Datamars SRS21 Animal Tag EID Reader with Bluetooth module User Manual
Tru-Test Limited Animal Tag EID Reader with Bluetooth module
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SRS2 Stick Reader Quickstart Guide
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SRS2 Stick Reader
QUICKSTART GUIDE
This quickstart guide provides basic instructions for setting up and using your SRS2 Stick Reader.
Contents
Unpacking the box ................................................. 1
Charging the battery .............................................. 2
Getting around ...................................................... 2
Recording EID tags ................................................. 3
Bluetooth
® connection .......................................... 4
Viewing sessions .................................................... 4
Getting information off .......................................... 5
Modifying settings ................................................. 6
Maintenance and servicing ..................................... 7
Compliance ............................................................ 8
For further information, view the reference information
on the supplied USB flash drive or visit
www.tru-test.com.
1 Unpacking the box
Check that you have all of these items. If anything is missing, contact your supplier.
SRS2 stick reader (the stick reader)
USB flash drive
contains Data Link software and
reference information
USB cable
for charging. It also connects the
stick reader to a PC.
Mains power adaptor
and power plugs for different countries.
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2 Charging the battery
Caution!
- Use only the power adaptor and cables supplied.
- Do not charge the battery if the temperature is less than 5 °C (41 °F), or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).
3 Getting around
Parts of the stick reader
The Home screen
When you first switch on the stick reader, the Home
screen is displayed:
Scroll through the options using the arrow keys
and and choose an option using the Select button.
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4 Recording EID tags
Ways of using the stick reader
The stick reader can be used in two ways:
1. Standalone - the stick reader saves each scanned tag in its internal memory. These records can be transferred
afterwards, as described in
Section 7 – Getting information off
.
2. Connected – the EID reader immediately transmits every scanned tag to a connected device, such as a weigh scale
indicator.
Recording EID tags (standalone)
Note:
You should start a new session file each time you begin a new scanning session.
1. Press to switch on the stick reader.
2. On the Home screen, press and select New Session.
3. Press .
4. Press the Read button while holding the stick reader near to an EID tag.
Tip:
When scanning EID tags, if animals are moving quickly through a race or into a pen, you can hold down the Read
button continuously. Scanning will stop when the Read button is released.
Displaying VIDs (visual IDs) during scanning
EID/VID pairs can be transferred from the PC to the stick reader prior to scanning using the Data Link software. This
means that when an animal's EID tag is scanned, the corresponding VID number will be displayed automatically.
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Bluetooth
® connection
The stick reader will automatically connect to any Tru-Test
Bluetooth
enabled weigh scale indicator, or any other device,
with which it has previously been paired (when in BT Auto mode - default).
In order to manually establish a
Bluetooth
wireless connection (if you are using a non-Tru-Test weigh scale indicator, or you
are having trouble establishing a
Bluetooth
wireless connection):
1. With both devices off, position the stick reader close to the other device.
2. Switch on the device and, if necessary, check that its
Bluetooth
setting is enabled.
3. Switch on the stick reader.
4. Select Settings, then Bluetooth to display the Bluetooth settings screen.
5. Select Search for devices.
A list of available devices will be displayed.
6. Select a device.
Wait for up to one minute until the two devices are paired. When pairing is complete, the
Bluetooth
indicator light above the Read/Select button will illuminate blue.
7. Use the stick reader to scan an EID tag in order to test the connection.
Note:
Always turn on the device you are trying to pair with first, BEFORE the stick reader.
6 Viewing sessions
You can view information collected during a session in the Sessions screen.
1. If necessary, press to go to the Home screen.
2. Select Sessions.
A list of sessions is displayed.
3. Select a session to view:
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7 Getting information off
There are two ways to get information off the stick reader.
Data Link for PC Data Link app for mobile devices
You can:
• save session files
• register a transaction with NAIT or NLIS.
You can:
• email a session file
• register a transaction with NAIT or NLIS.
To do this:
1. Connect the stick reader to a PC using the cable
supplied.
