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  • Page 1 601 HANDHELD READER USER MANUAL P a g e...
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  • Page 3 Reader. This is a functional, durable and water resistant reader. It has many options for configurations making it very versatile. The reader provides outstanding performance when coupled with Biomark PIT tags that make it ideal for most mark-recapture applications. For technical support please call us: +1 2082750011 Or email: customerservice@biomark.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    601 HANDHELD READER USER MANUAL Contents: Product description & reader features List of supplied equipment Care & maintenance Battery installation Battery Charging Getting started and reading tags 10-11 Powering the reader off Configuring the reader: Display set-up Reader settings Time & date...

  • Page 5: Product Description & Reader Features

    1. Product Description The Biomark 601 Handheld reader (Reader) is a dual frequency, 134.2 kHz and 125 kHz radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader intended for use with animal tags. The Reader has been designed specifically for use in fish and wildlife research applications.
  • Page 6 Feature/Item Description of Use Turns Reader ON from OFF state READ Button Activates transponder reading from ON state Selects certain option alternatives in Options Menu Activates Options Menu / Selects Options Menu MENU Button Category Navigates Options Menu SCROLL UP/DOWN Buttons (Press both buttons simultaneously to turn off unit) Displays transponder ID Code information, Reader...

  • Page 7: List Of Supplied Equipment

    Reader. 1.4 Care and Maintenance While the Biomark 601 Handheld reader has been designed to be as rugged and durable as possible, please observe the following points to ensure your Reader provides many years of trouble free service: If using batteries, ensure that they are installed correctly.

  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    2. Reader Setup The Biomark 601 Handheld reader is shipped with the wrist strap and endcap installed. In order to prepare the Reader for use, (4) AA batteries (either alkaline or the included NiMH rechargeable) must be installed. The rechargeable batteries are shipped in a discharged state, and must be fully charged prior to reader use.

  • Page 9: Battery Charging

    2.2 Charging the NiMH Batteries If rechargeable batteries have been installed in the Reader, remove the endcap and attach the AC Power/Communication cable endcap (this endcap can act as a trickle charger for the rechargeable NiMH batteries, communication cable to a PC, or connection to an AC power source).

  • Page 10: Getting Started And Reading Tags

    3.1 Turning the Reader On After installing the batteries or connecting to AC power, the Biomark 601 Handheld reader is ready for operation. To power on the Reader, press the READ button for at least 1 second. The Reader will indicate a successful power up by...
  • Page 11 Tag Quality – It is important to note that not all tags are created equal. Biomark sells the highest performing tags for the fish and wildlife research community available. Biomark cannot guarantee the performance of other manufacturer’s tags, however the Biomark 601 Handheld reader should detect all ISO 11784/11785 tags even if from another distributer.

  • Page 12: Powering The Reader Off

    AA batteries or AC power. 4. Configuring the Biomark 601 Handheld Reader The Biomark 601 Handheld reader has many useful options to help meet researcher’s needs. To begin configuring the Reader, it is important to familiarize yourself with accessing and manipulating the Readers menu.

  • Page 13: Display Set-Up

    4.1 Display set-up This submenu lists all options that will affect what is displayed on the LCD screen. #FORMAT – Options are ‘HEX’ (Hexadecimal) or ‘DEC’ (Decimal). Determines what tag format is displayed once a successful detection occurs. Hexadecimal format includes letters A through F as well as numbers 0 through 9.

  • Page 14: Reader Settings

    982F100023456789). When a 134.2 kHz Half Duplex tag is detected, a highlighted H will show behind the 3 character of the tag ID (ex. 982H100023456789). When a 125 kHz Full Duplex A tag is detected, FDXA will show up at the beginning of the tag ID (ex.
  • Page 15 fixed reader/antenna system. This option is designed mainly to eliminate interference for HDX (half-duplex) systems. The default for this setting is ‘OFF’. TIME ON - Options are from 20 seconds to 4 minutes. This setting allows the user to select the shut down time for the reader.

  • Page 16: Time & Date

    4.3 Time & Date This submenu allows the user to configure local settings and format. DATE FMT – Options are DD MM YY, MM DD YY, YY MM DD where D stands for day, M for month, and Y for year. This setting allows the user to set the date format that will appear on the time and date stamp when downloading tags if the ‘TIMEDATE’...

  • Page 17: Stored Id Codes

    4.4 Stored ID-codes This submenu allows the user to access the Readers memory and scroll through current tags stored in the memory, download stored tag information, or delete the Readers memory. XXXX IDs STORED – Displays the current number of tags stored in the Readers memory.

  • Page 18: Rs232 Settings

    4.5 RS232 Settings This submenu allows the user to configure the communication settings in order to connect to a computer. In most instances, these setting will never need to be adjusted. BITRATE – Options are ‘300’, ‘1200’, ‘2400’, ‘4800’, ‘9600’, ‘19200’, ‘38400’, and ‘57600’.
  • Page 19 LEAD 0’S – Options are ‘YES’ or ‘NO’. Allows the user to choose whether or not to display any zeros preceding other non-zero characters in a tag ID. For example, 982 000000012345 will display if this option is enabled; if disabled the same ID would display as 982 12345.

  • Page 20: Reader Info

    code will not be included with the tag ID. The default for this setting is ‘ON’. DILIMITR – Options are ‘SPACE’, ‘NONE’, ‘.’, ‘TAB’, ‘;’, or ‘,’. This setting sets the character that is displayed between the data fields (tag ID, date and time) when tag information is downloaded.

  • Page 21: Downloading Stored Tag Memory

    5.0 Downloading Stored Tag Information The Biomark 601 Handheld is an RS-232 serial device and no specific drivers or programs necessary to access the memory from a PC. To successfully access stored data for any program, first attach the AC Power/Communication cable and ensure that the RS-232 settings match the following: 9600 baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity, and flow control none.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Bioterm Software

    5.1 Connecting to the Biomark BioTerm Software BioTerm is a terminal program that Biomark has developed to replace the aging Hyper-Terminal program. It can be www.biomark.com. downloaded at no cost at After successfully installing the BioTerm program and preparing the Reader with the previous mentioned RS-232 settings you are ready to begin.

  • Page 23: Reader Technical Specification

    BIOMARK 601 READER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ISO 11784 & 11785 HDX and FDX-B and Fecava RFID Compatibility: FDX-A Form Factor: Portable Handheld Santoprene Enclosure Single “On/Press to Read” Activation Button Menu & Scroll Up/Down Option Select Buttons User Interface: 16 character (2x8) LCD display Audible Beeper and Red LED “Read”...
  • Page 24 Humidity: 0 to 95% (IEC68.2.56) Altitude: -100 to +3,000 meters Mechanical Shock: Per IEC 68-2-27 Vibration: Per IEC 68-2-6 Hermeticity: IP-68 to 1 meter immersion per IEC 529 Approximately ½ the weight of water it Buoyancy: displaces Resistant to petroleum based solvents & fluids, Chemical biological and organic fluids, aqueous solutions, Resistance:...

  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    Biomark Inc. or its Distributor. If, during the warranty period, the Part or Equipment is not in good working order, Biomark Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge. After replacement or repair the original part or equipment will be the originating term of the warranty.

  • Page 26: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices FCC ID: NQY-930043 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
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