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Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual Reader User Guide ISO-FFW Series Reader ISO-FFW-6000 Standard unit with Read and On LEDs Only ISO-FFW-8030 Display and 8030 Keypad ISO-FFW-8030-EXP With 9000 expansion board fitted ISO-FFW-8030- EXP-CLK With 9000 expansion board and Clock fitted...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Regularity Notices and Conformity ..............................4 ISO-FFW Series Reader Instructions ..............................5 The Aleis ISO-FFW Series System ............................6 Preparation for Use ...................................7 Warnings ....................................7 Care and Maintenance ................................7 Methods of connection ................................8 5.1 Direct connection with your scale indicator: ..........................8 5.2 Direct connection with your computer: ..........................8...
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Load Defaults ..............................40 17.37 Set Date/Time ..............................41 17.38 RFM Settings ..............................41 17.4 Reader Information ................................41 17.5 Memory Status ................................... 42 18.0 ISO-FFW SERIES Reader Specifiactions ..........................42 19.0 Aleis Conditions of Sale ................................43 3 of 45...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Modification warning (FCC Part 15.21) Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Aleis could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Non-conformance to the handling and operating instructions will immediately void all warranties for the antenna/reader and software. 1. WARNING: All Aleis warranties will be immediately voided if this reader is used in any way with Hyperterminal.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual THE ALEIS ISO-FFW SERIES SYSTEM The ISO-FFW series is available in different configurations ISO-FFW-6000 Standard unit with Read and On LEDs Only ISO-FFW-8030 Display and 8030 Keypad ISO-FFW-8030-EXP With 9000 expansion board fitted ISO-FFW-8030- EXP-CLK...
Protect computer and power leads from animals if the system is left in the yards. Treat the system with care; Aleis has built this system for the cattle yards, but it is an electronic unit and must be treated accordingly.
Direct connection with your computer: The ISO-FFW Series Reader can also link directly with your computer. The Aleis ISO-FFW Series Reader is compatible with all major herd management programs accepting a standard real-time RFID from a reader. You may need to contact your herd management software provider for exact setup instructions.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual OPTIONAL POWER Only use high quality regulated linear power supplies or solar panels. Please contact Aleis with any queries, you may have. Some switch mode power supplies are NOT suitable and must not be used.
2. A working COM port – you can check this by turning your 8030 reader on, and then opening Aleis DataLink. Down the bottom right corner of the Aleis DataLink screen, you should see that the software has connected to a particular unit.
DataLink screen (there is a big yellow manilla folder on the button). 3. Find the file that you created, and click on the open button. 4. You will see that file name listed in the main screen of Aleis DataLink where the session names and numbers are normally displayed.
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Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 11. Scroll down to Alert and press the OK button. 12. Ensure Condition is highlighted and press the OK button. 13. Scroll down to On Match and press the OK button – you will see a tick appear in the box.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 9.6 Formatting the File System Formatting of the file system is very important to keep your reader operating at its maximum performance. Once the reader has read and stored a lot of tags eg 40000+ you may notice a slow down in its performance when storing and recalling data.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 10.0 ISO-FFW8030 MENU TREE The readers menu has 5 main menu and several sub menu items Session Read Setup System Setup Reader Information Memory Status 10.1 Session Menu 14 of 45...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 11.0 ISO-FFW8030 AUDIO AND VISUAL ALERTS Features Buzzer LCD Display LED’s at Top of LCD Alert LED’s – 2 on the top left side of the screen. Valid READ One beep Current RFID number, eg.
12.0 ISO-FFW8030 MENU Main Menu (Reader selection choices) 12.1 Session 12.11 Starts a New Session 12.12 Send to PC Sends the RFIDs in the memory to the PC There are two options: Current Session All Sessions 12.13 Clear Clears the readers memory. There are two options: Current Session All Sessions 12.14 Select...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual On Match On No-Match No Send 12.3 System Setup 12.31 Communications Interface Sets the interface the RFID is send out when a tag is read Serial RF Modem Bluetooth Protocol Sets the protocol string when a RFID is read or when...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual (Select required contrast Eg 90 = light contrast. 120= very dark. Subject to viewing angle) 12.33 Buzzer Turns the Buzzer On/Off 12.34 Sleep Timer Sets the Sleep Timer. The unit will turn off to save battery power if it is not...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual Sets TX sync mode to master or slave unit (only applicable to Wired Sync Mode). Slave Master 12.4 Reader Information (This is for technical assistance only & product identification) Reader Info Hardware: (Hardware Version) Software:...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 14.0 ISO-FFW9060 READER METHODS OF USE There are four general methods of reading and recording data. Please read each method and follow instructions covering the method you choose with your 9060 series system. 14.1 Record RFID No’s only (no data entry) Turn Reader ON.
