AVID ID Systems 128-AV1004 Tag Reader User Manual Owners Manual

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Power TracKer Vlll‘”
Manual
®AVID
I4uhib4ode Reader
thMemow
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
4,333,072 5,214,409 5,235,326 5,257,01I 321,069 5,266,926
3I8 658
5,465,556 5,484,403 5,496,017 4,262,632 5,559,507
Other Patents Pending, U.S. and International
FCC ID: lOL»128-AV1004
The device complies with Pan 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to oomply with the limits
for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates.
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment
without approval of the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
For information:
lMthin USA (800) 336-2843
Outside USA (909) 371-7505
Fax (909) 737-8967
http/Iwww.avidid.com
3179 Hamner Avenue
Norco, California
USA. 92860
SECTION I.
SECTION 2.
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2.7
2.8
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SECTION 3.
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3.
SECTION 4.
SECTION 5.
SECTION 6.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...
Functional Description.
POWER Swltch
READ Switch
LCD Display.
MEMORY Keypad .....
MEMORY and TRANSLATION Modul
2.5.I Modes of Operatic
2.5.2 Menu Options...
2.5.3 Communications.
BATTERY Compartmen
BATTERY Cnarger....
PC Interface / AC Power Adapter Cable
READ Antenna
Normal Operation...
How To Read An ID Ta
Interference From RF Sources an
Use With Computers...
Specifications.
Warranty and Service...
A VID Power TracKer VIII Multi Mode Reader
OPERATING MANUAL
All rights reserved
1. Introduction
The AVID Power TracKer VIII Mulli Mode Reader is a hand-held Identity tag
reader with memory and code mapping. It can be used With AVID,FECAVA and
ISO-FDXB coded radio Irequency identification tags
2. Functional Description
Figure 1.' PowerT cKerVIII
2.1 POWER Switch
The POWER Switch is located on the top right side of the reader and turns the unit
ON and OFF. Press the POWER Switch once and the unit will turn ON The LCD
will display “AVID ID READY" and the reader will produce a beep. Press the POWER
Switch again to turn the unit OFF. The LCD will go blank.
WHEN NOT IN USE. TURN THE READER OFF The reader will sound a
"reminder" beep every 3 minutes when powered on and not in use.
2.2 READ Switch
The READ Switch is located on the top left side oi the reader and is used to scan for
an ID tag. Press and hold down the READ Switch to seek an ID tag. The LCD will
display “LOOKING". When the reader locates and reads an ID tag, it will display the
ID lag number and sound two high-pitched beeps. The LED will flash continuously tor
up to 5 seconds, or until you release the READ Switch.
When you release the READ Switch the LCD will continue to display the lound ID tag
number. If the reader has not located an ID tag, it will sound a low—pitched single
beep, and the LCD will display "NO ID FOUND".
As soon as an ID tag number is found and displayed on the LCD, the reader stops
looking tor another ID tag. The READ Switch must be pressed each time a new ID lag
is to be read.
2.3 LCD Dlsplay
The LCD is located on the top center oi the reader. It displays reader functions and ID
tag numbers.
The LCD displays the following messages:
“AVID ID READY" Displays when reader is first turned ON and
battery is OK.
“LOOKING" Displays when seeking an ID tag.
“NO ID FOUND" Displays after termination of “LOOKING" when no
valid ID tag is read.
“LOW BATTERY“ Displays when low battery is sensed, either when
Ihe unit is switched ON or inslead ol “LOOKING"
when the READ Switch is depressed
AVID'123'456'789 Sample display for a valid AVID ID tag.
2.4 MEMORY Keypad
The MEMORY Keypad is located on the top oithe reader around the LCD.
The keypad consists oi 3 pans: the LEFT (e). RIGHT l—>) and SELECT keys. The
RIGHT arrow 4 brings up the first keypad lunction menu and then is used to advance
to the NEXT menu item. The LEFT arrow <— is used to recall the PREVIOUS menu
item. The SELECT keypad is used to select the function displayed on the LCD.
2.5 MEMORY and TRANSLATION Module
2.5.1 MODES OF OPERATION
The Power Tracker 8 may be used in either of two modes”
DataSaver Mode
When operating as a data saver. the reader simply logs the tag id number
and a timestamp The output from the serial port is selectable as to whether it
includes a timestamp.
Lookup Mode
When operating in Lookup mode. the reader tries to find the tag id
number in one of 32 lookup tables. called “Studies”. Itthe reader finds an entry for
the tag in one of the studies. it translates the tag id number to a study number
which it displays and outputs. If it cannot find the tag, it displays and outputs the
tag number in its native format.
