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V8BT
Battery charge level
Display OLED
128×64 pixels
In/out button (1)
LED blue Bluetooth activated
LED red charging battery
LED green battery charged
Mini USB
interface
Scroll up button (2)
Mid button (4)
( Enter)
Scroll down button (3)
ISO FDXB tag compatible with the possibility to write additional data
A name and a phone number
Application PetScan on iPhone and Android
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  • Page 1: Characteristics Of The V8Bt

    V8BT Battery charge level Display OLED 128×64 pixels In/out button (1) LED blue Bluetooth activated LED red charging battery LED green battery charged Mini USB interface Scroll up button (2) Mid button (4) ( Enter) Scroll down button (3) ISO FDXB tag compatible with the possibility to write additional data...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Datas transmissions with a PC………………………………….. pages 14/17 RealTrace Terminal……………………………………………… pages 20/25 Customization of the V8BT : Displaying and Time out……….. pages 26/27 Android mobile phone software for RT250-V8BT and V8M…. pages 28/36 iOS mobile phone software for RT250-V8BT and V8M..……….. pages 37/51 Bootloader…………………………………………………………...pages 52/54...
  • Page 3 Charging mode Mini USB Accessories Mini USB cable, Product instructions. Battery. Compliance certifications FCC, CE certification Memory Up to 800 ID numbers The V8BT is delivered with English language configured. To change the language see chapter hereunder « Menu Language »...
  • Page 4 Menu “Settings” Settings Enter menu settings Languages Seven languages Memory Max 800 ID numbers Bluetooth Enable and disable Displaying hexadecimal or decimal *********** ******...
  • Page 5 PC. To enable Bluetooth on your PC, please consult your computer user manual. Don’t forget to disable the security of Bluetooth on your PC because the V8BT don’t ask a security code. If your PC need a code, enter 1234.
  • Page 6 Synoptic Menu « Scan » Synoptic Menu “SCAN” Button In/Out Settings Scan SCAN Continuous Scan Reading 20 seconds max. FDXB No transonder 939 2784879521125 Found! After 25 seconds After 60 seconds Charging indicator light...
  • Page 7 Synoptics Menu “Bluetooth ” Enable Bluetooth Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth Scan Bluetooth enabled Charging indicator light Button IN/OUT...

  • Page 8: Changing The Choice Of Language

    Disable Bluetooth Bluetooth Disable Scan Bluetooth Scan Button IN/OUT...
  • Page 9 Synoptic Menu « Scan » Synoptic Menu “SCAN” Button In/Out Settings SCAN Scan Continuous Scan Reading 20 seconds max. FDXB No transonder 939 2784879521125 Found! After 25 seconds After 60 seconds Charging indicator light...

  • Page 10: The Memory Of The V8Bt

    Storage of numbers read by the V8BT reader The V8BT allows the user to store the numbers of the tags read in order to transfer them subsequently to a PC using the USB cable included with the reader or with Bluetooth.

  • Page 11: Enable The Memory

    Synoptic Menu « Memory 1 » Enable the memory Scan Enable Memory Scan Press two times Charging indicator light Button IN/OUT...

  • Page 12: Disable The Memory

    Synoptic Menu « Memory 2 » Disable the memory No chip registered Scan Disable Memory Press two times Scan Button IN/OUT...

  • Page 13: Erase The Memory

    Synoptic Menu « Memory 3 » Enable the memory 15 ID numbers registered Sending Press “OK” to erase ***** Press”OK” to confirm erase Without pressing after 8 seconds Send Erasing M:15 Scan ****** M:15 Scan Memory Press twices M:15 Scan Button IN/OUT...

  • Page 14: Datas Transmissions With A Pc

    Use of the Windows « Hyperterminal »windows XP or similar on Windows 7, 8, 10 The current version of the V8BT, transmits the read identifiers to the PC it is connected to, either via the USB cable or its wireless link (Bluetooth). The reader does not wait for any order or acknowledgement from the PC.
  • Page 15 Description of the frames emitted when reading the databases (PetSCAN memory option) If a PetScan reader has a memory option, when « Press SCAN to send » is displayed, the reader is ready to transmit the identifiers stored in the memory. The PetScan displays « Sending ! » during transmission and the reader offers the user the option of deleting the content of its database at the end of the transmission.
  • Page 16 for(i=0; i<16; i++) xor_flag=(crc_checksum & 0x8000)? 1:0; crc_checksum = crc_checksum << 1; if (xor_flag) crc_checksum = crc_checksum ^ crc_poly; return (crc_checksum);...
  • Page 17 As regards the V8BT, it is possible that the right port will be automatically assigned by the PC to the application software, but it is also quite likely that you will have to choose it yourself from all the ports offered to you. You can of course try them one after the other, but in some cases the PC’s peripheral configuration system will propose dozens of them…...
  • Page 18 Then select « Device » Click! Then Select « Device Manager » Cliquez! Then select « Ports (com et LPT) » Click!

