Getting started The SDL400S s ck reader comes complete with everything you need to get started. - SDL s ck reader - Ba ery pack and four rechargeable AA ba eries - Mains ba ery charger - Car adapter for ba ery charger Light ring Shearwell label LCD screen...
WARNING: If you are using a Bluetooth printer with a s ck reader be sure to use the correct adapter for each when re-charging. Shearwell Data Ltd. will not be liable for damage caused by failure to use the correct charger.
Reading tags Turn on the s ck reader. Press and release the green bu on once. You don’t need to hold the bu on down. The s ck reader will begin to scan for an EID. For informa on on Rapid Read mode see page 7. Press to read...
Menu options The menu is a list of op ons for changing the way the s ck reader func ons. The menu is only accessible when the s ck reader is turned on. 1. Turn off the s ck reader by holding down the green bu on. 2.
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Menu options Memory disabled Disable memory? Press to read... Disable memory Disabling the memory allows tags to be scanned and the number displayed but the EID is not stored. Select Disable memory from the menu. To re-enable memory a er disabling it, select the Enable memory op on from the menu.
Shearwell stick reader to your computer. Install this software on your computer from the Shearwell Data website before you start scanning tags. Changing confi gura ons and keeping the date and me correct are all done through the computer so ware.
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SDL Connect 1. Click Yes to allow the program to make changes to your computer. 2. Select the language for the installa on process. This will NOT change the language in the SDL Con- nect program - only the language used for the setup procedure. 3.
Link to a mobile printer The s ck reader is fully compa ble with a thermal Bluetooth printer. The mobile printer recommended and supplied by Shearwell is an Able Systems AP1300BT. Cover Cover Release catch for cover Release catch for cover Power bu on Power bu on Indicator light...
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Link to a mobile printer Printer and s ck reader combina on When a stick reader and printer are purchased as a bundle they will come from Shearwell with the Bluetooth link already established. A label on the underside of the printer confi rms your s ck reader is linked.
Confi gure printer options - Windows The Confi gure S ck window on your Windows computer so ware includes many of the same op ons as the menu on the s ck reader. To save your changes click on Save Confi gura on. To cancel and exit click on Quit.
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Confi gure printer options - Mac The Confi gure S ck window on your Mac computer so ware includes many of the same op ons as the menu on the s ck reader. To save your changes click on Save. To cancel and exit click on Cancel. Peripherals Printer Type The default se ng is AP1300BT.
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Print options on the stick reader A s ck reader linked to a mobile printer will display print op ons on the s ck menu. The format of the EID numbers depends on the se ngs you choose on the Confi gure S ck program on the computer. 1.
Link to StockMove Express for Android Note: The red-handled SDL400S s ck reader will only link to an Android phone. Phone Requirements Stock Move Express for Android requires a smart phone or tablet running Google's Android opera ng system. The phone or tablet must have Bluetooth and will need Internet access via mobile data or WiFi. Download StockMove Express 1.
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Link to StockMove Express for Android Use the StockMove Express Help Guide Touch the help icon at the top right-hand corner of any page to open a help screen. Use the online help on NLMD-LT Go to www.nlmd-lt.co.uk Click on Ge ng Started...
Link to FarmWorks Mobile for Android 1. Turn on your s ck reader. Look on the label for its Bluetooth number. (Example: SDL400S 1234) 2. Open FarmWorks Mobile. Touch either the cow or the sheep icon. 3. Touch Statutory. Select a Movement (Example: Private sale) 4.
Link to EID Connect EID Connect is a free download for your Android device. Go to the Google Playstore® (Android) and search for “Shearwell”. Help is available inside EID Connect by touching the menu icon and selec ng About. Get ready »...
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Link to EID Connect Scan tags into a group You can create new groups on the app, which are called Local Groups. Local Groups can be named any- thing you want. Groups of tag numbers that are saved on the s ck reader are called S ck Groups. S ck Groups are named A, B, C, etc.
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Link to EID Connect View tags You can view all the tags in any group, with the op on to delete one or more tags. » In the Scan Tags screen select the group you wish to view. » Touch the arrow to view the tags. »...
Contact us For technical support telephone: +44 (0) 1643 841814 You can email technical support at: support@shearwell.co.uk For general enquiries telephone: +44 (0) 1643 842100 Fax: +44 (0) 1643 841628 Alterna vely visit our website at: www.shearwell.co.uk Lines are open from Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm GMT. Cer fi...
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