If the reader is Learning new tags (Learn Mode), then a tag which is not
in one of the studies is added to the end of the study the reader is “Learning". The
tags newly assigned study number will be displayed.
In Lookup mode, the memory is being used to store the Study
information, so there is nowhere to store a timestamp. However, the reader still
knows the time and date. and can be made to append a timestamp to the number
that is output from the serial port.
2.5.2 Menu
Most of the time. the reader is used simply as a reader. Push the read
button and the reader will try to read a tag. The menu is used for the less-
frequently accessed features.
Menu Items:
The arrow keys can be used to scroll through the followrng functions.
SHOW MEMORY
This shows how many more tags may be stored. A newly-initialized
reader will store 2000 tags
Press SELECT, and it Will display “Remaining: m" .where M is the
four-digit number of records remaining, until you release the button.
READER ID
Each reader may be given a unique number, which appears in the header
of information downloaded to a computer. This is useful in environments where
more than one reader is being used.
Press SELECT, and it will display the ID until you release the button
ISO NUMBER STYLE
This allows you to choose which format the reader displays and outputs.
ISO standards 11784 and 11785 do not define a standard display format.
We at AVID like to separate the country/manufacturer code from the ID number so it's
a little easier to read.
A sample animal tag in this format looks like: 999.123456789012
A sample non-animal tag looks like: 999‘123456789012
Some applications need to keep the whole ID numeric
A sample animal tag looks like: 0999123456789012
A sample non—animal tag looks like. 1999123456789012
Press SELECT and the display wrll show you a sample animal tag the way
the reader is currently displaying ISO tags. Press the arrow keys to change the way it
displays. When it's displaying the way you want, press the SELECT key.
TIMESTAMP MODE
In Data Saver mode, the reader ALWAYS saves a timestamp. In Lookup
mode, it CAN'T save a timestamp. However. in both modes, the reader puts the id
number of the tag read out the serial port.
This option lets you choose whether a timestamp is appended to the id
number sent out the serial port when it's read.
Press SELECT and the display will show either “Output Timestamp" or “No
Timestamp". Press the arrow keys to change what it’s displaying. When it's displaying
what you want to do. press the SELECT key.
SET TIME
This allows you to set the time on the real-time clock that generates the
timestamp.
Press SELECT, and the display will show “SET HOUR HH:mm”. where HH
and mm represent the hours and minutes of the current time.
The arrow keys increment and decrement the hour value. Use the arrow keys
to make the hours whatever you like, then press SELECT
The display will show “SET MIN HH:mm", where HH and mm represent the
hours and minutes of the current time.
Use the arrow keys to increment and decrement the minutes value. When the
minutes are what you want, press SELECT.
SET DATE
This allows you to set the date on the real-time clock that generates the
timestamp.
Press SELECT, and the display will show "Set Day dd/MM/YY". where dd
represents the day of the month, MM represents the month of the year. and W
represents the last two digits of the year.
Use the arrow keys to change the day value to the correct value, then press
SELECT,
The display wrll show “Set Mon dd/MM/YY“.
Use the arrow keys to set the correct month, then press SELECT.
The display will show “Set Yr dd/MM/YY“.
Use the arrow keys to set the correct year, then press SELECT.
This seems as appropriate a time as any to talk about "Y2K compliance".
The realtime clock chip used in this product only uses two digits. so it is not Y2K
compliant It is, however, YZK compatible, in the sense that it WI“ generate the
correct date, including leap years, up through 2099 If you‘re reading this in 2100,
2200, or 2300. you're going to get a leap year that wasn‘t scheduled, so mark
March 1 on your calendar. And have you considered getting some new
equipment?
The real-time clock is only used for generating a time»stamp on saved
data. The reader doesn't compute intervals or make decisions based on the time
or date, it simply outputs the current time along with the tag id.
However, any software used to operate on the downloaded data is going
to have to take the fact that the reader only supplies two digits of the year into
account if it computes intervals or makes decisions based on the date in the
timestamp.
DOWNLOAD MEMORY
This function allows you to download the records stored in memory to a
computer via the serial port. It is also possible to do this (and it may even be
easier to do this) using commands over the serial port,
Set up your computer with a serial link at 9600 baud, no parity. 8 data
bits, 1 stop bit (often referred to as 9600‘8,N.1), and get it ready to receive data,
The Power Tracker uses XONIXOFF protocol to avoid losing data, but some
computers may be fast enough to accept the whole download without losing
characters even without a protocol,
Press SELECT to start the download, The display will change to
“Downloadin . until you release the key‘ when it will return to the menu,
downloading e memory in the background, Eventually it will display “W
Downloaded", where m is the number of records downloaded. Don't forget to
do whatever is necessary on your oomputer program to close the received file and
store it.
