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OPERATION MANUAL
RID)))))((( R ISO MAX IV
The RID)))))(((® ISO MAX IV is a portable, high-performance Radio Frequency Tag
reader.
It is designed to read RID)))))(((® and other Tags.
This manual describes the use of the Portable Reader ISO MAX IV.
The RID)))))(((® ISO MAX IV reader and the RID)))))(((® Tags, are according to ISO
Standard 11784/11785 and are DATA products. The RID)))))(((® ISO MAX IV
reader and the RID)))))(((® Tags are distributed in the UK by Bayer PLC under the
Trademark “Tracer Animal Coder”.
RID)))))(((® is an internationally registered Trademark
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I N D E X
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1. Description
2. Operation
2.1. Reading a code
2.1.1. Power ON
2.1.2. Reading a transponder
2.1.3. Code saved to memory
2.1.4. Code read and send to the computer
2.1.5. Transfer of codes to the PC
3. Managing the menu. How to enter into the menu window
3.1.1. Memory functions menu window
3.1.2. Browsing the memory
3.1.3. Clear memory
3.1.4. Set the memory ON / OFF
3.1.5. Select the features memory hit and selected hit
3.1.6. Serial Dump (Download/Upload) the code memorized into a computer
3.2.1. Clock adjust
4. Connection to an Host or PC
4.1. Real time communication
4.2. Download the saved code from the ISOMAX IV and an host.
5. Battery
5.1. Battery indicator
5.2. Recharging the battery
6. Care of your reader
7. Specifications
8. USB installation
Appendix: Do you have problems in identifying an animal ?
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1. Description
USB or RS232
communication
Accumulator
charger plug
Menu buttons
Power ON &
Start Reading
button
Antenna
Display
Fig. 1: Outline of the ISO MAX IV reader
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2. Operation
Although the ISO MAX IV was designed for easy use we recommend that you read this
manual carefully in order to be familiar with all its useful features.
2.1. Reading a code with ISO MAX IV:
2.1.1. Power ON
Make sure that the charger is not connected to the reader.
Pass your hand through the handle and use your thumb to push the start button in the top
left corner of the panel.
Start
Fig. 2
The display shows the following window :
Battery level
Firmware version
mem :
OFF
Fig. 3
This message indicates that the reader is functioning correctly and is ready to read a
transponder (tag). “A.x”. informs about the firmware version and is of no importance to the
user.
Check that the battery level is not empty (the indicator must not be entirely clear).
Check if the code memory is enabled or disabled by looking at the tool bar on the bottom of
the screen.
Mem: OFF
Indicates that the transponder codes read will not be saved in the reader memory.
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Mem: ON
Indicates that any transponder read will be saved in the memory. The capacity off the
memory is 2000 codes with date and time saved with the code number. See chapter 3.1.1.
memory functions menu window for more information.
2.1.2. Reading a transponder
In order to read, press the start button again. The display will show the following:
Fig. 4
*reading* means that your reader is searching for a transponder (tag).
According to a specific analysis the reader scans through the different tag types.
Place the ISO MAX IV near the tag to be read.
If an ISO transponder has been read the display will show the following:
Fig. 5
This display indicates that a transponder (tag ) ISO 171784/5 FDX-B or HDX-B with the
country code “Austria” and the identification code number ”040” (country code) “
098101065557” has been found.
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If other code FDX-A are read the display will show the type or category of this
transponder.
IDI:
7 012 345 97F
Fig. 6
Type displayed are:
- IDI for Destron, Avid, PETRAC and similar
- TVN for Trovan, AEG, and similar
If no transponder has been found, the display will show the following (“Tag not found”):
Fig. 7
The code will be displayed for about 90 seconds, then the ISO MAX IV will switch off
automatically in order to save battery life.
Note: If the display indicates NO ANIMAL CODE: This means that the transponder was read
and has the same structure code as the ISO 11785 but is not an animal transponder.
(Animal bit not set). To avoid number coincidence the ISOMAX IV will not accept to show
the number. Please contact Datamars SA for more information.
2.1.3. Code saved to memory
If the mem is OFF the code will not be memorized. In order to memorize the code switch
mem to ON. Please see chapter 3.1.1. memory functions menu window for more information.
When the memory is full (max. 2000 codes) the display will show: “Memory full” and no
more reading will be allowed.
It is possible to read more code by (unloading) clearing the memory or by disabling the
memory (mem: OFF).