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Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual Field Default Data When setting up template there is no need to have a date field as this will record automatically and print with the report. There are four data fields available per template. Field column allows for three letters/numbers only for each field.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual Session will be highlighted, press OK. will be highlighted, press OK. Follow same instructions from beginning. If same fields are required, select Same Fields instead of Blank (as in step 5) 14.3 Templates Setup New Template...
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Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual River When finished, press C (located to the left of MENU button) to return to the session screen. Lock Template From Session press down arrow to select Data Entry Locking. Press OK. By pressing OK in any box locks data to prevent it accidentally being changed when typing data into reader.
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Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual When finished press OK. Message appears Template Saved, press OK. Press C three times to return to main reading screen. Reader is ready to read first group of animals. This process can be carried out well before using the reader.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 14.4 Data Entry using Function Keys for a pre made Template 9060 Series Function Keys 9060 series Function Keys are designed to make entering data into reader simple and quick. The function of each key is explained to the right of that key, as an example, the F1 key is used to start a new session.
5. A working COM port – you can check this by turning your 9060 reader on, and then opening Aleis DataLink. Down the bottom right corner of the Aleis DataLink screen, you should see that the software has connected to a particular unit.
DataLink screen (there is a big yellow manilla folder on the button). 11. Find the file that you created, and click on the open button. 12. You will see that file name listed in the main screen of Aleis DataLink where the session names and numbers are normally displayed.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 14.7 Formatting the File System Formatting of the file system is very important to keep your reader operating at its maximum performance. Once the reader has read and stored a lot of tags eg 40000+ you may notice a slow down in its performance when storing and recalling data.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 15.0 ISO-FFW9060 MENU TREE The readers menu has 5 main menu and several sub menu items Session Read Setup System Setup Reader Information Memory Status 15.1 Session Menu Page 33 of 45...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 16.0 ISO-FFW9060 AUDIO AND VISUAL ALERTS Features Buzzer LCD Display LEDs at Top of LCD 6 Auxiliary LEDs – 3 each side of the screen Valid READ One beep Current RFID number, eg. READ LED blinks once...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 17.0 ISO-FFW9060 MENU 17.1 Session 17.11 Starts a New Session 17.12 Data Entry Setup - Sets up Data Entry Fields 17.13 Data Entry Locking - Sets up Data Entry Locking Fields 17.14 Templates Session Template...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual ISO 26 Digit ISO 27 Digit 15 Digit 16 Digit Scale Interface Sets scale type, overrides Tag Output Format, Serial Baud Rate, and Download Format to suit the scale’s requirements. No Scales Ruddweigh Thunderbird Tru-Test 17.32 Display...
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 17.37 Set Date/Time -Sets Date and Time 17.38 RFM Settings FDX/HDX Mode Sets the readers FDX/HDX mode FDX/HDX With Boost FDX Only HDX Only With Boost FDX/HDX FDX/HDX Rx Only Ant Tune Mode Selects Auto or manual antenna tuing.
Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual 17.5 Memory Status Used Memory X% Percentage of Used Memory Free Memory X% Percentage of Free Memory Reclaimable Memory X% Percentage of Recoverable Cleared Memory (old Sessions) 18.0 ISO-FFW SERIES READER SPECIFIACTIONS General Frequency: 134.2Khz RFID Compatibility: ISO 11784 &11785 HDX and FDX-B...
ALEIS CONDITIONS OF SALE In these conditions: `Vendor' means Aleis Pty Ltd ACN 081 411 734 of Cnr Old Rosevale & Jandowae/Kingaroy Roads, Jandowae, Queensland, 4410 which is the seller of the goods ‘Factory’ means the Vendor’s principal place of business at Cnr Old Rosevale & Jandowae/Kingaroy Roads, Jandowae, Queensland,4410.
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Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual all freight is paid by the purchaser. If goods are not manufactured by vendor the guarantee of the manufacturer thereof shall be accepted by the purchaser and is the only guarantee given to purchaser in respect of the goods.
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Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual Vendor shall not be under any obligation to accept goods returned by the purchaser and will do so only on terms to be agreed in writing in each individual case. All goods to be supplied by vendor shall be as described on the quotation overleaf and the description on such order modified as so agreed shall prevail over all other descriptions including any purchaser's specification or inquiry.
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