Biomark HPR Lite User Manual

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HPR Lite
User Manual
Revision 1
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  • Page 1 HPR Lite User Manual Revision 1 www.biomark.com...
  • Page 2 (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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6: Reader Overview

    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.
  • Page 7: Reader Front View Diagram

    1.2 Reader Front View Diagram Loop Antenna Blue LED Read Indicator LCD Display Read Button Arrow Buttons Power/OK Button www.biomark.com...
  • Page 8: Reader Back And Bottom View Diagram

    1.3 Reader Back and Bottom View Diagram Certification Label with Part Number and Serial Number information Micro USB Connector www.biomark.com...
  • Page 9: Reader Display Diagram

    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...
  • Page 10: Supplied Equipment

    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...
  • Page 11: Reader Care And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    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: •...
  • Page 13: Charging Reader

    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.
  • Page 14: Battery Symbols

    Battery flat Battery flat Low battery Low battery Powering down... Powering down... FDX-B FDX-B FDX-B FDX-B MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY 01234 01234 01234 01234 NOTE: If the battery level is critically low (0%), the reader will not power up. www.biomark.com...
  • Page 15: Configuring Reader

    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...
  • Page 16: General Settings Diagram Tree

    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...
  • Page 17: Memory Settings

     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.
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19: Memory Settings Diagram Tree

    USB Drive }On Unique }On Unique Memory Memory > > View tags View tags > > Storage Storage Are you sure? Are you sure? Clear memory Clear memory Cancel Cancel USB Drive USB Drive Export entire memory Export entire memory www.biomark.com...
  • Page 20: Bluetooth Settings

    (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. •...
  • Page 21: Reader Information

    Name: HPR-Lite_0086 Name: HPR-Lite_0086 Reader ID: 01 Reader ID: 01 S/N: DP0086 S/N: DP0086 FW: 1.01.00 - Sep 25 2017 FW: 1.01.00 - Sep 25 2017 P/N: 30012-0A2 P/N: 30012-0A2 Memory used: 7% Memory used: 7% Batt: 87% Batt: 87% www.biomark.com...
  • Page 22: Reading Tags

    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.
  • Page 23: Communicating With The Reader

    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.
  • Page 24: Connecting To Pc Via Bluetooth

    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...
  • Page 25: Bluetooth Indicators

    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)
  • Page 26: Reader Commands

    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.
  • Page 27: Settings Commands

    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...
  • Page 28: Reader Setting Values And Defaults

    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...
  • Page 29: Tag Transmission Format

    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...
  • Page 30: Usb Drive Download

    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...
  • Page 31: Reader Alarms

    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.
  • Page 32: Reader Technical Specifications

    -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...
  • Page 33: Warranty

    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.

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