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HPR Lite User Manual Revision 1 www.biomark.com...
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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. www.biomark.com...
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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-30012 IC 4246A-30012 CE Marking www.biomark.com...
Turning Reader On and Off Charging Reader 2.2.1 Battery Symbols Configuring Reader General Settings 3.1.1 General Settings Diagram Tree Memory Settings 3.2.1 Memory Settings Diagram Tree Bluetooth Settings 3.3.1 Bluetooth Settings Diagram Tree Reader Information Reading Tags Reading RFID Tags Testing Reader Performance www.biomark.com...
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Connecting to PC via Bluetooth 5.3.1 Bluetooth Operation 5.3.2 Bluetooth Indicators Reader Commands General Commands Settings Commands Memory Commands Power Commands Reader Setting Values and Defaults Tag Transmission Format “Streamed” Data USB Drive Download Memory Download Reader Alarms Reader Technical Specifications Warranty www.biomark.com...
1.1 Product Description The HPR Lite reader is a portable handheld radio frequency identification (RFID) PIT tag reader for intended use with animal tags. The HPR Lite reader has been designed specifically for use in fish and wildlife research applications.
Battery level / 7:13 PM 7:13 PM Charge indicator Charge indicator 09/27/2017 09/27/2017 Tag ID Tag ID 3DD.003BA20748 3DD.003BA20748 BioThermo tag BioThermo tag temperature temperature FDX-B FDX-B 100,5°F 100,5°F Tag type Tag type MEMORY MEMORY Memory Memory 01234 01234 counter counter www.biomark.com...
HPR Lite Quick Start Guide. • Custom hard case. • Biomark Tag Manager software (1 PC installation). See page 11, section 1.7 for details. Please ensure you have received all of the above equipment upon receipt of your new reader. www.biomark.com...
1.6 Reader Care and Maintenance While the HPR Lite 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: • Fully charge the battery before first use of the reader or before putting the reader into storage.
Screen during power up Main Screen NOTE: Operating ambient temperature of the HPR Lite reader must be between -20°C (-4°F) and +58°C (+136.4°F) with relative humidity between 10% and 90%, non-condensing. The reader can be powered off by any of the following methods: •...
35% and 85%, non-condensing. The HPR Lite reader is not intended to be operated while the battery is charging. Should the reader begin scanning while charging, the charge will be suspended and will restart after the scanning operation is finished.
If ‘Yes’ is pressed, the reader will automatically reset all settings. Tag data stored in memory will not be erased. NOTE: More settings are available though reader’s USB or Bluetooth connection to a PC. www.biomark.com...
Load default settings Load default settings Date/Time Date/Time Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Date (mm/dd/yyyy) / 21 / 2017 / 21 / 2017 Time (hh:mm): Time (hh:mm): 21 : 51 21 : 51 Language Language }English }English Français Français Español Español Português Português www.biomark.com...
Disabled - Disables the HPR Lite’s memory. Detected tag IDs will not be stored in the memory, but will still be transmitted via USB and Bluetooth connections. When disabled, the counter on the main screen is replaced with an ‘OFF’ indication.
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When the 50,000th tag ID is written into the memory the following message is displayed: 7:13 PM 7:13 PM 09/27/2017 09/27/2017 3DD.00075BCD15 3DD.00075BCD15 Memory full Memory full Oldest records will be Oldest records will be FDX-B FDX-B overwritten overwritten MEMORY MEMORY 50000 50000 www.biomark.com...
(Left) key while in the Main Menu Screen will display the Bluetooth settings menu. This menu allows you to manage all available Bluetooth actions. Parameters that can be adjusted are: • On/Off - Enables or disables Bluetooth communication of the HPR Lite reader. The default setting for this option is Enabled. •...
Bring the reader as close to the likely location of the PIT tag as possible and move slowly over it. When a PIT tag is read the HPR Lite, depending on how its settings are configured, will flash the blue LED indicator once, generate a longer single beep and vibration, store the tag ID in the memory, exit scan mode, and display the tag ID on the main screen.
PC’s USB port specifications. NOTE: The HPR Lite USB driver needs to be installed on the PC in order for the connection to be established successfully. The driver should be installed automatically with installation of Biomark Tag Manager software or upon connection of the reader to a USB port of the PC.
Once a device is selected, the reader will operate as Master and will constantly try to connect to the associated device. In the Master mode, the reader is not connectable. NOTE: The Connection to an iPhone or an iPad requires the Master mode. www.biomark.com...
My iPhone My iPhone Search new device... Search new device... 5.3.2 Bluetooth Indicators The table below explains the meaning of the Bluetooth symbol seen on the HPR Lite’s top bar of the screen. Icon State Disconnected Blinking (Visible and connectable, Slave mode)
ASCII control codes. It implies little or no error checking. The HPR Lite commands are made up of three or more characters followed by a carriage return (Enter key). Generally, the first three letters designate the command and the remaining letters/digits designate the command’s parameter.
Are you sure? y/n Entire memory file erased Copy Entire Memory File to USB Drive Entire memory file copied to USB drive: tag_01_00.csv 6.4 Power Commands Command Description Example Result Report Power Information Battery: 68% 7.81 V Reset Reader www.biomark.com...
Master mode (automatically connect to a known device) Bluetooth Remote Address Defines the Bluetooth address to 00:00:00:00:00:00 6 bytes connect in Master mode to Bluetooth Password Defines the PIN code for the Bluetooth 1234 Up to 16 alphanumeric characters Authentication www.biomark.com...
If the same tag is scanned multiple times in a row it’s ID will be transmitted every time it is scanned if Storage Mode is set to 1 (No storage) or 2 (On All). If Storage Mode is set to 3 (On Unique) the ID will only be transmitted once until a different tag is scanned. www.biomark.com...
Once the CSV file is opened in Microsoft Excel, data can be sorted in columns using the space delimiter as following: 8.3 Memory Download When a tag ID is downloaded from reader’s memory via Bluetooth or USB communication connection, a “*” is added to each line to differentiate it from “streamed” data: 12-13-2016 11:46:28 A0 TAG * 3DD.003BA20748 www.biomark.com...
Bad battery The reader detected a bad battery and the battery must be replaced. detected Please contact Biomark customer service for this procedure. Do not attempt to replace the battery yourself as this can damage the reader and will void any existing warranty.
-20°C – 58°C with relative humidity between 10% and 90%, non- Waterproof Yes (IP67) Shockproof Yes (per EN 60068-2) Dimensions 31 x 12.4 x 4 cm (12.2 x 4.9 x 1.6 in) Weight 450 g (0.99 lbs) Regulatory Compliance ISO 11784 & 11785, FCC, IC, CE www.biomark.com...
11 Warranty The HPR Lite reader is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service for one (1) year from the day of shipment. This warranty will not apply if adjustment, repair or parts replacement is required because of accident, neglect, damage during transportation or causes other than ordinary use.