  • Page 19: Realtrace Terminal

    The screens may be a little bit different. It depends of the Windows version. RealTrace Terminal This software is a tool supplied free of charge to all users of the RFID Realtrace standard (with USB cable) or Bluetooth reader. You can download this software following this link : http://download.realtrace.com/RealtraceTerminal.exe...
  • Page 20 "Linked to an application." You then have five seconds to open your application, Word, Excel, etc. After this period if no application is opened data will be sent to the Realtrace Terminal and appear on the initial screen.
  • Page 21 Communication Port Selection Linking an application Selecting application after the 5-second delay...
  • Page 22 Application open within 5 seconds: Excel Connect! Simple view: only ISO number...
  • Page 23 Showing all data...
  • Page 24 Display message on reader startup! Setting the reader power timeout! Through its hardware design, the V8BT reader was intended to be easier to update, allowing distributors and users to benefit immediately from upgrades that could better respond to market demands.
  • Page 25 For example, you can use this date as the validity of the start of the guarantee period. 4 / Enter the fields on the screen and confirm (Write). The communication port is configured automatically. The new settings will be implemented upon the next launch of the V8BT reader. PS: Customizing each reader takes a few seconds.

  • Page 26: Customization Of The V8Bt : Displaying And Time Out

    The long version is also used in fish farms, the front part being perfectly watertight. The V8BT and V8M also allow the user to write additional data on the "Chip" at 7/8 cm, such as the name of the owner and his phone number, etc.
  • Page 27 How do I get the free "PetScan" software? You have to log into "Play Store" or "Apple Store" and download the "PetScan" program onto your phone before installation. A "PetScan" icon will appear on your phone's screen after installation is complete.

  • Page 28: Android Mobile Phone Software For Rt250-V8Bt And V8M

    The phone will try to connect to a nearby reader for about 10 seconds. Two things can happens. 1/ The phone finds a reader and connects. In this case, the blue "LED" of the reader changes from flashing to constant. The phone screen shows "Disconnect". 2/ The blue led of the reader is flashing.
  • Page 29 b) After 20/30s the following message will appear: Are displayed all the peripheral Bluetooth detected. The reader found is a Bluetooth 2 model : select V8-BT2 The phone is connected to the reader. The blue led of the reader become fixed.
  • Page 30 Searching for, reading and writing on a transponder (chip) with the reader: "Scan" function To search for and read a "Chip", select "Scanner": The reader then searches for a "Chip" near it, 10 to 12 cm for about 25 seconds, and "Scanning" is displayed: Two things can happen: 1/ The reader has not found a "Chip", a beep is emitted and it is displayed again:...
  • Page 31 2/ The reader has found and read a blank chip, that is to say without additional data stored in the chip or in the database of the phone or the server*: Memory of the chip: nothing Phone database: nothing 3/ The reader has found and read a chip with data written in the memory of the chip and/or in the database of the phone or the server: Memory of the chip Phone database...
  • Page 32 Writing on the memory of the "Chip" with the reader Select MODIFY Enter the text and select WRITE Confirm writing Writing is in progress Writing is correct: a beep is emitted...
  • Page 33 Writing failed: Attempt to write a chip different from the - chip too far from the reader. one initially read: a sound signal is emitted - memory blocks not open. Writing information to be saved on the phone or server database* Enter one or more fields after selecting MODIFY SAVE...
  • Page 34 Saving a photo of the animal Click on the "photo" icon Two possibilities are available: - take a photo - choose a photo already saved on the phone.
  • Page 35 The "History" function The "PetScan" software keeps the history of all "Chip" readings that have been made. The number of the "Chip" tells you the date and time of the recording. Clicking the "PetScan" icon displays the place where the recording was made, if this information was provided by the phone when reading the chip.
  • Page 36 Erase complete history Files containing this information can be transferred...

