Shearwell Data SDL400S RFID Stick Reader User Manual

Shearwell Data Limited RFID Stick Reader

User manual

1Stick Reader SDL400SUser GuidePuthamWheddon CrossMineheadSomersetTA24 7ASTel: 01643 841611Fax: 01643 841628Email: support@shearwell.co.ukWebsite: www.shearwell.co.uk    CopyrightShearwellDataLtd
2ContentsGetting Started 3Stick Reader at a Glance 5Quick Start Guide / Reading EID Devices 6Navigating the Menus 8Creating a New Group 9Erasing EID Numbers 10 Rapid Read Mode 11Memory 12Industry Standards 13Contact Details 13Appendix 1 - PC Software (Optional) 14Appendix 2 - Bluetooth printer (Optional) 20
3Getting StartedContentsInsertingthebatteries• SDL400S Stick Reader• Shearwell Stick Reader software (Optional)• 1 x Battery holder including 4 x Rechargeable AA batteries• Charger• Car adapter for Battery Charger• Bluetooth Printer (Optional)• Mains charger for Bluetooth printer (Optional)• Battery charger for Bluetooth printer (Optional)Open the Stick Reader by unscrewing the end of the red handle anti-clockwise. Using the loop, pull out the battery holder and insert the batteries into the holder ensuring that the positive and negative markings (+ / -) on the batteries match up with the (+ / -) on the holder. Replace the holder with the green arrow and green circle facing the same way as the green button on the reader. Ensure that the battery pack is aligned with the grooves inside the stick reader. Replace the end of the reader screwing the cap on clockwise.The stick reader should operate for at least 8 hours on a fully charged set of batteries. For the rst several hours the battery indicator will show ‘Good’. When the battery indicator rst shows ‘Low’ you should still have one or two hours of use left, but should plan to recharge or replace the batteries soon. When the battery indicator shows ‘Empty’ the batteries should be recharged or replaced immediately.CheckingremainingbatterylifeBatteriesThe stick reader is powered by four AA batteries. These can be standard or re-chargeable batteries. Shearwell V n.nnBattery GoodShearwell V n.nnBattery LowShearwell V n.nnBattery Emptyn.nn = Shearwell software vesrion number
4ChargingTo recharge the batteries, use the supplied battery charger. Place the batteries in the charger ensuring that the positive and negative markings (+ / -) on the batteries match up with the (+ / -) on the charger. Charging the supplied batteries from at to full should take 250 minutes.WARNING: Ensure the correct adapter is used for the battery charger. The mains and car adapter for the battery charger are labelled ‘Battery Charger’.
5Stick Reader at a GlanceLight RingDisplayGrip & BatteriesButtonNote: the label over the display should NOT be removed from the stick reader. Removal of the label will void any warranty.The equipment has been designed, constructed, and tested for compliance with FCC Rules that regulate international and unintentional radiators. The user is not permitted to make any modications to this equipment or use it in any manner inconsistent with the methods described in this User Manual without express approval from Shearwell Data Ltd. Doing so willvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.Caution:
6TurningontheStickReaderQuick Start Guide /Reading EID DevicesTo turn on your Stick Reader press the green button once. The display will turn on and will display Shearwell, the version number and the battery level.ReadingEIDdevicesEIDDevicefoundEIDDevicenotfoundIf no EID device is found during scanning the screen will display ‘No EID device found’ and the Light Ring will ash red. The Stick Reader will also produce an audible ‘error’ tone to notify of the failed readIf an EID device is within range of the end of the Stick Reader, the screen will display the EID number and store it in memory. The group count will be increased by one. The Light Ring at the end of the Stick Reader will ash green to visually conrm that the device has been read and the Stick Reader will also produce an audible conrmation tone. The Stick Reader is ready to scan for another EID device straight away - press the green button to scan for the next EID number.The following applies to individual and not Rapid Read mode. For more information regarding Rapid Read mode please consult the Rapid Read mode section.After turning on the Stick Reader, to read an EID device press the green button once. The Stick Reader will begin to scan for an EID device.