If you try to start downloading while the Power Tracker is already
downloading. the display will show "TX Busy“ until you release the SELECT key,
Downloading does not destroy the stored data. It the attempt gets fouled
up somehow, just wait til it's finished and try again, You can download the data as
many times as you have the patience for
INIT AS SAVER
This has two functions: One is to initialize the Power Tracker in Data
Saver mode, where tags read are stored with a timestamp. The other is to clear
memory of existing records, Because it can cause you to lose data, it should be
used very carefully.
Press SELECT to begin. Because initializing can cause you to lose data, the
Power Tracker asks you to confirm that initializing is really what you want to do, The
display will show “Confirm lnit?". Pressing the SELECT key at this point will cause the
display to show “Not Confirmed" until the key is released. when the display will show
the menu item, Nothing will have happened to any saved data,
To confirm the init, press BOTH arrow keys at the same time (It doesn't
matter if one gets pressed before the other, but they must BOTH be held down at the
same time to initialize the Power Tracker)
The Power Tracker will initialize the memory. losing any stored data
The display will show “Remaining. m". where m is the number of
records available. until all buttons are released.
INIT AS LOOKUP
This has two functions: One is to initialize the Power Tracker in Lookup
mode, where tags read are tianslated into a study number, The other is to clear
memory of existing records. Because it can cause you to lose data. it should be used
very carefully.
Press SELECT to begin. Because initializing can cause you to lose data, the
Power Tracker asks you to confirm that initializing is really what you want to do. The
display will show “Confirm lnit?"t Pressing the SELECT key at this point will cause the
display to show “Not Confirmed" until the key is released, when the display will show
the menu item. Nothing will have happened to any saved data.
To confirm the init, press BOTH arrow keys at the same time. (it doesn’t
matter if one gets pressed before the other, but they must BOTH be held down at the
same time to initialize the Power Tracker)
The Power Tracker will initialize the memory, losing any stored data.
The display will show "Remaining: M“ where W is the number of
records available. until all buttons are released.
LEARN MODE
Learn Mode is only applicable to Lookup Mode. it's an easy way to add new
id tags to a Study.
Press SELECT, and the display will show the name of one of the 32 studies
that can be stored in the Power Tracker at any given time, or “Learn Mode Off”.
To add tags to a study‘ use the arrow keys to move through the list of names
until the study you want to add to is displayed Press SELECT, and you'll be back in
the menu Now when you read a tag that has not prev-ously been assigned to any
study, it will be added to the end of the study you selected. The newly assigned study
number will be displayed and output.
To stop adding tags to a study, press SELECT at the Learn Mode menu item,
then use the arrow keys until the display shows “Learn Mode Off“, Press SELECT
QUIT
The Quit command will change the display to “Ready". and the next time you
press a key to enter the menu mode. you'll start at the top of the menu item list. The
Power Tracker will always read tags when you press the read button, and Will
generally respond to commands from the serial port, unless Study data is being
uploaded to the reader. Also, it will not restart downloading it a download is
already in progress.
2.5.3 Communications
Any standard communications program that allows you to upload a raw ASCII or
text file to the reader may be used Programs known to work include ProComm,
Windows 3.x, Term. Windows 95. HyperTerm. Some adjustment ol the settings
may be required for optimum perlormance. It is recommended to set the inter-
character pacing to 2 milliseconds and the line pacing to 0,
Set your terminal to the lollowing RS-232 specification:
baud rate: 9600
parity: None
data bits 3
stop bits: 1
handshake: None
2.6 BATTERY Compartment
The BATTERY Compartment is located on the back of the reader. When you do
not intend to use the reader lor an extended period oi time, remove the battery
and store the reader and battery in a dry location protected from sunlight, high
heat and humidity.
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Figure 2. Battery Compartment
To open, rotate the battery cap counterclockwise To close. rotate the battery cap
clockwise.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS INSERTED IN THE PROPER
DIRECTION. (Figure 2.) INCORRECT POSITION CAN DESTROY THE
BATTERY AND READER. USE ONLY AVID APPROVED NICAD
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY DISPOSE OF BATTERY WITH EXTREME CARE
AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS. BATTERY MAY EXPLODE
IF DISPOSED OF IN FIRE OR WATER.
2.7 BATTERY Charger
The Power TracKer VIII comes equipped with an AVID Nicad battery charger The
charger will charge the AVID Nicad battery in 14 to 16 hours. It Is recommended that
each new battery be fully charged.