2. Launch Data Link on your PC.
3. Click to get information off the stick reader.
To do this:
Launch the app on your smartphone and follow the
instructions.
Smartphone app
The Tru-Test Data Link app is available to download for free from the Google Play* store (Android* devices) or the Apple
App store* (Apple iOS*).
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8 Modifying settings
When shipped, the stick reader is set up to simply scan EID tags. You can change the way that the stick reader is set up to
suit the task that you are about to perform.
Settings menu
To modify the settings, from the Home screen, select Settings.
General
Change the Date/Time, Language, Auto Off, Vibration and Buzzer settings. View the stick reader Firmware details.
Bluetooth
Auto* - Automatically connect to the
Bluetooth
® enabled device most recently used or to a Tru-Test
Bluetooth
enabled
weigh scale indicator.
Off - Turn off
Bluetooth
wireless connectivity
Manual - Manually search for a
Bluetooth
enabled device and accept incoming
Bluetooth
connections.
Search for Devices – Manually search for a
Bluetooth
enabled device within range (see row above).
Paired Devices - Display previously connected (paired) devices.
Tag Reading
Read Mode
Standard* - Press the Read button to scan a tag. Hold down the Read button to continuously scan tags.
Continuous - Press the Read button to continuously scan tags. Scanning will only stop when the Read button is pressed again.
Single – Press the Read button to scan a single tag. Even if you hold down the Read button, another tag will not be scanned.
Tag Format
Decimal* (e.g. 985 155000012939), Decimal2 (e.g. 985155000012939), Hex (e.g. 8000F66416B8808B) or ISO (e.g
1000000985155000012939).
Allow Duplicates
Set Allow Duplicates to No*, to ensure that an EID is not recorded twice in the same session. The stick reader remembers the
previous 500 tags.
Default settings marked *
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9 Maintenance and servicing
Backing up your information
We strongly recommend that you regularly back up the data on your stick reader by transferring it to a PC using Data Link.
Updating your software
We recommend that you regularly update the stick reader software so that you keep up with the latest features and
improvements.
To update the software:
1. Connect the stick reader to a PC using the cable supplied.
2. Launch Data Link on your PC.
3. Click Tools / Updates.
4. Follow the step-by-step instructions.
For more information, see the Data Link help.
Note:
When updating software, the data on your stick reader will remain intact. However, we strongly recommend that you
transfer the information on your stick reader onto a PC
before
updating.
Caring for the stick reader
Wipe the stick reader clean using a damp cloth, warm water and soap. Other cleaners may damage the case or screen.
Do not immerse the stick reader in water.
Do not leave the stick reader where it may be exposed to extreme temperatures (e.g. on the dashboard of a vehicle).
Store the stick reader in a cool, dry place.
Fit the dust cap when there are no cables connected to the stick reader. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering
the socket.
Europe - Instructions for disposal of product
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection
point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment and removal of any batteries. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about
where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the
dealer from whom you purchased the product.
This product incorporates both a lithium-ion (Li-CoO2) rechargeable battery and a lithium metal (Li-MnO2) button/coin
cell battery.
For instructions on how to dismantle this product for recycling, email enquiry@trutest.co.nz
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10 Compliance
FCC notice
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 a 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, uses 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.
FCC warning
Note: Users are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada notice
This radio transmitter, model SRS2-1, has been approved by Industry Canada to operate only with its integral antenna.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
EC declaration of conformity
Hereby, Tru-Test Limited declares that the radio equipment type SRS2-1 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
http://livestock.tru-test.com/en/compliance
Avis d’Industrie Canada
Le présent émetteur radio, modèle SRS2-1, a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner uniquement avec son antenne intégrée.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Déclaration CE de conformité
Par la présente, Tru-Test Limited déclare que l'équipement radioélectrique de type SRS2-1 est conforme à la directive 2014/53/UE. Le texte intégral de cette déclaration de
conformité UE est disponible à l'adresse internet suivante :
http://livestock.tru-test.com/en/compliance
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