7TurningofftheStickReaderTo turn the Stick Reader off, press and hold the green button for at least two seconds. If the Stick Reader is left idle for 5 minutes it will turn itself off to conserve battery power.SameEIDnumberinthisgroupIf the stick reader picks up exactly the same tag number in this group, it briey displays the message ‘Already saved’ on the screen, gives a single red ash on the light ring and gives a short audible tone to indicate that this is a re-read of a tag already stored. The second ‘read’ is not stored and the count is not increased. This situation typically occurs when you accidentally read the same animal in a pen twice. SametagnumberinadifferentgroupIf the stick reader picks up a tag number already recorded in another group, this will be treated as ‘EID Device found’.EIDDevicealreadystoredinmemory
8Navigating the MenusMenuThe menu is only accessible when turning on the Stick Reader.To access the menu turn on the Stick Reader by pressing and holding the green button, continue to hold the green button down and only release when you have reached the desired menu option. To view all menu options hold the green button down. The menu will continue to cycle through options until the green button is released. In order to view all options in the menu, memory must be enabled.To exit the menu and return to scan mode release the green button on the cancel option.The following is a list of the menu options in order of appearance.OptionsforprintingareonlyavailableiftheStickReaderisassociatedwithaBluetoothprinter.(SeeAppendix2).Hold for menuNew group?Erase all tags?Erase last grp?Print group?Print barcode?Rapid read on?Disable memory?CancelPrint all groups?
9Creating a New GroupCreateanewgroupTo create a new group within which to store EID device numbers, select the ‘New group’ option from the menu. Once a new group has been created you can only go back to the previous group by using the erase group option within the Menu. The same EID device number may be recorded against separate groups.Once a new group has been created, all scanned EID devices will now be stored in the new group.New group?Press to read ....Grp=B Count=0
10EraselastgroupErasealltagsTo erase just the last group on the Stick Reader select the ‘Erase last group’ option from the menu. To conrm that you wish to delete, the green button must be pressed again before the end of the count down or the action will be cancelled. The Stick Reader will return to the previous group with the count recorded for that group. Additional tags can now be added to that group if required. To erase all EID device numbers stored on the Stick Reader select the ‘Erase all tags’ option from the menu. You will need to conrm that you wish to delete all EID devices from memory. Do this by pressing the green button again before the conrmation count down reaches zero. If all tags are successfully erased you will be returned to Group A with a count of 0.Erasing EID NumbersErase all tags?Are you sure?Press to erase...5 Press to read...Grp=A Count=0Are you sure?Press to erase..4Erase last grp?Are you sure?Press to erase...5Are you sure?Press to erase...4Press to read....Grp=B Count=2Printing (see Appendix 2)
11Rapid Read ModeTurningRapidReadmodeonTurningRapidReadmodeoffTo enable rapid read mode select the ‘Rapid Read On’ option.To disable rapid read mode and return to individual read mode, simply select the ‘Rapid Read Off’ option.Note that the Stick reader will remember the last mode selected and always start in that mode when next turned on.When set to Rapid read mode, press the green button once and the Stick Reader will constantly be scanning for tags. Press the green button a second time to stop scanning. In rapid read mode the Stick Reader will look for new tags continuously for up to 12 seconds from the last successful read. If no tags are detected for 12 seconds, rapid read mode will be put on standby to conserve battery power. Press the green button again to start scanning.Rapid read on?Press to readGrp=A Count=1Raid read off?Select option....Press to readGrp=A Count=12
12MemoryDisable memory?Memory disabledPress to read...Enable memory?Press to read...Grp=A Count=0CancelDisablememoryTo disable the Stick Readers’ memory, select the option ‘Disable memory’ from the menu. With memory disabled the Stick Reader will only read, and not store EID devices. EID device numbers will be read in the same way as with memory enabled, however, the number will be shown on the display but will not be stored in the memory. Operating the Stick Reader with memory enabled is recommended.EnablememoryThis option will not be displayed if memory is already enabled. Memory is enabled by default on all Stick Readers.To re-enable memory after disabling it, select the ‘Enable memory’ option from the menu.CancelThis option will leave the menu without making any changes to the Stick Readers’ settings or performing any operations.
13Industry StandardsShearwellDataLtdPuthamWheddon CrossMineheadSomersetTA24 7ASSupport Tel: 01643 841814Ofce Tel: 01643 841611Fax: 01643 841628Email: support@shearwell.co.ukWebsite: www.shearwell.co.ukContact DetailsThe SDL400S complies with parts 15.207 and 15.209 of the FCC rules CFR 47:2009. The SDL400S operates at a frequency of 134.2KHz and complies with part 15C emission requirements. These limits are designed to provide reason-able 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 harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.The SDL400S also complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 issue 7.This SDL400s 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 interfer-ence that may cause undesired operation of the device
14BluetoothconnectiontoaPCandSoftwareThe Stick Reader comes tted with a Bluetooth module, which enables connectivity to numerous devices wirelessly. The Stick Readers’ Bluetooth can be used to connect to a PC with the appropriate software wirelessly in order to alter settings and import EID device numbers from the Stick Reader. To allow the Stick Reader to communicate with a computer you will be required to establish a Bluetooth connection. If your computer does not already have a Bluetooth adapter then Shearwell Data Ltd offer and recommend a Bluetooth adapter by Belkin.Appendix 1SetupofBelkinBluetoothAdapterFor help installing the Belkin Bluetooth adapter please consult the installation guide on the CD provided with the adapter. If the CD automatically runs, the guide can be found by selecting the ‘View Installation Guide’ option. If the CD does not automatically run, the document ‘Quick Install Guide’ can be found on the Belkin Bluetooth CD, within the folder titled ‘QIG’.AddingaBluetoothDeviceIn order to be able to connect a Bluetooth enabled device to a computer with Bluetooth, it must rst be added to the recognized list of Bluetooth devices in ‘My Bluetooth Places’ on the PC.To start, turn on the Stick Reader so that it will be discoverable by the computer.Go to ‘My Bluetooth Places’ on ‘My Computer’ or via a Bluetooth shortcut. A picture of the Bluetooth symbol is shown below.With the ‘My Bluetooth Places’ window open, choose to ‘Add a Bluetooth Device’ from the option on the left hand pane of the window.The ‘Bluetooth Setup’ wizard will run. Follow the instructions and at the ‘Bluetooth Device Selection’ screen, wait for the PC to stop searching for devices before selecting the device with the corresponding SDL400S code to the Stick Reader you wish to connect.On the next screen you will be prompted to type the ‘Passkey’, this is 1111.