2.1.4. Code read and send to the computer
All code read are send to the communication line USB or RS232.
Please refer to chapter @@@@@ for more information.
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2.1.5. Transfer of codes to the PC
All the code saved in the memory can be send to the computer by a button the ISOMAX IV
menu. Please refer to chapter 3.1.6. SERIAL DUMP.
All code read are sent to the communication link instantaneously.
Please refer to chapter 4.1. Real time communication for more information.
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3. Managing the menu. How to enter into the menu window
Power on the reader by pushing the start button. (Please ref. To chapter 2.1.1).
Push the round button to enter into the menu.
Left button
Menu button (ENTER)
Fig. 8 Down button
The display will show the menu window:
Fig. 9
Note: If the button menu is pushed and no action is done the main the ISOMAX IV will switch
to the main window after a few seconds.
3.1. 1. Memory functions menu window
Move to the MEMORY functions window by pushing on the down button.
Once selected the MEMORY functions push the menu button to enter the MEMORY
functions window.
The display will show the following window:
Fig. 10
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3.1.2. Browsing the memory
Move to the BROWSE function window by pushing on the down button.
Once selected the BROWSE function push the menu button to enter the BROWSE window.
The display will show the following window:
Fig. 11
The window shows 6 codes at once. The tool bar (reverse video) shows the date and the
time of 1 code which correspond to the 1 selected.
The code in tool bar is used also for the memory features. See chapter @@@ for more
information.
You can browse up and down using the up and down buttons. If the button if pressed more
than 2 seconds the browsing up or down will be accelerated for a fast searching.
You can also use the right and left buttons to jump a complete page at a time for a very fast
searching up and down respectively.
To exit the BROWSE window press the menu button (fig. 8).
To exit the MEMORY functions menu window, position the cursor on OK (if not already) and
press the menu button.
To exit the MENU position the cursor on EXIT (if not already) and press the menu button.
Note: If there is no action for several seconds the menu windows closed and set on the main
window.
3.1.3. Clear memory
It is possible to clear the memory: Using the CLEAR function window or sending a command
from the computer.
Using the CLEAR function window:
Move to the CLEAR function window by pushing on the down button.
Once selected the CLEAR function push the menu button to enter the CLEAR window.
Move to the YES with the down button.
The display will show the following window:
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Fig. 12
To clear the memory press the menu button, to avoid clearing the memory move to the OK
with the right button and press the menu button.
To exit the MEMORY functions menu window, position the cursor on OK (if not already) and
press the menu button.
To exit the MENU position the cursor on EXIT (if not already) and press the menu button.
Note: If there is no action for several seconds the menu windows closed and set on the main
window.
From the computer command:
Connect the ISOMAX IV to the computer and send the command in ASCII “.rX” (dot r X)
3.1.4. Set the memory ON / OFF
Move to the ON OFF FEATURES function window by pushing on the down button.
If you desire to save the code read in the memory (up to 2000 codes):
Once selected the ON function push the menu button to enter the ON window.
Press the menu button to set the memory ON.
The display will show the following window:
Fig. 13
Press the menu button to return to the MEMORY functions menu.
If the code should not be memorized move to the OFF with the right button and press the
menu button to set the memory OFF.
Press the menu button to return to the MEMORY functions menu.
3.1.5. Select the features “memory hit” and “selected hit”
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Move to the ON OFF FEATURES function window by pushing on the down button.
Move to the FEATURES using the right button and press the menu button to enter the
FEATURE window.
The display will show the following window:
Fig. 14
MEMORY HIT is used to inform you how many times a code is in the memory. When you
read a transponder the “code hit: “ above the tool bar indicates how many times this code is
saved already in the memory.
Move to the option MEMORY HIT using the down, right or left buttons, then enter the option
ON and enable it by pressing the menu button.
SELECTED HIT is used to inform you if the code you just read is already in the memory. The
ISOMAX IV will beep several times once the code is found. This is useful to search for a
transponder number.
The code must be first introduced in the memory by a read code with the memory ON. See
chapter 3.1.2.3.
Once the SELECTED HIT feature is ON, open the BROWSE window (see chapter 3.1.2.1.)
and select the code you desire to search by placing it to the position indicated to the tool bar
(reverse video).
When the reading is performed the code selected for the search will be displayed above the
tool bar.
To select the feature, move to the option SELECTED HIT using the down, right or left
buttons, then enter the option ON and enable it by pressing the menu button.
