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Rev B | 6 August 2020
Scout RFID Tag Reader
User Manual
The Scout device operates as an RFID reader for in-ground RFID tags. The
equipment is a transmitter operating at 125kHz. The equipment is a battery
operated handheld unit with an armrest, handle, interface board with LCD and
buttons and speaker, pole shaft, and transmitter board. The unit uses the LCD and
speaker to convey information to the operator about the RFID tag. When a tag is
found an audible alert is sounded. As the tag gets closer the audible tone
increases in pitch and signal strength indication on the LCD also increases. As soon
as the tag is fully read its information is displayed on the LCD and a successful read
sound is annunciated.
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Summary of Contents for Dow AgroSciences Scout
- Page 1 Scout RFID Tag Reader User Manual The Scout device operates as an RFID reader for in-ground RFID tags. The equipment is a transmitter operating at 125kHz. The equipment is a battery operated handheld unit with an armrest, handle, interface board with LCD and buttons and speaker, pole shaft, and transmitter board.
- Page 2 Rev B | 6 August 2020 The foot of the station detector is an antenna that receives RFID tag information from the caps of the stations. The antenna reception pattern has a shape like a large upside-down light bulb from the bottom of the antenna with leaves extending from each side.
- Page 3 Rev B | 6 August 2020 The antenna is intended to be held approximately 2” above the ground cover surface (soil, mulch, gravel) and is intended to detect tags that are buried up to 4” under the surface. The antenna should be kept parallel to ground surface to maximize the ability to detect the RFID tags that are buried parallel to the ground surface.
- Page 4 Rev B | 6 August 2020 To maximize coverage and speed the antenna should be swept from side to side in an arc while moving forward or back no more than 8” in each sweep. This allows for full detection of the area underneath the antenna.
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Page 5: Button Functions
Rev B | 6 August 2020 Button Functions Back (short press) & Power Off (press for 3 seconds) Select/Enter Down... -
Page 6: Startup Screen
Rev B | 6 August 2020 Startup Screen 1 second before transition Device will attempt to connect to … last device it was connected to during startup screens. After Startup Last Slide Paired? Go to Pairing Screen Go to Main Screen... -
Page 7: Main Screen
Rev B | 6 August 2020 Main Screen The main screen will show the real-time signal level of nearby RFID tags. Connection status shown by When a valid tag read has occurred, the display will Bluetooth icon in upper right corner show the scanned tag ID for three seconds: Approximate battery level will be displayed below the Bluetooth status icon with... -
Page 8: Pairing Screen
Rev B | 6 August 2020 Pairing Screen When ready to pair, the Bluetooth logo will blink in the upper right corner (view document in presentation mode to see animation) The “XXXX” in the image above will be replaced by the last 4 hexadecimal digits of the device’s BLE MAC address. - Page 9 Rev B | 6 August 2020 Adjust Backlight, Contrast, and Volume The backlight brightness as well as the LCD contrast may be adjusted for different ambient lighting conditions. The backlight can have 10-20 preset brightness levels. The LCD contrast can have 10 preset adjustments.
- Page 10 Rev B | 6 August 2020 FCC ID: QFG-SCOUT Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dow AgroSciences could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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