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Allflex RS420 User Manual

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Portable stick reader
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 RS420 Portable stick reader USER MANUAL Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Packaging List

    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®...
  • Page 3 Figure 1 - Reader features and user interface. Table 1 – Reader features and description of use Item Feature Description of use Antenna Emits activation signal and receives transponder signal. Fiberglass Tube Enclosure Rugged and watertight enclosure. Audible beeper Beeps once on first transponder reading and 2 short beeps for repeat.

  • Page 4: Operation

    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 testing. It is very important to carry out the three steps described in this section before using the reader (see “Battery handling instructions”...
  • Page 5 Plug the power cord into the cable socket located at the end of the data-power cable. Plug the adapter into a power outlet. The icon of the battery level indicates that the battery pack is in charge (the level bars flash inside the icon) and gives the battery charge level.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Power Off Instructions

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Managing The Menu

    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. Item Sub-Menu Definition Back Return to the main screen Session Enter into the session management sub- menu (see Menu 2)
  • Page 11 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 Sub-Menu Definition...
  • Page 12 Bluetooth® management Menu 6 - Menu “Bluetooth®” Item Sub-Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen On/Off Enable or Disable the Bluetooth® feature. Select device Configure the reader in SLAVE mode or scan and list all Bluetooth® devices in the reader proximity to configure the reader in MASTER mode.

  • Page 13: Read Settings

    Note 11 – Understanding the Bluetooth® icon: When the Bluetooth® module is enabled but not connected, an icon displayed and is blinking. doesn’t blink, that means the device is connected in SLAVE mode. If the icon If the icon is displayed, a connection has been established in MASTER mode. Note 12 –...
  • Page 14 Menu 10 - Menu “RFID power mode” Item Sub-Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen Save power Puts the device in low power consumption with shorter reading distances. Full power Puts the device in high power consumption Menu 11 - Menu “Temperature” Item Sub-Menu Definition...

  • Page 15: General Settings

    General settings Menu 14 - Menu “general settings” Item Sub-Menu Definition Back Return to the previous screen Load profiles Allow to recall profiles saved in the reader. By default, the factory settings can be reloaded. Quick action Attribute a second feature to the black button (see Menu 15).
  • Page 16 Menu 18 – Menu “protocol” Item Sub- Definition Menu Back Return to the previous screen Standard Select the standard protocol defined for this reader protocol (see specifications Protocol_Document_V1.0). Allflex Select the protocol used by ALLFLEX’S readers RS320 RS320 and RS340. RS340...

  • Page 17: About The Reader

    Note 21 – All commands of ALLFLEX’S reader are implemented but all functionalities are not implemented (see specifications Protocol_Document_V1.0). About the reader Menu 19 - Menu “Reader information” Item Feature Description of use Indicates the firmware version of the reader...

  • Page 18: Using Serial Interface

    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.
  • Page 19 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 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®...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 The program may ask you to provide a “Pass Key” for the device. As noted in the following example, select the option “Let me choose my own passkey”. The default passkey for the 1234 reader is: The program will assign 2 communication ports for the reader. Most applications will use the outgoing port.

  • Page 22: Power Management

    Note 29 - Sometimes, the security and check features have to be disabled on the 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).
  • Page 23 Step 1: Connect to a battery Connect the black alligator clip to the negative terminal (-). Connect the red alligator clip to the positive terminal (+). Step 2: Connect to the reader Remove the protective cap which covers the reader’s cable connector, and which guards the reader against foreign material contamination.

  • Page 24: Battery Handling Instructions

    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.
  • Page 25 Caution 1. 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. 2.

  • Page 26: Accessories For The Reader

    Accessories for the reader Battery pack fast charger The fast charger is used to 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 Not Charging – Standby or Shutdown Bad-Battery fault Normal Charging Temperature fault...
  • Page 27 Plastic Carry Case Durable Plastic Carry Case is available as an optional extra or is included in the “Premium Kit” Package.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications General Norms: ISO 11784 and full ISO 11785 for FDX-B and HDX tags IP67 User interface: Graphical display 128x128 dots 2 keys Buzzer and Vibrator Serial port, USB port and Bluetooth® module USB interface: CDC class (Serial emulation) and HID class. Bluetooth®...

  • Page 29: Limited Product Warranty

    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.

  • Page 30: Regulatory Information

    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.

  • Page 31: Regulatory Compliance

    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 NQY-30002 IC 4246A-30002 CE Marking...
  • Page 32 Allflex Offices Allflex UK Ltd. Allflex Europe S. A. Unit 6 - 8 Galalaw Business Park ZI DE Plague HAWICK Route des Eaux United Kingdom 35502 Vitre, France TD9 8PZ Téléphone/Phone: 33 (0)2 99 75 77 00. Phone: 44 (0) 1450 364120 Télécopieur/Fax: 33 (0)2 99 75 77 64...

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