Gallagher Group G031404 Controller BR Series Reader User Manual 3E0680 SmartReader BR Series

Gallagher Group Ltd Controller BR Series Reader 3E0680 SmartReader BR Series

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3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page iGallagher SmartReader BR SeriesInstruction Manual
Page ii3E0680 3E0680 SmartReader BR SeriesPUBLISHED BYGallagher Group LimitedKahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026Hamilton, New ZealandCopyright© Gallagher Group Limited 2006.All rights reserved. Patents Pending.Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Instruction Manual3E0680 - Ed 4 - January 2007DISCLAIMER Whilst every effort has been madeto ensure accuracy, neither Gallagher GroupLimited nor any employee of the company, shall beliable on any ground whatsoever to any party inrespect of decisions or actions they may make as aresult of using this information.In accordance with the Gallagher policy ofcontinuing development, design and specificationsare subject to change without notice.Developed and manufactured by Gallagher GroupLimited, an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Supplier.
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page iiiTable of ContentsOverview.....................................................................................................................1Tag types read ....................................................................................................3Storage of Electronic Controller when not in use ................................................3Configurator ........................................................................................................3MyScale Pro........................................................................................................3User information........................................................................................................4Electronic Controller Features - BR.....................................................................4Rotary dial.......................................................................................................4Buttons............................................................................................................5Audible beep...................................................................................................5Display ............................................................................................................6Bargraph .........................................................................................................7Electronic Controller Connectors.........................................................................9Connecting the Electronic Controller to the Antenna Panel ..............................10Using the SmartReader.....................................................................................12Configuring the Electronic Controller for use ................................................12Scanning Electronic ID tags..........................................................................13Finishing a scanning session ........................................................................14Power options in BR Series SmartReader ........................................................15Charging internal batteries............................................................................15Connecting to an external 12 volt battery......................................................16Low voltage shutdown ..................................................................................17High voltage shutdown..................................................................................17Installation................................................................................................................18Connecting the Electronic Controller batteries ..................................................18Mounting the Antenna Panel.............................................................................20Antenna Panel Kit .........................................................................................20Notes on locating the Antenna Panel............................................................20Considerations..............................................................................................20Procedure .....................................................................................................21Mounting the Electronic Controller ....................................................................23Electronic Controller kit .................................................................................23Connecting the Electronic Controller to the Antenna Panel ..........................24Testing the SmartReader EID tag read range...................................................26Testing the read range..................................................................................27Connect the Electronic Controller to a computer ..........................................28Investigating SmartReader read range issues ..............................................29Accessing and exiting Setup mode...............................................................29Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing .................................................30Start the Diagnostics Wizard.........................................................................31Assessing the background noise ..................................................................33Test read range.............................................................................................34Testing with live animals ...............................................................................35
Page iv3E0680 3E0680 SmartReader BR SeriesInstalling multiple SmartReaders...........................................................................36Wireless installation ..........................................................................................37Wired installation...............................................................................................39Cabling requirements for connecting SmartReaders.........................................41MyScale Pro......................................................................................................42Introduction ...................................................................................................42Installation.....................................................................................................43Basic Terminology ........................................................................................47Starting MyScale Pro ....................................................................................48Closing MyScale Pro.....................................................................................48MyScale Pro main menu...............................................................................49Copy sessions from Electronic Controller to computer .................................53Reviewing SmartReader session file names.................................................55Session files..................................................................................................56MyScale Session Editor ................................................................................58Using the Configurator............................................................................................59Installing the Configurator .................................................................................59Connecting the Electronic Controller to the computer.......................................60Viewing the current Electronic Controller settings.............................................60Altering Electronic Controller Settings...............................................................60Screen descriptions...........................................................................................61Operational Settings .....................................................................................61ID Code Format ............................................................................................66Panel Settings...............................................................................................68Communication Settings ...............................................................................69Diagnostics ...................................................................................................70Menu options.....................................................................................................72Reader menu ................................................................................................72Connection menu..........................................................................................72Tools menu ...................................................................................................72Advanced menu............................................................................................73Toolbars ............................................................................................................74Connection toolbar........................................................................................74Reader toolbar ..............................................................................................75Accessories .............................................................................................................76SmartReader Extension Mounting Kit installation .............................................76Mount the Antenna Panel .............................................................................76Mounting the Electronic Controller................................................................76Specifications ..........................................................................................................79Small Antenna Panels.......................................................................................79Large Antenna Panels.......................................................................................80Electronic Controller..........................................................................................81Standards..........................................................................................................82Battery...............................................................................................................84Battery charger..................................................................................................84
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page 1OverviewThe Gallagher SmartReader enables Electronic ID tags to beautomatically read as animals pass by the SmartReader. TheElectronic ID tag data can be downloaded and stored on a computer asrequired.The Gallagher SmartReader has two parts:•the Electronic Controller and•the Antenna Panel.The Electronic Controller contains the internal memory and internalrechargeable batteries. The Antenna Panel contains the aerial used tocapture the Electronic ID tag data.The internal rechargeable batteries run the Antenna Panel for up to 8hours and internal memory can store up to 20 000 tag numbers.
3E0680 3E0680 SmartReader BR SeriesPage 2Two Antenna Panel sizes are available to suit the animals beingscanned.There are two models in the Gallagher SmartReader BR Series:•BR600•Small Antenna Panel (600 mm x 400 mm)•Electronic Controller with internal memory and internal re-chargeable batteries.•Serial port (DB9) for downloading collected information to acomputer or hand held device.•USB adapter•Recommended for use when scanning constrained animals(Sheep and cattle) and sheep on the move.•BR1300•Large Antenna Panel (1300 mm x 600 mm)•Electronic Controller with internal memory and internal re-chargeable batteries.•Serial port (DB9) for downloading collected information to acomputer or hand held device.•USB adapter•Recommended for use when scanning animals (Cattle andDeer) on the move.If required, multiple SmartReader's can operate in close proximity, solong as they are set up to ensure all Electronic ID tags are readcorrectly.
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page 3Tag types readThe Gallagher SmartReader BR Series enables you to read both HDX(Half Duplex) and FDX-B (Full Duplex-B) Electronic ID tags.HDX and FDX-B Electronic ID tags operate differently and thereforehave different applications.Storage of Electronic Controller when notin useFor optimal battery life, Gallagher recommends that you store theElectronic Controller in a cool, dry area (15 to 25 ° Centigrade) out ofdirect sunlight.ConfiguratorThe Configurator is a software program provided with theSmartReader. Use it to alter settings in the Electronic Controller andto diagnose performance problems when the SmartReader is installed.The Configurator is for advanced users and should be used with careas altering settings affects the operation of the SmartReader.The Configurator software is automatically installed with the MyScalePro software.MyScale ProThe MyScale Pro software enables you to transfer Electronic ID tagnumbers stored in the SmartReader memory from the ElectronicController to a computer.Note: The Electronic Controller does not need to be connected to the panelfor this activity.With MyScale Pro you can perform the following functions;•Copy sessions from the Electronic Controller.•Change session file names.•View and Edit sessions.•Print sessions.•Create long term record storage using MyScale Pro to backupinformation from the Electronic Controller.See MyScale Pro (p 42) for further details.
3E0680 3E0680 SmartReader BR SeriesPage 4User informationElectronic Controller Features - BRRotary dialMode DescriptionOFF Electronic Controller is off.ON The Electronic Controller is on.The scanned Electronic ID data is sent out the Serialport (DB9). The data can then be captured by anexternal device such as a Scale or computer.Note: Data is not stored in the internal memory.MEMORY The Electronic Controller is on.The scanned Electronic ID data is:•savedtotheinternalmemory,and•sent out via the Serial port (DB9) on theElectronic Controller. The data can then becaptured by an external device such as a Scale orcomputer.
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page 5ButtonsResetCounterNote: Only operational when ElectronicController is in ON mode.Press the Reset Counter button to reset thecounter on the Electronic Controller.New Session Note: Only operational when ElectronicController is in MEMORY mode.Press the New Session button to create a newsession on the Electronic Controller and add allnew Electronic ID tag reads to this session.All previous sessions are maintained until theyare downloaded to the computer via MyScale Pro.A new session is created each time the ElectronicController is turned on.Volume Therearetwovolumelevels on the ElectronicController:•Off•OnTo change the volume on the ElectronicController while it is operating, press the Volumebutton.Note: Warning beeps (low battery warning etc)ignore the Volume setting and beep as required.Audible beepThe Electronic Controller beeps whenever one of the followingsituations occurs:•An Electronic ID tag has been read, except if the volume is set toOFF.•The volume level is set. For more details on setting the volume ofthe beep, see Buttons (p 5).•The battery charge level is low. This warning sounds regardlessof the volume level setting.
3E0680 3E0680 SmartReader BR SeriesPage 6DisplayMessage DescriptionBlank The display is blank when the internal batteries are charging.BATT Displayed when the battery charge level is at a critically low leveland the Electronic Controller is shutting downFor additional information, see Low voltage shutdown (p 17).VOLT Displayed when a power source providing a voltage greater than 16V is connected to the Electronic Controller. The ElectronicController automatically shuts down to protect the electronics.For additional information, see High voltage shutdown (p 17).FULL Displayed when the internal memory is full of Electronic ID tagdata.YouneedtodownloadtheElectronicIDtagdatatoacomputer.See Copy sessions from Electronic Controller to computer (p 53).<Tag count> Displays the number of Electronic ID tags read in this session, orthe counter was reset to zero.
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page 7BargraphThe bargraph on the Electronic Controller is used to indicate thefollowing:•battery charge level•battery charging•beeper volume•successful tag readBattery charge levelFully charged All bargraph lights are constantlydisplayed.PartiallychargedSome bargraph lights are constantlydisplayedNote: The low battery warning willsound once only one red bar is remaining.Flat battery No bargraph lights are displayed.
3E0680 3E0680 SmartReader BR SeriesPage 8Battery chargingWhen the SmartReader is connected to a battery charger, the bargraphdisplays the charging status:Charging The battery level is indicated by thenumber of lights lit.The flashing bars indicate that chargingis occurring.Note: The battery charger controls thecharging of the internal batteries andstops the charging once the batteriesare fully charged.Beeper volumePress the Volume button to change the beeper volume.Volume onVolume offSuccessful tag readIf set in the Configurator, each successful tag read triggers thebargraph to flash multiple times in an alternating pattern.
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page 9Electronic Controller Connectors
3E0680 3E0680 SmartReader BR SeriesPage 10Connecting the Electronic Controller to theAntenna PanelFor information on using the Extension Mounting Kit seeSmartReader Extension Mounting Kit installation (p 76).1. Ensure the Electronic Controller is turned off.2. On the Antenna Panel, unscrew the Amphenol connector lockingnut from the Amphenol socket and pull it down to unplug from theAntenna Panel.3. Mount the Electronic Controller on the mounting bracket bygrasping the Electronic Controller on both sides and slide the backhandle onto the mounting bracket.
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680Page 114. Connect the antenna cable to the Electronic Controller and tightenthe locking nut.

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