as shown in picture below. 2 Microchip Temperature™ range is from 33ºC (91.4ºF) to 43ºC (109.4ºF). If the temperature is below or above this range, it will display “TEMP BELOW RANGE” OR “TEMP ABOVE RANGE”. 985005624300245985005624300245MEM:000898500562430024537.5°C / 99.5°F
User Manual 7 3.7 BLUETOOTH® management The GPR+ is equipped with a Class 23 Bluetooth® module to communicate. This device is compliant with the Bluetooth® Serial Port Profile (SPP). Enable the Bluetooth® feature by using the “GPR+ Software” (refer to section Using Bluetooth® interface to pair, from Windows and the document “GPR+ Software User Guide”). By default, the Bluetooth module is DISABLED. Bluetooth® works on a premise that one end of the communication will be paired to the other one. A host initiates communications and looks for other devices to connect. Smart phones and computers usually establish the connection with readers which are connectable and discoverable. Note 3 – Understanding the Bluetooth® icon: Disabled Connectable mode Host mode No icon Blinking Fixed Blinking Fixed Not connected Connected Not connected Connected Note 4 – A single beep is emitted with a visual message when the Bluetooth® connection is established. Three beeps are emitted with a visual message when the disconnection occurs. Note 5 – If you are using a Smartphone or a PDA, an application is required (not supplied). 3.8 Tones The scanner has distinct Beep tones for different functions: after start up, when scan button is pushed, when scan button is released, when microchip is found, or during low battery condition. 3 Operating distance of communication is around 15 m (49 ft). MM98200562430024537.5°C / 99.5°FBluetooth connected!
User Manual 8 4 Connecting the reader to a PC The device can connect to a personal computer (PC) in 2 ways: by a wired USB connection or by a wireless Bluetooth® connection. 4.1 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 with the USB cable. 1 Install the GPR+ Software provided on the CD-ROM first in order to pre-install USB drivers for the reader. When reader is connected, Windows will automatically find the driver and install the reader properly. 2 Remove the protective cap covering the reader’s USB connector (replace protective cap to guard the reader against foreign material contamination once the USB cable is removed). Install the USB cable by engaging it into the connector. 3 Plug the other extremity of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. A message is displayed on screen Note 6 – 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 microchip if sufficiently charged batteries are inserted. With depleted batteries, the reader will not be able to read a microchip, but will remain on and can only communicate with computer. Note 7: The reader cannot read microchips without batteries inserted. Therefore it is not possible to read an implant although the other functions are fully active. 982005624300245USB Connected!
User Manual 9 4.2 Using Bluetooth® interface to pair, from Windows Alternately, you can pair the reader using Windows Control Panel. Find below the instructions for pairing with Windows 7: 1 Open Windows’ Control Panel 2 In “Hardware and Sound” section, select “Add a device” 3 Switch-on the reader and wait until the reader appears in the device list as following: 4 Select the appropriate reader and click with right button NOTE: Your reader may appear as a Bluetooth headset. 5 Type the PIN code and click Next. NOTE: If the reader is configured with Bluetooth Authentication option enabled, the pairing process is based on a code generated automatically. In this case, click next to continue (the code will not appear on the reader) 6 Windows will now install the driver needed as following: 7 Your reader is now ready to connect. 1234“Bluetooth Peripheral Device” is a service dedicated to Apple’s devices and is unknown from Windows’ operating system that the reason why the PC mentions “no driver found”.