To charge an AVID Nicad battery, inspect the charger to insure that no torergn
materials are in the charging area or on the charging contacts. Connect the
transformer to the charger and plug in. The green light on the charger will begin to
pulse, Place the battery. positive anode end first (Figure 3). into the top 0! the
charger, The light will change to a solid green. Alter approximately 2 hours, the
green light will begin to pulse again. This indicates that the charger is operating
normally, it does not mean the battery is luIIy charged. The battery will need to be
charged an additional 12 to 14 hours.
Caution: Do not use around water. Do not allow the charger to get wet Keep
the charger on a clean, dry area and insure that dirt. dust, and foreign objects
are kept out of the hole and off of the charging contacts. Do not tn chaming
any other batten except the AVID supplied Nicad batten.
Figure 3. Nicad Battery Charger
2.8 PC Interface I AC Power Adapter Cable
The connector is a standard DB-9 and provides for an external power connection as
well as a PC connection to the reader. It can only be used with an AVID AC Power
Adapter (AVID4004). To use a D825 connector, use a commercially available DB»9
to DB-25 adapter.
The AVID Interface/Power cable is 4 feet in length. You may add additional cable
to the PC side by using the followmg connection chart:
TABLE 1.
RS-232 Serial Cable Pin Assignment
Signal DB-9 Pin 3
AC ADAPT 1
TXD1 2
RXD1 3
GND 5
DSR 6
GND (PW) 9
Figure 4. AVID Interface/Power Cable (AVID4011)
WARNINGJUSE ONLY THE AVID INTERFACE CABLE WITH THE POWER
TRACKER VIII. USE ONLY THE AVID AC POWER ADAPTER (AVID4004).
THE USE OF ANY OTHER CABLE OR AC POWER ADAPTER COULD CAUSE
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE READER,
2.9 READ Antenna
The READ Antenna is located on the bottom of the reader and is the interface
between the reader and the ID tag The READ Antenna emits a low frequency
electromagnetic signal to activate the ID tag.
3» Normal Operations
3.1 How To Read an ID Tag
To read an ID tag with the AVID Power TracKer VIII Reader, position the reader
directly on the subject with the READ Switch depressed and search for the ID tag
with slow circular motions shown in Scan Pattern 1 and 2. Scan slowly, keep the
reader touching the subject during the entire procedure Move the reader in small
circular motions (approximately 2»inch circles) as you follow the scan patterns. When
the reader locates an ID tag‘ it will display the number on the LCD, sound the beeper
and flash the green LED.
Scan Pattern 1
Scan Pattern 2
Figure 5. Scanning Technique
The orientation of the reader antenna to the ID tag affects the range and ability to
read. For the best reading performance a Circular motion is recommended
3.2 Interference From RF Sources And Metal Objects
The AVID Power TracKer VIII Reader senses variations in electromagnetic fields in
order to read ID signals from the ID tags. Computer terminals, video screens and
metal can reduce the read range of the reader.
If you are experiencing a decrease in reading distance the reader is probably being
affected by electromagnetic interference. Try moving locations
4. Use With Computers
Attach the reader to your PC using the AVID PC lntertace / AC Power Adapter
Cable (AVID4011, Figure 4).
Open the PC's serial port using the PC interface parameters as described in
section 2.5 4 Read the input as text lines (line sequential input) All characters
displayed on the LCD are also sent to the reader's serial part, through the RS-232
cable to a PC or printer
5. Specifications
Operating Frequency: 128 kHz
Battery: AVID Nicad rechargeable batteries
only
Battery Life: Approximately 3,000 read operations
per recharge, assuming 2 seconds
per read operation
FCC Information: FCC ID: IOL-128-AV1004
Ac Power Adapter: Inputz110 volts. GOHz or 220 volts,
50Hz
Output: BAVDC @ 500ma,
Intertace cable requiredt AV4011
Display: 16 character LCD
Operating Temperature: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
storage Temperature: 720° to 65°C (-4° to 149°F)
6. Warranty and Service
The AVID Power TracKer VlII Multi Mode Reader is warranted against defects in
material and workmanship. under normal use and service, for a period 0“ year trorn
the date of shipment from AVID, This warranty will not apply if repairs, parts or
adjustments are required due to acCident. neglect, damage during transportation, or
causes other than ordinary use AVID's sole responsibility under this warranty shall
be, at AVID's option, to either repair or replace any product, which tails during the
warranty period. In no event shall AVID be liable for any indirect or consequential
damages or loss at profits.
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be issued before a unit is
returned to AVID tor service. Contact AVID for a RMA number or other service
questions, (909) 371-7505,

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