  • Page 37: Ios Mobile Phone Software For Rt250-V8Bt And V8M

    It is possible to search for a file by "Chip" number or by date by clicking on the "Search" field. The "Database" function This is the database that is stored on the phone's memory. The connection to an external database stored on a server is not included in the "PetScan"...
  • Page 38 Deleting the database completely Files containing this information can be transfered.
  • Page 39 It is possible to search for a file by "Chip" number or by date by clicking on the "Search" field. Apple mobile version (iOS): connection to reader After opening the "PetScan" program, the following screen will appear: Select "Connect the reader".
  • Page 40 The phone will try to connect to a nearby reader for about 10 seconds. Two things can happen: 1/ The phone finds a reader and connects. In this case, the blue "LED" of the reader changes from flashing to constant. The phone screen shows "Disconnect". 2/ After ten seconds of searching, the phone has not found a reader.
  • Page 41 Searching for, reading and writing on a transponder (chip) with the reader: "Scan" function To search for and read a "Chip", select "Scanner": The reader then searches for a "Chip" near it, 10 to 12 cm for about 25 seconds, and "Scanning" is displayed: Two things can happen: 1/ The reader has not found a "Chip", and displays:...
  • Page 42 2/ The reader has found and read a blank chip, that is to say without additional data stored in the chip or in the database of the phone or the server*: Memory of the chip: nothing Phone database: nothing 3/ The reader has found and read a chip with data written in the memory of the chip and/or in the database of the phone or the server: Memory of the chip Phone database...
  • Page 43 Writing on the memory of the "Chip" with the reader Select MODIFY Enter the text and select WRITE Confirm writing Writing is in progress Writing is correct: a beep is emitted...
  • Page 44 Writing failed: Attempt to write a chip different from the - chip too far from the reader. one initially read: a sound signal is emitted. - memory blocks not open. Writing information to be saved on the phone or server database* Enter one or more fields after selecting MODIFY...
  • Page 45 After entering one or more fields, select SAVE, and the data will be saved on the phone database or on the server* Saving a photo of the animal Click on the "photo" icon Two possibilities are available: - take a photo - choose a photo already saved on the phone.
  • Page 46 The "History" function The "PetScan" software keeps the history of all "Chip" readings that have been made. The number of the "Chip" tells you the date and time of the recording. Clicking the "PetScan" icon displays the place where the recording was made, provided that this information was provided by the phone when reading the chip.
  • Page 47 Erase complete history Transfer file Search It is possible to search for a file by "Chip" number or by date by clicking on the "Search" field. The "Database" function This is the database that is stored on the phone's memory. The connection to an external database stored on a server is not included in the "PetScan"...
  • Page 48 Selective deletion Deleting the database completely...
  • Page 49 Send Carrying out a search in the database can be done by "Chip" ID or by name or by address.
  • Page 50 3/4 cm instead of 7/8 cm with the V8BT or V8M. In order to leave one hand free, a phone attachment accessory for the RT250BT has been provided.
  • Page 51 September 2016. However the V8BT is delivered with the "Time Out" function (2min) activated for power saving reasons it is advisable to change the "Time Out" setting and increase it to 30 minutes or more. If you do not, you risk having to re-pair the player with the phone every time it turns off ...

  • Page 52: Bootloader

    Programming a V8BT reader via the USB port This programming of the V8BT reader by connecting the USB port of a PC is only possible from version V8.v 18.8 This and superior versions include a bootloader to update V8BT programs.
  • Page 53 Start the V8 by holding down the Up (1) and Down(2) keys for a few seconds while pressing Power. Release the keys. The V8 screen should remain black and the Bluetooth led should flash, informing that the drive has entered Bootloader mode ready to load a program. Start the download procedure by selecting “Send to Reader”...

  • Page 54: Tools For Development

    The V8 reader displays the name of the new program Tools for development Two starter kits are available for free: SDK for application development using the Bluetooth function of the V8BT. https://www.hypertide.com/v8m/V8MSDK-Rev-1.0.zip SDK for application development using the V8BT with Windows 10.

  • Page 55: System "Woosit

    ISO standard. Realtrace has developed a system called “WOOSIT®” which is comprised of: A reader /programmer the PetSCAN RT150 (1) which enables the vet to write additional information to the “chip” before injecting it into the animal(2).
  • Page 56 ” which is comprised of: ® The PetSCAN V8BT which now offers the possibility to read and display the ID number but also to display additional data recorded by the vet in the memory as the phone number of the owner.

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