Performance Problems - Tru-Test XRS Service Manual

Performance problems

Symptom Cause
Another EID reader
Both models:
(especially a panel reader)
Reduced read
may be in the vicinity.
range or
responsiveness in An electrical device e.g. PC
particular locations. Monitor, variable speed
drive (as used in a dairy
shed), may be causing
interference.
Both models: Tags may be faulty.
Poor scanning
performance (poor
Antenna broken, poor
read rate/read
tuning
distance
Faulty module
Both models: Battery faulty.
Stick reader
doesn‟t turn on.
Stick reader may have
been accidentally
disconnected during a
software update.
Display FFC (flat flexible
circuit) cable not fitted
correctly or faulty.
On button faulty.
Faulty display module.
Faulty main module.
Issue 2, 02/2013
Solution
Turn off the other EID reader or electrical device or use
the stick reader in an area well away from the device
causing interference.
Check scanning performance using known good test
tags.
Try replacing the main module assembly which includes
the antenna. See page 28.
Replace the main module. See page 28.
Test the battery. See page 21.
Replace battery if required. See page 27.
See Restoring the stick reader after a software update
has been interrupted on page 35.
Try refitting or replacing the Display FFC (flat flexible
circuit) cable . See page 32.
Test the buttons. See page 20.
Replace the top case, if required. See page 30.
Try replacing the display module. See page 29.
Try replacing the main module. See page 28.
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