15ConnectingviaBluetoothHaving followed the steps for ‘Adding a Bluetooth Device’ it will now be possible to connect the Stick Reader to the PC within a few simple steps.Turn on the Stick Reader. Go to ‘My Bluetooth Places’ on ‘My Computer’ and right click on the shortcut for the Stick Reader. The Shortcut should look something like the icon shown below.From the menu, choose to ‘Connect’. You may be prompted to enter the Bluetooth ‘Passkey’ again, if so enter 1111, when completed the Stick Reader will be connected.Use this method each time you wish to connect the Stick Reader to a PC.Make a note of the com port number the PC has used to establish Bluetooth connection. This will be required when connecting software.Continue to follow the instructions and at the ‘Bluetooth Service Selection’ screen make sure that the ‘AT Serial’ option is selected.After selecting next to continue a window will pop up to conrm that a shortcut for the device has been created in ‘My Bluetooth Places’.The ‘Bluetooth Setup Wizard Completion’ Page will conrm completion of the Bluetooth setup.The Stick Reader will now be connected to the PC via Bluetooth. When attempting to connect the Stick Reader again use the method detailed in the ‘Connecting via Bluetooth’ section below.
16StickReadersoftwarebyShearwellDataLtdThe Stick Reader software by Shearwell Data Ltd provides the basic functionality that enables conguration of the stick along with basic information transfer and management controls from a computer.InstallingStickReadersoftwareInsert the Stick Reader software by Shearwell Data Ltd installation disc.If the disc does not automatically run, the installer for the software can be found on the disc with the name of Setup.exe.It is recommended that when installing the Stick Reader software by Shearwell Data Ltd all other applications remain closed.Run the installation and follow the on screen instructions to the end in order to install the software.UsingStickReadersoftwareBefore using Stick Reader software ensure stick reader is switched on and linked via Bluetooth to PC.If the Bluetooth link is successful, the stick reader software will be displayed as above. If not successful, then the options above will not be enabled and the stick reader software will prompt you to select the com port that the stick reader is connected to on the PC. Please see ‘Connecting via Bluetooth’ for correct com port.
17CongureStickThis option will open the Stick Reader Conguration screen, which enables settings on the Stick Reader to be changed. To save any changes use the ‘Save Conguration’ button, to cancel and exit use the ‘Quit’ button.FirmwareVersionThis shows the current software version number on the Stick Reader.SerialNumberThis shows the serial number of the Stick Reader. This is also shown on the body of the Stick Reader.Scantime(seconds)from1to10This affects how long the Stick Reader will search for an EID device before producing a failed read signal.The scan time can be from 1 to 10 seconds.Shutdowntime(minutes)from1to10Changing the shutdown time affects how long before the Stick Reader shuts down automatically after a period of no use.The shutdown time can be from 1 to 10 minutes.EIDoutputformatEID output format determines how information is sent from the Stick Reader to any Bluetooth connected devices on each successful EID read. This can be modied to Hexadecimal, Decimal, ISO Decimal, SDL Raw (for Shearwell Data Ltd Race Readers), Full ISO or UK WYSIWYG.EIDDisplayFormatEID display format determines how animal EID device numbers are shown on the Stick Readers’ display. This also controls how EID device numbers will appear on printouts. This can be modied to Hexadecimal, Decimal, ISO Decimal, Full ISO or UK WYSIWYG.HexadecimalAll the information stored on the microchip is displayed in hexadecimal on screen. This includes the retag counter, species identier and three reserved digits.DecimalDisplays the full 16 digit EID device number in decimal format. An example of this is 0940123456789012.