Note: Only one feature at a time can be selected. To unselect the features use the same
procedures. Go to the FEATURES window (fig. 14), select the feature to OFF. It is not
important to remember which feature was selected, the OFF will disable either feature.
To exit the MEMORY functions menu window, position the cursor on OK (if not already) and
press the menu button.
To exit the MENU position the cursor on EXIT (if not already) and press the menu button.
Note: If there is no action for several seconds the menu windows closed and set on the main
window.
3.1.6. SERIAL DUMP (Download/Upload) the code memorized into a computer
It is possible to download the data to a computer: Using the SERIAL DUMP window or
sending a command from the computer.
From the SERIAL DUMP menu:
Move to the SERIAL DUMP function window by pushing on the down button.
Press the menu button to start the sending of all codes in memory into the serial
communication.
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The display will show the following window:
Fig. 15
To exit the MEMORY functions menu window, position the cursor on OK (if not already) and
press the menu button.
To exit the MENU position the cursor on EXIT (if not already) and press the menu button.
Note: If there is no action for several seconds the menu windows closed and set on the main
window.
From the computer command:
Connect the ISOMAX IV to the computer and send the command in ASCII “.rF” or “.rS” (dot r
F or dot r S)
3.2.1. CLOCK adjust
See chapter 3.1. How to enter into the menu window.
Move to the CLOCK adjust window by pushing on the down button.
Once selected the push the menu button to enter the clock menu window.
The display will show the following window:
Fig. 16
Press the button Down to select HOUR or DATE.
Press the button Right to select the hour:minute:second or the day.month.year field.
Use the Up or Down button to change the value.
Note: The seconds will only be set to 00 when changing the value.
Once a value is changed press the ENTER button (or menu button) see fig. 8 to validate
the change. You can check the changes observing the menu bar on the bottom. The date
and time are active.
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Press the Right button to position the cursor to the OK to exit the CLOCK menu.
To exit the MENU position the cursor on EXIT (if not already) and press the menu button.
Note: The time can be changed using the utility TiMax (for p.c.). TiMax can be found in the
supplied CD.
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4. Connection to an Host or PC
There are two interests to connect the ISO MAX IV to a Host:
1) By sending a code to a terminal or P.C. in real time (immediately after being read)
2) By downloading the saved codes from the ISOMAX IV memory into the host. See
chapter 3.1.6. SERIAL DUMP
There are two types of ISOMAX IV communications:
1) USB
2) RS232
The USB communication requires an installation of the USB drivers.
You can find the drivers in the CD supplied.
For the developers: The USB drivers will installed the communication USB link as a VCP.
Virtual COM Port ( VCP ) Drivers appear to the system as an extra Com Port ( in addition to any existing hardware Com Ports ).
Application software accesses the USB device in the same way as it would access a standard Windows Com Port using the
Windows VCOMM API calls or by using a Com Port Library.
Use the USB cable type A-B supplied with the ISOMAX IV.
Fig. 17
The RS232 communication does not requires any installation.
For both communication port the serial should be set as:
- 9600 bauds, no parity, 8 bit, 1 stop bit
- XON XOFF protocol
4.1. Real Time communication
To send a code directly to a terminal after being read :
a) Plug the communication cable
Use a terminal emulator program such as Windows HYPERTERMINAL (P.C.)
In HYPERTERMINAL environment set the communication:
- 9600 bauds, no parity, 8 bit, 1 stop bit
- XON XOFF protocol
- TTY emulated.
b) Start the reading as referred in chapter 2.1.
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The data will be sent directly to the host without protocol. The format of the data is 29
characters ASCII + carriage return + line feed.
Any terminal or P.C. will accept this format.
4.2. Download the saved code from the ISOMAX IV and an host.
See chapter 4. for the communication connection.
Open program HYPERTERMINAL.EXE on your PC.
Open a receive file into your terminal and then do a SERIAL DUMP or send a ASCII
command from the host. See chapter 3.1.6. SERIAL DUMP to download the data.
Should you need further information on the commands, please call DATAMARS SA.
Data: string of characters
The string of characters is 29 ASCII characters long.
The first three numbers indicate the Country code of the ISO 11785 transponder. The first
three letters indicate the kind of supplier for the non ISO transponder.
Examples:
981000000001234 240804 154809 ISO transponder with manufacturer code Datamars
528210000004567 240804 130812 ISO transponder with Netherland country code
IDI__7F7E12177E 240804 155701 IDI, PETRAC, VALID or similar
TVN_712746517F 240804 155706 Trovan, AEG transponder or similar
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5. Battery (Accumulator)
5.1. Battery indicator
The battery indicator is located to the right of the display. See fig. 3.