User Manual 10 5 Connecting the reader to an application4 on smart phone or on mobile device The device can connect to a smart phone or to a mobile device only through wireless Bluetooth® connection. 5.1 Pairing with iPhone®/iPad® devices 5.2 Pairing with Android™ devices Make sure your reader is on and tap on GPR+ Type 1234 Paired 4 Application not provided. 5 Once paired to the iPhone, your reader will automatically switch into master mode to be able the reconnect to the iPhone automatically the next time. Make sure your reader is on and tap on GPR+ Type 1234 Paired5
User Manual 11 6 TROUBLESHOOTING  MICROCHIP NOT DETECTED: ► Verify that GPR+ is able to read test microchip provided on key chain. ► Confirm that scanning is being performed away from metal objects and computer equipment, including metal collars and metal tags and away from stainless steel table. ► Scan animal following patterns on page 7, with slow movements and reader touching animal all the time. If the animal moves too quickly, the microchip may not be located in the reading zone long enough for the ID code information to be obtained. ► Replace batteries if power is weak, as it might not be sufficient to activate the field and reading distances can be reduced. ► Some animals might be implanted with two microchips too close to each other. In these cases, there is a risk that reader performance might be affected. Continue to scan as indicated on page 7, with slow movements, trying to identify one microchip at a time.  MICROCHIP IS FOUND BUT NOT STORED IN MEMORY. ► Verify scanner reads test chip ► Verify Memory is enabled.  CANNOT DOWNLOAD MEMORY: ► Make sure memory is enabled in reader settings (Refer to GPR+ Software User Guide on the CD for more information)  MICROCHIP IS FOUND BUT DOES NOT DISPLAY TEMPERATURE6 ► Verify Microchip is a temperature sensing implant from ALLFLEX or DESTRON FEARING ► Verify Temperature Scanning is enabled.  READER DOES NOT START ► Verify batteries have been installed correctly and have full charge.  LOW BATTERIES ► If reader displays “Low battery” with standard AAA cells: Replace the batteries ► If reader displays “Low battery” with rechargeable cells: Recharge the batteries  DEPLETED BATTERIES ► If reader displays “Battery depleted” with standard AAA cells: Replace the batteries ► If reader displays “Battery depleted” with rechargeable cells: Recharge the batteries  BLUETOOTH NOT VISIBLE: ► Check Bluetooth icon appears on the reader. If not, enable Bluetooth using GPR+ Software.  BLUETOOTH VISIBLE BUT NOT CONNECTABLE: ► Make sure your reader is configured to be visible and connectable in GPR+ Software (Refer to GPR+ Software User Guide on the CD for more information)  INCORRECT DATE / TIME ► Connect the reader to GPR+ Software, this will synchronize the date and time with the computer. 6 only with microchips dedicated to temperature measurement
User Manual 12 7 Specifications General Norms ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 for HDX, FDX-B, FDX-A (FECAVA), Trovan and Avid Encrypted microchips and implants Special feature: Temperature scanning with TS and BT implants between 33°C and 43°C (between 91.4°F and 109.4°F) User interface Graphical display: 122 x 32 dots - visual area: 56 x 12.7 mm 1 button 1 buzzer USB port and Bluetooth® module USB interface CDC class (Serial emulation) and HID class Bluetooth® interface Class 2(up to 15m) Serial Port Profile (SPP) Memory 3000 IDs Batteries 6 “AAA” 1.5V Alkaline or 6 NiMH rechargeable “AAA” 1.2V Date/Time autonomy 2 months without reader usage @ 20°C Battery charge duration Up to 3h30 in fast charge (external power supply) Up to 9h00 in slow charge (computer) Reading distances Up to 10 cm (3.9 in) depending on microchip type and microchip orientation. Mechanical and physicals Ingress Protection IP54 with closed battery door. Dimensions 202 x 80 x 36.5 mm (7.95 x 3.15 x 1.44 in) Weight 330 g (including batteries) (11.6 oz) Operating Temperature 0° to +50°C (+32° to +122°F) Storage Temperature -20° to +65°C (-4° to +149°F) Humidity 10% - 90% Non Condensing Default settings Memory Storage Disabled ID code format: 15 digits Temperature scanning Enabled Timestamp Disabled Bluetooth® Disabled Bluetooth® pin code 1234 Beeper Enabled
User Manual 13 8 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. 9 Limited Product Warranty Manufacturer guarantees this product against all defects due to faulty materials or 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. 10 Regulatory information 10.1 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. 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.  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. 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.
User Manual 14 10.2 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 autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) Il ne doit pas produire d’interférence et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter toute interférence radioélectrique reçu, même si celle-ci est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Avis aux consommateurs: Toutes modifications non expressément approuvées par la partie responsable de la conformité peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet équipement. 10.3 Miscellaneous information Snapshots are according to the latest version at the moment this document was printed. Changes may occur without notice. 10.4 Trademarks Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 10.5 Apple - Legal Notice iPhone, iPad are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to 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 iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance. 11 Regulatory Compliance ISO 11784 & 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 Concept. FCC WMQ-30005 IC 4284A-30005 CE Marking

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