18ISO DecimalThe EID device number is shown in decimal minus the rst 0 of the country code and with a space between the country code and the remaining twelve digits. An example of this is 940 123456789012.Full ISOEID device numbers are shown in a fully ISO compliant format. The screen will alternate between the 15 digit device number and 6 ISO standard digits. The additional 6 digits are the retag counter, the species identier and three reserved digits. An example of this is 1 04 000 940 123456789012.WYSIWYGThis mode displays an 0826 UK EID device number showing a UK followed by a space and the 7 digit ock number, followed by a space and the individual 5 digit animal number. An example of this is UK 1234567 12345.If the EID read is not a UK EID the device number will be displayed in decimal.SaveReadingstoStickMemoryTo disable the memory on the Stick Reader so that it can be used solely as a reader, set the ‘Save Readings to Stick Memory’ option to no. To enable the stick to store EID device numbers this should be set to yes.PrinterIDTo link the Stick Reader to a Bluetooth printer enter the 12 character Bluetooth address of the printer into the ‘Printer ID’ box, this will tell the Stick Reader to connect to that printer when a print option is selected from the menu. Putting a Bluetooth address in this box will cause the Stick Reader to display the print options in the menu when next turned on. LanguageEnglish / Spanish / Dutch. Once selected, this will be the language that will be displayed. NB the computer Control Panel, Regional and Language options must also be set to the language selected.ContinuousreadmodeRapid readThe Stick Reader will constantly be scanning for tags continuously for up to 12 seconds from the last successful read. If no tags are detected for 12 seconds, rapid read mode will be put on standby to conserve battery power.Press to readThe stick reader will perform a single scan for tags each time the button is pressed.Continuous read mode Timeout (seconds) from 1 - 30When rapid read is selected this allows you to change the continuous scan time (default setting is 12 seconds)PrinterTypeThe printer ID entered (See Printer ID) must correspond to the printer type selected for the print option to function correctly.
19ReadTagsfromStickIn order to download information recorded from the Stick Reader to the computer, use the ‘Read Tags from Stick’ option. This will option will download the le to the computer in a CSV (comma separated values) le. This le records the information in a way that can be easily imported into a spreadsheet or database application.To do this, click the ‘Read Tags from Stick’ option. A notepad le will open displaying data stored on the stick to keep this data you must select where to save and what to name the le. The le can be named anything but an easily recognizable name such as one including the date of downloading is recommended. ErasingtagsfromStickThe ‘Erase Tags from Stick’ option causes all animal data on the stick to be removed. A warning will be show to conrm that all information will be erased. If yes is selected, all information will be wiped.ExitUse this option to exit the Stick Reader software.
20Bluetooth PrinterPaperRollInstallationBatteryChargingThe battery can be re-charged using either the mains charger or the car charger supplied. Charging the printer battery from at to full should take 3 hours.Printer indication light.Constant Green = NormalLong green - short red = Battery lowShort green - long orange = ChargingFast red = ErrorTo insert a new roll of paper into the printer, slide the opening catch away from the paper container. The lid on the paper container will slip open. Insert a new roll of paper and close the lid.The Stick Reader is fully compatible with Bluetooth Thermal Printer (picture right).PrinterOn/OffPress the button once to turn the printer on.The printer turns itself off automatically if it has not been used for a few minutes; there is no ‘Off’ button.WARNING: Ensure the correct adapter is used for charging the printer battery. The mains and car adapter for charging the printer are labelled ‘Printer Charger’.Appendix 2
21PrintingPrintallgroupsPrintagroupTo print all EID device numbers from within the last group, make sure that you have a Bluetooth printer on and ready with paper. Use the ‘Print group’ option from the menu to print the EID device numbers of all EIDs recorded in the current group. Theprintoutshowsthefollowingitems:DateTime GroupAnimal countEID Device readThe display mode will determine the EID format. The printer will then disconnect. To print all EID device from within all groups, make sure that you have a Bluetooth printer on and ready with paper. Use the ‘Print all groups’ option from the menu.Theprintoutshowsthefollowingitems:DateTime GroupAnimal countEID Device readNo print out will be produced if Grp A=0The display mode will determine the EID format. The printer will then disconnect. Print group?Connecting...Printing...Disconnecting...Print all groups?Connecting...Printing...Disconnecting...
22PrintbarcodeTo print all EID device numbers with barcodes from within a group, make sure that you have a Bluetooth printer on and ready with paper. Use the ‘Print barcode’ option from the menu.Theprintoutshowsthefollowingitems:DateTime GroupAnimal countEID Device readBarcodeThe display mode will determine the EID format. The printer will then disconnect. Print barcode?Connecting...Printing...Disconnecting...

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