In this manual the term battery or accumulator is used.
The ISOMAX IV is equipped with cells Li-ion high quality accumulator. These cells are
in the reader and part of the electronic module.
5.2. Recharging the accumulator
To recharge the battery, connect the accu charger has into the socket at the bottom of
the reader. See fig. 18.
Accu charger socket
Fig. 18
Once the charger plugged, the ISOMAX IV goes into charging mode and will indicate
the status of the charging with the battery indicator located to the right of the display.
See fig. 3.
The charging time is controlled by the ISOMAX IV and is about 3 hours. After 2 hours
the charge is already at approx. 80% of its full charge.
Once the battery is charged the ISOMAX IV will beep and display the message that the
charger can be unplugged.
The average number of readings when accumulator is fully charged is greater than
1000 readings.
Note:
When using the reader for the first time it is recommended to use it until its accumulator
is fully discharged. Then recharge the accumulator using the charger supplied with the
ISOMAX IV. The battery needs at least 3 to 4 a full charges and discharges before
giving its full potential.
It is always recommended to wait that the battery is discharged before recharging it.
This will expend the life of the battery.
Leaving the battery charger plugged in after the charge is finished will not damage the
battery since the ISOMAX IV is in complete control of the charging.
Also it is recommended to use the original Datamars charger it is possible to use a
regular power supply to charge the ISOMAX IV.
The output characteristics must be: DC regulated power, 15 VDC, minimum 1 ampere.
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6. Care of your reader
Ensure that the reader does not get damaged by dropping it onto a hard surface nor
by subjecting it to very wet conditions.
If the outer casing of the reader becomes soiled it can be cleaned with a slightly humid
cloth, at first having ensured that it is not connected to the charger.
If for any reason the reader malfunctions please do not attempt to repair it, but return
it for repair to your local dealer.
The ISO MAX IV reader is equipped with a Li-ion type battery. This battery lasts
longer, does not contain Cadmium nor lead which makes it much safer for the
environment.
In case the reader has to be destroyed please return it to a battery specialist.
The display of the reader ISO MAX IV may change color if exposed to
temperatures higher than 50 deg. C. It will return to its original colour as soon as the
temperature gets below 50 deg. C.
At very low temperature the display may loose its contrast but at normal temperature it
will return to the normal contrast.
7. Specifications
Dimensions approx. 330 x 160 x 40 mm
Weight 534 g.
Operation temperature 0 - 50 Degrees C.
Storage temperature 0 - 40 Degrees C.
Humidity 20 % ~ 70 % without condensation
Accumulator integrated 3 cells 3.7V, 740mAh, Li-ion type
Accu Charger in 230 VAC, out 15VDC, 1A.
Accessories :
- Battery charger with connection cable
- Communication cable USB or RS232 + CD
- Operation manual ISO MAX IV
- Warranty certificate
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8. USB installation
To be done
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Appendix: Do you have problems in identifying an animal ?
The reading distance is too short
The maximum reading distance is obtained with the transponder (tag) oriented
perpendicularly to the antenna and aimed at the center of the antenna coil. If the tag is
implanted into an animal its orientation may not be optimal and therefore the reading
distance may be reduced.
You might be close to a source of electromagnetic disturbances like video or TV. Move
a few meters from the place you are and try again.
Do not use the reader on a steel table. The metal will reduce the performance of the
antenna.
The reading distance is reduced if the tag is still in the needle.
The reader does not read the transponder
Change angle of the reader and try again.
Some types of tags from other manufacturers are disturbed if placed in the center of the
reader-antenna. It is possible that some tags will not function if placed in parallel and at
the center of the antenna. Change the direction of the tag or of the antenna.
The reader does not work
Charge the reader for at least 30 minutes and try again. (Recommended time for fully
battery recharging = 3 hours)
Check the ambient temperature: It has to be between 0º C and 50º C.
If you’re still having problems, please contact your dealer. Your reader may need to be
repaired.
The ISO MAX IV reader is a product developed and produced by DATA SA,
Switzerland.
Should you have any suggestions or require information regarding this or other DATA
products, please contact your dealer.
Lugano, Switzerland, Sept 2004
DATA SA
Via ai Prati
CH - 6930 Bedano-Lugano
E-Mail: contact@datamars.com
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INFORMATION TO USER
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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